OxTalks is Changing
OxTalks will soon move to the new Halo platform and will become 'Oxford Events.' There will be a need for an OxTalks freeze. This was previously planned for Friday 14th November – a new date will be shared as soon as it is available (full details will be available on the Staff Gateway).
In the meantime, the OxTalks site will remain active and events will continue to be published.
If staff have any questions about the Oxford Events launch, please contact halo@digital.ox.ac.uk
Your Next Career Step — How to Get Ready and Find Support
Designed for research staff who are considering their next career move—whether within Oxford, within academia more broadly, or in other sectors.
This interactive workshop supports researchers in navigating their career development with greater confidence and clarity. It offers participants the space to reflect on their ambitions, explore alternative futures, and engage in structured peer discussions to share insights and challenges.
Participants will use design-thinking approaches to consider different career scenarios. The session then moves into goal setting and peer advice-sharing, helping researchers to build practical short-term plans and identify supportive resources and networks.
Participants are introduced to key tools and services available through Oxford to support their development as they prepare for their next step, whatever that may be.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Articulate multiple possible career directions, including both preferred and alternative pathways.
Identify actionable short-term goals that support career progress.
Reflect on and assess their professional development to date, including skills, motivations, and values.
Everyone welcome, please register to receive the TEAMS link for this event
If you are a student or researcher with a CareerConnect account, please register here
All other staff register here the joining link will be in the registration confirmation email.
Date:
16 June 2026, 10:30
Venue:
Online
Speakers:
Dr Chris Jeffs (Oxford University Careers Service),
Dr Susan Black (Oxford University Careers Service)
Organising department:
Careers Service
Organiser contact email address:
hello@careers.ox.ac.uk
Booking required?:
Required
Audience:
Members of the University only
Editor:
Fiona Sinclair
