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The Vice-Chancellor Innovation Awards celebrate research-led innovation that is having societal or economic impact.
Innovation and Leadership Programme (ILP)
Monday, 22 June 2026 to Thursday, 25 June 2026, 10am - 4pm
The Innovation and Leadership Programme (ILP) is a leadership initiative designed to empower the next generation of scientific leaders
Academic Writing with AI (online)
Monday, 01 June 2026 to Monday, 22 June 2026, 10.30am - 12.30pm
Unlock the potential of AI to enhance your academic writing with this new course offered by the University of Oxford's Language Centre. Designed specifically for Oxford MPLS students and staff, the Academic Writing with AI course provides a structured approach to effectively integrate AI tools at each stage of the writing process.
RisingWISE - The Researcher’s Path to Venture Leadership
Wednesday, 27 May 2026, 2pm to 4pm
RisingWISE is an Oxford-Cambridge programme for women Postdoc researchers to build skills and insights that open up opportunities beyond academia whilst simultaneously strengthening their academic leadership. RisingWISE is shortlisted for a 2026 Vice Chancellor’s Award. This session gives a taster of the programme with opportunities to explore how academic expertise can translate into entrepreneurial or industry leadership.
Viva preparation and practice (in-person)
Tuesday, 10 March 2026, 10am to 1pm
This participative workshop 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 practise.
SeedWISE (in-person & online)
Monday, 20 April 2026 to Monday, 08 June 2026
SeedWISE is an enterprise programme born out of the success and demand for our flagship enterprise programme for women postdocs; RisingWISE. Specifically aimed at women DPhil researchers, we have taken the core RisingWISE aims and tailored the course for women at this important stage in their careers.
Managing difficult situations (in-person)
Thursday, 05 March 2026, 1.30pm to 4.30pm
The aim of the course is to provide participants with an awareness of what causes difficult situations / behaviour, a set of skills for managing them, and opportunities to practice the skills.
Coaching Skills for Leaders (in-person)
Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 1.30pm to 5pm
Coaching skills can help you build positive and effective working relationships with all those you work with. Coaching is a highly impactful approach to people development and can support individuals to identify goals, gain insights into challenges, consider options and plan actions. They are a valuable asset to leaders and managers and can be useful in a range of workplace conversations, such as feedback, delegation and career development reviews.
GROW: Rapid Design Thinking using AI
Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 1pm to 3pm
Discover how to combine creative problem-solving with AI-powered tools in this fast-paced, hands-on workshop. You’ll learn the essentials of Design Thinking, practice refining real-world challenges, and explore how AI can accelerate ideation and solution development. Bring a problem from your research area—or use one we provide—and collaborate with peers to generate innovative ideas.
Herstory: weaving experience into a coherent, confident story - in-person event
Monday, 09 March 2026
On Monday 9th March join us to celebrate International Women’s Day (Sunday 8 March). This IWD we are spotlighting women’s voices and stories with a day of reflection, practice, and conversation for women in academia and research. Using the metaphor of weaving, this event explores how we can create consistent yet flexible narratives of our work across different contexts from academic CVs through social media, online profiles, and everyday conversations, creating rich accounts underpinned by consistent themes.
Academic Writing with AI (online)
Monday, 16 February 2026 to Monday, 09 March 2026, 10.30am - 12.30pm
Unlock the potential of AI to enhance your academic writing with this new course offered by the University of Oxford's Language Centre. Designed specifically for Oxford MPLS students and staff, the Academic Writing with AI course provides a structured approach to effectively integrate AI tools at each stage of the writing process.
Ethical dilemmas in Authorship, Publication and Peer Review (in-person)
Tuesday, 17 February 2026, 10am to 12.30pm
Explore the ethics behind research practice. This interactive workshop examines authorship, publication, and peer review through real-world dilemmas. Develop practical strategies for integrity, respectful dialogue, and sound decision-making. Completion of the online module is required before attending.
Leadership in Action (in-person)
Tuesday, 22 September 2026 to Thursday, 24 September 2026
An in-person leadership programme for research staff from all divisions and disciplines across the University. Leadership in Action is a 3-day participative leadership course that provides the opportunity to explore and develop your own leadership style. You will also be able to meet, work, and network with others.
GROW: Building Social Ventures: Lessons from Oxford University Innovation (in-person)
Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 12pm to 2pm
Join us for our lunchtime GROW session with Philippa Christoforou, Social Venture Lead at Oxford University Innovation, on building businesses that create positive social and environmental impact. Discover practical strategies for turning research into ventures that tackle global challenges, and learn how to embed purpose and sustainability into your entrepreneurial journey.
DPhil Bootcamp: Tools, Support and Strategies for DPhil Success (in-person)
Thursday, 16 July 2026, 9.30am to 4pm
The DPhil Bootcamp is a one-day, interactive workshop designed to support mid-degree doctoral students as they navigate the challenges and opportunities of progressing through their DPhil.
Introduction to Presentation Skills (in-person)
Tuesday, 26 May 2026, 9.30am to 12.30pm
If you have little or no experience of giving presentations, this course is for you.
Difficult conversations and the importance of giving and receiving feedback (online)
Thursday, 14 May 2026, 2pm to 3pm
We will look at the core components of how to give and receive feedback and why not doing this can sometimes lead to avoiding having some conversations.
DPhil Bootcamp: Building healthy, productive habits (in-person)
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 10am to 4pm
The MPLS DPhil Bootcamp is a one-day workshop that helps new doctoral students build sustainable habits to support their research and their future careers. Through practical sessions and expert insights, participants learn strategies for resilience, productivity, and making the most of Oxford’s opportunities.
Sci-Comm Skills Lab (in-person)
Thursday, 05 February 2026, 10am to 4pm
Learn how to turn complex research into clear, engaging stories that connect with any audience. This interactive workshop covers practical techniques for shaping your message, avoiding jargon, and using visuals and analogies to make ideas stick. Perfect for researchers looking to communicate with impact at events, in the media, or online.
An introduction to EDI (online)
Tuesday, 20 January 2026, 10.30am to 11.30am
We will look at the core components of EDI and consider how and why EDI matters to all of us.
Telling stories that matter: Communicating your research through story (in-person)
- All
- Communications
- DPhil students
- Presentation skills
- Public engagement
- Research staff
- Writing skills
Thursday, 19 March 2026, 10am to 4pm
Discover more about how to craft and apply storytelling skills to communicate your research