FREE Public Talk: Predicting heart attacks years before they happen

Rewley House Department for Continuing Education, 1 Wellington Square, Oxford

Imagine if you could find out if you were likely to have a heart attack in ten years’ time. Some 2.3 million people in the UK are living with coronary heart disease. Computed tomography (CT) heart scans are the recommended test for people with cardiac chest pain. These images assess narrowing and obstruction in the... READ MORE

NIHR Oxford BRC 2025 writing retreat (25, 26 & 27 March 2025)

Said Business School University of Oxford, Park End St,, Oxford

This three-day writing retreat is open to all nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, psychologists, pharmacists and healthcare scientists at any career stage, working at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust or the University of Oxford. It offers time and space to focus on writing without interruption. It will also help you to become more aware... READ MORE

EDI Lunch and Learn: Cultural Intelligence

Cultural intelligence (CQ) is the capability to function and relate effectively in culturally diverse environments. By improving your CQ, you not only increase your cultural awareness and sensitivity, but also your ability to work with people from different backgrounds. In this lunchtime session, Tommy Snipe, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Manager, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation... READ MORE

NIHR Oxford BRC Statistics Hub Lunchtime Seminar: Survival analysis techniques in clinical trials – from traditional methods to multi-state Markov modelling approaches

Online

This is the seventh 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

An introduction to public involvement 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, NIHR... READ MORE

Ethnicity Inclusion in Research Training

Online

Do you want to make your research more inclusive? These online training sessions are collaborations between Cambridge, Oxford and Oxford Health BRCs and provide an opportunity to enhance your approach to ethnicity inclusion in health research.

The Road Less Travelled: women’s journeys into academic leadership

Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology University of Oxford Roosevelt Drive , Headington Oxford

ASCEND, a new network for women and gender non-conforming researchers across the University of Oxford’s Medical Sciences Division and the NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, is launching!  The network will aim to support women and gender non-conforming researchers and staff in mid and senior level positions to develop as research leaders and gain support in... READ MORE

An introduction to public involvement 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, NIHR... READ MORE

NIHR Oxford BRC Statistics Hub Lunchtime Seminar: What’s so great about RCTs?

Online

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

An introduction to public involvement 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, NIHR... READ MORE

Ethnicity Inclusion in Research

Online

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

An introduction to public involvement 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, NIHR... READ MORE

NIHR Oxford BRC Statistics Hub Lunchtime Seminar: What’s a clinical trial?

Online

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

An introduction to public involvement 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, NIHR... READ MORE

Tuberculosis: vaccines, diagnostics and experience

Weston Library Broad Street, Oxford, United Kingdom

The University of Oxford is marking the 100th anniversary of the death of Franz Kafka with a programme of activities celebrating his works and enduring legacy. Kafka died in 1924 of tuberculosis, which remains one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases, not least because of the prevalence of drug-resistant strains of TB. Researchers at the... READ MORE

Joint BRC Open Day 2024

Westgate Oxford Queen St, Oxford, United Kingdom

Step into the future of healthcare at our Open Day event 🌟 Join us at the Westgate Centre in Oxford on Thursday 30 May. We are teaming up with Oxford Health BRC to showcase the exciting medical innovation that’s taking place in Oxford. Experience interactive stands showcasing the groundbreaking research that is driving change for... READ MORE

An introduction to public involvement 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, NIHR... READ MORE

EQUATOR Centre: Publication School

Online

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

Masterclass: Developing blood-based longitudinal studies in low-resource settings – the challenge and opportunity

Richard Doll Lecture Theatre Old Road Campus, Oxford

Professor Sarah Lewington Speaker: Prof Sarah Lewington Date: Thursday 9 May 2024 Time: 1:00–2:00pm Venue: Richard Doll Lecture Theatre, Oxford or online Registration: forms.office.com/e/VKvWER5Czy In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the need for more large-scale, blood-based (‘biobank’) studies in non-European populations, to understand the lifestyle, environmental and genetic risk factors for... READ MORE

NIHR Oxford CRF Applied Pharmacology Study Day

St Hilda's College Oxford, United Kingdom

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.

