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« Back to Skills Training CalendarIntroduction to machine learning and deep learning in Python, online
Tuesday, 20 October 2026 to Friday, 23 October 2026, 10am - 1pm
A practical introduction to preparing biological data and applying machine-learning and deep-learning methods in Python, including classification, regression, feature selection and convolutional neural networks for image data.
Foundation Course in Qualitative Research, online
Thursday, 22 October 2026 to Friday, 23 October 2026, 9.30am - 11.30am
Introduces the planning and conduct of a qualitative study, making core qualitative-research concepts and methods accessible to researchers from qualitative or quantitative backgrounds.
Image Analysis course with Fiji/ImageJ, online
Monday, 2 November 2026 to Friday, 6 November 2026, 9.30am - 12pm
Practical image-analysis training for researchers working with bright-field or fluorescence microscopy, using Fiji/ImageJ to process, quantify and interpret image data.
Experimental design and statistics in preclinical research: the good, the bad and the ugly, in person
Tuesday, 3 November 2026 to Thursday, 5 November 2026, 2pm - 5pm
Examines the principles and common weaknesses of preclinical experimental design, with emphasis on appropriate statistical thinking, reproducibility and reducing bias.
Introduction to statistics, in person
Tuesday, 10 November 2026 to Monday, 30 November 2026, 1pm - 4.30pm
Introduces foundational statistical concepts used in medical and biological research and prepares participants to understand and use statistical software appropriately. No previous statistical knowledge is assumed.
Collecting qualitative data: Interviews and Focus Groups, online
Wednesday, 18 November 2026 to Thursday, 19 November 2026, 9.30am - 12.30pm
Covers the design and conduct of qualitative interviews and focus groups, including choosing between methods, structured and semi-structured approaches, question design, topic guides and practical interviewing skills.
How to do a systematic review of qualitative research, online
Thursday, 19 November 2026 to Friday, 20 November 2026, 9.30am - 11.30am
Introduces searching for, critically appraising and synthesising qualitative evidence, with an emphasis on making qualitative systematic review methods accessible to postgraduate researchers.
Image Analysis course with Fiji/ImageJ, online
Monday, 30 November 2026 to Friday, 4 December 2026, 9.30am - 12pm
Practical image-analysis training for researchers working with bright-field or fluorescence microscopy, using Fiji/ImageJ to process, quantify and interpret image data.
OxMic: Essentials of Light Microscopy, in person
Wednesday, 9 December 2026, 9.30am to 5pm
Provides a foundation in optical principles, fluorescence microscopy and the selection and use of microscopy techniques, with input from bioimaging specialists.
Experimental design and statistics in preclinical research: the good, the bad and the ugly, in person
Monday, 14 December 2026 to Tuesday, 15 December 2026, 2pm - 5pm
Examines the principles and common weaknesses of preclinical experimental design, with emphasis on appropriate statistical thinking, reproducibility and reducing bias.