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O X F O R D F O U N DR Y MICHAELMAS 2020 TERMCARD
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Introduction to Python Tues 20 October, 4pm - 6pm
Introduction to Design Thinking Wed 28 October 4pm - 5.30pm
Learning content released weekly.
Learning content released weekly over the following 4 weeks.
This is an opportunity to learn the basics of Python with the support of experienced students who will be available in real-time. Also connect with other new programmers on the course's online platform. This course is for beginners and for people with no programming experience, from any discipline. De livered in partnership with CodeSoc, OxWoCS and OxWEST online course.
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Intermediate Python
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Following the beginners course, Intermediate Python will give you the opportunity to work through projects with your peers with the support of experienced students to guide and support your learning.
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Creativity series:
November TBC
This series will teach you about the process of Design Thinking; through interactive group sessions and working with peers from across the University, you will learn how to use Design Thinking to enhance your skills in creativity, complex problem solving and collaborating with others - vital skills employers are looking for whatever career you want to get into, or if you want to found a venture. De livered by Rudi Sellers, Associate Partner I BM iX
Panel discussion: Oxford student to entrepreneur – The journey, the lessons and why you should consider this path
Masterclass: Perfect your online public speaking and virtual setup!
Thurs 29 October 4.30pm 5.30pm
You’re scheduled to give a presentation or present your research... you’re petrified and on top of this, you now have to do it online!
Join us for an open and honest conversation from our panellists about their experiences of turning an idea into a successful business.
This workshop will not only help you to get past your fear of public speaking, it will also help you understand how to present professionally and memorably in a virtual setting.
Our panellists will speak about their experiences, share their most valuable lessons and explain why you are well placed to follow in their footsteps! Panellists include, Alice Curry, Founder of Lantana and Mehak Mumtaz, Founder of iLoF
Thurs 5 November 4.30pm 5.30pm
Delivered by David Nihill and Andrew Tarvin David Nihill (30 mins) - hacking public speaking. Andrew Tarvin (30 mins) - getting your virtual setup right.
Idea Exploration series: Including Customer discovery, how to plan an MVP, and how to pitch Tues 17 November 4.00pm 5.30pm Got an idea but unsure on the initial steps to take? This series will take you through some of the fundamental stages of developing an idea, covering the practical steps and frameworks that will help you to turn that idea into a potential venture. Topics include; How to Build a Team, Defining your Market, Choosing the right Business Model and Pitching your startup. De livered by Yo Percale, Founder my kagami.com
Online learning: CreativeLive We have a partnership with CreativeLive to give you access to thousands of free online masterclass videos. Login with your SSO and learn everything from how to be more creative, to how to manage your money, and how to land your perfect job. https://www.creativelive.com/sso/oxford
Leadership series: Building resilience with Arlan Hamilton
Elevate Accelerator: Cohort 4 Coming soon…
Thurs 19 November, 4pm-5pm Now it’s more important than ever to boost your toolkit on resilience! Join Founder of Backstage Capital, and author of ‘It's About Damn Time: How to Turn Being Underestimated Into Your Greatest Advantage’ to learn how to be resilient for your future.
Trailblazer Chronicles: A conversation with Yancey Strickler Mon 16 November, 6pm-7pm Join one of the leaders of the crowdfunding revolution, Kickstarter co-founder and former CEO, Yancey Strickler. The Trailblazer Chronicles is a joint speaker series between the Entrepreneurship Centre at Saïd Business School, the Oxford Foundry and the Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship.
Applications for Cohort 4 will open in Jan 2021 Keep an eye on our website for updates and to register your interest. This year the accelerator (formerly L.E.V8) will be taking on more ventures across different streams, including a women specific stream. Register your interest at https://oxfordfoundry.tfaforms.net/f/ LEV8_Express_Your_Interest_Cohort4
Competition: All-Innovate 2021
OXFO Startup School The OXFO Startup School will be launching in 2021. You will have access to a virtual environment with curated content on everything you need to develop your entrepreneurial mindset & skills for your career, or to start and scale a venture. Delivered by the Foundry’s network of experts. oxfordfoundry.ox.ac.uk/online e ntrepreneurship-learning
All-Innovate is back, with £40,000 of grant funding available to student teams across two rounds. Applications for the rolling grants will open in Hilary 2021, with winners announced at the end of Hilary and Trinity term.
How to book
Michaelmas term events and workshops will be held on Zoom. Register at oxfordfoundry.ox.ac.uk/events Become an OXFO member at www.oxfordfoundry.ox.ac.uk/join-ourcommunity