Essential Guide to Grant Applications 2024

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.  

4Ps Researcher Development Programme

Online

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

Meet the Researcher: online and in-person event

Botnar Institue for Musculoskeletal Sciences Windmill Road, Oxford, United Kingdom

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

Understanding and Predicting Choice Behaviour in Health: Preference Elicitation and Analysis

Green Templeton College 43 Woodstock Rd,, Oxford

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

EQUATOR Lightning Workshop

Online

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.  

PUBLIC TALK: Figuring it out. How patient data can transform diagnosis, treatment and care in the NHS

Rewley House Department for Continuing Education, 1 Wellington Square, Oxford

Location: Rewley House, 1 Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JA FREE entry, no booking required. Refreshments at 5.40pm for a 6pm start. Event Overview: How is your healthcare data being used? It’s a contentious topic, with fears around patient confidentiality, but the patient data held by the NHS is an incredibly rich resource for understanding and fighting... READ MORE

HRA and Ethics Submissions Training

Online

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.

NIHR Oxford BRC Writing Retreat

Egrove Park Oxford, United Kingdom

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

Writing Retreat

Oxford Hospitals Educational Centre Level 5, Critical Care Building, JR, Oxford

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.  

Writing Retreat

Oxford Hospitals Educational Centre Level 5, Critical Care Building, JR, Oxford

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

Could You be a Research Delivery Leader?

Online

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

OUCAGS Forum

Online

Plenary talk title: TBC, followed by OUCAGS trainee presentations. Attendance is free of charge - register here.

Different Routes to Doctoral Study

Online

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

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, NIHR... READ MORE

Applied Methods of Cost-Effectiveness Analysis

Online

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.

Introduction to Good Clinical Research Practice

Online

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.

HRA and Ethics Submissions Training

Online

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.

Introduction to Health Economic Evaluation

Online

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

Advancing Excellence in Healthcare Training

John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus, Oxford Brookes University, OX3 0BP

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.

Leadership in Action online with King’s College London

Online

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

Writing Retreat

John Radcliffe Hospital Headley Way, Headington,, Oxford, oxfordshire, United Kingdom

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

CAHPR Qualitative Research Webinar

Online

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

Discover Research Schemes and Funding at the Wellcome

Online

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.  

Supporting Inclusion and Diversity in Clinical Research

Online

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.

HRA and Ethics Submissions Training

Online

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

PUBLIC TALK: How can sleep point the way to better Parkinson’s care?

Rewley House Department for Continuing Education, 1 Wellington Square, Oxford

Location: Rewley House, 1 Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JA FREE entry, no booking required. Refreshments at 5.40pm for a 6pm start. Event Overview: Long before symptoms appear, the body can give us clues if someone will develop Parkinson’s disease. In this talk, Professor Michele Hu will explain how research has shown that people with REM sleep... READ MORE

Writing Retreat

John Radcliffe Hospital Headley Way, Headington,, Oxford, oxfordshire, United Kingdom

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

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, NIHR... READ MORE

OUCAGS Forum: Innovation Thinking in Healthcare Research

Online

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

Introduction to Good Clinical Research Practice

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.

Webinar: Ask Your Questions about the Latest Research into Depression

Online

The public are invited to a webinar to ask questions of leading specialists about the latest research into treatment and management of depression. Prof Michael Browning and Prof Barney Dunn will take questions in an online ‘ask the expert’ event. The public can ask their questions in advance or during the event about the latest... READ MORE

Brookes Postgraduate Symposium

Sir Kenneth Wheare Hall/Clerici Building Headington, Oxford, United Kingdom

A joyful celebration of postgraduate research across the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. Research students present their work as posters oral presentations. For more details, contact Christine Gahan.

HRA and Ethics Submissions Training

Online

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.

NIHR Team Science Award – Webinar

Online

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

EQUATOR Lightning Workshops: Writing your Bio

Online

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.  

Online Applied Methods of Cost-effectiveness Analysis

Online

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

PUBLIC TALK: Understanding Inflammation. A patient-centred perspective.

