\n Monday, 01 June 2026, 10.30am to 11.30am\n \n \n \n
\n \n \n \nWe will look at the core components of EDI and consider how and why EDI matters to all of us.
\n \n\n \n \n\n Tuesday, 03 March 2026, 10.30am to 11.30am\n \n \n \n
\n \n \n \nWe will look at the core components of EDI and consider how and why EDI matters to all of us.
\n \n\n \n \n\n Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 10.30am to 11.30am\n \n \n \n
\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\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 Monday, 23 February 2026, 10.30am to 12pm\n \n \n \n
\n \n \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 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, 18 November 2025, 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 Monday, 10 November 2025 to Monday, 01 December 2025, 10am - 12pm\n \n \n \n
\n \n \n \nUnlock 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.
\n \n\n \n \n\n Tuesday, 10 February 2026, 9.30am to 10.30am\n \n \n \n
\n \n \n \nDiscover how to craft a narrative CV that showcases your full range of skills and contributions. This practical workshop explains the UKRI R\u00e9sum\u00e9 for Research and Innovation (R4RI) format, guides you through its four modules, and helps you transform your academic CV into a compelling, evidence-based narrative.
\n \n\n \n \n\n Thursday, 06 November 2025, 9.30am to 12.30pm\n \n \n \n
\n \n \n \nExternal research funding is a crucial part of the research profile of universities and is a major issue for academic staff.
\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.
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