Events this person is hosting:

Thursday 9 November 2023

• 09:30 - Pitching for funding
  Dr Emma Williams (EJW Solutions Ltd.)

Tuesday 14 November 2023

• 09:30 - Stress Reduction Techniques in Research (online)
  This online workshop is open to all individuals seeking to enhance their stress management and self-care skills in the research context.
  Catriona Ryan (Senior Fellow HEA)

Thursday 16 November 2023

• 09:30 - Pitching Yourself - How to get people interested in you and your research (in-person)
  This interactive workshop is designed to help you master the art of crafting and delivering impactful pitches.
  Dr Emma Williams (EJW Solutions Ltd.)

Tuesday 16 January 2024

• 09:30 - Connecting with Industry
  A dynamic and interactive 2 day in-person event aimed at giving researchers a working knowledge of critical business issues that impact commercial organisations. It’s designed to provide them with a set of tools and skills to help them be immediately more effective working in, and with, industry.
  Skillfluence (Skillfluence)

Tuesday 30 January 2024

• 11:00 - Resilience at Work - Being for beginners
  This course will be delivered over 6 one-hour sessions online, from 11.00-12.00 on the following dates: 30th January 2024 | 11.00 - 12.00 1st February 2024 | 11.00 - 12.00 6th February 2024 | 11.00 - 12.00 8th February 2024 | 11.00 - 12.00 13th February 2024 | 11.00 - 12.00 15th February 2024 | 11.00 - 12.00
  Roddy Bray (Roddy Bray)
  Resilience at Work - Being for beginners

Thursday 1 February 2024

• 09:00 - Open Science
  Stay at the forefront of scientific advancements by integrating Open Science practices into your research projects.
  Nick De Vito (Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences)

Wednesday 14 February 2024

• 10:00 - Shaping Research Culture - Combining openness, collaboration, and innovation to thrive in research.
  This workshop offers a unique opportunity to invest in personal and professional development. Participants will gain insights, build connections, and leave empowered to shape the future of research.
  Natacha Wilson (Director Cambridge Insights)

Thursday 22 February 2024

• 09:30 - Get that job
  An interactive workshop for researchers on making successful job applications.
  Suzi Black (University of Oxford)
• 13:30 - Research ideas with enterprise tools: Research Project Planning
  Learn to bring all aspects of your research project together for presentation, dissemination and funding applications.
  Dr Emma Williams (EJW Solutions Ltd.)

Monday 18 March 2024

• 14:00 - How to peer review journal papers
  In this interactive session, participants will delve into the intricate world of manuscript review, honing their abilities to assess scientific papers quickly and effectively. Dr. Jones will guide you through exercises and discussions, ensuring you leave with practical insights and newfound confidence in the peer review process.
  Dr David Jones (Dr David Jones)

Wednesday 15 May 2024

• 14:00 - Mental Health and the Thriving Research Group: A discussion by Outstanding Supervisor Award Winners & Group Members.
  Join winners and nominators of MPLS’ Outstanding Supervisor Awards to discuss the importance of understanding and supporting a mental health aware research group.
  Various Speakers

Thursday 30 May 2024

• 10:00 - Putting stories to work (online)
  This builds on the introductory workshop (Telling Stories that Matter) and introduces new elements of great storytelling including clarity, summary and message.
  Robert Holtom (Narrative Coach)

Tuesday 5 November 2024

• 09:30 - Get that grant
  Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division)

Tuesday 26 November 2024

• 09:30 - Thesis and report writing (in-person)
  The thesis and report writing course is relevant for research students at any stage.
  Dr David Jones (Dr David Jones)

Wednesday 4 December 2024

• 10:00 - Leading Collaboration - bringing people together to achieve the extraordinary (in-person)
  This course forms part of the Innovation Leadership Programme Masterclass series as well as being a stand alone course. Lunch included.
  Kate Tapper (Your Research Matters)

