Mandatory training for research staff
Mandatory training for research staff at Oxford Brookes University
University research induction (October)
13 October 2025, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
This introductory session for new staff will cover research strategy, policies and integrity; training and development opportunities; mentoring; institutional resources and support.
Navigating the research ethics approval process
26 November 2025, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Training will walk staff through the process of obtaining ethics approval from the University Research Ethics Sub-Committees, to help make your journey as smooth as possible.
Research Data Management
16 January 2026, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Training will cover IT resources for research data management, sharing your research data, data protection and creating a data management plan.
Applying for External Research Grants
4 February 2026, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Training will outline why external research funding is important, with a focus on university processes, systems and support. It will cover funding opportunities, costing, impact and peer support.
Managing an External Research Grant
12 March 2026, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Find out about the roles and responsibilities of the Principal Investigator in recruiting, managing and developing research staff and the who and where of post award support at Oxford Brookes.
Research Integrity
15 April 2026, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
An overview of the University's Code of Practice for Academic Integrity, including principles of good research practice and procedures for investigating allegations of research misconduct.
University Research Induction
11 June 2026, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
This introduction for new staff covers research strategy, policies and integrity; training and development opportunities; mentoring; institutional resources and support - Repeat of October Induction.