Training and Development course programme

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.

Project management: the essentials (in-person)

Wednesday, 12 June 2024, 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.

Supporting neurodivergent staff (online)

Thursday, 06 June 2024, 10am to 12.30pm

Podcast your science (in-person)

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.

Networking: A systematic approach (in-person)

Dr Justin Hutchence & Professor Dimitra Rigopoulou

Wednesday, 05 June 2024, 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

Completing Your DPhil (in-person)

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.

Research Data Management (in-person)

Oliver Bridle

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.

Putting stories to work (online)

Robert Holtom

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.

Applying Bayesian Statistics using Stan (in-person)

Ben Lambert

Wednesday, 29 May 2024, 9.30am to 5pm

This course aims to provide solid foundations to implementing linear regression, three types of Generalised Linear Models, and hierarchical models.

Get that fellowship (in-person)

Tuesday, 28 May 2024, 9.30am to 12.30pm

Gaining a research fellowship is a major step on the academic career ladder.

Hands on science (in-person)

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.

Advanced presentation skills (in-person)

Dr. David Jones

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.

GroWISE Climate Catalysts: Insights from policy, research and innovation

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.

Thesis and report writing (in-person)

Dr Catherine Seed & James Cunning

Tuesday, 21 May 2024, 9.30am to 1.30pm

The thesis and report writing course is relevant for research students at any stage.

Time Management (online)

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.

Creating an inclusive research culture (online)

Monday, 20 May 2024, 10am to 12.30pm

Introduction to Bayesian Statistics (in-person)

Ben Lambert

Monday, 20 May 2024, 9.30am to 5pm

This course aims to provide solid foundations to implementing linear regression, three types of Generalised Linear Models, and hierarchical models.

Mental Health and the Thriving Research Group (online)

Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 2pm to 3pm

A discussion by Outstanding Supervisor Award Winners & Group Members.

Cultivating resilience and self-care for ourselves and others (online)

Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 10.30am to 11.30am

Being an effective bystander (online)

Tuesday, 14 May 2024, 10.30am to 11.30am

Innovation Leadership Programme (ILP) - core programme (in-person & online)

Tuesday, 14 May 2024, 10am to 1pm

This core programme is delivered by a team from Henley Business School. In addition, separate bookable associated masterclasses take place through Michaelmas, Hilary and Trinity Terms.

Scientific Writing: Getting Your Paper Published (in-person)

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.

Telling stories that matter: Communicating your research through story (in-person)

Robert Holtom

Friday, 10 May 2024, 10am to 4pm

Discover more about how to craft and apply storytelling skills to communicate your research

Getting Started with Public Engagement with Research (online)

Dr Catherine Seed

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.

Get that fellowship (in-person)

Dr Emma Williams

Thursday, 09 May 2024, 9.30am to 12.30pm

Gaining a research fellowship is a major step on the academic career ladder.

Introduction to Presentation Skills (in-person)

Dr Molly Grace

Wednesday, 08 May 2024, 9.30am to 1pm

If you have little or no experience of giving presentations, this course is for you.

Scientific writing: core skills (in-person)

Dr. David Jones

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.

Ideas to Action: Effective Public Engagement with Research (online)

Dr Catherine Seed

Thursday, 02 May 2024, 1pm to 4pm

Ready to bring your engagement idea to life?

Intersectional allyship (online)

Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 10am to 12.30pm

Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Training Session (in-person)

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?

GroWISE: Conflict Resolution & Problem-Solving Fundamentals with Creo (online)

Catherine Gray

Thursday, 25 April 2024, 12.30pm to 2pm

Are you tired of letting conflicts simmer unresolved? Are you ready to navigate difficult conversations with confidence and grace?

Optimise your time at Oxford (in-person)

Dr Maria Christodoulou & Oxford University Statistical Consulting (OxUSC)

Wednesday, 24 April 2024, 12pm to 2pm

Congratulations, you have got a research post at Oxford. But, what next? How do you manage your time at Oxford?

SeedWISE (in-person & online)

Tuesday, 23 April 2024, 2pm to 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.

Beginners Statistics with R (in-person)

Tuesday, 23 April 2024, 9.30am to 12.30pm

This course will provide an introduction to basic statistical concepts, methods and tools for scientific research.

How to peer review journal papers (in-person)

Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 2pm to 5pm

The ability to review manuscripts should be a core skill of every research scientist.

Viva practice and preparation (in-person)

Dr Molly Grace

Thursday, 14 March 2024, 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.

Virtual podcasting help desk (online)

Daisy Hung and Hannah Ravenswood

Thursday, 14 March 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.

Anti-racist allyship (online)

Monday, 11 March 2024, 10am to 12.30pm

You and your Supervisor (in-person)

Dr Molly Grace

Tuesday, 05 March 2024, 10am to 1pm

This course provides information and introduces strategies to enable DPhil students to develop an effective working relationship with their supervisor.

Project management: the essentials (in-person)

Tuesday, 05 March 2024, 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.

Hands on science (in-person)

Monday, 04 March 2024, 9.30am to 12.30pm

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.

Ideas to Action: Effective Public Engagement with Research (online)

Dr Catherine Seed

Thursday, 29 February 2024, 1pm to 4pm

Ready to bring your engagement idea to life?

Scientific writing: core skills (in-person)

Wednesday, 28 February 2024, 9am to 5pm

This one day course provides a sound grounding in the core skills needed to produce accurate and effective scientific writing.

GroWISE - Rare Leadership: Leverage Your Strengths

Tuesday, 27 February 2024, 12.30pm to 2pm

Are you ready to leverage your strengths and develop your leadership skills? Get on board for a transformative journey, attainable through a unique interactive microlearning framework with Creo EdTech platform!

Putting stories to work (online)

Robert Holtom

Tuesday, 27 February 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.

Engaging with controversial and sensitive topics (online)

Hana Ayoob

Monday, 26 February 2024, 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.

Supporting disabled staff (online)

Monday, 26 February 2024, 10am to 12.30pm

Interviewing for podcasts (online)