Monday 20 January 2025

• 09:30 - Responsible Research and Innovation
  The aim of the course is to enable researchers to adopt a responsible approach when considering the positive and negative aspects of their research, including the moral, ethical and societal impacts of it. The course is a follow up to the online Research Integrity course developed by Research Services, which is a pre-requisite for this face to face course.
  Sarah Callaghan (Research Practice Group, University of Oxford), Sally Charles (University of Oxford)

Thursday 30 January 2025

• 14:00 - Getting Started with Public Engagement with Research (online)
  This session provides an introduction to public engagement for anyone interested in getting started or looking for a bit of inspiration.
  Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford)

Wednesday 5 February 2025

• 09:30 - Get that grant (in-person)
  Learn the art of writing compelling research proposals, uncover potential pitfalls to avoid, and discover what reviewers look for in a proposal.
  Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division), Zoe Lee (University of Oxford)

Thursday 6 February 2025

• 13:00 - Ideas to Action: Effective Public Engagement with Research (online)
  Ready to bring your engagement idea to life?
  Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford)

Friday 7 February 2025

• 10:00 - Thriving in Research: core strategic skills and mindsets for research impact (in-person)
  The way we work and interact with our peers and wider networks, has a huge influence on research outputs and outcomes. This workshop explores a set of core skills and mindsets to help you thrive in research and positively influence your working environment and teams. You will also be able to share your lived experience with peers and participate in focused discussions.
  Natacha Wilson (Director Cambridge Insights)

Tuesday 11 February 2025

• 14:00 - How to do a Career Development Review, for reviewers (in-person)
  Regular meaningful Career Development Reviews are an important part of developing a positive research culture.
  Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division)

Thursday 13 February 2025

• 10:00 - Telling stories that matter: Communicating your research through story (in-person)
  Discover more about how to craft and apply storytelling skills to communicate your research.
  Robert Holtom (Narrative Coach)

Tuesday 18 February 2025

• 13:00 - Engaging with controversial and sensitive topics
  Engaging with sensitive or controversial topics in research requires a thoughtful and strategic approach, especially when communicating with diverse audience groups.
  Hana Ayoob (Hana Ayoob)

Wednesday 19 February 2025

• 09:30 - Project management: the essentials (in-person)
  The focus of this course is to provide a practical ‘project management toolbox’ that you can use in your daily work.
  Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division)

Thursday 20 February 2025

• 09:30 - Managing difficult situations
  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.
  Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division), Alison Trinder (University of Oxford)
• 09:30 - Podcast Your Science
  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.
  Emily Elias (Podcast Producer)

Tuesday 25 February 2025

• 09:30 - How to prepare for a Career Development Review, for reviewees (in-person)
  A positive Career Development Review conversation can play a really positive role in your professional development.
  Jarlath Brine (University of Oxford)

Thursday 27 February 2025

• 13:00 - Hands on science engagement (in-person)
  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.
  Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford)

Tuesday 4 March 2025

• 09:30 - Scientific writing: core skills (in-person)
  This one day course provides a sound grounding in the core skills needed to produce accurate and effective scientific writing.
  Dr David Jones (Dr David Jones)

Wednesday 5 March 2025

• 09:30 - Negotiation & Influencing Skills
  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.
  Anne Gallagher (Leapfrog Training & Development)

Thursday 6 March 2025

• 09:30 - Interviewing for podcasts (online)
  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.
  Emily Elias (Podcast Producer)

Wednesday 12 March 2025

• 10:00 - Stakeholder Mapping for Academic Policy Engagement
  In this workshop, we will help answer this and other questions by equipping researchers and DPhil students to identify and map the people and groups who influence or are impacted by their research, when it comes to policy engagement.
  Jose Rojas Alvarado (Oxford Policy Engagement Team)

Tuesday 18 March 2025

• 14:00 - Completing Your DPhil
  Join Dr. Justin Hutchence for the Completing Your DPhil course. Master thesis structuring, effective writing, and viva preparation.
  Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division)

Wednesday 19 March 2025

• 10:00 - Time Management (online)
  This online workshop will delve into various aspects of time management, including work-life balance, planning, prioritising, and differentiating between importance and urgency.
  Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford), James Cunning (University of Oxford)

