Courses and Programmes
The programmes delivered by MPLS Enterprise are designed and contextualised to meet the needs of MPLS research scientists.
Innovation and Leadership Programme
The Innovation and Leadership Programme (ILP) is a leadership initiative designed to empower the next generation of scientific leaders.
RisingWISE
RisingWISE is dedicated to women in STEM – empowering early-career researchers to identify and expand their potential in academia and industry.
SeedWISE
SeedWISE is an enterprise programme born out of the success and demand for our flagship enterprise programme for women postdocs.
Enterprising women
The Enterprising Women Programmes are designed by women for women to challenge established norms and support women in STEM to develop their strengths, thrive and make valuable contributions to society through impactful work.
Our previous participants are inspiring in ways both big and small. Many have made changes since completing the programme and are happy to share their stories to encourage more women working in STEM to step back and realise different pathways are open to them.
RisingWISE impact report
The RisingWISE programme is a pioneering Oxbridge collaboration designed to support early-career women researchers in STEM.
The programme's impact is profound, with many alumnae attributing major career shifts and increased confidence to their RisingWISE experience. It has inspired participants to pursue roles in industry, startups, policy, and academic leadership.
The strong network established through the programme continues to support participants long after the formal sessions end, fostering ongoing collaboration and mentorship. This enduring community helps participants remain connected, motivated, and supported as they navigate "squiggly" career paths that defy traditional linear progression. The broader impact of RisingWISE is seen not only in the enhanced career prospects of its alumnae but also in the systems-level change it strives to achieve within academia, industry, and society
Meet some of our alumni
Katharina Kessler
Katharina took part in RisingWISE as a participant in 2018, and as a panellist in 2023. She is currently an RND scientist at a biotech start-up.
Sheen Gurrib
Sheen took part in RisingWISE in 2019-20.
She is now Chief Operating Officer of a tech start-up.
Natali Van Zilj
Natali participated in SeedWISE in April/May 2022. She is currently working on her DPhil in Biomedical Engineering, using mathematical models and data-driven approaches.
Nattaphorn Buayam
Nattaphorn took part in SeedWISE in 2022. She is now an OxWEST committee member working as a conference director, and currently taking part in RisingWISE.