HRA and Ethics Submissions Training
2024-02-06 10:00 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | 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

Supporting Inclusion and Diversity in Clinical Research
2024-02-07 11:00 - 12:00 | 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.

Discover Research Schemes and Funding at the Wellcome
2024-02-07 12:00 - 14:00 | 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.

CAHPR Qualitative Research Webinar
2024-02-13 12:30 - 13:30 | 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

Writing Retreat
2024-02-14 08:00 - 16:00 | John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Headington,, Oxford, oxfordshire, OX3 9DU, 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 5, Critical Care Building, John Radcliffe.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/write-space-writing-retreats-tickets-760567998357?aff=oddtdtcreator

Leadership in Action online with King's College London
2024-02-21 - 2024-03-08 | 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 offer insights into how you operate in a leadership role. You will also work in a coaching partnership with a course colleague to gain more personal insights and practise your coaching skills.
There are six places available for researchers from MPLS and Medical Sciences
The course dates are: 21, 22, 23, 28 February, 1, 2, 6, 7, 8 March, 9.30-12.30 each day.
https://www.mpls.ox.ac.uk/training/courses/leadership-in-action-online-with-kings-college-london
Application deadline: 15 January.

Advancing Excellence in Healthcare Training
2024-02-29 12:00 - 14:00 | 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.

Introduction to Health Economic Evaluation
2024-03-05 - 2024-03-06 | 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 Applied Methods of Cost-effectiveness Analysis course.
This online event takes place over two days, 2–3.30pm each day.
Early bird rate £270 until 12:00, 12 January 2024.
For more details, follow this link.

HRA and Ethics Submissions Training
2024-03-06 10:00 - 12:30 | 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 Good Clinical Research Practice
2024-03-13 09:30 - 13:00 | 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.

Applied Methods of Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
2024-03-18 - 2024-03-22 | 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.

Involving Patients and the Public in Research
2024-03-18 10:30 - 12:00
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 Oxford Biomedical Research Centre together with Oxford University’s Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences are pleased to invite you to a training session on how to involve patients and the public in your research work.
Join us online via Teams. You can sign up here:
https://forms.microsoft.com/r/dpew0R4gE9
For further information please email:
Angeli.Vaid@ouh.nhs.uk or Polly.Kerr@phc.ox.ac.uk

Different Routes to Doctoral Study
2024-03-19 13:00 - 14:00 | 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 out on this chance to kickstart your doctoral journey! Register here.

OUCAGS Forum
2024-03-19 14:00 - 17:00 | Online
Plenary talk title: TBC, followed by OUCAGS trainee presentations. Attendance is free of charge – register here.

Could You be a Research Delivery Leader?
2024-03-20 12:30 - 14:00 | 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 have. For more info and to register, follow this link.

Writing Retreat
2024-03-22 08:00 - 16:00 | Oxford Hospitals Educational Centre, Level 5, Critical Care Building, JR, Oxford, OX3 9DU
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 link.

Writing Retreat
2024-04-05 08:00 - 16:00 | Oxford Hospitals Educational Centre, Level 5, Critical Care Building, JR, Oxford, OX3 9DU
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.

NIHR Oxford BRC Writing Retreat
2024-04-16 - 2024-04-18 | Egrove Park, Oxford, OX1 5NY, 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 workshop will be structured to include regular review and feedback slots. Attendees should commit to submitting an output from the workshop within three months and to attending all three days.
The retreat will take place on 16, 17 and 18 April 2024 at Egrove Park, Oxford OX1 5NY. The core days will run from 10.00–16.00, but you can arrive anytime from 8.30 to start writing and stay until 18.00. Lunch and refreshments will be provided on all three days. There is plenty of parking, the bus number 35 stops outside and it is easily cyclable from Oxford. 20 places available.
Deadline for applications is 5 February 2024.
Apply through Microsoft forms.

HRA and Ethics Submissions Training
2024-04-16 10:00 - 12:30 | 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.

