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So, you have 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? This will be a two and a half hour online presentation through Microsoft Teams, with practical exercises and time for questions... READ MORE
This course is provided by OUCAGS in collaboration with the EQUATOR Network, an expert provider in health research education. It is available to Oxford Foundation School doctors and HEE Thames Valley clinical research staff, free of charge. The course provides an overview of key steps and common methods in medical research and its publication, and... READ MORE
There is growing interest in the possibility of using blood-tests to detect cancer . If and when such tests become available, they could transform how we diagnose and look after people with cancer . This offers exciting possibilities, but also many potential pitfalls. Blood tests could be used to screen apparently healthy people for cancer... READ MORE
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... READ MORE
Got a research idea and not sure how to turn it into a funding application? Talk to our Research Design Service (RDS). The RDS provides support to health and social care researchers across England on all aspects of developing and writing a funding application, including research design, research methods, identifying funding sources and involving patients and... 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 title for this year's conference is “The road less travelled: celebrating non-linear career pathways” and will feature inspiring speakers, panel discussions and skills sessions on research career pathways and non-linear routes. There will also be optional networking sessions, wellness activities and our annual poster competition. Key sessions will be streamed online for those attending... READ MORE
The University of Oxford will be hosting an Academic Industry Meeting day (AIMday) on Infection and Sepsis on Tuesday 22nd November 2022 at St Anne’s College. This event will bring together academics, clinicians, scientists, patients and industrial partners to help identify and address some of the most pressing challenges in acute healthcare, as identified by... READ MORE
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... READ MORE
Join the UK EQUATOR Centre's monthly one-hour practical workshops on all aspects of writing and publishing your academic research! Workshops are held 12:30-13:30, unless otherwise indicated, on Zoom. “Editing your own words” with Jen de Beyer. Good academic writing is simple, clear, and complete. You'll practice balancing these three elements in group editing exercises. This free... READ MORE
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