James Cunning - Oxford Talks

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James Cunning

University of Oxford

https://www.mpls.ox.ac.uk/training

Events this person is speaking at:

Wednesday 19 November 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)

Wednesday 18 March 2025

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)

Events this person is hosting:

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)

Events this person is organising:

Monday 27 October 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)

Tuesday 28 October 2025

10:00 - Scopus searching for MPLS (online)
TBA

Monday 3 November 2025

14:00 - Non-medical Systematic Reviews – Part 2 (in-person)
TBA

Thursday 6 November 2025

10:00 - Viva practice and preparation (in-person)
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 Molly Grace (University of Oxford)

Tuesday 11 November 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)

Thursday 20 November 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)

Tuesday 25 November 2025

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 21 January 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 25 February 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.
Dr Molly Grace (University of Oxford)

Tuesday 3 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)

Tuesday 17 March 2025

14:00 - How to peer review journal papers (in-person)
Dr David Jones (Dr David Jones)

Wednesday 18 March 2025

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)

Thursday 19 March 2025

10:00 - Viva practice and preparation (in-person)
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 Molly Grace (University of Oxford)