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« Back to Training and Development course programmeAcademic Writing with AI (online)
Monday, 10 November 2025 to Monday, 01 December 2025, 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.
Scientific writing: core skills (in-person)
Tuesday, 11 November 2025, 9.30am to 5pm
This one day course provides a sound grounding in the core skills needed to produce accurate and effective scientific writing.
Project management: the essentials (in-person)
Wednesday, 12 November 2025, 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.
Difficult conversations and the importance of giving and receiving feedback (online)
Thursday, 13 November 2025, 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.
Hands on science engagement (in-person)
Thursday, 13 November 2025, 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.
Cultivating resilience and self-care for ourselves and others (online)
Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 10am to 11am
What does it mean to be resilient, what does self-care really mean and how can we best support ourselves and others?
Research Data Management (in-person)
Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 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.
Get that job (in-person)
Wednesday, 19 November 2025, 9.30am to 1pm
An interactive workshop for researchers on making successful job applications.
Time Management (online)
Dr Catherine Seed & James Cunning
Wednesday, 19 November 2025, 10am to 12pm
Being able to manage time effectively will help you to be more successful in all aspects of your life.
Scientific Writing: Getting Your Paper Published (in-person)
Thursday, 20 November 2025, 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.
How to prepare for a Career Development Review, for reviewees (in-person)
Thursday, 20 November 2025, 9.30am to 11am
A positive Career Development Review conversation can play a really positive role in your professional development.
Podcast your science (in-person)
Thursday, 20 November 2025, 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.
Being an effective bystander (online)
Tuesday, 25 November 2025, 10.30am to 11.30am
GROW: Unlocking Innovation: Problem-Solution-Fit for STEM Ventures (online)
Shannon Collins, Lightwork Enterprise in collaboration with Oxford Saïd Entrepreneurship Centre
Wednesday, 03 December 2025, 12.30pm to 2pm
At the heart of transformative science and technology ventures lies the ability to ensure innovations genuinely solve real-world problems. Whether developing new research, launching a startup, or advancing industry solutions, problem-solution fit is the foundation that distinguishes impactful work from mere novelty. Understanding authentic customer needs, and rigorously validating your ideas, makes all the difference in creating meaningful innovation that truly matters.
Interviewing for podcasts (online)
Thursday, 04 December 2025, 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.
Coaching Skills for Leaders (in-person)
Dr Justin Hutchence & Louisa Trevail
Wednesday, 10 December 2025, 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.
Optimise your time at Oxford (in-person)
Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 12pm to 2pm
Congratulations, you have got a research post at Oxford. But, what next? How do you manage your time at Oxford?
Scientific writing: core skills (in-person)
Wednesday, 21 January 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.
Interviewing for podcasts (online)
Thursday, 22 January 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.
Responsible Research and Innovation (in-person)
Sarah Callaghan & Sally Charles
Monday, 26 January 2026, 9.30am to 5pm
The aim of the course is to enable researchers to adopt a responsible approach when considering the positive and negative aspects of their research, including the moral, ethical and societal impacts of it.
Advanced presentation skills (in-person)
Tuesday, 27 January 2026, 9.30am to 12.30pm
This session is for people who have experience of presentations and want to hone their skills.
An introduction to anti-racist allyship (online)
Hannah Ravenswood and Daisy Hung
Tuesday, 27 January 2026, 10am to 11.30am
We will look at what it means to be an Anti-Racist Ally, by considering the role that power, privilege (especially white privilege), and white fragility have and to feel confident using bystander interventions when needed.
Managing difficult situations (in-person)
Thursday, 29 January 2026, 9.30am to 12.30pm
The aim of the course is to provide participants with an awareness of what causes difficult situations / behaviour, a set of skills for managing them, and opportunities to practice the skills.
Podcast your science (online)
Thursday, 29 January 2026, 9.30am to 12.30pm
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.
Get that grant (in-person)
Wednesday, 04 February 2026, 9.30am to 12.30pm
External research funding is a crucial part of the research profile of universities and is a major issue for academic staff.
Cultivating resilience and self-care for ourselves and others (online)
Monday, 09 February 2026, 10.30am to 11.30am
What does it mean to be resilient, what does self-care really mean and how can we best support ourselves and others?
How to do a Career Development Review, for reviewers (in-person)
Wednesday, 11 February 2026, 9.30am to 11am
Regular meaningful Career Development Reviews are an important part of developing a positive research culture.
Engaging with controversial and sensitive topics (online)
Thursday, 12 February 2026, 1pm to 3.30pm
Engaging with sensitive or controversial topics in research requires a thoughtful and strategic approach, especially when communicating with diverse audience groups.
Negotiation & Influencing Skills (in-person)
Wednesday, 18 February 2026, 9.30am to 5pm
This workshop aims to help build confidence and skills for those who wish to influence and achieve mutually beneficial goals with their peers, managers and stakeholders.
How to prepare for a Career Development Review, for reviewees (in-person)
Thursday, 19 February 2026, 9.30am to 11am
A positive Career Development Review conversation can play a really positive role in your professional development.
Project management: the essentials (in-person)
Thursday, 19 February 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.
An introduction to neuro-inclusion (online)
Monday, 23 February 2026, 10.30am to 12pm
Get that job (in-person)
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 9.30am to 1pm
An interactive workshop for researchers on making successful job applications.
Scientific writing: core skills (in-person)
Tuesday, 03 March 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.
An introduction to EDI (online)
Tuesday, 03 March 2026, 10.30am to 11.30am
We will look at the core components of EDI and consider how and why EDI matters to all of us.
Getting Started in Public and Community Engagement with Research (online)
Thursday, 05 March 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.
Thriving in Research: core strategic skills and mindsets for research impact (in-person)
Tuesday, 10 March 2026, 10am to 3pm
The way we work and interact with our peers and wider networks, has a huge influence on research outputs and outcomes. This workshop explores a set of core skills and mindsets to help you thrive in research and positively influence your working environment and teams. You will also be able to share your lived experience with peers and participate in focused discussions.
Get that fellowship (in-person)
Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 9.30am to 12.30pm
Gaining a research fellowship is a major step on the academic career ladder.
How to peer review journal papers (in-person)
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 2pm to 5pm
The ability to review manuscripts should be a core skill of every research scientist.
Time Management (online)
Dr Catherine Seed & James Cunning
Wednesday, 18 March 2026, 10am to 12pm
Being able to manage time effectively will help you to be more successful in all aspects of your life.
Telling stories that matter: Communicating your research through story (in-person)
- All
- Communications
- DPhil students
- Presentation skills
- Public engagement
- Research staff
- Writing skills
Thursday, 19 March 2026, 10am to 4pm
Discover more about how to craft and apply storytelling skills to communicate your research
Coaching Skills for Leaders (in-person)
Dr Justin Hutchence & Louisa Trevail
Wednesday, 25 March 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.
Optimise your time at Oxford (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?
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
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.
Ideas to Action: Effective Public Engagement with Research (online)
Dr Catherine Seed & Dr Michaela Livingstone-Banks
Thursday, 14 May 2026, 1pm to 4pm
Ready to bring your engagement idea to life?