Rewley House Department for Continuing Education, 1 Wellington Square, Oxford

FREE entry, no booking required. Refreshments at 5.45pm for a 6pm start. Event Overview  What is inflammation and why you should care about it? Gut, skin, joints, brain – inflammation can affect various parts of the body. But for too long we have treated them separately. Now we are looking at treatments that recognise the... READ MORE

PUBLIC EVENT: Find out about stroke and dementia research

Templars Square, Cowley Templars Square 129, Pound Way,, Oxford, United Kingdom

Come to Templars Square, Cowley, and meet our research teams to find out about the amazing research we are doing into Stroke, delirium, dementia and Parkinson’s disease. You can also find out how you can take part in our studies, help improve our understanding of these conditions and play your part in developing better diagnoses... READ MORE

EQUATOR Online Publication School

Online

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

CAHPR Oxfordshire Annual Conference

John Radcliffe Hospital Headley Way, Headington,, Oxford

Delve into the world of research with our presentation competition. Showcase your work in a research poster competition, and forge connections with fellow AHP research enthusiasts. And of course, enjoy the snacks! Register for the conference here: https://forms.office.com/e/GksnMtF4ui Submit your abstract here (opens 20 September): https://forms.office.com/e/ic1T72xGfx

Online Inequality in Health and Health Care: Theoretical and Empirical Considerations

Online

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

Inequality in Health and Health Care: Theoretical and Empirical Considerations

Online

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

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, NIHR... READ MORE

Working Effectively with Public Contributors

Online

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

Online Integrating Economic Evaluation into Clinical Trials

Online

This Health and Economics Research Centre (HERC) course is for those working in clinical trials, and will give participants an understanding of what is required to design and conduct an economic evaluation alongside a clinical trial. No previous knowledge of economics is required. Early bird deadline – Noon on Friday 01 September 2023 For more information,... READ MORE

Symposium: Making the economic case to NICE for new health technologies

Richard Doll Lecture Theatre Old Road Campus, Oxford

We are excited to announce that the Health Economics Research Centre (HERC), University of Oxford, will be hosting NIHR Oxford BRC & Oxford Health BRC Symposium - Making the economic case to NICE for new health technologies.   Date and time Thursday 12 October 2023, 10:00 – 12:00 hours (UK BST) followed by buffet lunch from 12:00-13:00.... READ MORE

PUBLIC TALK: Technology for acute medical care at home -can we really replace the hospital?

Said Business School University of Oxford, Park End St,, Oxford

In this talk, Professor Dan Lasserson will outline how digital innovations and technologies that have benefitted patients in hospital can be deployed in the home and care home. He will explain how they can deliver more patient-focused and personalised solutions, but there are questions that researchers need to answer so we can understand how best to develop this model of care.

Obtaining Ethical and HRA Approvals

Online

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, follow this link.  

NIHR Academy Members’ Conference 2023

Online

The event is a fantastic opportunity for early career researchers to hear from inspiring speakers, network with peers and understand more about the NIHR. Our theme this year is Team Science, and will include a packed schedule of keynote speakers, panel discussions, skill sessions and networking opportunities. This will be a hybrid event with in-person... READ MORE

Equator Lightning Workshop: Editing your own words

Online

This workshop is led by Jen de Beyer. Good academic writing is simple, clear, and complete. You'll practice balancing these three elements in group editing exercises. For more details, follow this link.

Online Understanding and Predicting Choice Behaviour in Health: Preference Elicitation & Analysis

Online

This Health and Economics Research Centre (HERC) course is designed for those who need to perform discrete choice analysis in healthcare and who wish to understand the issues that health researchers face when performing these analyses. This could include researchers and decision makers from public, commercial and academic organisations concerned with understanding health preferences. It... READ MORE

NIHR Research Design Service Fellowship Application Day 2023

Old Road Campus Oxford

A free workshop for those thinking of applying for a doctoral or post-doctoral NIHR fellowship aimed at healthcare, public health or social care practitioners and academics considering an application in 2023 or 2024. Booking through Eventbrite.

