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June 2019
Introduction to statistics Group B
This course aims to provide researchers with a basic introduction to statistics, to ensure an understanding of the concepts of statistics that form the basis of computer statistics software, offering a stepping stone to attending more advanced statistics courses. More information on Medical Sciences Division
Find out more »Cost Attribution for Clinical Research Studies within the NHS
This workshop aims to increase participants understanding of the basic principles of cost attribution for clinical research studies within the NHS as per the AcoRD guidance. It will cover the principles of the AcoRD guidance, discuss the main costing categories and use examples and activities to increase understanding. More information on NIHR
Find out more »How and why to undertake a systematic review
The aim of this workshop is to outline the key principles of how to perform a systematic review and the basic principles of meta-analysis. More information on Medical Sciences Division
Find out more »Designing and Running Streamlined Randomised Trials
Run by the Clinical Trial Service Unit and Epidemiological Studies Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health University of Oxford on Monday 24 and Tuesday 25 June, Jesus College, Ship Street Centre, Oxford. OX1 3DW Registration £420 includes meals and course fee. The course is run by highly experienced clinical trialists, senior trial managers and statisticians who have run successful large trials and provides 12 CPD points. Contact shortcourses@ndph.ox.ac.uk
Find out more »Let’s Talk Trials
This one day workshop is designed to provide participants with an insight into the necessary communication skills needed to receive true valid informed consent from trial participants. More information on NIHR
Find out more »Experimental Design: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
This course addresses some of the fundamental issues that are behind designing good experiments (focusing on pre-clinical experiments exclusively), the bedrock of reproducible science. More information on Medical Sciences Division
Find out more »Introduction to Good Research Practice (face to face)
This free course in good research practice covers the legislation that applies to ‘non-CTIMP’ (Clinical Trial of an Investigational Medicinal Product) research, along with the detailed principles of good practice in clinical research studies. This four-hour course comprises didactic teaching, woven into interactive exercises and videos of those experienced in the conduct of clinical research.
Find out more »Laboratory Skills for Researchers
Basic laboratory skills, such as those taught on this course, are essential to ensure confident and competent handling of study supplies and equipment, enabling research staff to contribute to the delivery of clinical research protocols as part of their research team. They are also valuable transferable skills for the individual. More information on NIHR
Find out more »Equator Lightning Workshop: Avoiding Authorship Anxst
Jen de Beyer Learn about the rules for authorship and practice negotiating authorship rights and responsibilities. EQUATOR’s accessible, practical, interactive and indispensable monthly one-hour “Lightning Workshops” cover all the essential aspects of writing and publishing your academic research. Lightning Workshops take place at the Botnar Research Centre’s main seminar room from 12.30-1.30 or from 4.00-5.00pm and are free for University of Oxford and Oxford Brookes staff and students, but registration is required. Visit the Equator Network website
Find out more »July 2019
The DataLab Workshop: Creating Interactive Tools From NHS Datasets
The DataLab is a mixed team of software engineers, clinicians and researchers turning large NHS datasets into live interactive data-driven tools, alongside traditional academic papers. Our OpenPrescribing.net service has had more than 115,000 unique users during the past year. In this course we will demonstrate how data can be turned into live interactive tools and services online, rather than static charts and tables. Participants will learn about tool development and gain experience in using Python, GitHub and other tools by…
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