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Name: MPLS Researcher Training & Development
University of Oxford
https://www.mpls.ox.ac.uk/training/mpls-training/our-courses/mpls-enterprise-courses/scientific-entrepreneurship
Events this person is hosting:
Thursday 30 May 2024
Putting stories to work (online)
Date: 30 May 2024, 10:00 - 13:00
Speaker
:
Robert Holtom (Narrative Coach)
Organiser:
Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Tuesday 5 November 2024
Get that grant
Date: 5 November 2024, 9:30 - 12:30
Speaker
:
Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division)
Venue Details: LR3 Statistics
Organiser:
Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Tuesday 26 November 2024
Thesis and report writing (in-person)
Date: 26 November 2024, 9:30 - 13:30
Speaker
:
Dr David Jones (Dr David Jones)
Organiser:
James Cunning (University of Oxford)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Wednesday 4 December 2024
Leading Collaboration - bringing people together to achieve the extraordinary (in-person)
Date: 4 December 2024, 10:00 - 15:00
Speaker
:
Kate Tapper (Your Research Matters)
Venue: Careers Service, 56 Banbury Road OX2 6PA
Venue Details: Garden Room
Organiser:
Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Monday 20 January 2025
Responsible Research and Innovation
Date: 20 January 2025, 9:30 - 16:30
Speaker
s:
Sarah Callaghan (Research Practice Group, University of Oxford),
Sally Charles (University of Oxford)
Venue: Rodney Porter Building, off South Parks Road OX1 3QU
Venue Details: IMAT CDT
Organiser:
Alison Trinder (University of Oxford)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Wednesday 5 February 2025
Get that grant (in-person)
Date: 5 February 2025, 9:30 - 12:30
Speaker
s:
Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division),
Zoe Lee (University of Oxford)
Venue Details: TBC
Organiser:
Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Thursday 6 February 2025
Ideas to Action: Effective Public Engagement with Research (online)
Date: 6 February 2025, 13:00 - 16:00
Speaker
:
Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford)
Venue Details: online
Organiser:
Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Thursday 13 February 2025
Telling stories that matter: Communicating your research through story (in-person)
Date: 13 February 2025, 10:00 - 16:00
Speaker
:
Robert Holtom (Narrative Coach)
Organiser:
Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Tuesday 18 February 2025
Engaging with controversial and sensitive topics
Date: 18 February 2025, 13:00 - 15:30
Speaker
:
Hana Ayoob (Hana Ayoob)
Venue Details: Online
Organiser:
Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Thursday 20 February 2025
Podcast Your Science
Date: 20 February 2025, 9:30 - 12:30
Speaker
:
Emily Elias (Podcast Producer)
Venue Details: Online
Organiser:
Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Managing difficult situations
Date: 20 February 2025, 9:30 - 12:30
Speaker
s:
Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division),
Alison Trinder (University of Oxford)
Venue Details: Seminar 1A DTC
Organiser:
Alison Trinder (University of Oxford)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Thursday 27 February 2025
Hands on science engagement (in-person)
Date: 27 February 2025, 13:00 - 16:00
Speaker
:
Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford)
Venue Details: LR3 Engineering
Organiser:
Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Tuesday 4 March 2025
Scientific writing: core skills (in-person)
Date: 4 March 2025, 9:30 - 17:00
Speaker
:
Dr David Jones (Dr David Jones)
Venue Details: LR3 Engineering
Organiser:
James Cunning (University of Oxford)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Thursday 6 March 2025
Interviewing for podcasts (online)
Date: 6 March 2025, 9:30 - 12:30
Speaker
:
Emily Elias (Podcast Producer)
Venue Details: online
Organiser:
Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Wednesday 12 March 2025
Stakeholder Mapping for Academic Policy Engagement
Date: 12 March 2025, 10:00 - 12:00
Speaker
:
Jose Rojas Alvarado (Oxford Policy Engagement Team)
