Thursday 1 February 2024 (3rd Week, Hilary Term)

• 10:00 - Getting Started with Public Engagement with Research
  Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford)

Tuesday 20 February 2024 (6th Week, Hilary Term)

• 09:30 - 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 29 February 2024 (7th Week, Hilary Term)

• 13:00 - Ideas to Action: Effective Public Engagement with Research
  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)

Monday 4 March 2024 (8th Week, Hilary Term)

• 09:30 - Hands on Science
  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 26 April 2024 (1st Week, Trinity Term)

• 14:00 - 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)

Thursday 2 May 2024 (2nd Week, Trinity Term)

• 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)

Thursday 9 May 2024 (3rd Week, Trinity Term)

• 13:00 - 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)

Monday 20 May 2024 (5th Week, Trinity Term)

• 09:30 - 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 7 June 2024 (7th Week, Trinity Term)

• 11:00 - Storytelling for researchers
  To join the event, click on the link provided in the abstract.
  Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford)
  Postdoc Power Hour (PoPoH)

Thursday 12 October 2023 (1st Week, Michaelmas Term)

• 09:30 - Podcast Your Science
  Emily Elias (Podcast Producer)

Tuesday 14 November 2023 (6th Week, Michaelmas Term)

• 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)

Monday 20 November 2023 (7th Week, Michaelmas Term)

• 10:00 - Innovation Leadership Programme (ILP)
  This is a five session blended learning course - starting 20th November at 10.00 - 13.00 (in-person), then takes place 22nd (online, 10.00 - 14.00), 24th (online, 10.00 - 13.00), 27th (TBC) until the final session on 29th November (in-person 10.00 - 16.00).
  Henley Business School (Henley Business School)

Tuesday 16 January 2024 (1st Week, Hilary Term)

• 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)

Thursday 8 February 2024 (4th Week, Hilary Term)

• 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)

Wednesday 14 February 2024 (5th Week, Hilary Term)

• 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 15 February 2024 (5th Week, Hilary Term)

• 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)

Monday 26 February 2024 (7th Week, Hilary Term)

• 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)
• 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)

Tuesday 27 February 2024 (7th Week, Hilary Term)

• 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)

Thursday 29 February 2024 (7th Week, Hilary Term)

• 13:00 - Ideas to Action: Effective Public Engagement with Research
  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)

Monday 4 March 2024 (8th Week, Hilary Term)

• 09:30 - Hands on Science
  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 26 April 2024 (1st Week, Trinity Term)

• 14:00 - 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)

Thursday 2 May 2024 (2nd Week, Trinity Term)

• 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)

Thursday 9 May 2024 (3rd Week, Trinity Term)

• 13:00 - 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)

Friday 10 May 2024 (3rd Week, Trinity Term)

• 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 14 May 2024 (4th Week, Trinity Term)

• 10:00 - Innovation Leadership Programme (ILP) - core programme (in-person & online)
  This is a five session blended learning course - starting 14th May 2024 | 10:00-13:00 (in-person), then takes place 15th May 2024 | 10:00-14:00 (online), 17th May 2024 | 10:00-13:00 (online), 20th May 2024 | Left free for group meetings at a mutually agreed time, until the final session on 22nd May 2024 |10:00-16:00 (in-person). The Innovation Leadership Programme (ILP) is designed for Associate Professors/Senior Independent Research Fellows (e.g. Royal Society and UKRI funded Fellows)/Lecturers in scientific disciplines at the University of Oxford.
  Henley Business School (Henley Business School), Various Speakers
  Innovation Leadership Programme (ILP) - core programme (in-person & online)

Tuesday 21 May 2024 (5th Week, Trinity Term)

• 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.
  TBA

Thursday 23 May 2024 (5th Week, Trinity Term)

• 13:00 - Hands on science (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.
  TBA

Thursday 30 May 2024 (6th Week, Trinity Term)

• 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)

Thursday 6 June 2024 (7th Week, Trinity Term)

• 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)

Thursday 13 June 2024 (8th Week, Trinity Term)

• 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)