Events this person is speaking at:

Friday 7 June 2024

• 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 6 February 2025

• 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 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)

Wednesday 18 June 2025

• 12:30 - Lunch & Learn: Time Management
  This session has been cancelled, apologies for any inconvenience caused.
  Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford)
  DPAG Lunch & Learns

Wednesday 8 October 2025

• 12:30 - Lunch & Learn: Time Management
  This is a virtual Lunch & Learn session, please visit the booking url to register.
  Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford)
  DPAG Lunch & Learns

Thursday 13 November 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)

Thursday 26 February 2026

• 10:00 - 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 5 March 2026

• 14:00 - Getting Started in Public & Community Engagement with Research (online)
  Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford)

Wednesday 18 March 2026

• 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)

Tuesday 24 March 2026

• 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.
  Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division), Louisa Trevail (University of Oxford), Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford)

Thursday 30 April 2026

• 10:00 - 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 14 May 2026

• 13:00 - Embedding Public Engagement in Research Grant Proposals (online)
  Are you preparing a research grant proposal? Funders increasingly expect applicants to demonstrate how their work will benefit society. Public engagement with research (PER) is one of the most effective ways to do this.
  Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford)

Tuesday 26 May 2026

• 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)

Wednesday 10 June 2026

• 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)

Thursday 11 June 2026

• 14:00 - Getting Started in Public and Community 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)

Events this person is hosting:

Thursday 20 November 2025

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

Events this person is organising:

Thursday 30 May 2024

• 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 February 2025

• 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 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)

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)

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)

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

Tuesday 7 October 2025

• 14:00 - Getting started in policy engagement (online)
  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)

Thursday 13 November 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)

Thursday 22 January 2026

• 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)

Thursday 29 January 2026

• 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 12 February 2026

• 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)

Thursday 26 February 2026

• 10:00 - 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)

Tuesday 10 March 2026

• 10:00 - Thriving in Research: core strategic skills and mindsets for research impact (in-person)
  Natacha Wilson (Director Cambridge Insights)

Tuesday 17 March 2026

• 09:30 - DPhil Bootcamp: Building healthy, productive habits
  The DPhil Bootcamp is an interactive, full-day workshop designed to support first year doctoral students in the Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Division as they begin their research journey at Oxford.
  Dr Emma Williams (EJW Solutions Ltd.)

Thursday 19 March 2026

• 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)

Thursday 30 April 2026

• 10:00 - 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 7 May 2026

• 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)

Thursday 14 May 2026

• 13:00 - Embedding Public Engagement in Research Grant Proposals (online)
  Are you preparing a research grant proposal? Funders increasingly expect applicants to demonstrate how their work will benefit society. Public engagement with research (PER) is one of the most effective ways to do this.
  Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford)

Monday 18 May 2026

• 10:30 - Academic Writing with AI (online)
  TBA

Thursday 21 May 2026

• 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 28 May 2026

• 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)

Thursday 11 June 2026

• 14:00 - Getting Started in Public and Community 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)

Thursday 25 June 2026

• 09:30 - DPhil Bootcamp: Tools, support and strategies for DPhil success (in-person)
  The DPhil Bootcamp is a one-day, interactive workshop designed to support mid-degree doctoral students as they navigate the challenges and opportunities of progressing through their DPhil.
  Dr David Jones (Dr David Jones)

Wednesday 8 July 2026

• 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. Lunch included.
  Kate Tapper (Your Research Matters)