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A team of scientists at the Rosalind Franklin Institute and Oxford University, led by Professor Ben Davis and Professor Veronique Gouverneur, have created a light-activated system that allows new side-chains to be grafted on to proteins, paving the way for a host of applications in areas such as drug development or vaccines.
First Principles for Scientists: Enterprise & Innovation (in-person)
Thursday, 16 October 2025 to Thursday, 27 November 2025
Achieve greater impact and stronger collaborations by adopting these first principles approaches to analysing and implementing ideas and developing your research strategy.
An introduction to anti-racist allyship (online)
Thursday, 01 May 2025, 10.30am to 11.30am
We will look at what it means to be an Anti-Racist Ally, by considering the role that power, privilege (especially white privilege), and white fragility have and to feel confident using bystander interventions when needed.
Completing Your DPhil (in-person)
Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 2pm to 5pm
If you are nearing the end of your DPhil, this workshop will help you develop a plan for completing your DPhil and prepare for the viva.
Funding Public & Community Engagement in MPLS (in-person & online)
Thursday, 10 April 2025, 2pm to 3.30pm
This session will focus on how to apply for the PCER Fund, showcasing experiences of funded researchers, and offering practical guidance on writing successful proposals.
Coaching Skills for Leaders (in-person)
Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 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.
Innovation and Leadership Programme (ILP) - core programme (in-person & online)
Monday, 12 May 2025 to Friday, 23 May 2025
This core programme is delivered by an expert leadership team. In addition, separate bookable associated masterclasses take place through Michaelmas, Hilary and Trinity Terms.
GROW: How AI is changing industry futures (online)
Wednesday, 04 June 2025, 12.30pm to 2pm
AI is disrupting every aspect and re-shaping all areas of business, from start-ups driving innovation to global companies revolutionising their operations. Join us to hear industry experts in our online panel discussion looking at real-world AI applications, trends, and safety considerations.
GROW: Creating Compelling Narratives that Persuade and Succeed (in-person)
Tuesday, 20 May 2025, 12pm to 2pm
Join us for an interactive in-person session with Roger Frosh, an expert in strategic communication and engagement. With experience working across academia, industry, and start-ups, Roger will share practical approaches to help researchers present their ideas clearly, connect with diverse audiences, and maximise the impact of their work.
SeedWISE (in-person & online)
Tuesday, 29 April 2025 to Monday, 09 June 2025, 4pm - 5pm
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.
Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Training Session (in-person)
Friday, 25 April 2025, 1pm to 3pm
A 50,000 word thesis would take 7 hours to present; how about in just 3 minutes with the aid of a single slide?
Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Training Session (in-person)
Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 2pm to 4pm
A 50,000 word thesis would take 7 hours to present; how about in just 3 minutes with the aid of a single slide?
Putting stories to work (online)
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 10am to 1pm
This builds on the introductory workshop (Telling Stories that Matter) and introduces new elements of great storytelling including clarity, summary and message.
Networking: a strategic approach (in-person)
Wednesday, 18 June 2025, 9.30am to 3pm
Do you feel shy and uncomfortable at conferences? Do you feel networking is self-seeking and smacks of using people? On the contrary: “The currency of real networking is not greed but generosity.” Keith Ferrazzi
Time Management (online)
Tuesday, 10 June 2025, 10am to 12pm
Being able to manage time effectively will help you to be more successful in all aspects of your life.
Scientific Writing: Getting Your Paper Published (in-person)
Tuesday, 03 June 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.
Scientific writing: core skills (in-person)
Thursday, 22 May 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.
Creating Professional and Personal Impact
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 9.30am to 5pm
To build participants’ confidence and skills in presenting themselves and their work in different situations and to difference audiences.
Project management: the essentials (in-person)
Thursday, 27 February 2025, 9.30am to 4pm
The focus of this course is to provide a practical ‘project management toolbox’ that you can use in your daily work.
Viva practice and preparation (in-person)
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 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.
Completing Your DPhil (in-person)
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 2pm to 5pm
If you are nearing the end of your DPhil, this workshop will help you develop a plan for completing your DPhil and prepare for the viva.