Be the best researcher you can be and acquire skills that will help you to achieve the career you want. Our courses get consistently excellent reviews from participants: a mean average of 8.4 out of 10 for the last two years. Use the search box above to filter by course type or subject.
One-to-one sessions with a training and development professional
Monday, 03 September 2018 to Friday, 30 August 2019
One hour sessions by appointment
Public engagement: One-to-one surgeries
All PGR Public engagement Research staff
Tuesday, 04 September 2018 to Tuesday, 27 August 2019
Need some advice or a sounding board for a public engagement idea? Want some advice for your Pathways to Impact or Research Enrichment (public engagement) sections of research grants?
Statistics: an introduction for MPLS Researchers
Wednesday, 01 May 2019 to Wednesday, 19 June 2019, 4pm - 5pm
This course will provide an introduction to basic statistical concepts, methods and tools for scientific research.
Graduate Summer School: Leadership and Innovation
Tuesday, 21 May 2019 to Wednesday, 30 October 2019
This three day and a half day course will introduce you to the theory and practice of effective leadership and help you develop a creative and innovative approach to your research, and to leadership in your own context.
Podcast your science
All PGR Public engagement Research staff
Tuesday, 28 May 2019, 9am to 5pm
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.
How to write a fellowship application
Tuesday, 28 May 2019, 9.30am to 12.30pm
Gaining a research fellowship is a major step on the academic career ladder.
Scientific writing: core skills
Thursday, 30 May 2019, 9am to 5pm
This one-day course provides a sound grounding in the core skills needed to produce accurate and effective scientific writing.
Introduction to public engagement
All PGR Public engagement Research staff
Tuesday, 04 June 2019, 9.30am to 12.30pm
This session provides an introduction to public engagement for anyone interested in getting started or looking for a bit of inspiration.
Completing your DPhil
Wednesday, 05 June 2019, 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.
Networking: A systematic approach
Wednesday, 05 June 2019, 9.30am to 4.30pm
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
Defeating self-handicapping, the imposter syndrome and your inner critic
Thursday, 06 June 2019, 9.30am to 5pm
Do you have a constant fear that you will be exposed as a fraud? Do you worry a lot about your own credibility or that you will be criticised? Are you your own worst critic and enemy? Do you hold back for fear of criticism?
Making an Impact: innovation, enterprise and developing your ideas for funding
All Enterprise PGR Research staff
Monday, 10 June 2019 to Thursday, 13 June 2019
Scientific writing: getting your paper published
Friday, 14 June 2019, 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.
Leadership in action
Wednesday, 11 September 2019 to Friday, 13 September 2019
Leadership in Action enables researchers to explore and develop their leadership skills.
Scientific Entrepreneurship
All Enterprise PGR Research staff
Wednesday, 09 October 2019 to Wednesday, 11 December 2019, 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.