Venue: Careers Service, 56 Banbury Road OX2 6PA
Venue Details: Careers Lounge
Organiser:
Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Tuesday 18 March 2025
Completing Your DPhil
Date: 18 March 2025, 14:00 - 17:00
Speaker
:
Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division)
Venue Details: LR3 Engineering
Organiser:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Wednesday 19 March 2025
Time Management (online)
Date: 19 March 2025, 10:00 - 12:00
Speaker
s:
Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford),
James Cunning (University of Oxford)
Venue Details: ZOOM
Organiser:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Friday 25 April 2025
Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Training Session (in-person)
Date: 25 April 2025, 13:00 - 15:00
Speaker
:
Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford)
Venue Details: Seminar Room
Organiser:
Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Wednesday 7 May 2025
Get that fellowship (in-person)
Date: 7 May 2025, 9:30 - 12:30
Speaker
:
Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division)
Venue Details: LR7, Information Engineering Building
Organiser:
Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Thursday 8 May 2025
Hands on Science Engagement (in-person)
Date: 8 May 2025, 13:00 - 16:00
Speaker
:
Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford)
Venue Details: Centenary Room, Careers Service
Organiser:
Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Monday 12 May 2025
Innovation Leadership Programme (ILP) - core programme (in-person & online)
Date: 12 May 2025, 10:00 - 13:00
Speaker
:
Various Speakers
Venue Details: TBC
Organiser:
Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Tuesday 13 May 2025
Exploring and overcoming Imposter Phenomenon (in-person)
Date: 13 May 2025, 9:30 - 12:30
Speaker
:
Dr Tracy Bussoli (Association for Coaching)
Venue Details: LR7, Information Engineering Building
Organiser:
Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Thursday 15 May 2025
Telling stories that matter: communicating your research through story
Date: 15 May 2025, 10:00 - 13:00
Speaker
:
Robert Holtom (Narrative Coach)
Venue: Radcliffe Science Library, off Parks Road OX1 3QP
Venue Details: Seminar Room
Organiser:
Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Tuesday 20 May 2025
Research Data Management (in-person)
Date: 20 May 2025, 12:30 - 14:00
Speaker
:
Oliver Bridle (Radcliffe Science Library, University of Oxford)
Venue Details: LR6, Engineering
Organiser:
Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Thursday 22 May 2025
Scientific writing: core skills
Date: 22 May 2025, 9:30 - 17:00
Speaker
:
Dr David Jones (Dr David Jones)
Venue Details: LR6, Engineering
Organiser:
James Cunning (University of Oxford)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Tuesday 27 May 2025
Get that fellowship (in-person)
Date: 27 May 2025, 9:30 - 12:30
Speaker
s:
Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division),
Zoe Lee (University of Oxford)
Venue Details: Centenary Room, Careers Service
Organiser:
Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Thursday 29 May 2025
Putting stories to work
Date: 29 May 2025, 10:00 - 13:00
Speaker
:
Robert Holtom (Narrative Coach)
Venue Details: ZOOM
Organiser:
Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Tuesday 3 June 2025
Scientific Writing: Getting Your Paper Published (in-person)
Date: 3 June 2025, 9:30 - 17:00
Speaker
:
Dr David Jones (Dr David Jones)
Organiser:
James Cunning (University of Oxford)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Wednesday 4 June 2025
Three Minute Thesis - The Oxford Final
Date: 4 June 2025, 10:00 - 12:00
Speaker
Various Speakers
Venue: Careers Service, 56 Banbury Road OX2 6PA
Organiser:
Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Thursday 5 June 2025
Interviewing for podcasts
Date: 5 June 2025, 9:30 - 12:30
Speaker
:
Emily Elias (Podcast Producer)
Venue Details: Online
Organiser:
Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Tuesday 10 June 2025
Viva practice and preparation
Date: 10 June 2025, 10:00 - 13:00
Speaker
:
Dr Emma Williams (EJW Solutions Ltd.)