Friday 25 April 2025

• 13:00 - Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Training Session (in-person)
  A 50,000 word thesis would take 7 hours to present; how about in just 3 minutes with the aid of a single slide?
  Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford)

Wednesday 7 May 2025

• 09:30 - Get that fellowship (in-person)
  This session will help you to understand the dos and don’ts of a fellowship application. It will guide you through the process and explain the support that is available. A holder of a research fellowship will discuss their application experience.
  Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division)

Thursday 8 May 2025

• 13:00 - Hands on Science Engagement (in-person)
  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.
  Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford)

Monday 12 May 2025

• 10:00 - Innovation Leadership Programme (ILP) - core programme (in-person & online)
  This core programme is delivered by an expert leadership team. In addition, separate bookable associated masterclasses take place through Michaelmas, Hilary and Trinity Terms. This is a blended learning course - starting 12th May | 10:00-13:00 (in-person), then takes place 14th May | 10:00-14:00 (online), 16th May | 10:00-13:00 (online), final session on 23rd May |10:00-16:00 (in-person). The Innovation and Leadership Programme (ILP) is designed for postdocs, lecturers and academics in scientific disciplines at the University of Oxford.
  Various Speakers
  Innovation Leadership Programme (ILP) - core programme (in-person & online)

Tuesday 13 May 2025

• 09:30 - Exploring and overcoming Imposter Phenomenon (in-person)
  Ever felt like you’re not as capable as others believe? Struggling with self-doubt despite your achievements? Join us for a transformative workshop led by the coaching expert Dr. Tracy Bussoli. Designed to help you conquer Impostor Phenomenon and harness your full potential.
  Dr Tracy Bussoli (Association for Coaching)

Thursday 15 May 2025

• 10:00 - Telling stories that matter: communicating your research through story
  Discover more about how to craft and apply storytelling skills to communicate your research.
  Robert Holtom (Narrative Coach)

Tuesday 20 May 2025

• 12:30 - Research Data Management (in-person)
  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.
  Oliver Bridle (Radcliffe Science Library, University of Oxford)

Wednesday 21 May 2025

• 09:30 - Advanced presentation skills (in-person)
  This session is for people who have experience of presentations and want to hone their skills.
  Dr David Jones (Dr David Jones)

Thursday 22 May 2025

• 09:30 - Scientific writing: core skills
  This one day course provides a sound grounding in the core skills needed to produce accurate and effective scientific writing.
  Dr David Jones (Dr David Jones)

Tuesday 27 May 2025

• 09:30 - Get that fellowship (in-person)
  This session will help you to understand the do's and don'ts of application. It will guide you through the process and explain the support that is available. A holder of a research fellowship will discuss their application experience.
  Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division), Zoe Lee (University of Oxford)
• 09:30 - Introduction to Presentation Skills (in-person)
  The course will cover the key principles of planning and delivering a successful talk, and help to build your confidence. Each subject area in the MPLS Division has its own specific requirements for research presentations: please note that this course does not seek to address these.
  Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford)

Wednesday 28 May 2025

• 09:30 - Project management: the essentials
  The focus of this course is to provide a practical ‘project management toolbox’ that you can use in your daily work.
  Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division)
• 13:30 - Coaching Skills for Leaders
  This workshop will provide an introduction to key coaching concepts, approaches and skills. We will explore when and how coaching skills can be used to support effective leadership and management practice. Participants will take part in a practice coaching conversation using real-life examples, topics and challenges.
  Marc Adams (People and Organisational Development)

Thursday 29 May 2025

• 10:00 - Putting stories to work
  This builds on the introductory workshop (Telling Stories that Matter) and introduces new elements of great storytelling including clarity, summary and message.
  Robert Holtom (Narrative Coach)

Tuesday 3 June 2025

• 09:30 - Scientific Writing: Getting Your Paper Published (in-person)
  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.
  Dr David Jones (Dr David Jones)

Wednesday 4 June 2025

• 10:00 - Three Minute Thesis - The Oxford Final
  3MT is a competition which challenges doctoral students to explain their research in just 180 seconds.
  Various Speakers

Thursday 5 June 2025

• 09:30 - Interviewing for podcasts
  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.
  Emily Elias (Podcast Producer)

