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Dr Maria Christodoulou & Oxford University Statistical Consulting (OxUSC)
All DPhil students Research staff Statistics
Tuesday, 23 April 2024 to Tuesday, 11 June 2024, 9.30am - 12.30pm
This course will provide an introduction to basic statistical concepts, methods and tools for scientific research.
SeedWISE (in-person & online)
All Career development DPhil students Enterprise Innovation and Enterprise
Tuesday, 23 April 2024 to Tuesday, 28 May 2024, 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.
Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Training Session (in-person)
Communications DPhil students Presentation skills Public engagement
Friday, 26 April 2024, 2pm to 4pm
A 50,000 word thesis would take 7 hours to present; how about in just 3 minutes with the aid of a single slide?
Intersectional allyship (online)
All DPhil students Equality and Diversity Research staff
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 10am to 12.30pm
Ideas to Action: Effective Public Engagement with Research (online)
All DPhil students Public engagement Research staff
Thursday, 02 May 2024, 1pm to 4pm
Ready to bring your engagement idea to life?
Scientific 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.
Introduction to Presentation Skills (in-person)
All DPhil students Presentation skills Research staff
Wednesday, 08 May 2024, 9.30am to 1pm
If you have little or no experience of giving presentations, this course is for you.
Getting Started with Public Engagement with Research (online)
All DPhil students Public engagement Research staff
Thursday, 09 May 2024, 1pm to 2pm
This session provides an introduction to public engagement for anyone interested in getting started or looking for a bit of inspiration.
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.
Being an effective bystander (online)
All DPhil students Equality and Diversity Research staff
Tuesday, 14 May 2024, 10.30am to 11.30am
Cultivating resilience and self-care for ourselves and others (online)
All DPhil students Equality and Diversity Research staff
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 10.30am to 11.30am
Mental Health and the Thriving Research Group (online)
All DPhil students Research staff
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 2pm to 3pm
A discussion by Outstanding Supervisor Award Winners & Group Members.
Time Management (online)
Dr Catherine Seed & James Cunning
All DPhil students Research staff
Monday, 20 May 2024, 10.30am to 12pm
Being able to manage time effectively will help you to be more successful in all aspects of your life.
Thesis and report writing (in-person)
All DPhil students Research staff Writing skills
Tuesday, 21 May 2024, 9.30am to 1.30pm
The thesis and report writing course is relevant for research students at any stage.
GroWISE Climate Catalysts: Insights from policy, research and innovation
All DPhil students Enterprise Innovation and Enterprise Research staff
Wednesday, 22 May 2024, 12.30pm to 2pm
Join us for an engaging lunchtime discussion featuring three RisingWISE alumnae at the forefront of climate research, policy and impact.
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.
Research Data Management (in-person)
All DPhil students Research staff
Thursday, 30 May 2024, 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.
Completing Your DPhil (in-person)
Dr Justin Hutchence & Professor Dimitra Rigopoulou
Tuesday, 04 June 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.
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.