Support for DPhil Students

Researcher Development is a team within the Social Sciences Division (SSD) responsible for delivering transferable skills training and development opportunities to SSD doctoral researchers and early career researchers. We complement and supplement discipline-specific training within departments.

Use the filters below to explore the resources, events, opportunities, and networks available.

Making the most of what we have to offer

  1. Read the termcard at the beginning of the term and make your development plan. Events tend to book out quickly, so act sooner rather than later!
  2. Read the Researcher Development term-time weekly email newsletter. For running updates including additions to the termcard, or places having become available on courses through cancellations.
  3. Get in touch if you've got a training, networking or event idea you'd like to discuss. We're keen to support researcher-led initiatives where possible, and there are a range of ways in which we may be able to work together.
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Events and training

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SSD Co-Working Sessions 

27 April to 19 June
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DPhil Training and Development 1:1 Appointments

30 April to 18 June
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Academic Life Management: finding systems that stick

13 May to 17 June
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Introducing and Workshopping Digital Methods

04 June to 11 June
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Advanced R for Social Science Researchers

05 June
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Teaching with Museum Objects: Eloquent Things

09 June to 12 June
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Teaching - Designing and Delivering a Lecture

09 June
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DRSN Check-in: Reflecting on Difficult Research (Drop-in)

10 June
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How to Write about your Research for Publication

15 June
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Mindfulness Toolkit: Boost Focus and Build Resilience

17 June

SSD Networks

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Difficult Research Support Network

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Part-time Students Network

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Teaching Interest Network

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Juggling Family and Work Network

Resources

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Academic Writing

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Collaboration

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Communicating research through film

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Engaging with businesses

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Fieldwork

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Local Policy Lab

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Milestones and personal development

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Our Programme

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Policy Engagement

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Public and Community Engagement with Research

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Research - Open Access

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Research and Impact Strategy 2023 - 2028

News and opportunities

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Dr Debbie Hopkins appointed Advocate for Research Staff and Research Culture

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Fellowship funding awarded to Social Scientists to deepen partnerships beyond academia

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Business Engagement Seed Fund awardees announced

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Social Sciences Business Engagement Seed Fund

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Inaugural Local Policy Fellowship concludes with fresh insights on local projects

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Nineteen inaugural Fellows announced as part of Local Policy Lab partnership