Tuesday 10 June 2025

• 10:00 - Viva practice and preparation
  Tailored for third and fourth-year doctoral students, gain insights into viva rules, proactive preparation, and the examiner's perspective. Sharpen your skills through practical exercises for a confident viva experience.
  Dr Emma Williams (EJW Solutions Ltd.)
• 10:00 - Time Management
  Being able to manage time effectively will help you to be more successful in all aspects of your life.
  Status: This talk has been cancelled
  Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford), James Cunning (University of Oxford)
• 14:00 - You and your Supervisor
  This course provides information and introduces strategies to enable DPhil students to develop an effective working relationship with their supervisor.
  Dr Emma Williams (EJW Solutions Ltd.)

Wednesday 11 June 2025

• 10:00 - Getting started in policy engagement (in-person)
  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.
  Naomi Gibson (Medical Sciences Division), Jose Rojas Alvarado (Oxford Policy Engagement Team)
• 14:00 - Completing Your DPhil (in-person)
  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.
  Professor Dimitra Rigopoulou (University of Oxford), Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division)

Thursday 12 June 2025

• 09:30 - Podcast your science (in-person)
  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.
  Emily Elias (Podcast Producer)
• 13:00 - Ideas to Action: Effective Public Engagement with Research (online)
  This 3-hour session is tailored to those looking to explore evidence-based strategies for designing activities/events, apply for Public Engagement with Research (PER) funding, or get practical tips for organising an activity.
  Status: This talk has been cancelled
  Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford)

Wednesday 18 June 2025

• 09:30 - Networking: A strategic approach (in-person)
  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
  Dr David Jones (Dr David Jones)

Thursday 19 June 2025

• 11:00 - Getting Started with Public Engagement with Research (online)
  Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford)

Events this person is organising:

Thursday 25 January 2024

• 09:30 - Research ideas with enterprise tools: creative thinking
  Where do you get your research ideas from? How can you generate new experiments or outlooks?
  Dr Emma Williams (EJW Solutions Ltd.)

Tuesday 30 January 2024

• 11:00 - Resilience at Work - Being for beginners
  This course will be delivered over 6 one-hour sessions online, from 11.00-12.00 on the following dates: 30th January 2024 | 11.00 - 12.00 1st February 2024 | 11.00 - 12.00 6th February 2024 | 11.00 - 12.00 8th February 2024 | 11.00 - 12.00 13th February 2024 | 11.00 - 12.00 15th February 2024 | 11.00 - 12.00
  Roddy Bray (Roddy Bray)
  Resilience at Work - Being for beginners

Thursday 1 February 2024

• 09:00 - Open Science
  Stay at the forefront of scientific advancements by integrating Open Science practices into your research projects.
  Nick De Vito (Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences)

Tuesday 6 February 2024

• 09:30 - Research ideas with enterprise tools: evaluating your ideas
  We will explore enterprise tools for evaluating ideas that can be used in research settings. We will also look at tools which can capture feedback from others in constructive ways that enhance our proposals.
  Dr Emma Williams (EJW Solutions Ltd.)

Wednesday 7 February 2024

• 09:30 - Coaching Skills for Leaders
  Join our exclusive Coaching Skills for Leaders course and embark on a transformative journey led by our expert coach Anna Sanders.
  Anna Sanders (Oxford Cultural Leaders)

Tuesday 18 March 2025

• 14:00 - Completing Your DPhil
  Join Dr. Justin Hutchence for the Completing Your DPhil course. Master thesis structuring, effective writing, and viva preparation.
  Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division)

Wednesday 19 March 2025

• 10:00 - Time Management (online)
  This online workshop will delve into various aspects of time management, including work-life balance, planning, prioritising, and differentiating between importance and urgency.
  Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford), James Cunning (University of Oxford)

Tuesday 6 May 2025

• 09:30 - Thesis and Report Writing
  The thesis and report writing course is relevant for research students at any stage.
  Dr David Jones (Dr David Jones)

Thursday 19 June 2025

• 11:00 - Getting Started with Public Engagement with Research (online)
  Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford)