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GROW

Welcome to GROW, a dynamic initiative designed to cultivate a vibrant community of innovation and collaboration in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Our events aim to foster a growth mindset, encouraging participants to share ideas, embrace diversity, and support each other in the pursuit of excellence. Each term we aim to run two GROW events, one in-person and one online, providing flexible opportunities for engaging with the topics and meeting others. Whether you're a student, researcher, or alum, our events are designed to inspire and connect individuals at all stages of their careers.

upcoming events

Hilary 2026

GROW: Rapid Design Thinking using AI

Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 1pm to 3pm

Discover how to combine creative problem-solving with AI-powered tools in this fast-paced, hands-on workshop. You’ll learn the essentials of Design Thinking, practice refining real-world challenges, and explore how AI can accelerate ideation and solution development. Bring a problem from your research area—or use one we provide—and collaborate with peers to generate innovative ideas.

 Register for the event here.

 

GROW: Building Social Ventures: Lessons from Oxford University Innovation 

Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 12.30pm to 2pm

Join Philippa Christoforou, Social Venture Lead at Oxford University Innovation, for an inspiring GROW session 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.

Register for the event here. 

SUGGEST A TOPIC

Be part of GROW and help shape the future of science and enterprise! Please contribute to the conversation by suggesting topics of interest and sharing their insights. 

Join us as we grow together, cultivating a thriving innovation community in STEM.

 

Past events

Michaelmas 2025

  • Negotiating - transferable skills for academia, industry, and life (in-person) - Tue, 21 Oct 2025, 12pm to 2pm
  • Discover the Conception X Venture Pathway (online) - Wed, 5 Nov 2025, 12.30pm to 2pm
  • Unlocking Innovation: Problem-Solution Fit for STEM Ventures (online) - Wed, 3 Dec 2025, 12.30pm to 2pm

Trinity 2025

  • Creating Compelling Narratives that Persuade and Succeed (in-person) - Tue, 20 May 2025, 12pm to 2pm
  • How AI is changing industry futures (online) - Wed, 4 June 2025, 12.30pm to 2pm

Hilary 2025

  • Oxford Venture Builders (online) - Wed, 29th Jan 2025, 12.30pm - 2pm
  • Meet the Science founders with Wilbe (in-person) - Tue, 11th Feb, 12pm - 2pm

Michaelmas 2024

  • Beyond RisingWISE – showcasing STEM careers (online) - Wed, 23 Oct 2024, 12.30pm to 2pm
  • Understanding Oxford’s Innovation Ecosystem (in-person) - Mon, 4 Nov 2024, 12pm to 2pm

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