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Course programme and booking

Beginners Statistics with R (in-person)

Dr Maria Christodoulou & Oxford University Statistical Consulting (OxUSC)

All DPhil students Research staff

Tuesday, 10 October 2023 to Tuesday, 05 December 2023, 9am - 12pm

This course will provide an introduction to basic statistical concepts, methods and tools for scientific research.

Podcast your science (in-person)

Emily Elias

All DPhil students Public engagement Research staff

Thursday, 12 October 2023, 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.

Scientific Entrepreneurship (in-person)

Dr Alan Roth

All DPhil students Research staff

Thursday, 12 October 2023 to Thursday, 07 December 2023, 2pm - 4.15pm

This course is for scientists, medics and engineers who are thinking about translating their research into commercial innovation now or in the future; be it in a start-up or an industry collaboration. It introduces the practicalities and mindset needed to be successful in developing their innovation efforts and is open to postgraduates, postdocs and academics/PIs. The course is led by Dr. Alan Roth, a successful academic scientist and entrepreneur with experience of executive leadership, industrial R&D and finance who is a Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence at Oxford.

Your Successful DPhil

Dr Molly Grace

All DPhil students Induction

Wednesday, 18 October 2023, 11.30am to 2.30pm

This course will help you kick-start your DPhil.

Optimise your time at Oxford (in-person)

Dr Justin Hutchence

All Induction Research staff

Wednesday, 18 October 2023, 12pm to 2pm

Congratulations, you have got a research post at Oxford. But, what next? How do you manage your time at Oxford?

Introductory Presentation Skills

Dr Molly Grace

All DPhil students Research staff

Wednesday, 25 October 2023, 1.30pm to 5pm

If you have little or no experience of giving presentations, this course is for you.

Getting Started with Public Engagement with Research (in-person)

Dr Catherine Seed

All DPhil students Public engagement Research staff

Thursday, 26 October 2023, 10am to 11am

This session provides an introduction to public engagement for anyone interested in getting started or looking for a bit of inspiration.

Research Data Management (in-person)

Oliver Bridle

All DPhil students Research staff

Wednesday, 01 November 2023, 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.

SeedWISE (in-person & online)

All DPhil students Enterprise

Wednesday, 01 November 2023 to Tuesday, 05 December 2023, 2pm - 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.

Coaching Skills for Leaders (in-person)

Anna Sanders

All Research staff

Thursday, 02 November 2023, 9.30am to 1pm

Coaching skills can help you build positive and effective working relationships with all those you work with.

Your Successful DPhil

Dr Molly Grace

All DPhil students Induction

Thursday, 02 November 2023, 11.30am to 2.30pm

This course will help you kick-start your DPhil.

Get that grant (in-person)

Dr Emma Williams

All Research staff

Wednesday, 08 November 2023, 2pm to 5pm

External research funding is a crucial part of the research profile of universities and is a major issue for academic staff.

Pitching for funding (in-person)

Dr Emma Williams

All DPhil students Enterprise Research staff

Thursday, 09 November 2023, 9.30am to 1pm

Those with money need to know about you and why they should place their investment in you and your venture. This may be a pitch for research funds, a pitch in an enterprise competition or a presentation asking for an R&D budget.

Telling stories that matter: Communicating your research through story (in-person)

Robert Holtom

All DPhil students Public engagement Research staff

Thursday, 09 November 2023, 10am to 4pm

Discover more about how to craft and apply storytelling skills to communicate your research

Scientific writing: core skills

John Dixon

All DPhil students Research staff

Tuesday, 14 November 2023, 9am to 5pm

This one day course provides a sound grounding in the core skills needed to produce accurate and effective scientific writing.

Stress Reduction Techniques in Research (in-person)

Catriona Ryan

All DPhil students Research staff

Tuesday, 14 November 2023, 9.30am to 12.30pm

Embarking on the pursuit of new knowledge through doctoral training poses an array of challenges and demands that can often lead to stress. This course addresses these challenges by focusing on enhancing self-care strategies both within and around the research process.

Your Successful DPhil

Dr Molly Grace

All DPhil students Induction

Tuesday, 14 November 2023, 11.30am to 2.30pm

This course will help you kick-start your DPhil.

Negotiation & Influencing Skills (in-person)

Anne Gallagher

All DPhil students Research staff

Wednesday, 15 November 2023, 9.30am to 5pm

This workshop aims to help build confidence and skills for those who wish to influence and achieve mutually beneficial goals with their peers, managers and stakeholders.

GroWISE: Academia of the Future - unlocking the power of enterprise (online)

Professor Angela Russell

All DPhil students Enterprise Research staff

Wednesday, 15 November 2023, 12.30pm to 2pm

Find out how Prof Angela Russell combines the worlds of business and research through her academic position and through the companies she has helped to shape and spin-out.

Pitching yourself (in-person)

Dr Emma Williams

All DPhil students Enterprise Research staff

Thursday, 16 November 2023, 9.30am to 1pm

The aim of this course is to make sure others hear your message! Communicating your research ideas, selling your skills and experience or telling people about your business venture – all quick pitches that should leave the listener wanting to know more.

Thesis and report writing

Dr David Jones

All DPhil students Research staff

Thursday, 16 November 2023, 9.30am to 1.30pm

The thesis and report writing course is relevant for research students at any stage.

