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In this blog post, Dr Hannah McGivern, a Tissue Handling Technician for the Quality in Organ Donation (QUOD) initiative at NDS, discusses her involvement in the NDS Virtual Work Experience Programme, and shares how fascinating and rewarding it was to talk with the students about a career in research.

What I'll take away from the work experience week: Try not to make any early rash decisions, keep options open, being a clinician is difficult but rewarding, and research and 'doctoring' aren't completely separate.

Fellowship Day poster

Fellowship Day poster

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NDS Away Day 2026 Programme

NDS Away Day 2026 Programme

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Green walk May 2026 poster

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Oxford Pancreatic Cancer Research Networking Day poster

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CDR Guidance Reviewers - Managing Challenging Conversations.pdf

CDR Guidance Reviewers - Managing Challenging Conversations.pdf (201 KB)

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CDR Guidance Reviewers - Managing Challenging Conversations.docx (58 KB)

My Development - CDR System Guide - Reviewer.pdf

My Development - CDR System Guide - Reviewer.pdf (198 KB)

CDR Guidance - Reviewer.pdf

CDR Guidance - Reviewer.pdf (247 KB)

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CDR Guidance - Reviewee.pdf (248 KB)

CDR Conversation Guide.pdf

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CDR Guidance - Reviewee.docx (72 KB)

My Development - Completing your CDR - Reviewee.pdf

My Development - Completing your CDR - Reviewee.pdf (265 KB)

CDR - Frequently Asked Questions.pdf

CDR - Frequently Asked Questions.pdf (153 KB)

FAQs for the ‘10 Days’ of Professional Development Time for Researchers.pdf

FAQs for the ‘10 Days’ of Professional Development Time for Researchers.pdf (531 KB)

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OxAAA Update

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OxAAA newsletter

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Running to make a difference: Sheraz Markar takes on the London Marathon

Sheraz Markar

NDS Professor of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery and Director of NDS SITU, Sheraz Markar, is set to run the 2026 London Marathon on Sunday 26 April in support of the Oxfordshire Oesophageal and Stomach Organisation (OOSO).

Creating space for reflection and learning: Maisie's story

Maisie Coolman

HR Advisor Maisie Coolman reflects on how mentoring supported her in gaining clarity, building confidence, and taking ownership of her development at Oxford.

Sixty Seconds with Fadi Issa

Fadi Issa

Professor Fadi Issa is Professor of Transplantation in NDS, and recently took up the divisional role of Academic Lead for Research Funding. In this interview, Fadi reflects on the importance of resilience and clarity of thinking, shares what the role involves, what is changing in the funding landscape, and offers practical advice for early career researchers navigating competition, rejection and the realities of grant writing.

Reaching new heights: The journey to Everest Base Camp

Rajesh Kafle

NDS Finance Officer, Rajesh Kafle, shares the story of his journey to the Everest Base Camp from Nepal.

BAPS Hugh Greenwood Neonatal Surgical Skills Course: Strengthening technical excellence in paediatric surgery across COSECSA

Dennis Mazingi

The Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS), in partnership with the British Association of Paediatric Surgeons (BAPS) and COSECSA, proudly ran the 2025 Hugh Greenwood Neonatal Surgical Skills Course, a flagship hands-on workshop that continues to shape the next generation of paediatric surgeons across East, Central and Southern Africa.

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