Workflow and Automation Competency Centre

Transform how you work with workflow and automation

Looking to streamline processes, reduce manual tasks, or explore tools like Microsoft Power Platform and AI? The Workflow and Automation Competency Centre supports departments across the University to improve efficiency, reduce errors and save time.  

Our team of business technologists and technical experts offers free one hour consultations and staff training to help automate workflows and improve accuracy.

We act as a single point of contact to connect you with IT and training resources across the University. Join our community via the Power Automate channel in the Nexus User Group Team to share insights and learn from others. 

Upcoming webinars:

Enhancing Approval Flows in Power Automate: Managing Reminders and Timeouts

Staff already familiar with basic approval flows are invited to join the Workflow and Automation Competency Centre to learn to use variables and parallel branches. These can help you to automate reminders, control delays and handle timeouts, reducing your approval processes and manual follow-ups.

🗓️ When: Wednesday 11 June 2025| 11:00 – 12:00 BST | Online

📎Register: sign up and read more details

Process Improvement & Automation Show & Tell

Hear how Oxford colleagues are using automation to eliminate repetitive tasks and release time for work that matters. Hosted by the Workflow & Automation Competency Centre, all staff are welcome to join us for practical inspiration and ideas you can apply straight away.

🗓️ When: Thursday 19 June | 11:00 – 12:00 BST | Online

📎Register: sign up and read more details

 

Events and webinars

Harnessing digital to work more efficiently and effectively

Watch this webinar to learn about strategies that foster continuous improvement and the need to avoid automating bad processes. Hear how we are helping teams across the University to use automation technologies effectively and gain valuable insights into best practices for successful implementation.

Continuous improvement + technology = time saved webinar

Watch the recording of our session to learn about the support available from the team and the importance of CI before automating processes. During the session, Alice Bevan from Student Fees and Funding and Ying Hung from the BioEscalator shared their CI and technology experiences.

 

Contact us

If you'd like to find out how workflow and automation can help, complete the form and the team will be in touch.

Expression of interest form 

Explore self-paced learning resources

Learn how to start with automation, discover best practice tips and read case studies about how colleagues have improved their workflow. 

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Power Automate training

Learn how Microsoft’s Power Automate tool can help you with demonstrations and hands on practice. Running twice a month, the free in-person training is suitable for beginners and open to all colleagues.

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