• Leadership Workshop: Research ideation & funding pathways beyond the obvious

    The ASCEND Network, a research leadership group open to staff who identify as women or gender non-conforming, is hosting a leadership workshop on ‘Research Ideation – Finding the White Space’ and ‘Funding Pathways Beyond the Obvious’. Date: Tuesday 24th FebruaryTime: 9:00-13:00 (lunch will be provided) Venue: Rosemary Rue Meeting Room 2 in the Richard Doll... READ MORE

  • Online Workshop: Why People Say Yes (or No): The Psychology of Trial Participation, with Cherish Boxall.

    About the workshop This online workshop applies behavioural science to the real-world decisions people make about taking part in research. You'll be introduced to fast, automatic thinking (System 1) and slow, deliberate thinking (System 2) and use them to map key decision points across the recruitment journey. You'll identify what can drive early awareness and... READ MORE

  • Involving Patients and the Public in Research

    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

  • NIHR Oxford BRC three-day writing retreat (6, 7 and 8 May 2026)

    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

  • Health Research Showcase Event 2026

    Step into the future of healthcare at our Health Research Showcase event 2026 🌟 Join us at the Westgate Centre in Oxford on Thursday 28 May. We are teaming up again with Oxford Health BRC to showcase the exciting medical innovation that’s taking place in Oxford. Experience interactive stands showcasing the ground-breaking research that is driving... READ MORE

  • Involving Patients and the Public in Research

    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