Oxford BRC Writing Retreat for Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals

Egrove Park Oxford, United Kingdom

This three-day Writing Retreat is sponsored by the Oxford BRC. It is open to all nurses, midwives and allied health care professionals at any career stage, working at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust who need time and space to focus on writing without interruption. We will provide a mentor to guide you with your writing. We ask that... 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, NIHR... READ MORE

Introduction to Good Clinical Research Practice

Online

This three-hour online course consists of trainer-led presentations, short video-talks from those experienced in the conduct of clinical research and interactive exercises. The course is run by the experienced research support specialists from the University of Oxford and Oxford University Hospital’s Joint Research Office, JRO. There is an optional 30-minute Q&A session directly after the... READ MORE

Applied Methods of Cost-Effectiveness Analysis

Big Data Institute Oxford

This is an intensive 3- (or 4-) day classroom-based course from Health and Economics Research Centre (HERC). It is 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. We are introducing a new optional module on Friday... READ MORE

Randomised Controlled Trials Course: A Guide to Design, Conduct, Analysis, Interpretation and Reporting

Merton College Merton St,, Oxford

This annual course provides a thorough grounding in the principles and practice of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) for evaluating healthcare interventions. You will learn from an interdisciplinary faculty of clinicians, statisticians, and trial managers, all with a wealth of RCT experience. The course uses a problem-based learning approach, including lectures and small-group practical sessions, and... READ MORE

OUCAGS Forum – Patient Involvement: Quality and Quantity?

Online

This plenary talk, 'Patient Involvement: quality and quantity?', will be given by Dr Noémi Roy, Consultant Haematologist, Associate Professor in Molecular Haematology, University of Oxford. It will be followed by OUCAGS Trainee presentations. Attendance to this Zoom event is free of charge. Register here.

Obtaining Ethical and HRA Approvals

Online

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? Join us for this online overview of clinical research governance and ethical review requirements. For more details, follow this link.

Research Ideas Launchpad: Get Your Research Ideas Off the Ground

Online

The Research Design Service South Central would like to discuss your research ideas with you. These sessions are for those who are starting out (or thinking about starting out) in research. You can book a session lasting 40 minutes to meet with an RDS adviser to have a friendly chat about your research idea. They... READ MORE

Online Introduction to Health Economic Evaluation

Online

This Health and Economics Research Centre (HERC) short course is for health professionals and health researchers who would like to understand the basics of health economics and its relevance to the health service. No previous knowledge of economics is required. For more information, including pricing and discounted rates for booking on more than one online... READ MORE

Introduction to Epidemiology

Online

This introductory course in epidemiology is intended for those who have little or no prior epidemiological training, but have moved into a student or staff role that requires an understanding of these epidemiological principles for their work. The course will take you from the basic principles of epidemiology, to the design, interpretation, and appraisal of... READ MORE

Equator Network Short Training Session: Writing a Journal Article Title

Online

This training is led by Patricia Logullo. Your article title is the first – and possibly only – thing that most people will read. A great title grabs your readers’ attention and gives them the full picture about your article. Bring along your latest project to practise writing declarative, descriptive, and question titles. For more... READ MORE

Equator Network Short Training Session: Writing a journal abstract

Online

This training is led by Patricia Logullo. An article abstract needs to be an accurate well-structured summary and entice your readers to read further. As many readers only have access to the abstract, and it is often used by journal editors and scientific committees to decide whether to send the article for peer review, you... READ MORE

Patient and Public Involvement in Oxfordshire Lunchtime Workshop

Online

Join us for this workshop, run by the Council for Allied Health Professions Research (CAHPR), that gives a flavour of working with patients and public in research in Oxfordshire. As well as defining patient and public involvement in research, two public contributors from Oxfordshire will outline their experiences of working with various clinical research projects... READ MORE

OUCAGS Forum

Online

Oxford University Clinical Graduate Publishing School (OUCAGS) Plenary talks: 'Clinical Medicine Publishing at OUP' by Elizabeth Reeve and Caroline Smith from OUP 'Highlighting Academic Opportunities in Medical publishing - An introduction to the new Oxford DM’ – by Chris Pugh, OUCAGS Director Followed by Trainee presentations. Register here.

