Optional training for research staff
Optional training for research staff at Oxford Brookes University
An Introduction to Knowledge Exchange
19 October 2026, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
This introduction will define the many different types of activities which make up Knowledge Exchange at Oxford Brookes, including sources of funding and support.
An Introduction to Impact
22 October 2026, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
This introductory workshop will provide an overview of how impact is understood in the Research Excellence Framework and how you might think about embedding impact more generally in your research.
An Introduction to Public & Community Engagement with Research
2 November 2026, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
In this introductory workshop, you will gain an overview of Public Engagement with Research (PER) and learn about the role of the University’s News and Media Team in publicising a story.
EDI Best Practice in Research Engagement
11 November 2026, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
This workshop will inform, guide and influence participants to key best practices in bringing due considerations of equality, diversity and inclusion to research methods and strategy.
An Introduction to Intellectual Property
16 November 2026, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
This session will provide an overview of the essentials of Intellectual Property (IP), with a focus on what kind of IP might arise from your research and how to identify and protect it.
An Introduction to Commercialisation of Research
27 November 2026, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Learn how your research can reach customers and businesses, whilst also generating income. Find out about the funding, support and benefits of commercialising your research.
Applying a Gender Dimension in Research
2 December 2026, 11:30 am to 1:00 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
9 December 2026, 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
This practical workshop explores strategies for time management for researchers, including ways of using your time effectively and to achieve good 'work-life balance'.
Knowledge-based Commercialisation: Consultancy/Contract Research, CPD & KTP
14 January 2027, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Explore these routes to knowledge-based commercialisation: consultancy/contract research, Continuing Professional Development (CPD)/Continuing Education (CE) and Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP).
Engagement Tools: Pitching your Research
18 January 2027, 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Pitching is a skill that will help you communicate your research to a broad range of stakeholders in an effective and engaging way. Learn about the power of the pitch!