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Difficult conversations: part two - putting concepts into practice (in-person)
Tuesday, 24 November 2026, 11.30am to 12.30pm
Build on Part I in this practical, in-person session, with opportunities to practice and prepare for difficult conversations you are planning. You can also bring questions or Resolution and mediation issues for discussion and guidance from the MPLS Resolution Service.
Difficult conversations: part one - the basics (online)
Monday, 16 November 2026, 11am to 12pm
Learn practical strategies for preparing to navigate and follow up on difficult conversations, helping you feel prepared to address challenging discussions.
Thesis and report writing (in-person)
Wednesday, 25 November 2026, 9.30am to 1pm
The thesis and report writing course is relevant for research students at any stage.
Scientific Writing: Getting Your Paper Published (in-person)
Tuesday, 17 November 2026, 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)
Tuesday, 10 November 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.
Viva preparation and practice (in-person)
Thursday, 5 November 2026, 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.
Why Every Research Group Needs a Handbook (online)
Wednesday, 11 November 2026, 12pm to 1pm
Explore how a lab handbook can support positive research culture, clarify expectations, and improve communication. Research groups will discuss shared values, working practices, and strategies for welcoming new members.
Writing & Editing Skills for Researchers: using story to enhance your communication (in-person)
Thursday, 19 November 2026, 10am to 4pm
Learn how to enhance your writing and editing with skills from storytelling.
Your Successful DPhil (in-person)
Wednesday, 9 December 2026, 1.30pm to 5pm
This course will help you kick-start your DPhil.
Your Successful DPhil (online)
Monday, 30 November 2026, 9.30am to 12.30pm
This course will help you kick-start your DPhil.
Podcast your science (in-person)
Thursday, 26 November 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.
Your Successful DPhil (in person)
Tuesday, 24 November 2026, 1pm to 4pm
Start your DPhil confidently with practical tools, strategies and support.
Introduction to Presentation Skills (in-person)
Monday, 23 November 2026, 1pm to 4pm
If you have little or no experience of giving presentations, this course is for you.
Research Data Management (in-person)
Thursday, 19 November 2026, 12.30pm to 2pm
Research data is often at the heart of scientific projects, it’s what you spend hours in the lab generating or in the field collecting. It forms the basis of your analysis and underpins your arguments in papers and theses.
Time Management (online)
Monday, 16 November 2026, 2pm to 3.30pm
Being able to manage time effectively will help you to be more successful in all aspects of your life.
Academic Writing with AI (online)
Monday, 9 November 2026 to Monday, 30 November 2026, 10am - 12pm
Unlock the potential of AI to enhance your academic writing with this 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, 8 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.
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.