Innovation Leadership Programme (ILP) - core programme (in-person & online)

All Research staff

Monday, 20 November 2023 to Wednesday, 29 November 2023, 9am - 5pm

This core programme is delivered by a team from Henley Business School. In addition, separate bookable associated masterclasses take place through Michaelmas, Hilary and Trinity Terms.

Time Management (online)

Dr Catherine Seed & James Cunning

All DPhil students Research staff

Tuesday, 21 November 2023, 2pm to 4.30pm

Being able to manage time effectively will help you to be more successful in all aspects of your life.

Your Successful DPhil

Dr Molly Grace

All DPhil students Induction

Wednesday, 22 November 2023, 11.30am to 2.30pm

This course will help you kick-start your DPhil.

Interviewing for podcasts (online)

Emily Elias

All DPhil students Public engagement Research staff

Thursday, 23 November 2023, 9.30am to 12pm

You are behind the mic, ready to record your first podcast ... but wait! What do you ask? This hands-on training session helps you navigate the world of podcast interviews.

Scientific Writing: Getting Your Paper Published

Dr Anna Sharman

All DPhil students Research staff

Monday, 27 November 2023, 9am 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.

Viva practice and preparation (in-person)

Dr Molly Grace

All DPhil students

Tuesday, 28 November 2023, 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.

GroWISE: Squiggly Careers - navigating the roads less travelled (online)

Dr Sheen Gurrib

All DPhil students Enterprise Research staff

Wednesday, 29 November 2023, 12pm to 2pm

A squiggly career is a career that isn't defined by climbing a ladder but is fluid and can take many different paths. With Dr Sheen Gurrib, we explore how to embrace the new and exciting career paths that will characterise the future of work.

Putting stories to work (online)

Robert Holtom

All DPhil students Public engagement Research staff

Thursday, 30 November 2023, 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.

Virtual podcasting help desk (online)

Emily Elias

All DPhil students Public engagement Research staff

Thursday, 07 December 2023

Book a half hour online session of individual coaching and feedback on your podcasting work, from technical tips to journalistic insight in to editing and identifying stories from podcast producer, Emily Elias.

Intermediate Statistics

Dr Maria Christodoulou & Oxford University Statistical Consulting (OxUSC)

All DPhil students Research staff

Tuesday, 16 January 2024 to Tuesday, 05 March 2024, 9am - 12pm

This course aims to provide solid foundations to implementing linear regression, three types of Generalised Linear Models, and hierarchical models.

Hands on science (in-person)

All DPhil students Public engagement Research staff

Thursday, 18 January 2024, 9.30am to 12.30pm

Dive into the world of experiential learning with our immersive course, 'Hands-On Science.' This program is designed to equip you with the practical skills and insights needed to effectively communicate your research through engaging desktop activities.

So You Want To be a Principal Investigator?

Anjali Shah

All Research staff

Tuesday, 23 January 2024, 9.30am to 5pm

Are you considering becoming a PI? What does it mean to be a PI and what are the routes to becoming one?

Your Successful DPhil

Dr Molly Grace

All DPhil students Induction

Tuesday, 23 January 2024, 11.30am to 2.30pm

This course will help you kick-start your DPhil.

Optimise your time at Oxford

Dr Justin Hutchence

All Induction Research staff

Wednesday, 24 January 2024, 12pm to 2pm

Congratulations, you have got a research post at Oxford. But, what next? How do you manage your time at Oxford?

Research ideas with enterprise tools: creative thinking (online)

Dr Emma Williams

All DPhil students Enterprise Research staff

Thursday, 25 January 2024, 9.30am to 1pm

Want to generate new experiments/ideas/outlooks? Where do you get your research ideas from? How can you generate new experiments or outlooks?

Resilience at Work - Being for beginners

All DPhil students Research staff

Tuesday, 30 January 2024 to Thursday, 15 February 2024, 11am - 12pm

Do you sometimes hit a ‘low’? Do unwanted thoughts and feelings pop up? Are you feeling worn down or worked up or wondering why you are at Oxford? Intrigued by how to use the mind better? Are you ready to grow?

Advanced presentation skills

Dr. David Jones

All DPhil students Research staff

Wednesday, 31 January 2024, 9.30am to 12.30pm

This session is for people who have experience of presentations and want to hone their skills.

Getting Started with Public Engagement with Research

Dr Catherine Seed

All DPhil students Public engagement Research staff

Thursday, 01 February 2024, 10am to 11am

This session provides an introduction to public engagement for anyone interested in getting started or looking for a bit of inspiration.

RisingWISE: developing enterprising women in STEM

All Enterprise Research staff

Friday, 02 February 2024 to Saturday, 23 March 2024

RisingWISE is an established Oxbridge programme and network inspired by EnterpriseWISE: designed by women, for women.

Completing Your DPhil

Dr Justin Hutchence & David Gavaghan

All DPhil students

Friday, 02 February 2024, 9.30am to 12.30pm

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.

Research ideas with enterprise tools: evaluating your ideas (online)

Dr Emma Williams

All DPhil students Enterprise Research staff

Tuesday, 06 February 2024, 9.30am to 1pm

What makes an idea worth exploring with a research grant or as a business? How do we evaluate our own ideas?

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