Professional Development
Your development is important and this page gives an overview of some of the routes you can take to develop yourself professionally.
Mandatory training
All staff must undertake this selection of short online courses during their probation period.
People and Organisational Development Unit
The University's main provider of courses for staff, tutors, those who supervise, manage or lead people, and advice and skills guides.
University Training & Development Hub
Find details of the University's full range of support for staff.
Mentoring & Support Networks
Participating in mentoring schemes can have a transformative effect in terms of developing your career goals, providing you with new perspectives, and increasing your confidence and self-awareness.
Careers Service
A wealth of online self-help resources for research staff at grade 7 and above, current students, and alumni.
Professional Services Conference
This event provides an opportunity for colleagues in professional and administrative roles to get together and engage with issues impacting the University.
Personal Development Review
Our policy is for every member of staff to have a PDR once per year to review and appraise development.
Medical Sciences Skills Training
A range of online and face-to-face courses, workshops and resource for those in the Medical Sciences Division, including skills-based training.
College Membership
There are a variety of opportunities for staff to gain membership of an Oxford college, including as common room members, research associates/fellows and junior research fellows.
Oxford University Innovation
Oxford University Innovation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the University of Oxford. It manages the University’s technology transfer and consulting activities.
Professional Development for Researchers
As a researcher employed by the University, you are eligible for 10 days of professional development (pro rata) per year.