Build your confidence with the Bodleian iSkills programme, a series of free workshops that empower students, researchers, and staff at the University of Oxford to develop essential skills in discovering, critically evaluating, managing, presenting and sharing information in an evolving digital and physical world.
Workshops taking place in 2nd Week Hilary Term
Monday 26th January
Science communication: An introduction to translating your research for a non-specialist audience
🕘14:00-15:00 | 💻Online
This session introduces the essentials of science communication and explores how to make your research accessible and engaging for different audiences.
Friday 30 January
Choosing and using software for referencing
🕘09:30-12:30 |📍IT Services
After a 30-minute presentation on reference management tools, you will have the opportunity to try out EndNote, Mendeley, RefWorks and Zotero. As you explore which tool works best for you, library staff will be on hand to guide you and to answer any questions you may have.
Using AI to find, analyse and share information sources
🕘13:30-16:00 |📍IT Services
Designed for those new to AI, this practical session will allow you to independently experiment with three GenAI tools and participate in group discussions to explore their strengths and limitations.
To view a full list of this terms workshops go to the Bodleian iSkills website or take a look at the iSkills term card for Hilary 2026 below. All workshops must be booked in advance via the Bodleian iSkills website.