Venue Details: Online
Organiser:
James Cunning (University of Oxford)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Time Management
Status: This talk is in preparation - details may change
Status: This talk has been cancelled
Date: 10 June 2025, 10:00 - 12:00
Speaker
s:
Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford),
James Cunning (University of Oxford)
Venue Details: zoom
Organiser:
James Cunning (University of Oxford)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
You and your Supervisor
Date: 10 June 2025, 14:00 - 17:00
Speaker
:
Dr Emma Williams (EJW Solutions Ltd.)
Venue Details: online
Organiser:
James Cunning (University of Oxford)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Wednesday 11 June 2025
Completing Your DPhil (in-person)
Date: 11 June 2025, 14:00 - 17:00
Speaker
s:
Professor Dimitra Rigopoulou (University of Oxford),
Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division)
Organiser:
Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Thursday 12 June 2025
Podcast your science (in-person)
Date: 12 June 2025, 9:30 - 16:30
Speaker
:
Emily Elias (Podcast Producer)
Organiser:
Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Ideas to Action: Effective Public Engagement with Research (online)
Status: This talk is in preparation - details may change
Status: This talk has been cancelled
Date: 12 June 2025, 13:00 - 16:00
Speaker
:
Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford)
Venue Details: online
Organiser:
Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Wednesday 18 June 2025
Networking: A strategic approach (in-person)
Date: 18 June 2025, 9:30 - 15:00
Speaker
:
Dr David Jones (Dr David Jones)
Organiser:
Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Thursday 19 June 2025
Getting Started with Public Engagement with Research (online)
Date: 19 June 2025, 11:00 - 12:00
Speaker
:
Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford)
Venue Details: ONLINE
Organiser:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Tuesday 7 October 2025
Getting started in policy engagement (online)
Date: 7 October 2025, 14:00 - 15:00
Speaker
s:
Naomi Gibson (Medical Sciences Division),
Jose Rojas Alvarado (Oxford Policy Engagement Team)
Venue Details: Online
Organiser:
Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Thursday 23 October 2025
Surviving your DPhil and Thriving Emotionally (in-person)
Date: 23 October 2025, 11:15 - 12:45
Speaker
:
Elizabeth Edington (University Counselling Service.)
Venue Details: TBC
Organiser:
Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Monday 27 October 2025
Introduction to Presentation Skills (in-person)
Date: 27 October 2025, 9:30 - 12:30
Speaker
:
Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford)
Venue Details: TBC
Organiser:
James Cunning (University of Oxford)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Non-medical Systematic Reviews – Part 1 (in-person)
Date: 27 October 2025, 14:00 - 15:30
Speaker
Venue Details: TBC
Organisers:
TBA
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Tuesday 28 October 2025
Scopus searching for MPLS (online)
Date: 28 October 2025, 10:00 - 11:00
Speaker
Venue Details: TBC
Organiser:
James Cunning (University of Oxford)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Thursday 30 October 2025
Getting Started with Public Engagement with Research (online)
Date: 30 October 2025, 14:00 - 15:00
Speaker
:
Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford)
Organiser:
Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Monday 3 November 2025
Non-medical Systematic Reviews – Part 2 (in-person)
Date: 3 November 2025, 14:00 - 15:30
Speaker
Venue Details: TBC
Organiser:
James Cunning (University of Oxford)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Wednesday 5 November 2025
How to do a Career Development Review, for reviewers (in-person)
Date: 5 November 2025, 9:30 - 11:00
Speaker
:
Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division)
Venue Details: TBC
Organiser:
Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Wednesday 12 November 2025
Project management: the essentials (in-person)
Date: 12 November 2025, 9:30 - 16:00
Speaker
:
Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division)
Venue Details: TBC
Organiser:
Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Wednesday 19 November 2025
Get that job
Date: 19 November 2025, 9:30 - 13:00
Speaker
:
Suzi Black (University of Oxford)
Venue Details: tbc
Organiser:
Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Thursday 20 November 2025
How to prepare for a Career Development Review, for reviewees (in-person)