The NIHR INSIGHT: Inspiring Students into Research Scheme

Online

This is a new scheme that aims to attract students in registered healthcare, social work and public health professions (not including doctors and dentists) into the full range of research careers. The INSIGHT scheme will fund institutionally led programmes across 12 regions in England. Institutions will be able to apply for three years of funding... 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, NIHR... READ MORE

Research Networking Event

Tingewick Hall, John Radcliffe

Do you have a clinical issue or problem that you would like to investigate? We’re looking for nurses, midwives, allied health practitioners, pharmacists and clinical scientists at any level of experience to present their ideas at a research networking event. The aim is to provide an opportunity for clinicians to engage and form partnerships with... READ MORE

Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) in Health and Care Research: Summer School

Streatham Campus, University of Exeter

Building Partnerships with Creativity and Justice: Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) in health care and research Are you connected to Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) and keen to know more and build partnerships? You are invited to join experts at Exeter University for a 3-day in-person summer school. About the course... READ MORE

Funding Your Postdoctoral Research: Clinical Academic Opportunities

Online

Registration is open for this OUCAGS-NMAHPPS (Oxford University Clinical Academic Graduate School–Nurses, Midwives, Allied Health Professionals, Healthcare Scientists, Pharmacy Staff and Psychologists) research event, comprising an NIHR presentation about funding schemes for postdoctoral clinical academics (including doctors, nurses, midwives and AHPs), networking sessions and careers surgeries. This event is aimed at clinicians undertaking a doctorate;... READ MORE

How to involve men in service design, delivery, and research

Online

Ensuring that health services, research and education meet the needs of people from all walks of life is vital. To achieve this, patients, their families and carers, alongside health and care staff, all need to work together. This webinar is the second of our two-part series focusing on men’s health. It will explore how health... READ MORE

Q&A for Prospective AHP NIHR Fellowship Applicants

Online

Attendees will be sent pre-recorded talks from national experts before the event. They will then be able to ask questions and gain valuable insights that will help with their NIHR fellowship applications. Our panel all have substantial expertise in securing NIHR awards and supporting AHPs through the application process. For more information on this webinar,... READ MORE

CNMHSCR Seminars 2022-23: Featuring: Karen Lascelles

Online

The Centre for Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care is one of three OxINMAHR Research Centres. The Centre hosts seminars with speakers presenting on a range of topics related to research in nursing, midwifery, health and social care. Speakers include a mix of external and internal speakers as well as PhD students, early career and senior... READ MORE

CNMHSCR Seminars 2022-23: Featuring: Elaine Strachan-Hall: Robots in Nursing: False Rhetoric or Feared Reality

Online

The Centre for Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care is one of three OxINMAHR Research Centres. The Centre hosts seminars with speakers presenting on a range of topics related to research in nursing, midwifery, health and social care. Speakers include a mix of external and internal speakers as well as PhD students, early career and senior... READ MORE

Research Ideas Launchpad: Get your Research Ideas off the Ground

Online

The Research Design Service South Central would like to discuss your research ideas with you. These sessions are for those who are starting out (or thinking about starting out) in research in an NHS setting. You can book a session lasting 40 minutes to meet with an RDS adviser to have a friendly chat about... READ MORE

Involving patients and the public in research

Teams

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

Introduction to Health Economic Evaluation

Online

The course is the starting point for anyone involved in the healthcare sector or in health services who needs to be introduced to the language of economics and economic evaluation. It explains how economists evaluate the costs and benefits of health interventions, and how health economics is used by decision makers in the health services... READ MORE

NDORMS Patient and Public Involvement Open Day

Botnar Institue for Musculoskeletal Sciences Windmill Road, Oxford, United Kingdom

Our first ever open day will offer a great opportunity to hear about how you can become involved in health research in our department. About the event You will be able to listen to researchers' updates on their current research projects, and have a tour of our laboratories to see the science in action. Over... READ MORE