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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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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 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
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
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
This workshop by Rebecca Whittle includes practical tips and tricks for making sure your paper makes a stats reviewer’s heart sing, and not sink! For more details and for booking, follow this link.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
This workshop is with Patricia Logullo. Learn about the rules for authorship, and practise negotiating authorship rights and responsibilities. Open to all staff and students of the University of Oxford, Oxford Brookes, and Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust. To book a session, please email us ([email protected]) and we’ll send you the meeting link. For more... READ MORE
This three-day academic paper writing retreat is open to all nurse, AHP and healthcare researchers at any career stage, working or studying at Oxford Health Trust, OXINMAHR or Oxford Brookes University, who have a paper to write up for submission to an academic journal and need time and space to focus on this without interruption.... READ MORE
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 an online presentation through Microsoft Teams. To book a place contact: [email protected] For more information, click here.
Come and join us for our Open Day at the Westgate Centre in Oxford between 10am and 3.30pm on Wednesday 10th May. The event – held jointly with Oxford Health BRC – will allow members of the public to visit interactive stands showcasing some of the amazing research that takes place in Oxford for the... READ MORE
Practical statistics for epidemiology using R is intended for those who have been exposed to the field of epidemiology. Prior knowledge of epidemiological measures of association such as prevalence, odds, risks, rates and their ratios is required. This is the companion and follow-on course from our Introduction to epidemiology short course. It is aimed at... 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 senior... READ MORE
Health Economics Research Centre (HERC) ONLINE course This course, for those working in clinical trials, 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. For full information on HERC courses, including pricing, please visit: www.herc.ox.ac.uk/herc-short-courses or contact... READ MORE
This online workshop is with Jen de Beyer. Whether standing by your conference poster, at a professional networking event, or in the pub, the question is the same: "So, what is it that you do?" With that crucial 2-minute elevator pitch answer ready, you'll never say "ummmm" again! Open to all staff and students of... READ MORE
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
This Research Design service workshop is aimed at Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals (NMAHPs) and their managers who have completed or are currently completing a PhD, helping them continue with research after finishing their doctorate. There will be a mix of presentations and one to one sessions, the workshop will be a hybrid of... READ MORE
9am to 5pm daily This course covers every aspect of writing and publishing a health-related journal article, from planning to dissemination. It is designed for early-career researchers and students with limited academic writing experience working in health research. It focuses on clinical health research, although the principles taught are applicable more widely. To book your... READ MORE
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 an online presentation through Microsoft Teams. To book a place contact: [email protected] For more details: researchsupport.admin.ox.ac.uk/ctrg/training/drop-in
11, 13, 14 April, 10am to 4pm This three-day writing retreat is open to all nurses, midwives and allied health professionals at any career stage, working at OUH who need time and space to focus on writing without interruption and with support from a mentor. To get the most out of the retreat, it is... READ MORE
This free lecture with Professor David Leslie, Director of Ethics and Responsible Innovation Research at The Alan Turing Institute, explores whether health-related AI increases inequity. Everyone welcome. For more details and to register: conted.ox.ac.uk/events/view/effects-of-inequity-across-the-health-related-ai-innovation-lifecycle
Health Economics Research Centre (HERC) ONLINE course - 5 day course with a wrap-up session on 6 April This is an intensive week-long course 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. For full information on HERC... 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 senior... READ MORE
Patients, the public and healthcare professionals are welcome to attend a Crohn’s & Colitis public information event taking place in Lecture Theatre 1, John Radcliffe Hospital and online, on Tuesday 21 March from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Updates will be given on IBD research, care and management, with a Question and Answer session. For registration and... READ MORE
Plenary talk by Ronja Bahadori and Carol Cornelius, Research Governance, Ethics and Assurance Team, University of Oxford. Chaired by Prof Paul Johnson, Academic Training Programme Director, followed by trainee presentations. Register at: https://oxford.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/march-23-oucags-forum
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 workshop will be run by Patricia Logullo. Extend the life and reach of your article after publication by disseminating widely, working with your communications team, and engaging with potential readers through social media. Open to all staff and students of the University of Oxford, Oxford Brookes, and Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust. To book... READ MORE
