Research Staff
The MPLS Division co-ordinates courses for researchers on teaching, scientific writing, making presentations, engaging the public with your research, research integrity, and personal development, as well as a programme of events and courses on entrepreneurship, innovation and intellectual property.
These courses are designed to support your career and professional development, and you are entitled to a minimum of 10 days per annum for this. In addition to the courses we provide, there are also many opportunities available from other training providers in the University.
The MPLS Research Staff Forum
© John Cairns PhotographyThe MPLS Research Staff Forum (RSF) was set up in 2016. It is a committee that meets termly, and it aims to represent the needs of research staff at a divisional level.
The RSF discusses issues raised from a departmental level, and it contributes to debates on institutional and external research staff initiatives, such as eligibility for training, or the drafts of the Researcher Development Concordat.
The Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers
The Concordat is an agreement between the major funders and employers of researchers in the UK. It sets out the expectations and responsibilities of researchers, their managers, employers and funders. You can find further information about it on the Vitae website. In the light of this Concordat, the University developed the University’s Code of Practice for the employment and career development of research staff.
What am I entitled to?
Information on training and development entitlements for research staff.
What training do I need?
Information on training and resources for all researchers in MPLS.
Training and development courses
Browse our current MPLS Researcher Training and Development course programme
Blog posts
Media Interview training: method and delivery, 13 Dec
27 September 2022
This interactive session designed for beginners takes you through techniques for doing interviews on live or pre-recorded media.
Agile Initiative for Environmental Science Researchers
8 August 2022
The NERC funded The Agile Initiative (ox.ac.uk) is delivering development opportunities for environmental science researchers, and those wishing to work on tractable challenges related environmental science.