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« Back to Training and Development course programmeScientific writing: core skills (in-person)
Tuesday, 10 November 2026, 9.30am to 5pm
This one day course provides a sound grounding in the core skills needed to produce accurate and effective scientific writing.
Why Every Research Group Needs a Handbook (online)
Wednesday, 11 November 2026, 12pm to 1pm
Explore how a lab handbook can support positive research culture, clarify expectations, and improve communication. Research groups will discuss shared values, working practices, and strategies for welcoming new members.
Difficult conversations: part one - the basics (online)
Monday, 16 November 2026, 11am to 12pm
Learn practical strategies for preparing to navigate and follow up on difficult conversations, helping you feel prepared to address challenging discussions.
Scientific Writing: Getting Your Paper Published (in-person)
Tuesday, 17 November 2026, 9.30am 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.
Writing & Editing Skills for Researchers: using story to enhance your communication (in-person)
Thursday, 19 November 2026, 10am to 4pm
Learn how to enhance your writing and editing with skills from storytelling.
Introduction to Presentation Skills (in-person)
Monday, 23 November 2026, 1pm to 4pm
If you have little or no experience of giving presentations, this course is for you.
How to prepare for a Career Development Review, for reviewees (in-person)
Tuesday, 24 November 2026, 9.30am to 11am
A positive Career Development Review conversation can play a really positive role in your professional development.
Difficult conversations: part two - putting concepts into practice (in-person)
Tuesday, 24 November 2026, 11.30am to 12.30pm
Build on Part I in this practical, in-person session, with opportunities to practice and prepare for difficult conversations you are planning. You can also bring questions or Resolution and mediation issues for discussion and guidance from the MPLS Resolution Service.
Podcast your science (in-person)
Thursday, 26 November 2026, 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.
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