How common are mental health struggles, discrimination, and bullying in academia? Are these related to gender, sexual orientation, place of origin, or ability? What drives researchers to leave – and how can we improve the current state?
Take part in an international survey on equity and wellbeing in academia, aimed at early-career scientists in STEM.
The four-day free careers conference for Oxford University DPhils and Research Staff, Careers Beyond Academia: Options and Pathways for Researchers, returns in 2026. Join online panel discussions featuring PhD holders and former academic researchers now working across a range of industries, and attend in-person events exploring the current job market. The conference concludes with a careers fair, offering opportunities to connect with employers actively seeking to recruit researchers.
MATH+ is hiring two new Junior Research Group Leaders:
One position is in Statistical Learning: they are looking for a candidate to establish and lead a research group developing novel mathematical and statistical methodologies for modern data analysis. Details on requirements and how to apply.
Fixed term for 3 years from 28 September 2026 - St Anne's College
The JRF is open to those at an early stage of their academic career. You will either be in a fully-funded research position within a department of the University of Oxford, or possess a firm offer for such a position at the time of interview.
Join us on Friday 6 March as we celebrate International Women’s Day (8 March) with a special Applied Mathematics Colloquium by Anita Layton - “We are all different: Modelling key individual differences in physiological systems” (16:00 in L1).
All followed by Happy Hour and an interactive Research Poster Session in the Common Room.
So why not contribute a poster? Full details
Join us for a discussion of the ideas in x+y: a mathematician's manifesto for rethinking gender by Eugenia Cheng.
Wednesday 11 February, 2:30 pm in N3.12.
Sweet treats provided as always - bring your own hot drink. Summaries of the readings will be available through the email list and WhatsApp group early next week.
