Getting Started with Public Engagement with Research (online)
Thursday, 19 June 2025, 11am to 12pm
This session provides an introduction to public engagement for anyone interested in getting started or looking for a bit of inspiration.
Getting started in policy engagement (in-person)
Jose Rojas Alvarado and Naomi Gibson
Wednesday, 18 June 2025, 10am to 11.30am
In this session, you will benefit from a combination of presentations, short exercises, and opportunities to discuss with peer researchers your motivations, plans, and challenges when it comes to engaging with policymakers and the public policy world.
Networking: a strategic approach (in-person)
Wednesday, 18 June 2025, 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
Podcast your science (in-person)
Thursday, 12 June 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.
Completing Your DPhil (in-person)
Dr Justin Hutchence & Professor Dimitra Rigopoulou
Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 2pm to 5pm
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.
You and your Supervisor (online)
Tuesday, 10 June 2025, 2pm to 5pm
This course provides information and introduces strategies to enable DPhil students to develop an effective working relationship with their supervisor.
Viva practice and preparation (online)
Tuesday, 10 June 2025, 10am to 1pm
This course 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 practice.
Interviewing for podcasts (online)
Thursday, 05 June 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.
GROW: How AI is changing industry futures (online)
Wednesday, 04 June 2025, 12.30pm to 2pm
AI is disrupting every aspect and re-shaping all areas of business, from start-ups driving innovation to global companies revolutionising their operations. Join us to hear industry experts in our online panel discussion looking at real-world AI applications, trends, and safety considerations.
Scientific Writing: Getting Your Paper Published (in-person)
Tuesday, 03 June 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.
Putting stories to work (online)
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 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.
Coaching Skills for Leaders (in-person)
Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 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.
Project management: the essentials (in-person)
Wednesday, 28 May 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.
Get that fellowship (in-person)
Tuesday, 27 May 2025, 9.30am to 12.30pm
Gaining a research fellowship is a major step on the academic career ladder.
Introduction to Presentation Skills (in-person)
Tuesday, 27 May 2025, 9.30am to 12.30pm
If you have little or no experience of giving presentations, this course is for you.
Scientific writing: core skills (in-person)
Thursday, 22 May 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.
Creating Professional and Personal Impact
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 9.30am to 5pm
To build participants’ confidence and skills in presenting themselves and their work in different situations and to difference audiences.
Advanced presentation skills (in-person)
Wednesday, 21 May 2025, 9.30am to 12.30pm
This session is for people who have experience of presentations and want to hone their skills.
Research Data Management (in-person)
Tuesday, 20 May 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.
GROW: Creating Compelling Narratives that Persuade and Succeed (in-person)
Tuesday, 20 May 2025, 12pm to 2pm
Join us for an interactive in-person session with Roger Frosh, an expert in strategic communication and engagement. With experience working across academia, industry, and start-ups, Roger will share practical approaches to help researchers present their ideas clearly, connect with diverse audiences, and maximise the impact of their work.
Telling stories that matter: Communicating your research through story (online)
- All
- Communications
- DPhil students
- Presentation skills
- Public engagement
- Research staff
- Writing skills
Thursday, 15 May 2025, 10am to 1pm
Discover more about how to craft and apply storytelling skills to communicate your research
Exploring and overcoming imposter phenomenon (in-person)
Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 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.
Innovation and Leadership Programme (ILP) - core programme (in-person & online)
Monday, 12 May 2025 to Friday, 23 May 2025
This core programme is delivered by an expert leadership team. In addition, separate bookable associated masterclasses take place through Michaelmas, Hilary and Trinity Terms.
Hands on science engagement (in-person)
Thursday, 08 May 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.
Get that fellowship (in-person)
Wednesday, 07 May 2025, 9.30am to 12.30pm
Gaining a research fellowship is a major step on the academic career ladder.
Thesis and report writing (in-person)
Tuesday, 06 May 2025, 9.30am to 1.30pm
The thesis and report writing course is relevant for research students at any stage.
An introduction to anti-racist allyship (online)
Hannah Ravenswood and Daisy Hung
Thursday, 01 May 2025, 10.30am 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.
SeedWISE (in-person & online)
Tuesday, 29 April 2025 to Monday, 09 June 2025, 4pm - 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)
Friday, 25 April 2025, 1pm to 3pm
A 50,000 word thesis would take 7 hours to present; how about in just 3 minutes with the aid of a single slide?
Optimise your time at Oxford (in-person)
Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 12pm to 2pm
Congratulations, you have got a research post at Oxford. But, what next? How do you manage your time at Oxford?
Funding Public & Community Engagement in MPLS (in-person & online)
Hosted by MPLS Public Engagement Team
Thursday, 10 April 2025, 2pm to 3.30pm
This session will focus on how to apply for the PCER Fund, showcasing experiences of funded researchers, and offering practical guidance on writing successful proposals.
Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Training Session (in-person)
Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 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?
Viva practice and preparation (in-person)
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 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.
Putting stories to work (online)
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 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.
Time Management (online)
Dr Catherine Seed & James Cunning
Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 10am to 12pm
Being able to manage time effectively will help you to be more successful in all aspects of your life.
How to peer review journal papers (in-person)
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 2pm to 5pm
The ability to review manuscripts should be a core skill of every research scientist.
Completing Your DPhil (in-person)
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 2pm to 5pm
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.
Stakeholder Mapping for Academic Policy Engagement (in-person)
Jose Rojas Alvarado and Naomi Gibson
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 10am to 12pm
Who do you need to engage with in the policy world to achieve impact?
Interviewing for podcasts (online)
Thursday, 06 March 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.
Negotiation & Influencing Skills (in-person)
Wednesday, 05 March 2025, 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.
Scientific writing: core skills (in-person)
Tuesday, 04 March 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.
Hands on science engagement (in-person)
Thursday, 27 February 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.
Project management: the essentials (in-person)
Thursday, 27 February 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.
Get that job (in-person)
Wednesday, 26 February 2025, 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)
Tuesday, 25 February 2025, 9.30am to 10.30am
A positive Career Development Review conversation can play a really positive role in your professional development.
The importance of psychological safety (online)
Monday, 24 February 2025, 10.30am to 11.30am
We will consider: What is psychological safety? How can we create it? What needs to be in place to enable it to exist at all? What happens when it isn’t there?
Managing difficult situations (in-person)
Thursday, 20 February 2025, 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, 20 February 2025, 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.
Engaging with controversial and sensitive topics (online)
Tuesday, 18 February 2025, 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.
Telling stories that matter: Communicating your research through story (in-person)
- All
- Communications
- DPhil students
- Presentation skills
- Public engagement
- Research staff
- Writing skills
Thursday, 13 February 2025, 10am to 4pm
Discover more about how to craft and apply storytelling skills to communicate your research
