RePOWER: Returning to Postgraduate Study in the Life and Environmental Sciences

Date: Friday, June 13th, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM (followed by optional workshop dinner)

Location: Doctoral Training Centre, University of Oxford, 1–4 Keble Road, Oxford, OX1 3NP

Format: Hybrid (in-person and online participation available)

Are you considering a return to postgraduate study after time away from higher education? Are you in employment and wondering if full or part-time postgraduate study might be the right next step for your career?

We know that a return to postgraduate study might be daunting. But if you're considering masters-level courses or research degrees in the life and environmental sciences, RePOWER is designed to help you take the next step.

Organised by the Interdisciplinary Life and Environment Science Landscape Award (ILESLA) Doctoral Training Programme, funded by the BBSRC and NERC, this one-day hybrid workshop brings together speakers from the University of Oxford, The Open University, and Oxford Brookes University. It offers an introduction to postgraduate study for those who are considering a return to education—particularly those who completed their last degree three or more years ago, or who have recently returned to study and are considering progressing to a PhD.

What to Expect:

 Find out about the range of postgraduate opportunities: diplomas, taught masters, and research degrees

 Learn about flexible study options: full-time, part-time, distance learning, or on-site research  Gain practical guidance on how to apply and prepare for postgraduate study

 Hear directly from academic staff and current students about their experiences

 Connect with others who are on a similar journey

View the full programme here

Whether you're looking to advance your skills, knowledge or career prospects, RePOWER will provide information and support if you’re considering a return to postgraduate study in the life and environmental sciences.

Spaces are limited – if the event is oversubscribed, priority will be given to applicants who completed their most recent degree three or more years ago and whose research interests align with the ILESLA programme.

APPLICATIONS FOR JUNE 2025 ARE NOW CLOSED

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