SeedWISE (in-person & online)
Tuesday, 07 October 2025 to Tuesday, 25 November 2025
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.
Optimise your time at Oxford (in-person)
Thursday, 09 October 2025, 12pm to 2pm
Congratulations, you have got a research post at Oxford. But, what next? How do you manage your time at Oxford?
Your Successful DPhil (online)
Tuesday, 14 October 2025, 9.30am to 12.30pm
This course will help you kick-start your DPhil.
Your Successful DPhil (in-person)
Wednesday, 15 October 2025, 9.30am to 12.30pm
This course will help you kick-start your DPhil.
First Principles for Scientists: Enterprise & Innovation (in-person)
Thursday, 16 October 2025 to Thursday, 27 November 2025
Achieve greater impact and stronger collaborations by adopting these first principles approaches to analysing and implementing ideas and developing your research strategy.
Your Successful DPhil (in-person)
Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 9.30am to 12.30pm
This course will help you kick-start your DPhil.
Introduction to Presentation Skills (in-person)
Monday, 27 October 2025, 9.30am to 12.30pm
If you have little or no experience of giving presentations, this course is for you.
Getting Started in Public and Community Engagement with Research (online)
Thursday, 30 October 2025, 2pm to 3pm
This session provides an introduction to public & community engagement for anyone interested in getting started or looking for a bit of inspiration.
Your Successful DPhil (in-person)
Tuesday, 04 November 2025, 9.30am to 12.30pm
This course will help you kick-start your DPhil.
How to do a Career Development Review, for reviewers (in-person)
Wednesday, 05 November 2025, 9.30am to 11am
Regular meaningful Career Development Reviews are an important part of developing a positive research culture.
Viva preparation and practice (in-person)
Thursday, 06 November 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.
Hands on science engagement (in-person)
Thursday, 06 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.
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.
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 November 2025, 10am to 4pm
Discover more about how to craft and apply storytelling skills to communicate your research
RisingWISE: developing enterprising women in STEM
Tuesday, 18 November 2025 to Saturday, 21 March 2026
RisingWISE is an established Oxbridge programme and network inspired by EnterpriseWISE: designed by women, for women.
Your Successful DPhil (in-person)
Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 9.30am to 12.30pm
This course will help you kick-start your DPhil.
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.
Thesis and report writing (in-person)
Tuesday, 25 November 2025, 9.30am to 1.30pm
The thesis and report writing course is relevant for research students at any stage.
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.
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.
Your Successful DPhil (online)
Tuesday, 27 January 2026, 9.30am to 12.30pm
This course will help you kick-start your DPhil.
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.
Engaging with controversial and sensitive topics (online)
Thursday, 05 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.
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.
How to peer review journal papers (in-person)
Tuesday, 17 February 2026, 2pm to 5pm
The ability to review manuscripts should be a core skill of every research scientist.
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.
Get that job (in-person)
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 9.30am to 1pm
An interactive workshop for researchers on making successful job applications.
You and your Supervisor (in-person)
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 10am to 1pm
This course provides information and introduces strategies to enable DPhil students to develop an effective working relationship with their supervisor.
Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Training Session (in-person)
Thursday, 26 February 2026, 10am to 12pm
A 50,000 word thesis would take 7 hours to present; how about in just 3 minutes with the aid of a single slide?
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.
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.
Telling stories that matter: Communicating your research through story (in-person)
- All
- Communications
- DPhil students
- Presentation skills
- Public engagement
- Research staff
- Writing skills
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 10am to 4pm
Discover more about how to craft and apply storytelling skills to communicate your research
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.
Viva preparation and practice (in-person)
Thursday, 19 March 2026, 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.
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.
Completing Your DPhil (in-person)
Dr Justin Hutchence & Dimitra Rigopoulou
Thursday, 26 March 2026, 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.
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?
First Principles for Scientists: Enterprise & Innovation (in-person)
Thursday, 30 April 2026 to Thursday, 11 June 2026
Achieve greater impact and stronger collaborations by adopting these first principles approaches to analysing and implementing ideas and developing your research strategy.
