Completing Your DPhil (in-person)
Dr Justin Hutchence & Professor Dimitra Rigopoulou
Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 2pm to 5pm
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.
Podcast your science (in-person)
Thursday, 12 June 2025, 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.
Networking: a strategic approach (in-person)
Wednesday, 18 June 2025, 9.30am to 3pm
Do you feel shy and uncomfortable at conferences? Do you feel networking is self-seeking and smacks of using people? On the contrary: “The currency of real networking is not greed but generosity.” Keith Ferrazzi
Getting started in policy engagement (in-person)
Jose Rojas Alvarado and Naomi Gibson
Wednesday, 18 June 2025, 10am to 11.30am
In 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.
Getting Started with Public Engagement with Research (online)
Thursday, 19 June 2025, 11am to 12pm
This session provides an introduction to public engagement for anyone interested in getting started or looking for a bit of inspiration.
Leadership in Action (in-person)
Tuesday, 24 June 2025 to Thursday, 26 June 2025, 9am - 5pm
An in-person leadership programme for research staff from all divisions and disciplines across the University. Leadership in Action is a 3-day participative leadership course that provides the opportunity to explore and develop your own leadership style. You will also be able to meet, work, and network with others. The course also includes a reunion event on Thursday 4th September 2025
First Principles for Scientists: Enterprise & Innovation (in-person)
Thursday, 16 October 2025 to Thursday, 27 November 2025
Achieve greater impact and stronger collaborations by adopting these first principles approaches to analysing and implementing ideas and developing your research strategy.
