\n Monday, 09 February 2026, 10.30am to 11.30am\n \n \n \n
\n \n \n \nWhat does it mean to be resilient, what does self-care really mean and how can we best support ourselves and others?
\n \n\n \n \n\n Tuesday, 05 May 2026, 10.30am to 11.30am\n \n \n \n
\n \n \n \nWhat does it mean to be an effective bystander? How do we best challenge behaviours and practices which can potentially disadvantage staff and students?
\n \n\n \n \n\n Tuesday, 27 January 2026, 10am to 11.30am\n \n \n \n
\n \n \n \nWe 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.
\n \n\n \n \n\n Tuesday, 25 November 2025, 10.30am to 11.30am\n \n \n \n
\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n Monday, 03 November 2025, 10am to 11.30am\n \n \n \n
\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n Monday, 03 November 2025, 9.30am to 12.30pm\n \n \n \n
\n \n \n \nThis course will help you kick-start your DPhil.
\n \n\n \n \n\n Wednesday, 03 December 2025, 12.30pm to 2pm\n \n \n \n
\n \n \n \nAt the heart of transformative science and technology ventures lies the ability to ensure innovations genuinely solve real-world problems. Whether developing new research, launching a startup, or advancing industry solutions, problem-solution fit is the foundation that distinguishes impactful work from mere novelty. Understanding authentic customer needs, and rigorously validating your ideas, makes all the difference in creating meaningful innovation that truly matters.
\n \n\n \n \n\n Wednesday, 05 November 2025, 12.30pm to 2pm\n \n \n \n
\n \n \n \nDiscover how your research could become a deeptech startup. Join Conception X for an online session introducing their venture programme for STEM researchers. Learn about Startup X and Project X tracks, funding opportunities, and how to join Cohort 9. Open to all researchers interested in innovation and entrepreneurship.
\n \n\n \n \n\n Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 12pm to 2pm\n \n \n \n
\n \n \n \nNegotiation is a skill that cuts across every aspect of our professional and personal lives \u2014 whether you\u2019re seeking research funding, managing collaborations, advancing your career, or navigating everyday decisions. In this interactive session, Paola Cuneo will share insights drawn from working with investors and show how the same principles can be applied into different situations.
\n \n\n \n \n\n Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 12.30pm to 2pm\n \n \n \n
\n \n \n \nResearch data is often at the heart of scientific projects, it\u2019s 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.
\n \n\n \n \n\n Tuesday, 17 February 2026, 2pm to 4pm\n \n \n \n
\n \n \n \nWho do you need to engage with in the policy world to achieve impact?
\n \n\n \n \n\n Thursday, 13 November 2025, 1pm to 4pm\n \n \n \n
\n \n \n \nDive into the world of experiential learning with our immersive course, 'Hands-On Science.' This programme is designed to equip you with the practical skills and insights needed to effectively communicate your research through engaging desktop activities.
\n \n\n \n \n\n Thursday, 06 November 2025, 10am to 4pm\n \n \n \n
\n \n \n \nDiscover more about how to craft and apply storytelling skills to communicate your research
\n \n\n \n \n\n Thursday, 23 October 2025, 11.15am to 12.45pm\n \n \n \n
\n \n \n \nThis workshop offers DPhil students a space to reflect, share challenges, and explore emotional wellbeing during their doctoral journey. Through guided discussion and facilitator input, participants gain insight into common issues and learn strategies to manage stress, work-life balance, and transitions throughout their DPhil.
\n \n\n \n \n\n Tuesday, 07 October 2025, 2pm to 3pm\n \n \n \n
\n \n \n \nIn this session, you will benefit from a combination of presentations, short exercises, and opportunities to discuss with peer researchers your motivations, plans, and challenges when it comes to engaging with policymakers and the public policy world.
\n \n\n \n \n\n Tuesday, 16 June 2026, 9.30am to 12.30pm\n \n \n \n
\n \n \n \nIf 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.
\n \n\n \n \n\n Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 10am to 12pm\n \n \n \n
\n \n \n \nBeing able to manage time effectively will help you to be more successful in all aspects of your life.
\n \n\n \n \n\n Tuesday, 09 June 2026, 2pm to 5pm\n \n \n \n
\n \n \n \nThis course provides information and introduces strategies to enable DPhil students to develop an effective working relationship with their supervisor.
\n \n\n \n \n\n Tuesday, 09 June 2026, 10am to 1pm\n \n \n \n
\n \n \n \nThis 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.
\n \n\n \n \n\n Tuesday, 02 June 2026, 9.30am to 5pm\n \n \n \n
\n \n \n \nThis 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.
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