Optional training for research staff

Intellectual Property (IP) for Researchers

27 November 2024, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

This session will cover the essentials of Intellectual Property (IP), how to identify and protect the various forms of IP and how to take forward ideas of potential commercial value.

Applying a Gender Dimension in Research

2 December 2024, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm

This introductory workshop will help increase your understanding of applying a gender lens to research and how gender intersects with other inequalities.

Time Management for Researchers

4 December 2024, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

This practical workshop explores strategies for time management for research-active staff, including ways of using your time effectively and to achieve good 'work-life balance'.

Business Development - What's it all about?

10 January 2025, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

This session will provide an overview of Business Development and outline the key benefits, how you can do more of it at Oxford Brookes and who can support you.

AI & Research - Everything you need to know!

21 January 2025, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Learn about the "AI in Research and KE Code of Practice" and what this means for you as a Researcher. Find out about the roles of AIDAN and AIDAS, and how to access advice, expertise and support.

What can Open Research do for you?

23 January 2025, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

We will define Open Research and explain the benefits, provide an overview of Open Access and outline the University's role in a large UK Reproducibility Network Open Research Project.

Everything you need to know about KTPs

4 February 2025, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

This session will look at what a KTP is, how it is funded, how the programme works, how you can get involved, and demystify this unique funding opportunity.

How to Run a Successful Conference

12 February 2025, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Training will cover key considerations when planning to host a conference at Oxford Brookes and protocol on making conferences inclusive, with a spotlight on the risks, the challenges and the rewards.

Academic Blogging - Raising the Profile of your Research

3 March 2025, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Academic blogging is a useful tool to promote your research, raise topics of interest and share your reflections. Find out what makes a good blog in order to raise your professional profile.

Commercialising your Research

7 March 2025, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Could an idea resulting from your research become a commercial opportunity? Learn about funding and support and find out about the challenges and rewards of commercialising your research.