For many years the University of Birmingham Raymond Priestley Centre in Coniston has aimed to develop transferable skills (such as teamwork) in students to help them at University and in employment.
The DTP holds an annual residential week at the Centre for the new cohort. The intended outcomes for the course are:
- To give experiences in and practise working as a larger group, in preparation for life in the workplace as many MRC students work in isolation or in very small teams.
- Build on the sense of a cohort and improve links within the network of MRC DTP.
- Discuss tips and tricks for dealing with difficult conversations and relationships.
- Spend time thinking about observation and listening skills. We broach this subject to form common bonds and support amongst the cohort; and to give strategies and formal advice on dealing with difficult relationships.
- Give respite from intense working and talk strategies for good mental health habits.