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This is the fourth in a series of eight lunchtime seminars organised by the NIHR Oxford BRC Statistics Hub. Each seminar is 20 minutes long followed by 10 minutes of Q&A, and will be held via Microsoft Teams. These seminars are open to all in the University of Oxford and Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust.... 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, NIHR... READ MORE
This is the third in a series of eight lunchtime seminars organised by the NIHR Oxford BRC Statistics Hub. Each seminar is 20 minutes long followed by 10 minutes of Q&A, and will be held via Microsoft Teams. These seminars are open to all in the University of Oxford and Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust.... READ MORE
Do you want to make your research more inclusive? As a researcher or patient and public involvement (PPI) lead, this free online training event is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your approach to ethnicity inclusion in health research. What to expect Training for researchers and trial teams on which ethnic groups should be included in... READ MORE
This is the second in a series of eight lunchtime seminars organised by the NIHR Oxford BRC Statistics Hub. Each seminar is 20 minutes long followed by 10 minutes of Q&A, and will be held via Microsoft Teams. These seminars are open to all in the University of Oxford and Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation... 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, NIHR... READ MORE
This is the first in a series of eight lunchtime seminars organised by the NIHR Oxford BRC Statistics Hub. Each seminar is 20 minutes long followed by 10 minutes of Q&A, and will be held via Microsoft Teams. These seminars are open to all in the University of Oxford and Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust.... 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, NIHR... 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, NIHR... READ MORE
The Publication School aims to give you a smooth writing process that results in a published article that is fit for purpose. It is designed for early-career researchers and students with limited academic writing experience working in health research, and focuses on clinical health research, although the principles taught are applicable more widely. Find out... READ MORE
The NIHR Oxford Experimental Medicine Clinical Research Facility is holding an applied pharmacology study day for research nurses working in early phase and experimental research. You can apply by filling in this registration form.
This is a three-day masterclass for anyone thinking of applying for a health or social care research grant, either from the NIHR or from other open, competitive, peer-reviewed sources of funding. On each of the three days it will run from 9.30am to 4pm. For a registration form, follow this link.
The 4Ps Programme has been developed by Newcastle’s NMAHPs and is designed to support your needs no matter where you are on the “research interested” to “Aspiring Clinical Academic” continuum. They provide you with the skills, knowledge and confidence to move forward with research. The course takes place via Microsoft Teams over five sessions: Foundation... READ MORE
We would like to invite you to our next Meet the Researcher event. We hope you can join us either in-person or online. This month, we have Dr Lakshanie Wickramasinghe coming to talk to us about new research for eye disease. Dr Patricia Logullo will be talking about the importance of members of public being... READ MORE
This intensive 3-day course covers methods for understanding how choices are applied in health care to assess preferences, analyse policies, and help to develop randomised controlled trials, conduct non-market valuations, and forecast behaviour. This course teaches introductory methods for devising experiments and modelling choice data in health care. Early bird deadline: 12:00, 15 March. Find out... READ MORE
Reporting your statistical analyses with Jie Ma. This workshop includes practical tips and tricks for making sure your paper makes a stats reviewer’s heart sing, and not sink! For more details, follow this link.
So, you’ve got a great idea for a research study – but what approvals do you need before you can start? Who do you apply to? And how do you go about doing this? For more details about this free event, follow this link.
This three-day writing retreat is sponsored by the Oxford BRC and is open to all nurses, midwives and allied health professionals at any career stage, working at OUH or Oxford University, who need time and space to focus on writing without interruption. We will provide a mentor to guide you with your writing, and the... READ MORE
These in-person half- or full-day writing retreats are open to all nurses, midwives, AHPs, pharmacists and healthcare scientists at any stage of their career, working at OUH who need space to focus on writing without interruption. Divisional Research Leads will be available for writing mentorship. To reserve a place, follow this link.
These in-person half- or full-day writing retreats are open to all nurses, midwives, AHPs, pharmacists and healthcare scientists at any stage of their career, working at OUH who need space to focus on writing without interruption. Divisional Research Leads will be available for writing mentorship. For more details, and to book a space, follow this... READ MORE
The Clinician Researcher Credentials Framework is a national framework of Master’s level clinical research delivery leadership qualifications. The qualifications are designed for experienced healthcare practitioners, from all professional backgrounds, who aspire to take on leadership roles in clinical research delivery. Join the NIHR to learn more about the qualifications and ask any questions you might... READ MORE
Plenary talk title: TBC, followed by OUCAGS trainee presentations. Attendance is free of charge - register here.
Join Divisional Nursing, midwifery and allied health professionals (NMAHP) Research Leads for an exciting online event where they will explore the various paths to pursuing a doctoral degree. Open to all nurses, midwives, AHPS, pharmacists and healthcare scientists, this event is the perfect opportunity to learn about the different options available to you. Don't miss... 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, NIHR... READ MORE
For health economists and health professionals with some knowledge of health economics who wish to learn about the methodology of cost-effectiveness analysis as applied in health care. This online event takes place over five days, 1pm to 5pm each day. Early bird rate: £700 until 12:00 on 9 February 2024. For more details, follow this link.
This course covers the legislation that applies to ‘non-regulatory’ research, along with the detailed principles of good practice in clinical research studies. This three-hour online live course consists of trainer-led presentations, short video talks from those experienced in the conduct of clinical research and interactive exercises. For more details, follow this link.
