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Dr Justin Hutchence, Dr Catherine Seed & Louisa Trevail
Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 1.30pm to 5pm
Coaching skills can help you build positive and effective working relationships with all those you work with. Coaching is a highly impactful approach to people development and can support individuals to identify goals, gain insights into challenges, consider options and plan actions. They are a valuable asset to leaders and managers and can be useful in a range of workplace conversations, such as feedback, delegation and career development reviews.
Optimise your time at Oxford: Research Staff Induction (in-person)
Wednesday, 22 April 2026, 12pm to 2pm
Congratulations, you have got a research post at Oxford. But, what next? How do you manage your time at Oxford?
How to peer review journal papers (in-person)
Tuesday, 28 April 2026, 9.30am to 2.30pm
The ability to review manuscripts should be a core skill of every research scientist.
Thesis and report writing (in-person)
Tuesday, 05 May 2026, 9.30am to 1.30pm
The thesis and report writing course is relevant for research students at any stage.
Being an effective bystander (online)
Tuesday, 05 May 2026, 10.30am to 11.30am
What does it mean to be an effective bystander? How do we best challenge behaviours and practices which can potentially disadvantage staff and students?
Interviewing for podcasts (online)
Thursday, 07 May 2026, 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.
Exploring and overcoming imposter phenomenon (in-person)
Monday, 11 May 2026, 9.30am to 12.30pm
Most people experience self-doubt at some point in their life. We may not feel as knowledgeable as our background suggests or we may attribute our success to luck, secretly feeling that we are not as competent as others perceive us to be. Such thoughts and associated emotions are sometimes referred to as impostor phenomenon (IP). It is difficult to say how many people experience IP as not everyone wants to discuss it. However, some research suggests it is common amongst high achieving individuals such as those working within academia.
Cultivating resilience and self-care for ourselves and others (online)
Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 10.30am to 11.30am
GROW: Building Social Ventures: Lessons from Oxford University Innovation (in-person)
Philippa Christoforou, Social Venture Lead, Oxford University Innovation
Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 12pm to 2pm
Join us for our lunchtime GROW session with Philippa Christoforou, Social Venture Lead at Oxford University Innovation, on building businesses that create positive social and environmental impact. Discover practical strategies for turning research into ventures that tackle global challenges, and learn how to embed purpose and sustainability into your entrepreneurial journey.
Get that fellowship (in-person)
Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 9.30am to 12.30pm
Gaining a research fellowship is a major step on the academic career ladder.
Difficult conversations and the importance of giving and receiving feedback (online)
Thursday, 14 May 2026, 10am to 11am
We will look at the core components of how to give and receive feedback and why not doing this can sometimes lead to avoiding having some conversations.
Embedding Public Engagement in Research Grant Proposals (online)
Dr Catherine Seed & Dr Michaela Livingstone-Banks
Thursday, 14 May 2026, 1pm to 4pm
Are you preparing a research grant proposal? Funders increasingly expect applicants to demonstrate how their work will benefit society. Public engagement with research (PER) is one of the most effective ways to do this.
Academic Writing with AI (online)
Monday, 18 May 2026 to Monday, 08 June 2026, 10am - 12pm
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.
Effective Communication: content, clarity and confidence (in-person)
Wednesday, 20 May 2026, 9.30am to 4.30pm
To build participants’ confidence and skills in presenting themselves and their work in different situations and to difference audiences.
Scientific writing: core skills (in-person)
Thursday, 21 May 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.
Podcast your science (in-person)
Thursday, 21 May 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.
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.
Project management: the essentials (in-person)
Wednesday, 27 May 2026, 9.30am to 4pm
The focus of this course is to provide a practical ‘project management toolbox’ that you can use in your daily work.
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
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.
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?
Get that job (in-person)
Wednesday, 03 June 2026, 9.30am to 1pm
An interactive workshop for researchers on making successful job applications.
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.
Get that fellowship (in-person)
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 9.30am to 12.30pm
Gaining a research fellowship is a major step on the academic career ladder.
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.
Networking: a strategic approach (in-person)
Wednesday, 17 June 2026, 9.30am to 3pm
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
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.
Coaching Skills for Leaders (in-person)
Dr Justin Hutchence, Dr Catherine Seed & Louisa Trevail
Wednesday, 24 June 2026, 9.30am to 1pm
Coaching skills can help you build positive and effective working relationships with all those you work with. Coaching is a highly impactful approach to people development and can support individuals to identify goals, gain insights into challenges, consider options and plan actions. They are a valuable asset to leaders and managers and can be useful in a range of workplace conversations, such as feedback, delegation and career development reviews.
Leadership in Action (in-person)
Tuesday, 22 September 2026 to Thursday, 24 September 2026
An in-person leadership programme for research staff from all divisions and disciplines across the University. Leadership in Action is a 3-day participative leadership course that provides the opportunity to explore and develop your own leadership style. You will also be able to meet, work, and network with others.
