Optional training for research staff
Optional training for research staff at Oxford Brookes University
An introduction to public and community engagement with research
12 November 2025, 11:00 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
17 November 2025, 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
20 November 2025, 2:00 pm to 3:00 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
2 December 2025, 11:00 am to 12:00 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
4 December 2025, 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
9 December 2025, 11:00 am to 1:00 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'
Engagement Tools: Pitching your Research
11 December 2025, 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!
An Introduction to Building Engagement with Business
8 January 2026, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Learn about the value of engaging with business, the tools to build new connections and partnerships, and an understanding of how business development can boost reputation and generate income.
Researcher Career Pathways Event
22 January 2026, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Research Students, Research-Only Staff and Research-active Technicians! Join us at the Researcher Career Pathways Event to learn about other Researchers' career journeys, within and beyond Academia.
Academic Blogging - Raising the Profile of your Research
28 January 2026, 10:00 am to 11:00 am
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.