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« Back to Training and Development course programmeSeedWISE (in-person & online)
Monday, 20 April 2026 to Monday, 08 June 2026
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.
Introduction to Presentation Skills (in-person)
Tuesday, 26 May 2026, 9.30am to 12.30pm
If you have little or no experience of giving presentations, this course is for you.
RisingWISE - The Researcher’s Path to Venture Leadership
Wednesday, 27 May 2026, 2pm to 4pm
RisingWISE is an Oxford-Cambridge programme for women Postdoc researchers to build skills and insights that open up opportunities beyond academia whilst simultaneously strengthening their academic leadership. RisingWISE is shortlisted for a 2026 Vice Chancellor’s Award. This session gives a taster of the programme with opportunities to explore how academic expertise can translate into entrepreneurial or industry leadership.
Telling stories that matter: Communicating your research through story (in-person)
- All
- Communications
- DPhil students
- Presentation skills
- Public engagement
- Research staff
- Writing skills
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 10am to 4pm
Discover more about how to craft and apply storytelling skills to communicate your research
Academic Writing with AI (online)
Monday, 01 June 2026 to Monday, 22 June 2026, 10.30am - 12.30pm
Unlock the potential of AI to enhance your academic writing with this new course offered by the University of Oxford's Language Centre. Designed specifically for Oxford MPLS students and staff, the Academic Writing with AI course provides a structured approach to effectively integrate AI tools at each stage of the writing process.
Scientific Writing: Getting Your Paper Published (in-person)
Tuesday, 02 June 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.
Research Data Management (in-person)
Tuesday, 02 June 2026, 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.
Stakeholder Mapping for Academic Policy Engagement (in-person)
Tuesday, 02 June 2026, 2pm to 4pm
Who do you need to engage with in the policy world to achieve impact?
How to prepare for a Career Development Review, for reviewees (in-person)
Thursday, 04 June 2026, 9.30am to 11am
A positive Career Development Review conversation can play a really positive role in your professional development.
Viva preparation and practice (online)
Tuesday, 09 June 2026, 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.
You and your Supervisor (online)
Tuesday, 09 June 2026, 2pm to 5pm
This course provides information and introduces strategies to enable DPhil students to develop an effective working relationship with their supervisor.
Time Management (online)
Dr Catherine Seed & James Cunning
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 10am to 12pm
Being able to manage time effectively will help you to be more successful in all aspects of your life.
Getting Started in Public and Community Engagement with Research (online)
Thursday, 11 June 2026, 2pm to 3pm
This session provides an introduction to public and community engagement for anyone interested in getting started or looking for a bit of inspiration.
Completing Your DPhil (in-person)
Dr Justin Hutchence & Professor Dimitra Rigopoulou
Tuesday, 16 June 2026, 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.
Advanced presentation skills (in-person)
Tuesday, 23 June 2026, 9.30am to 12.30pm
This session is for people who have experience of presentations and want to hone their skills.
DPhil Bootcamp: Tools, Support and Strategies for DPhil Success (in-person)
Thursday, 25 June 2026, 9.30am to 4pm
The DPhil Bootcamp is a one-day, interactive workshop designed to support mid-degree doctoral students as they navigate the challenges and opportunities of progressing through their DPhil.
