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Support for established PIs and academics

Support for established PIs and academics

The resources, events, and opportunities below are suitable for researchers on open-ended or permanent contracts. If these aren't appropriate to you, please return to the previous navigation to explore an alternative pathway. You can also use the filter function above each section to explore by the type of activity that interests you.

Resources

Use the filter function below to explore a range of resources to support your research, development, knowledge exchange activities, and more.

This page is under development. Some of the opportunities on the resources pages may also be suitable for wider audiences.

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Common Ground Seminar Series

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Communicating research through film

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Engaging with businesses

Oxford ESRC Impact Acceleration Account

ESRC IAA

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Fieldwork

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Funding opportunities for research and impact

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Innovation

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Local Policy Lab

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Policy Engagement

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Professional Development

Events and training

Here you can explore skills training and development opportunities for established PIs and academics from the Social Sciences Division. These are designed to complement and supplement discipline-specific training within departments. Try refining your search using the 'Theme' filter if you have particular training in mind.
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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
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Noticeboard: News and opportunities

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Colleagues from across Social Sciences Division shortlisted for Vice-Chancellor's Awards

08 April 2026
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Divisional members contribute to conference exploring the Motherhood Penalty

06 April 2026
Impact Conference 2026

Impact in Motion: Social Sciences Impact Conference 2026 explores how social sciences can drive change in uncertain times

01 April 2026
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Two departments top the 2026 QS World University Rankings

26 March 2026