As the 2024/2025 academic year draws to a close, the Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre (OH BRC) is celebrating an engaging and impactful Spring Term Training Programme. From April to June, the programme delivered a wide array of sessions designed to develop and support researchers, foster inclusion and strengthen collaboration across the research community.
Reflecting on the term’s achievements Andreia Costa, OH BRC Training and Career Development Project Manager, said:
“It was fantastic to see such positive engagement with the OH BRC Training Programme during the spring term. The enthusiasm from researchers and the encouraging feedback we received highlight the real impact these sessions are having – not just in building skills, but in shaping academic career trajectories. We’re proud to support our research community in such a meaningful way.”
Highlights from the Spring Term
- Neurodiversity celebration week
Led by Hannah Ravenswood, two sessions explored inclusive leadership, allyship, and neuro inclusion, equipping attendees with practical tools to support diverse teams and communities
- Machine learning & natural language processing
Dr Andrey Kormilitzin introduced key NLP concepts and guided participants through hands-on Python exercises for text analytics
- Project management essentials
Christopher Skinner delivered a practical workshop on planning, stakeholder engagement, and evaluation—tailored for both researchers and administrators
- The art of influencing
Cheryl Thornton led a reflective session on personal influencing styles and purposeful communication, helping participants build stronger connections across hybrid teams
- Ethnicity inclusion in research
In collaboration with the Oxford and Cambridge BRCs, Professor Shaun Treweek and Dr Nimra Khan led a session on inclusive research design and practical tools for equity
- Mastering social media
Dr Tom Crawford shared strategies for building an authentic online presence and effectively communicating research across platforms
The OH BRC Training Team is now finalising the Autumn Term schedule, launching in September with a fresh line-up of meaningful and impactful sessions for the team.
To learn more about OH BRC Training & Research Capacity Development, visit our website.
For any enquiries, email training.ohbrc@psych.ox.ac.uk.
