Events this person is speaking at:

Friday 26 April 2024

• 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)

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 24 October 2024

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

Tuesday 29 October 2024

• 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)

Thursday 31 October 2024

• 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)

Thursday 7 November 2024

• 13:00 - 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)

Wednesday 20 November 2024

• 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 30 January 2025

• 14:00 - 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)

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 27 February 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 19 March 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)

Events this person is hosting:

Thursday 17 October 2024

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

Events this person is organising:

Tuesday 14 November 2023

• 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

• 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

• 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)

Wednesday 14 February 2024

• 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)

Friday 26 April 2024

• 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)

Friday 24 May 2024

• 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

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 June 2024

• 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)

Wednesday 23 October 2024

• 10:00 - Getting started in policy engagement (in-person)
  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 31 October 2024

• 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)

Thursday 7 November 2024

• 13:00 - 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)

Thursday 14 November 2024

• 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 4 December 2024

• 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)

Thursday 5 December 2024

• 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 30 January 2025

• 14:00 - 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)

Thursday 6 February 2025

• 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 - Ideas to Action: Effective Public Engagement with Research (online)
  Ready to bring your engagement idea to life?
  Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford)

Friday 7 February 2025

• 10:00 - Thriving in Research: core strategic skills and mindsets for research impact (in-person)
  The way we work and interact with our peers and wider networks, has a huge influence on research outputs and outcomes. This workshop explores a set of core skills and mindsets to help you thrive in research and positively influence your working environment and teams. You will also be able to share your lived experience with peers and participate in focused discussions.
  Natacha Wilson (Director Cambridge Insights)

Thursday 13 February 2025

• 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 18 February 2025

• 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 20 February 2025

• 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)

Thursday 27 February 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 12 March 2025

• 10:00 - Stakeholder Mapping for Academic Policy Engagement
  In this workshop, we will help answer this and other questions by equipping researchers and DPhil students to identify and map the people and groups who influence or are impacted by their research, when it comes to policy engagement.
  Jose Rojas Alvarado (Oxford Policy Engagement Team)

Thursday 13 March 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)

Monday 17 March 2025

• 10:00 - Innovation Leadership Programme (ILP) - core programme (in-person & online)
  This is a four session blended learning course - starting 17th March 2025 | 10:00-13:00 (in-person), then takes place 19th March 2025 | 10:00-14:00 (online), 21st March 2025 | 10:00-13:00 (online), final session on 26th March 2025 |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.
  Various Speakers
  Innovation Leadership Programme (ILP) - core programme (in-person & online)