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We aim to provide a range of courses that you will find useful at various stages during your research and that will support you in your study, professional development and future career: www.mpls.ox.ac.uk/skills To provide skills training to graduate research students and postdoctoral researchers in the Mathematical, Physical, and Life Sciences at the University of Oxford
03/06/2015
“Mix@Six”: Oxford Launchpad visits the Science Area
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“Mix@Six”: Oxford Launchpad visits the Science Area The opportunity to meet entrepreneurs and MBA students who are keen to know more about the work of researchers in science, engineering, maths and related areas, to understand what they are interest...
01/06/2015
Publishing Better Science through Better Data 2015
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Publishing Better Science through Better Data 2015 Publishing Better Science through Better Data 2015 Venue: The Stables, Macmillan Campus, London N1 Date: 23rd October 2015, 9.30am – 5.00pm Research data should be an asset rather than a...
23/04/2015
Biotechnology YES, now in its 20th year, is an innovative competition developed to raise awareness… http://wp.me/p1TYN0-kk
mplsskills.wordpress.com Biotechnology YES, now in its 20th year, is an innovative competition developed to raise awareness of the commercialisation of ideas among early career researchers. The competition is funded by sponsorship and aims to encourage an entrepreneurial culture in the UK postgraduate and postdoctoral base for the benefit of the UK bioeconomy. We are holding 6 workshops across the UK in the autumn and three of these are to be hosted by industry: [ 180 more words. ]
20/04/2015
The Royal Society Writing and Media skills training courses - New dates
The Royal Society Writing and Media skills training courses - New dates Scientists communicating their work is key to expanding the frontiers of knowledge, and the Royal Society’s courses will help you to do this effectively and memorably. Our ‘Writing about your research’ and ‘Media skills’ courses are designed exclusively for scientists, and are tutored by leading communication specialists. Science is in today’s headlines more and more, meaning effective communication is crucial. Can you afford not to attend? [ 74 more words. ]
01/04/2015
Designing Courses session at OLI
Designing Courses session at OLI The Oxford Learning Institute are running the Designing courses session on Monday 20 April 2015 from 14.00 - 16.30. It is aimed at early career academics and those who have the responsibility to design courses or a series of classes or tutorials to fit within an existing course. Designing courses is defined very broadly in this seminar. It includes not only designing new courses but also designing a series of tutorials or classes to fit within an existing course. [ 105 more words. ]
18/03/2015
VIEW Startup Workshop
VIEW Startup Workshop Do you have a startup idea? Are you an aspiring entrepreneur? Are you working on a new technology? VIEW (“Venture Idea Exploration Workshop”) is a new startup workshop run by the Entrepreneurship Centre at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. The objective of the program is to provide hands-on learning, allow students to explore their entrepreneurial ideas, and accelerate the startup process. [ 113 more words. ]
16/03/2015
Science to Data Science - August 2015
Science to Data Science - August 2015 Skilled data scientists are in great demand on the European job market currently and PhDs with analytical backgrounds make excellent data scientists. This five week workshop trains analytical PhDs and scientists in the commercial tools and techniques needed to be hired into data science roles. The aim of the workshop is to create a pipeline of high quality, commercial data science talent. [ 162 more words. ]
09/03/2015
Undergraduate and Graduate photography competition
Undergraduate and Graduate photography competition The University’s admissions teams invite you to demonstrate your student experience here at Oxford through your photos in the Undergraduate and Graduate Student Photography Competition. This year, we are asking you to submit photographs that represent the academic or social side of Oxford. First prizes are £200 worth of Amazon vouchers, and there is a weekly competition to win a copy of the book, Photography: A Very Short Introduction. [ 19 more words. ]
09/03/2015
The Digital Academic: Tools & Tips for Research Impact & ECR Employability
The Digital Academic: Tools & Tips for Research Impact & ECR Employability What does it really mean to be ‘a digital academic’? How can you build your online academic profile via social media? Maybe you don’t think you have time or you don’t know what to do first. Do hiring committees actually care about your 'digital academic impact'? To help you identify the must-have technologies and tools for being a modern digital academic and the skills to manage them successfully, … [ 114 more words. ]
03/03/2015
MIX@SIX: Oxford Launchpad visits the Science Area (5th March 1800-2000)
MIX@SIX: Oxford Launchpad visits the Science Area (5th March 1800-2000) The opportunity to meet entrepreneurs and MBA students who are keen to know more about the work of researchers in science, engineering, maths and related areas, to understand what they are interested in and to explore opportunities for collaboration on projects and ventures. Find out more about the BiotechnologyYES and EnvironmentYES competitions and how to participate in these and about how to join Oxford University Consultants. [ 60 more words. ]
11/02/2015
MRC launches good research practice e-learning module
MRC launches good research practice e-learning module The Medical Research Council (MRC)'s new e-learning package on good research practice has been launched, available from the MRC Regulatory Support Centre website where anyone can access it (you will need to register first). The module, which includes case studies, will be of particular interest to MRC grant-holders and employees but covers themes likely to be relevant to many other types of researcher. [ 27 more words. ]
09/02/2015
Leadership in Action
Leadership in Action Explore and develop your leadership potential in 3 days with enhanced support in the workplace over 6 months Audience: Researchers at all stages, professional staff, academics, UK and international Date: 3-6 March 2015 www.vitae.ac.uk/lia2015 Every organisation needs great leadership. Dynamic and purposeful leaders can literally change the world. In academia the very best leaders are self-aware, skilful communicators with excellent people skills. [ 240 more words. ]