NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre
Enabling translational research through partnership
This three-day writing retreat is open to all healthcare professions (nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, clinical psychologists, pharmacists, healthcare scientists and medical practitioners) at any career stage, working at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust or the University of Oxford. Priority will however be given to underrepresented professions as defined by NIHR. If you have... READ MORE
An informative session on the practical tools needed for ethnicity inclusion in health research. Covering the NIHR INCLUDE Ethnicity Framework, useful resources and researcher(s) case study. ONLINE EVENT Hosted by Birmingham BRC. For any questions about this session, please contact: Any queries, please contact: Rebecca Moyles: r.l.moyles@bham.ac.uk About the speakers: Professor Shaun Treweek, Chair in Health... READ MORE
Online Training: Socio-economic Disadvantage Inclusion Training with Dr. Heidi R. Green An informative session (online) on practical tools for socio-economic disadvantage inclusion in health research. This event is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your approach to including people and communities from diverse ethnicities in your research. Speakers: Dr Heidi Green is a Health Equity and Patient Involvement... READ MORE
This informative and practical online training session will discuss the importance of Plain English Summaries in medical research and what’s involved in a lay reviewer role. Who's it for? It's aimed at members of the public who would like to contribute to the research process. This session will give you the skills and confidence to... READ MORE
Step into the future of healthcare at our Health Research Showcase event 2026 🌟 Experience interactive stands showcasing the ground-breaking research that is driving change for NHS patients. Learn more about new diagnostics and revolutionary treatments – from cancer to depression, neurology to better sleep. And discover how YOU can play a part in shaping the... READ MORE
< Please note the new date of Monday 8th June for this exciting event. > BRC Awardees and supporters are invited to the BRC Oxford Career Development Symposium 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate our researchers’ achievements. There will be opportunities to network across the Themes and the potential to explore new research... READ MORE
Online Training: Partnerships, planning and service provision with Cherish Boxall This webinar features separate case reflections from researchers and service partners, each sharing real-world examples of inclusive research delivery. Speakers will discuss not only what worked, but also what proved challenging, what required compromise, and where unintended barriers emerged during implementation. Speaker:Cherish Boxall, founder of Engage... READ MORE
Are you a researcher who wants to know more about Patient and Public Involvement (PPI)? Are you a researcher who is looking for reliable online resources to help get you started with PPI? Are you a PPI lead or responsible for PPI in your team or theme looking for support and information? If so, the NIHR... READ MORE