PUBLIC TALK: Figuring it out. How patient data can transform diagnosis, treatment and care in the NHS
2024-04-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Rewley House, Department for Continuing Education, 1 Wellington Square, Oxford, OX1 2JA
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 some of our deadliest diseases.
In this talk, Professor Eva Morris will explain how harnessing data appropriately can inform NHS cancer services – and prevent hundreds of deaths every year. Professor Andrea Cipriani will discuss how clinical data can help deliver personalised care for patients with mental health disorders, improving their outcomes and reducing NHS costs.
Key Speakers
Eva Morris is Professor of Health Data Epidemiology and Oxford BRC Theme Lead for Translational Data Science.
Andrea Cipriani is Professor of Psychiatry and Director of the NIHR Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility and Oxford Health BRC Theme Lead for Data Science.

EQUATOR Lightning Workshop
2024-04-18 12:30 - 13:30 | 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.

Understanding and Predicting Choice Behaviour in Health: Preference Elicitation and Analysis
2024-04-22 - 2024-04-24 | Green Templeton College, 43 Woodstock Rd,, Oxford, OX2 6HG
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 more information: www.herc.ox.ac.uk/herc-short-courses/online-understanding-and-predicting-choice-behaviour-in-health-preference-elicitation-and-analysis

Meet the Researcher: online and in-person event
2024-04-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Botnar Institue for Musculoskeletal Sciences, Windmill Road, Oxford, OX3 7LD, 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 involved with researchers to investigate the quality of research itself. Jia-Ling Ruan will be talking about how we can understand cancer biopsies through 3D modelling. As usual, there will be time for questions so feel free to prepare some before you come along.
For attendance online or in person, please book your place using this link: https://forms.office.com/e/n0GSxVJLrF
In person attendance is in room G54 at the Botnar Institute for Musculoskeletal Sciences. If necessary, please ask for directions from reception. Light refreshments will be provided from 12:30 pm.
If you have any issues, please feel free to email us at openarms@ndorms.ox.ac.uk.
We look forward to seeing you there,
The Open Arms team
https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/get-involved/open-arms-1/open-arms

4Ps Researcher Development Programme
2024-04-24 | 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 session – 24 April 2024, 9.30–12.30pm
Place – 23 May 2024, 9.30–12.30pm
Project – 18 June 2024, 1–4pm
Person – 11 July 2024, 9.30-12.30pm
Plan – 18 September 2024, 9.30-12.30pm
Cost £475.
For more details, follow this link.

Essential Guide to Grant Applications 2024
2024-04-24 - 2024-04-26
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.

NIHR Oxford CRF Applied Pharmacology Study Day
2024-04-25 09:00 - 16:00 | St Hilda’s College, Oxford, OX4 1DY, 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.

Masterclass: Developing blood-based longitudinal studies in low-resource settings – the challenge and opportunity
2024-05-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Richard Doll Lecture Theatre, Old Road Campus, Oxford, OX3 7LF
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 cause-specific mortality and morbidity in diverse populations.
This talk will focus on aspects of developing such studies in low-resource settings and give some preliminary findings.
This is the first in a series of ‘masterclass’ talks organised by the Oxford BRC Cardiovascular Medicine Theme.

EQUATOR Centre: Publication School
2024-05-14 - 2024-05-17 | 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 more here: https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/graduate-courses/courses/equator-publication-school
Fees: £150: All students/PPI representatives; £250: Academic/public sector/NHS/non-profit; £500: Commercial/Private
Each day the school runs from 12.30 to 5pm.

An introduction to public involvement in research
2024-05-23 13:00 - 14:30

Joint BRC Open Day 2024
2024-05-30 10:00 - 15:30 | Westgate Oxford, Queen St, Oxford, OX1 1PE, 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 NHS patients. Learn more about new diagnostics and revolutionary treatments – from heart disease to dementia, diabetes to depression. And discover how YOU can play a part in shaping the future of medicine by participating in our research.

The directors of the two BRCs, Prof Helen McShane and Prof John Geddes, will officially open the event at 10am. See you there!
