How to blog

Step 1. Choose a topic that interests YOU.  This is the most difficult part!  Once you’ve done this, work out your message - keep it as clear and straightforward as possible. Is your intention to give advice, to impart knowledge, to persuade? Having a clear message will make it easier for you to plan your …

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Learning R and Dogs – An Experience from a Hackathon

Yes, you read it correctly. In what wonderful universe are dogs associated with learning the programming language R? I am sure we have all experienced some degree of despair when learning or working with R and would have loved to cuddle a dog for that feeling of unconditional support and affection. Unfortunately, our everyday working …

Identifying healthcare problems and solutions in one day – Enterprising Oxford

Angel Wong gives us the low down on her day with the European Institute of Innovation and Technology Health (EIT) at the Saïd Business School, developing ideas to improve patient experience in emergency and acute care. If you’re a budding entrepreneur then you can visit Enterprising Oxford to find out more details on how they …

Top tips for preparing for a fellowship interview

Ahhhh, the famous and elusive fellowship: a secure funding programme that will aid your professional development, build your leadership skills and look great on your CV.  Submitted a project proposal and awaiting interview? Or perhaps you’re just considering next steps after your PhD and want to brush up on your interview technique? Below are a …

Public engagement: Understanding the value of the community in epidemiological research

In March 2018, I took part in a public engagement training course, where I learned about the importance of effective interaction with the public in research. The University is committed to embedding high-quality and innovative public engagement as an integral part of research culture and practice at Oxford. As well as enhancing our reputation as …

Communicating the non-communicable: MSc students debate public health topics

As students in global heath, we all agree that our research has an intrinsic value, as it helps the advancement of science. Nonetheless, we are convinced that our contributions to the scientific field also generate an external, more tangible value, as they push forward the betterment of individual and social health. We have heard from …

Getting your first research grant

Project grants and fellowships are what scientists live for, yet research grant applications can seem daunting, especially for students and early post-docs when the process might be completely new. Professor Alan Silman, Professor of Muscoskeletal Health at NDORMS, came to speak to the Early Careers Research Network on the topic of “getting your first research …