We choose to do meaningful work that contributes to a better, more equal world.

In our business dealings we are ethical, transparent and honest. 

  • Sharon Elliott

    DIRECTOR

    Sharon passionately believes that equality, diversity and inclusion lead to better research, better research institutions, better working environments and better life experiences. She has over 25 years’ experience encouraging, supporting and leading individuals and institutions to make long-lasting, impactful change. She has delivered multi-million pound global education programmes, supported advocacy groups to affect public policy change and designed international gender mainstreaming programmes. Sharon is currently a consultant adviser to the British Council, leading the gender strategy for the Going Global Partnerships Programme.

  • Matt Lane

    DIRECTOR

    Matt’s personal research and professional researcher development experiences mean that he is an expert in working with world-leading institutions to develop world-class researchers – getting the best out of the brightest and the stressed. From 2010-18, he was a researcher developer at Cambridge University, where he was formally recognised for his outstanding contribution to the development of early career researchers. Matt is a flexible, practical and pragmatic trainer specialising in writing for publication and communication skills; wellbeing and professional effectiveness and leadership development.

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Understanding

We have empathy with researchers, institutions and the challenges they face. We’ve been there ourselves, and genuinely want to make research better and easier for all involved.

Excellence

We are respected knowledge providers in academic researcher development. We have many years of experience conducting research and translating it into training that connects deeply with researchers. Our track record shows our work has a hugely positive impact on the lives of individuals and for institutions. 

Partnership

We work in partnership with clients and institutions. We believe in open dialogue and using our many years’ experience to offer bespoke solutions that are suited to your particular context.

Greater Good

We try to work in a way that is sustainable for us as well as for the organisations and people with whom we work. Rather than offer just quick fixes, we help you find long-term solutions.

  • "Working with Sharon has helped me understand that 'we' have to be part of the action. Sharon brought all the diversity of researchers in the group together to understand our collective challenges and more importantly the value of our collective action"

    Clara, Early Career Researcher

  • "I am an experienced facilitator with over 30 years of experience in leadership and coaching. I have found that the character of the facilitator is extremely important to the success of a personal development session regardless of the techniques being used. What makes this course so effective is Dr Lane's approach, which is professional and knowledgeable but also warm, supportive, and funny"

    Stewart, DTP PGR

  • "The Researcher Development Partnership, Cambridge really understand the researcher experience, its challenges and its transformative potential. They deliver well-pitched, time effective training that empowers researchers to achieve their academic, professional development and publication goals"

    Liz, Senior Careers Consultant