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| David Cameron resumes role as Chair of Advisory Council for OHC |
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| Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron has resumed his role as chair of the OHC Advisory Council, a position he originally undertook in October 2023 prior to his appointment as Foreign Secretary. As Chair of the council, Lord Cameron will lead the international efforts in its philanthropic mission, build partnerships, expertise and networks, while also focusing on extending global awareness of the OHC and its objectives. |
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Important information on Oracle Java Licensing
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Java is widely installed as enabling software to run certain applications. The University must show that all Oracle Java SE 8 and 11 use across the collegiate University is appropriately licensed, including colleges and academic departments. Even a single Oracle Java SE installation not covered by an existing license puts the University at risk of significant financial claims. As such, the University must confirm the licence arrangement for all devices across the whole University for all Oracle Java SE installations, and remove Oracle Java SE where it is not required or move to an alternative.
If you use your own device for working on University business or with University systems, or self-manage your University computer you need to confirm that your Oracle Java SE 8 or 11 is appropriately licensed, or remove it. Check your use of Oracle Java and see what actions you should take. For further help contact your local IT support, if in a college or academic department, or the central IT Service Desk. If you are using a device managed by your local IT Support staff or IT Services, they will check this and contact you if necessary. |
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| Portrait Photographer at JR – Do you need a portrait taken? |
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New staff are welcome to have their portrait photos taken (for professional use only, e.g. website biography page) on Wednesday 6 November, from 9.30am to 12:30pm. The portrait photographer, Nasir Hamid, will be at the JR Level 3 Entrance Foyer (the corridor between the academic wing and the Women’s Hospital) taking staff portrait photos. Please let hr@paediatrics.ox.ac.uk know if you would like to have your portrait taken that day.
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| Hester Cordelia Parsons Fun: Call for new board members |
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Supporting research in experimental biological sciences, this fund seeks to recruit three MPLS-based academics (one as Chair) and two MSD-based academics. Please visit the MPLS Roles and Representation page for details and email research@mpls.ox.ac.uk to register interest.
Deadline: Monday,28 October |
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| BBSRC Pre-announcement: Mid-range equipment for biosciences |
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Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) have announced the 2024 round of their ALERT ‘mid-range equipment for biosciences research’ scheme. This funds equipment between £200k - £1.5m that underpins capability across all scientific areas within BBSRC remit.
Deadline: submit expression of interest through IRAMS by 12 noon on Monday, 11 November. |
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ERSC Festival of Social Science: 19 October to 9 November
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Join us for events happening around Oxford. Find out about the creative, diverse, and inspiring work that social science researchers do to help us understand and positively influence the world around us. To kick off the festival: Half term Museum Day. Free and family-friendly event with all sorts of brilliant, hands-on activities exploring our digital lives. With everything from online challenges to family crafts and unusual objects to handle, there is something for curious minds of all ages. Just pop-in, no need to book!
Date: Friday, 1 November
Venue: Pitt Rivers Museum |
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MSD Bridging Salary Scheme Round 4
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Providing bridging salary for researchers on fixed term or open-ended externally-funded contracts while they seek longer-term salary support (match funding from the department is required). Researchers up to Grade 8.10 (or equivalent) can apply for up to 6 months’ of salary costs. Next deadline: Wednesday, 4 December.
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Are you interested in entrepreneurship? OX1 Incubator is Oxford's early-stage start-up incubator, meaning we help students gain entrepreneurship experience. We are a diverse group of Oxford students with a shared passion for entrepreneurship. Join our 2024/25 cohort for team formation events, workshops, and our new mentorship scheme. At the end of the programme, you’ll get to compete for £18,000 in prize money and present to judges, VCs, and angel investors. Since 2018 we have given away more than £100,000 in equity-free grants to our start-ups and some of them have gone on to raise multi-million dollar funding rounds.
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Winter Micro-internships - Apply Now!
