As the 2024/2025 academic year draws to a close, the Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre (BRC: Oxford Health) 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, BRC: Oxford Health Training and Career Development Project Manager, said:
“It was fantastic to see such positive engagement with the BRC: Oxford Health 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 BRC: Oxford Health 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 BRC: Oxford Health Training & Research Capacity Development, visit our website.
For any enquiries, email [email protected].
