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You and your Supervisor (in-person)
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 10am to 1pm
This course provides information and introduces strategies to enable DPhil students to develop an effective working relationship with their supervisor.
Your Successful DPhil (online)
Tuesday, 27 January 2026, 9.30am to 12.30pm
This course will help you kick-start your DPhil.
Scientific writing: core skills (in-person)
Wednesday, 04 February 2026, 9.30am to 5pm
This one day course provides a sound grounding in the core skills needed to produce accurate and effective scientific writing.
Thesis and report writing (in-person)
Tuesday, 25 November 2025, 9.30am to 1.30pm
The thesis and report writing course is relevant for research students at any stage.
Scientific Writing: Getting Your Paper Published (in-person)
Thursday, 20 November 2025, 9.30am to 5pm
This course will look at the aspects you need to consider when constructing your paper; demystify peer reviewed journals by giving insider insights from science journal editors and show you what they really want.
Time Management (online)
Wednesday, 19 November 2025, 10am to 12pm
Being able to manage time effectively will help you to be more successful in all aspects of your life.
Your Successful DPhil (in-person)
Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 9.30am to 12.30pm
This course will help you kick-start your DPhil.
Scientific writing: core skills (in-person)
Tuesday, 11 November 2025, 9.30am to 5pm
This one day course provides a sound grounding in the core skills needed to produce accurate and effective scientific writing.
Viva preparation and practice (in-person)
Thursday, 06 November 2025, 10am to 1pm
This course provides doctoral students in the third year and above with information about the viva, guidance on planning a proactive approach to it, and opportunities to practice.
Introduction to Presentation Skills (in-person)
Monday, 27 October 2025, 9.30am to 12.30pm
If you have little or no experience of giving presentations, this course is for you.
Your Successful DPhil (in-person)
Wednesday, 22 October 2025, 9.30am to 12.30pm
This course will help you kick-start your DPhil.
Your Successful DPhil (online)
Tuesday, 14 October 2025, 9.30am to 12.30pm
This course will help you kick-start your DPhil.
Telling stories that matter: Communicating your research through story (in-person)
- All
- Communications
- DPhil students
- Presentation skills
- Public engagement
- Research staff
- Writing skills
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 10am to 4pm
Discover more about how to craft and apply storytelling skills to communicate your research
Podcast your science (in-person)
Thursday, 21 May 2026, 9.30am to 4.30pm
From inception to publication this practical session delivered by Emily Elias, journalist and producer of the Oxford Sparks podcast series, is a whirlwind tour through the basics of how to share your research in an engaging manner through podcasting.
Embedding Public Engagement in Research Grant Proposals (online)
Thursday, 14 May 2026, 1pm to 4pm
Are you preparing a research grant proposal? Funders increasingly expect applicants to demonstrate how their work will benefit society. Public engagement with research (PER) is one of the most effective ways to do this.
Getting Started in Public and Community Engagement with Research (online)
Thursday, 05 March 2026, 2pm to 3pm
This session provides an introduction to public and community engagement for anyone interested in getting started or looking for a bit of inspiration.
Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Training Session (in-person)
Thursday, 26 February 2026, 10am to 12pm
A 50,000 word thesis would take 7 hours to present; how about in just 3 minutes with the aid of a single slide?
Engaging with controversial and sensitive topics (online)
Thursday, 12 February 2026, 1pm to 3.30pm
Engaging with sensitive or controversial topics in research requires a thoughtful and strategic approach, especially when communicating with diverse audience groups.
Podcast your science (online)
Thursday, 29 January 2026, 9.30am to 12.30pm
From inception to publication this practical session delivered by Emily Elias, journalist and producer of the Oxford Sparks podcast series, is a whirlwind tour through the basics of how to share your research in an engaging manner through podcasting.
Interviewing for podcasts (online)
Thursday, 22 January 2026, 9.30am to 12.30pm
You are behind the mic, ready to record your first podcast ... but wait! What do you ask? This hands-on training session helps you navigate the world of podcast interviews.