So, you’ve got a great idea for a research study – but what approvals do you need before you can start? Who do you apply to? And how do you go about doing this? Free of charge. For more details about this online presentation, and to book a place, follow this link.
This course is for health professionals and health researchers who want to understand the basics of health economics and its relevance to the health service. No previous knowledge of economics is required, but for those who do have some general knowledge of health economics, or economic evaluation, it will serve as an introduction to the... READ MORE
Explore our tailored CPD courses designed for healthcare professionals seeking career advancement, and delve into innovative learning approaches. Discover our Advanced and Specialist Practice courses and our Health Sciences Open Award programmes. The event is being held at JHB 201, Oxford Brookes University. To book a place, follow this link.
This course runs online over nine half days. During the course participants undertake different activities in groups, with each person having the opportunity to lead an activity. While there are some input sessions each day, most of the course consists of group activities. You will be supported in your learning by experienced coaches who will... READ MORE
This in-person half- or full-day writing retreat is open to all nurses, midwives, AHPs, pharmacists and healthcare scientists at any stage of their career, working at OUHFT who need space to focus on writing without interruption. Divisional Research Leads will be available for writing mentorship. It will be held at Oxford Hospitals Educational Centre, Level... READ MORE
This session will be led by Dr Francine Toye from the Physiotherapy Research Unit at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (NOC), Oxford. Francine leads the qualitative research programme at the NOC Physiotherapy Research Unit and is also a qualified physiotherapist. Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introduction-to-qualitative-methods-tickets-788975455827?aff=oddtdtcreator
CAHPR is hosting a series of events throughout the year for people interested in Allied Health Professions (AHP) research. This webinar is aimed at AHP researchers who are pursuing post-doctoral funding to support discovery research into human health in any discipline. For more information and to reserve a spot, follow this link.
In celebration of Race Equality Week, we would like to invite you to join Professor Mahendra Patel on Microsoft Teams when he will talk about Supporting Inclusion and Diversity in Clinical Research. This event is being sponsored by the NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre. All welcome, click this link to register.
So, you’ve got a great idea for a research study – but what approvals do you need before you can start? Who do you apply to? And how do you go about doing this? Find out more about this free event here: https://researchsupport.admin.ox.ac.uk/ctrg/training/drop-in
These in-person half- or full-day writing retreats are open to all nurses, midwives, AHPs, pharmacists and healthcare scientists at any stage of their career, working at OUHFT who need space to focus on writing without interruption. Divisional Research Leads will be available for writing mentorship. To be held at the Oxford Hospitals Education Centre, Level... 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, NIHR... READ MORE
The Chair is Professor Paul Johnson, Academic Training Programme Director. The plenary talk title is 'Innovation thinking in healthcare research' by Professor Jeroen Bergmann, Associate Professor of Engineering Science, Director at Oxford Healthtech Labs and Senior Research Fellow in Engineering Entrepreneurship, University of Oxford. This will be followed by OUCAGS trainee presentations. To be held via... READ MORE
This course covers the legislation that applies to ‘non-regulatory’ research, along with the detailed principles of good practice in clinical research studies. This three-hour online 'live' course consists of trainer-led presentations, short video talks from those experienced in the conduct of clinical research and interactive exercises. Free. For more details, follow this link.
This is an Oxford NMAHPs webinar to discuss how to disseminate your work to a wider audience. Register here.
So, you’ve got a great idea for a research study – but what approvals do you need before you can start? Who do you apply to? And how do you go about doing this? Free. For more information, follow this link.
The brand new NIHR Team Science Programme aims to bring together researchers from a variety of disciplines and with a wide range of experiences to tackle complex current and emerging health and care challenges. The first round of the Team Science programme welcomes applications from individuals interested in improving the lives of people with multiple... READ MORE
This workshop is led by Jen de Beyer. Create the perfect professional biography for your website, then convert it into a short conference bio. Free. For more details, follow this link.
For health economists and health professionals with some knowledge of health economics who wish to learn about the methodology of cost-effectiveness analysis as applied in health care. Analytic methods of economic evaluation are applied in health care to address the fundamental economic question of how to allocate scarce health care resources to maximise health gain.... READ MORE
Publication School aims to give you a smooth writing process that results in a published article that is fit for purpose. It is designed for early-career researchers and students with limited academic writing experience working in health research, and focuses on clinical health research, although the principles taught are applicable more widely. For more information... READ MORE
This short online course will cover theoretical concepts on inequity and inequality in health as well as its measurement. It will also provide an overview of selected available (longitudinal) household survey data and cohort studies that combine socio-economic and demographic variables along with various health measures – these datasets provide good sources for empirical inequality... READ MORE
This Health and Economics Research Centre (HERC) short online course will cover theoretical concepts on inequity and inequality in health as well as its measurement. It will also provide an overview of selected available (longitudinal) household survey data and cohort studies that combine socio-economic and demographic variables along with various health measures – these datasets... 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, NIHR... READ MORE
Join ARC West for a webinar on 31 October 1-2pm about how to work effectively with public contributors, presented by our very own ARC West and Bristol BRC public contributors themselves! Book your place here: https://bit.ly/3LjXTER
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