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| The Micro-Internship Programme is now advertising over 300 opportunities on more than 70 micro-internship projects, exclusively available to Oxford University students. Micro-Internships are two to five-day voluntary learning and development opportunities offering a fantastic and convenient way to explore a sector of your choice in Week 9 or Week 10 of Michaelmas term. Depending on the host, internships can take place in person, online, or have the option of hybrid working. |
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International Careers Week
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| The third week of Michaelmas term, 28 October – 1 November, is International Careers Week at the Careers Service. Join online information sessions to explore all things international careers from opportunities in the USA, East Asia, Japan, China, and the Middle East, to insights from industry experts on navigating job and internship markets, cultural expectations, effective networking strategies, and beyond. |
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Effective Altruism Oxford's Arete Fellowship
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| Interested in leveraging your skills to improve the world? The Arete Fellowship is a beginner-friendly 6-week seminar programme aimed to help you think about how you can have a positive impact on the world, starting on the 3rd week of term, depending on your availability. The Fellowship is completely free of charge and open to all undergraduates and postgraduates. No prior knowledge of Effective Altruism is expected, though we recommend potential applicants watch this video. Each week, fellows will be given 1.5-2 hours of reading and exercises to do prior to a 90 min small group discussion. Check out our syllabus. Deadline: midnight on Wednesday, 23 of October. |
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NIHR BRC - Ethnicity Inclusion in Research Training
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| On Thursday 24 October at 2pm, the NIHR Oxford BCR is offering a free online training event to enhance your approach to ethnicity inclusion in health research. The session will include guidance on which groups should be included in clinical trials using the NIHR INCLUDE Ethnicity Framework. |
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| Staff Scientist Network Social |
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23 October 2024 | In Person | 12pm
The Department of Paediatrics is pleased to support Staff Scientists (anyone interested in staying in academia without aiming to become a ‘Head of Lab’) through the recent formation of the Staff Scientist Network. The Network aims to provide networking opportunities, peer-to-peer support and to hear your voice on how the Department can better support you. Please join us for lunch and networking if you feel you fall into this role, you are considering whether you might want to follow this career route, or you are interested in hearing more.
For further details please contact luke.baxter@paediatrics.ox.ac.uk |
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| Michelmas Town Hall meeting with Dr. Simon Drysdale |
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| 21 November 2024 | In Person, CCVTM | 12pm
Join staff, students and academics from across the department for the Michelmas Town Hall meeting which will feature updates from the Senior Leadership Team and a presentation from Dr. Simon Drysdale on his research into RSV. Lunch will be available after the meeting.
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| Dungeons and Data - Discussing AI, Data and the Law |
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| 7 November 2024 | Weston Library Lecture Theatre | 1.30pm
Come along for intriguing talks and discussion on AI, data, and the law, hosted by Reproducible Research Oxford (RROx), and followed by a private tour of the ancient Bodleian library and a pub social. Talks will address questions such as: What can happen to your research data once you have shared it with the public? What do European and UK regulations say? What are the benefits and the risks AI poses to open and reproducible science?
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| Learn Reproducible Computing Skills: Shell, Git and Python |
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| 11 - 12 November 2024 | Weston Library Lecture Theatre | 9am to 4.45pm
Do you want to make your research more reproducible by honing your computing skills in command line terminal, version control, and programming in Python? Reproducible Research Oxford (RROx) are pleased to open applications for a 2-day Software Carpentries Workshop teaching these skills.
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| Research Assistants: Where do you want your career to go? |
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| 14 November 2024 | IDRM seminar rooms | 11am to 1pm
Do you know where you want your career to go? Do you know what support is out there? Do you know your options beyond academia? We are excited to invite you to an in-person only Q&A Discussion Panel and Networking Lunch designed specifically with your future in mind. This event will be a wonderful opportunity to hear from individuals who have walked in your shoes and can offer invaluable insights and support as you navigate your role.
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| Come and join colleagues from across the Churchill site for fun, free, fitness sessions with Jim's Fitness every Wednesday at 12pm. Designed to push you to your limits in a friendly and encouraging environment, the sessions last one hour and are tailored for all fitness levels: from athletes keeping fit and mixing-up their training, to those who wish to start or returning to exercise. Jim uses equipment such as tyres, sand bags, cargo nets and more. Meeting point is outside the IDRM reception at midday. |
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Can you help these trials?
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| Help us learn more about the immune response to vaccination |
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| You are invited to take part in a study examining lymph node cells to assess how age affects immune responses to a new vaccine. The study is taking place at the Oxford Vaccine Group. Please visit the website for more information Oxford Vaccine Group - LEGACY02 . Here you can access the Participant Information Sheet and register your interest in joining the study. |
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| We need volunteers for a new vaccine against Marburg virus |
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| If you are aged 18 to 55 years old and in good health, then you may be eligible to take part in a study investigating a new vaccine against Marburg virus. All participants will be reimbursed up to £1470 for their time, inconvenience, and travel. For further information please click on the link below. Here is a link to pre-screening questionnaire: Pre-screening Questionnaire or contact Oxford Vaccine Group with any questions: Email: info@ovg.ox.ac.uk Tel: 01865611400. |
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