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« Back to Training and Development course programmeScientific writing: core skills (in-person)
All Communications DPhil students Research staff Writing skills
Tuesday, 07 May 2024, 9am to 5pm
This one day course provides a sound grounding in the core skills needed to produce accurate and effective scientific writing.
Telling stories that matter: Communicating your research through story (in-person)
All Communications DPhil students Presentation skills Public engagement Research staff Writing skills
Friday, 10 May 2024, 10am to 4pm
Discover more about how to craft and apply storytelling skills to communicate your research
Scientific Writing: Getting Your Paper Published (in-person)
All Communications DPhil students Research staff Writing skills
Tuesday, 14 May 2024, 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.
Advanced presentation skills (in-person)
All Communications DPhil students Presentation skills Research staff
Thursday, 23 May 2024, 9.30am to 12.30pm
This session is for people who have experience of presentations and want to hone their skills.
Hands on science (in-person)
All Communications DPhil students Podcasting Public engagement Research staff
Thursday, 23 May 2024, 1pm to 4pm
Dive into the world of experiential learning with our immersive course, 'Hands-On Science.' This programme is designed to equip you with the practical skills and insights needed to effectively communicate your research through engaging desktop activities.
Putting stories to work (online)
All Communications DPhil students Public engagement Research staff
Thursday, 30 May 2024, 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.
Networking: A systematic approach (in-person)
All Communications Research staff
Wednesday, 05 June 2024, 9.30am to 12.30pm
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
Podcast your science (in-person)
All Communications DPhil students Podcasting Public engagement Research staff
Thursday, 06 June 2024, 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.
Interviewing for podcasts (online)
All Communications DPhil students Podcasting Public engagement Research staff
Thursday, 13 June 2024, 9.30am to 12.30pm
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.
Virtual podcasting help desk (online)
All Communications DPhil students Podcasting Public engagement Research staff
Thursday, 27 June 2024
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.