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 an online introductory day. This is a co-designed... READ MORE
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 an online presentation through Microsoft Teams. To book a place contact [email protected] https://researchsupport.admin.ox.ac.uk/ctrg/training/drop-in
9.10am to 3pm each day. This is a free to attend, three-day masterclass, funded and hosted by NIHR Research Design Service (RDS) South Central, on how to write a grant application that is strong from a methodological point of view, reads well and presents a convincing case for funding. Optional one-to-one sessions with RDS advisers... READ MORE
A webinar focusing on men's mental health and how health and care providers, and patients and service users, can best work effectively together. This webinar is the first of our two-part series focusing on men’s health. It will explore how health and care providers can involve men with mental ill health, and their families, in... 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 senior... READ MORE
The aim of this course is to develop core statistical skills for interpreting clinical and epidemiological data. It will provide knowledge of statistical methods and study design used in medical research. The course will enable participants to develop the skills needed to analyse data for their own research projects. For any questions or further information,... READ MORE
The NIHR are running a free webinar 'Embedding PPIE in your research' on February 21 (1-1.45). This webinar will demonstrate how to integrate PPIE into your research and focus on working with underserved groups or topics. Register via this link.
This workshop is with Ruth Tunn. Your choice of journal can affect how quickly your research is published, who reads it, how easily it is found, and how much it is trusted. Learn how to choose the perfect home for your research article from the thousands of journals available! Open to all staff and students... 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 senior... READ MORE
Would you like to find out more about patient and public involvement (PPI) in research and how you can get involved and make a difference to health research? PPI staff Una Rennard (NIHR Oxford and Thames Valley Applied Research Collaboration) and Rachel Taylor (NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre) invite you to an informal session on... READ MORE
Find out about a range of funding opportunities for applied qualitative research and get tips on what funding panels look for when assessing grant applications. This webinar is open to NIHR Academy Members with an interest and expertise in qualitative health and care research. Register at: https://eu01web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3616722204064/WN_7Yyhli3pS2e8R3xS7ECysA
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 an online presentation through Microsoft Teams. To book a place contact: [email protected] https://researchsupport.admin.ox.ac.uk/ctrg/training/drop-in
Health Economics Research Centre (HERC) ONLINE course - 2–3.30pm over 2 days 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 full information on HERC courses, including pricing, please visit: www.herc.ox.ac.uk/herc-short-courses or contact... READ MORE
Sessions are aimed at those who are starting out (or thinking about starting out) in research in NHS, higher education, local authority or adult social care settings. For all our Launchpads, we welcome research ideas across health and social care research areas. Alongside these, in January, we have a Midwives and Allied Health Professionals theme,... 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 senior... READ MORE
The AHP Research and Innovation Strategy is one year old. To celebrate, Health Education England (HEE) in conjunction with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) are hosting a free online event with important news, updates and announcements about exciting developments since its launch. Join us to find out more about how it is being implemented... 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
Health Economics Research Centre (HERC) Online course - five half-day sessions on 23, 24, 26, 30 and 31 January This 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... READ MORE
This free event is open to OUCAGS trainees, Oxford University staff and students, and healthcare professionals within HEE Thames Valley. The event will include a plenary session, Survive and Thrive, a programme run by Thames Valley’s Professional Support and Wellbeing Service, presented by Dr Sara McDouall, a Consultant Anaesthetist at the Royal Berkshire Hospital. Register... READ MORE
This course in Good Clinical Research Practice 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. Online live presentation through... READ MORE
The NIHR RfPB programme funds health, public health and social care research covering a wide range of health service challenges. The aim of the programme is to fund topics and research methodologies that increase the effectiveness of NHS services, provide value for money and benefit patients. The NIHR is asking for proposals from nurses or... 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 senior... READ MORE
This session is led by Paula Dhiman. Practise dealing with the kind, the fair, and the seriously challenging. Open to all staff and students of the University of Oxford, Oxford Brookes, and Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust. To book a session, please email us ([email protected]) and we’ll send you the meeting link. For more information,... READ MORE
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