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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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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The VC (left) presents the Empowering People Award to Clare Oxenbury-Palmer (Law), Elisha Ward (SSD), and Anne Wolfes (Psychiatry)

Social Sciences Division colleagues recognised in Vice-Chancellor’s Awards

Across the Division five projects were named Winners in their categories, with a further two Highly Commended. A remarkable success across 13 categories, demonstrating the high-quality teaching, research and professional services contribution across the Division.
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Colleagues from across Social Sciences Division shortlisted for Vice-Chancellor's Awards

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Impact Conference 2026

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