Career Development and Training
We provide training and resources to support you in carrying out your research and develop and progress your career. All our courses are currently being delivered online – see below for details.
If you are unable to take part in our courses, particularly during lockdown, or prefer to work individually rather than attend courses, our self-access Researcher Development Resources provide information, tools and support on a range of topics.
Training Brochure Michaelmas 2021
Researcher Development Resources
DPhil Students
Research Staff
Enterprise
Public Engagement
Upcoming Courses
Scientific Entrepreneurship
Thursday, 14 October 2021 to Thursday, 02 December 2021, 2pm - 4.30pm
Success in a start-up business is significantly enhanced with an understanding of key entrepreneurial characteristics and competencies. This weekly, term-long course provides potential science/engineering entrepreneurs with the knowledge to help succeed in an entrepreneurial opportunity.
Your Successful DPhil
Tuesday, 19 October 2021, 11.30am to 2.30pm
This course will help you kick-start your DPhil
Optimise your time at Oxford
Wednesday, 20 October 2021, 12pm to 3pm
Congratulations, you have got a research post at Oxford. But, what next? How do you manage your time at Oxford?
Blog posts
Academic Writing Month - November 2021 #acwrimo
16 August 2021
Thoughts and reflections on Academic Writing Month , #acwrimo, by the Thesis Whisperer
Gov't Research and development, people and culture strategy
10 August 2021
This strategy sets out government’s ambition to build the research and innovation workforce the UK needs, working in a positive and inclusive culture.
National Postdoc Conference, 24th September 2021
10 August 2021
Free Online National Conference for Research Staff
Sense about Science Policy Engagement Online Workshop for early career researchers, deadline 5 July
29 June 2021
Applications are now open for this online workshop taking place 30 July that aims to give early career researchers tangible and practical policy engagement tips and ideas.