Wednesday 23 April 2025

• 16:00 - Exploring the link between microsctructure, order and toughness in bioinspired composites
  Dr Florian Bouville (Imperial College London)
  Materials Departmental Colloquia

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 30 April 2025

• 17:00 - Natural tilings: from hard rock to soft cells - Gábor Domokos
  Gábor Domokos (Budapest University of Technology and Economics)
  Oxford Mathematics Public Lectures

Friday 2 May 2025

• 11:00 - Do the shapes of tumour cell nuclei influence their infiltration?
  Professor Kharthik Bharath (School of Mathematics, University of Nottingham)
  Mathematical Biology and Ecology
• 12:00 - Modelling mineral equilibria in igneous and metamorphic rocks: a new thermobarometric method and equations of state
  Dr Eleanor Green (University of Melbourne)
  Earth Sciences departmental seminars

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)
• 14:00 - SeedWISE - Cultivating Women's Excellence in STEM
  This is a six week blended learning course taking place in Trinity Term 29th April (online induction), 6th May (in-person kick-off), 13th May (online), 20th May (online), 27th May (online), 3rd June (online) & 9th June (in-person wrap-up)
  Various Speakers
  SeedWISE
• 14:30 - The Lean Theorem Prover/Will computers prove theorems?
  This Strachey Lecture is a double bill taking place from 14:30-16:30 (followed by coffee)
  Professor Leo De Moura (AWS), Professor Kevin Buzzard (Imperial)
  The Strachey Lectures in Computer Science

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)

Friday 9 May 2025

• 11:00 - 5 years after COVID: what did modellers get right and wrong?
  Professor Matt Keeling (Dept of Mathematics, University of Warwick)
• 12:00 - Convection in Europa's ocean subject to tidal heating from the mantle
  Dr Daphne Lemasquerier (St Andrews)
  Earth Sciences departmental seminars

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)

Wednesday 14 May 2025

• 14:30 - Maurice Lubbock Memorial Lecture - Engineering Climate Change Solutions
  Warren East, Professor Sarah Sparrow (Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford), Professor Jesus Lizana (Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford)

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)

Friday 16 May 2025

• 11:00 - Round the clock: circadian gene expression, growth and division in cyanobacteria
  TBA
  Mathematical Biology and Ecology
• 12:00 - Self-organisation in mafic cumulates: differential migration of immiscible silicate liquids in the crystal mush
  Prof Marian Holness (Cambridge)
  Earth Sciences departmental seminars

Tuesday 20 May 2025

• 12:00 - GROW: Creating Compelling Narratives that Persuade and Succeed
  This session is ideal for researchers and academics wishing to communicate the impact of their ideas to different audiences. Deliver with impact to inspire and persuade your audience and promote the benefits of your research — whether for funding, collaboration or venture creation.
  Roger Frosh (ARC Accelerator)
• 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)

Friday 23 May 2025

• 11:00 - Modelling infectious diseases within-host
  Dr Ruth Bowness (University of Bath)
• 12:00 - Carbonatite-related mineral deposits
  Prof John Mavrogenes (ANU (Australian National University))
  Earth Sciences departmental seminars

Tuesday 27 May 2025

• 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)
• 13:00 - "Wicked" problems in public health: epidemics, climate change, and migration
  Caroline Buckee (Harvard University)

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)
• 15:15 - Differentially private M-estimation via noisy optimization
  Professor Po-Ling Loh (University of Cambridge)

Friday 30 May 2025

• 11:00 - Modelling the rheology of biological tissue
  Professor Suzanne Fielding (Dept of Physics Durham University)
  Mathematical Biology and Ecology
• 12:00 - Who gives a fuchsite about chromite? What chromite tells us about the evolution of Earth’s mantle and continents
  Dr Pedro Waterton (University of Copenhagen)
  Earth Sciences departmental seminars

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
• 12:30 - GROW: How AI is changing industry futures
  AI is disrupting every aspect and re-shaping all areas of business, from start-ups driving innovation to global companies revolutionising their operations. Join us to hear industry experts in our online panel discussion looking at real-world AI applications, trends, and safety considerations.
  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)

Friday 6 June 2025

• 11:00 - Mathematical modeling of some aspects of Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
  Dr Luca Alasio (INRIA Paris)
  Mathematical Biology and Ecology

Tuesday 10 June 2025

• 10:00 - You and your Supervisor
  This course provides information and introduces strategies to enable DPhil students to develop an effective working relationship with their supervisor.
  TBC
• 10:00 - Time Management
  Being able to manage time effectively will help you to be more successful in all aspects of your life.
  Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford), James Cunning (University of Oxford)

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.
  Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford)

Friday 13 June 2025

• 11:00 - Cell-bulk compartmental reaction-diffusion systems: symmetry-breaking patterns with equal diffusivities and diffusion-Induced synchrony.
  Professor Michael Ward (Professor Michael Ward Dept)
  Mathematical Biology and Ecology
• 12:00 - Terrestrial carbon cycle feedbacks in a warmer world – new insights from ancient climates
  Dr Gordon Inglis (Southampton)
  Earth Sciences departmental seminars

Monday 16 June 2025

• 15:00 - The transcriptional architecture of developing schistosomes
  Matt Berriman (University of Glasgow)

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)

Friday 20 June 2025

• 11:00 - To be announced
  Dr Rahil Valani (University of Oxford)
  Mathematical Biology and Ecology
• 12:00 - Resolving the Boundary Layer Paradox: Seismic Clues to the Origin of Lithosphere Discontinuities
  Dr Totulope Olugboji (University of Rochester)
  Earth Sciences departmental seminars

Tuesday 24 June 2025

• 09:00 - Leadership in Action
  An in-person leadership programme for research staff. Leadership in Action is a 3-day participative leadership course that provides the opportunity to explore and develop your own leadership style. You will also be able to meet, work, and network with others. The course culminates in a celebratory dinner on the final evening.
  Various Speakers
  Leadership in Action