Launch of the Researcher Development and Training Programme for Michaelmas Term 2022

The Researcher Development and Training Programme is pleased to announce its schedule of workshops and events for Michaelmas Term 2022.

NEW for this year as part of our Preparation for Academic Practice Pathway:

• Becoming an Effective Doctoral Researcher - get your DPhil journey off to a flying start with this practical webinar covering topics such as project managing your thesis, working with your supervisor, and establishing your priorities.
• Understanding and Managing Imposter Syndrome - if you have ever had 'imposter feelings' or have an interest in finding out more about what 'Imposter Syndrome' is, how and when it shows up and how to manage it, this workshop is for you
• How to Peer Review Manuscripts for Journals - a webinar offering guidance on best practice in peer review technique, incorporating advice from 150+ journal editors across humanities and social science disciplines

Heritage Pathway also returns for its seventh year, with workshops spanning the roles of historians in the heritage sector; a hands-on session exploring educational programming in the Ashmolean Museum; and a site visit to the Weald and Downland Museum.

Researchers interested in public engagement can access our extremely popular 'Podcasting for Public Engagement' workshop through this online tutorial.

All opportunities offered through the Humanities Researcher Development and Training Programme will be available to book from 9am on Monday 3rd October. The full programme can be found on the 'events' tab of this page.

DPhil students are encouraged to think broadly about their professional development, utilising opportunities available to them via training providers across the university, including:

• The Department of Continuing Education Graduate School - offering training in a range of topics that will help you to conduct your research and develop your skills as an independent researcher
• The IT Learning Centre's programme of in-person or online digital skills courses and its collection of self-service courses and resources
• The Bodleian Libraries' programme of iSkills workshops, designed to improve your skills in information discovery and tailored to specific subjects
• The Oxford University Language Centre, which offers courses in 11 modern languages and academic English
• The Careers Service's tailored programme of events and opportunities for research students and staff 

Fixed-term postdoctoral researchers are welcome to sign up to any opportunities offered through the Humanities Researcher Development and Training Programme, but are also encouraged to engage with events organised by the Researcher Hub.

Questions about the Researcher Development and Training Programme, or suggestions for new workshops, should be addressed to Dr Caroline Thurston via training@humanities.ox.ac.uk.