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.
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.
AI and Research
1 February 2027, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Learn about the latest University guidance on use of AI in Research and KE. Find out about AI tools, ethical use of AI, academic integrity and practice, and how AIDAN and AIDAS can help you.
Tools for Impact Evidence Collection
9 March 2027, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
This follow up workshop to “An Introduction to Impact” will look at different types of impacts from research with a focus on a variety of indicators to demonstrate and evidence reach and significance.
Tools for Evaluating Public Engagement Activities
18 March 2027, 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
A follow up workshop to “An Introduction to Public & Community Engagement with Research", looking at how to assess your Public Engagement activities and measure the impact of your research.
Academic Blogging - Raising the Profile of your Research
19 April 2027, 2:00 pm to 3:00 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.