Date: 20 November 2025, 9:30 - 11:00
Speaker
:
Jarlath Brine (University of Oxford)
Venue Details: TBC
Organiser:
Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Tuesday 27 January 2025
Advanced presentation skills (in-person)
Date: 27 January 2026, 9:30 - 12:30
Speaker
:
Dr David Jones (Dr David Jones)
Venue Details: TBC
Organiser:
Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Wednesday 11 February 2025
How to do a Career Development Review, for reviewers (in-person)
Date: 11 February 2026, 9:30 - 11:00
Speaker
:
Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division)
Venue Details: TBC
Organiser:
Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Wednesday 18 February 2025
Negotiation & Influencing Skills
Date: 18 February 2026, 9:30 - 17:00
Speaker
:
Anne Gallagher (Leapfrog Training & Development)
Venue Details: TBC
Organiser:
Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Thursday 19 February 2025
How to prepare for a Career Development Review, for reviewees (in-person)
Date: 19 February 2026, 8:30 - 11:00
Speaker
:
Jarlath Brine (University of Oxford)
Venue Details: TBC
Organiser:
Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Project management: the essentials
Date: 19 February 2026, 9:30 - 16:00
Speaker
:
Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division)
Venue Details: TBC
Organiser:
Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Wednesday 25 February 2025
Get that job
Date: 25 February 2026, 9:30 - 13:00
Speaker
:
Suzi Black (University of Oxford)
Venue Details: TBC
Organiser:
Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Wednesday 25 March 2025
Coaching Skills for Leaders
Date: 25 March 2026, 9:30 - 13:00
Speaker
s:
Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division),
Louisa Trevail (University of Oxford)
Venue Details: TBC
Organiser:
Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Wednesday 22 April 2025
Project management: the essentials
Date: 22 April 2026, 9:30 - 16:00
Speaker
:
Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division)
Venue Details: TBC
Organiser:
Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Wednesday 3 June 2025
Get that job
Date: 3 June 2026, 8:30 - 13:00
Speaker
:
Suzi Black (University of Oxford)
Venue Details: TBC
Organiser:
Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Thursday 4 June 2025
How to prepare for a Career Development Review, for reviewees (in-person)
Date: 4 June 2026, 9:30 - 11:00
Speaker
:
Jarlath Brine (University of Oxford)
Venue Details: TBC
Organiser:
Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Tuesday 23 June 2025
Advanced presentation skills (in-person)
Date: 23 June 2026, 9:30 - 12:30
Speaker
:
Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division)
Venue Details: TBC
Organiser:
Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Wednesday 24 June 2025
Coaching Skills for Leaders
Date: 24 June 2026, 9:30 - 13:00
Speaker
s:
Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division),
Louisa Trevail (University of Oxford)
Venue Details: TBC
Organiser:
Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Events this person is organising:
Tuesday 18 March 2025
Completing Your DPhil
Date: 18 March 2025, 14:00 - 17:00
Speaker
:
Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division)
Venue Details: LR3 Engineering
Organiser:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Wednesday 19 March 2025
Time Management (online)
Date: 19 March 2025, 10:00 - 12:00
Speaker
s:
Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford),
James Cunning (University of Oxford)
Venue Details: ZOOM
Organiser:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Tuesday 6 May 2025
Thesis and Report Writing
Date: 6 May 2025, 9:30 - 13:30
Speaker
:
Dr David Jones (Dr David Jones)
Venue Details: LR7, Information Engineering Building
Organiser:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Host:
James Cunning (University of Oxford)
Thursday 19 June 2025
Getting Started with Public Engagement with Research (online)
Date: 19 June 2025, 11:00 - 12:00
Speaker
:
Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford)
Venue Details: ONLINE
Organiser:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Host:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Wednesday 10 December 2025
Coaching Skills for Leaders
Date: 10 December 2025, 9:30 - 13:00
Speaker
s:
Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division),
Louisa Trevail (University of Oxford)
Venue Details: Garden Room
Organiser:
MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Host:
Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division)