Professional and personal development

The University of St Andrews provides a variety of staff development opportunities to support your personal and professional growth.

The Organisational and Staff Development Services (OSDS) team offers a wide range of training opportunities for staff. You can access workshops, in-person sessions, and online courses tailored to support academic, professional and research roles.

Key initiatives include:

• an Academic Staff Development Programme (ASDP) to enhance your teaching and research skills
• a Management Development Programmes (StAMP) to supporting leadership and management growth
• a Technician Commitment Initiative which offers focused support for technical staff.

You’ll also have access to coaching and mentoring schemes, health and safety training, Myers–Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) team building, IT training, and online learning through platforms such as LinkedIn Learning.

These opportunities create a supportive, resource-rich environment where you can build your skills and advance your career.