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)
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.
Anti-racist allyship (online)
Daisy Hung and Hannah Ravenswood
All DPhil students Research staff
Thursday, 12 October 2023, 10am to 12.30pm
Scientific Entrepreneurship (in-person)
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
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)
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?
Intersectional allyship (online)
All DPhil students Research staff
Thursday, 19 October 2023, 10am to 12.30pm
Introductory Presentation Skills
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
Thursday, 02 November 2023, 11.30am to 2.30pm
This course will help you kick-start your DPhil.
Get that grant (in-person)
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)
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)
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
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)
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.
Cultivating resilience and self-care for ourselves and others (online)
All DPhil students Research staff
Tuesday, 14 November 2023, 10.30am to 11.30am
Your Successful DPhil
Tuesday, 14 November 2023, 11.30am to 2.30pm
This course will help you kick-start your DPhil.
Negotiation & Influencing Skills (in-person)
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.
Being an effective bystander (online)
All DPhil students Research staff
Wednesday, 15 November 2023, 10.30am to 11.30am
GroWISE: Academia of the Future - unlocking the power of enterprise (online)
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)
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
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)
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.
Supporting neurodivergent staff (online)
Monday, 20 November 2023, 10am to 12.30pm
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
Wednesday, 22 November 2023, 11.30am to 2.30pm
This course will help you kick-start your DPhil.
Interviewing for podcasts (online)
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
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)
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)
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.
Ideas to Action: Effective Public Engagement with Research (online)
All DPhil students Public engagement Research staff
Wednesday, 29 November 2023, 1pm to 4pm
Ready to bring your engagement idea to life?
Putting stories to work (online)
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)
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?
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?
Creating an inclusive research culture
Tuesday, 23 January 2024, 10am to 12.30pm
Your Successful DPhil
Tuesday, 23 January 2024, 11.30am to 2.30pm
This course will help you kick-start your DPhil.
Optimise your time at Oxford
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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?