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The 70@70 Senior Research Nurse and Midwife Research Leader Programme, Midlands Hub is hosting the Making your way in research series of free webinars suitable for those involved in clinical or academic research, writing for publication or anyone wanting to find out more. Each session will be chaired by Catherine Johnson and kindly facilitated by Tom Hammond, Communications... READ MORE
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
The CAHPR online workshop will be held by Marc Berry who is a qualified Physiotherapist from the University of Brighton. He is currently the HHFT QI Academic Lead where he develops QI training and education programmes to support staff and to develop QI capability. He coaches teams on how to put these QI skills into practice... READ MORE
Dr Patricia Logullo is delivering this workshop. 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 a... READ MORE
The 70@70 Senior Research Nurse and Midwife Research Leader Programme, Midlands Hub is hosting the Making your way in research series of free webinars suitable for those involved in clinical or academic research, writing for publication or anyone wanting to find out more. Each session will be chaired by Catherine Johnson and kindly facilitated by Tom Hammond, Communications... READ MORE
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 event will bring together a small group of doctoral students, junior post-docs and clinical fellows who are involved in cardiovascular research.
Paula Dhiman is delivering this workshop - Responding to Peer Reviewers' Comments. Practice 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. For more details, follow this link.
A workshop organised by the Working Together Partnership for health and care staff and the public. Writing so that everyone understands what you want to communicate is a real skill. This is particularly true if you need to communicate complex ideas about health care or research, for example in patient information leaflets or factsheets. Writing... READ MORE
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
The 70@70 Senior Research Nurse and Midwife Research Leader Programme, Midlands Hub is hosting the Making your way in research series of free webinars suitable for those involved in clinical or academic research, writing for publication or anyone wanting to find out more. Each session will be chaired by Catherine Johnson and kindly facilitated by Tom Hammond, Communications... READ MORE
Save the date! Join us on 23 and 24 November 2021 for two days packed with exciting speakers, skills sessions and networking opportunities. The focus of the conference will be health and care research as it relates to people with multiple long-term conditions. The event will take place in our virtual conference hall and all... READ MORE
This is an intensive 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. The course takes place on 22-26 November, and there is a wrap-up session on Thursday 2 December. For further information and to register/pay,... READ MORE
The 70@70 Senior Research Nurse and Midwife Research Leader Programme, Midlands Hub is hosting the Making your way in research series of free webinars suitable for those involved in clinical or academic research, writing for publication or anyone wanting to find out more. Each session will be chaired by Catherine Johnson and kindly facilitated by Tom Hammond, Communications... READ MORE
Do join the next Research NMAHPs Network Meeting, Thursday 11 November at 2.30pm. This network is open to all Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals and Research Practitioners who work in research roles in the Trust and University. The network meets regularly on Teams and provides interesting news in the research field for training and... READ MORE
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 workshop is with Jen de Beyer. Good academic writing is simple, clear, and complete. You'll practise balancing these three elements in group editing exercises. Open to all staff and students of the University of Oxford, Oxford Brookes, and Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust. For more details, please follow this link.
The NIHR Associate Principal Investigator (PI) Scheme links healthcare professionals who are not involved in research with a study PI at the same site for a period of 6 months. A set of tasks relating to study management at site is completed and the Associate PI is awarded a certificate on completion of the scheme... READ MORE
The NIHR Academy invites Academy members, NIHR colleagues, and interested stakeholders to a webinar introducing our new Dean and Associate Deans. The webinar will be an opportunity to hear from our academic leadership team about the work they are involved in and insight from their own academic careers as well as current and future plans... READ MORE
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. Early booking rates are available until 19 September. For more details and to register: https://www.herc.ox.ac.uk/herc-short-courses/integrating-economic-evaluation-into-clinical-trials
The 70@70 Senior Research Nurse and Midwife Research Leader Programme, Midlands Hub is hosting the Making your way in research series of free webinars suitable for those involved in clinical or academic research, writing for publication or anyone wanting to find out more. Each session will be chaired by Catherine Johnson and kindly facilitated by Tom Hammond, Communications... READ MORE
This workshop is with 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 practice writing declarative, descriptive, and question titles. For more information,... READ MORE
To mark Black History Month 2021, the NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) is sponsoring an online talk by health activist, social commentator and cultural historian Patrick Vernon OBE, who will be discussing Inequalities in Healthcare and Research. In this University of Oxford Medical Sciences Division talk, Patrick will consider healthcare inequalities through the lens... READ MORE
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 designed for those who need to perform discrete choice analysis in healthcare and those who need to understand the issues that health economists face when performing these analyses. For further information and to register/pay, please follow this link.
This one-hour webinar will provide advice and support to help you develop a competitive PCAF application. For more information, please follow this link. Register for the event here.
This event is for people thinking of applying for a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Fellowship. Contact phillip.saunders@ndph.ox.ac.uk to register your initial interest. To book, please follow this link.
This year the CAHPR hubs for Oxfordshire and the South West are co-hosting this online event showcasing the latest AHP research across our regions. The event is open to Allied Health Professionals, who are interested in research. For more details and to book, please follow this link to Eventbrite.
Join us for four afternoons of live online learning in our Publication School! This course covers every aspect of writing and publishing a journal article, from planning to dissemination. The course is designed for early-career researchers and students with limited academic writing experience. 5-8 October, 12:30-17:00 To discuss eligibility and book your place, email us... READ MORE
The 70@70 Senior Research Nurse and Midwife Research Leader Programme, Midlands Hub is hosting the Making your way in research series of free webinars suitable for those involved in clinical or academic research, writing for publication or anyone wanting to find out more. Each session will be chaired by Catherine Johnson and kindly facilitated by Tom Hammond, Communications... READ MORE
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. For more details and to register: https://www.herc.ox.ac.uk/herc-short-courses/introduction-to-health-economic-evaluation
This workshop is with Patricia Logullo. The free Lightning workshop sessions are open to all staff and students of the University of Oxford, Oxford Brookes and the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, and take place over Zoom. For more details, follow this link.
This workshop is for people who are interested in research but don’t know how to get going and those thinking of applying for a research-related internship or pre-doctoral fellowship to start their clinical academic career. Contact phillip.saunders@ndph.ox.ac.uk to register your initial interest.
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
NHS England and HEE have partnered with the RCNi to deliver an introductory series of three webinars exploring genomics, its use in healthcare and the opportunities it brings for nurses, midwives and health visitors. Each webinar is CPD-certified and will allow you to gain two hours of participatory CPD towards your revalidation. Webinar dates: 29... READ MORE
The COVID-19 pandemic has generated an intense research effort, which by one estimate has generated more than half a million research publications to date. Much of the COVID-19 research undertaken has been within traditional academic disciplines, but tackling COVID-19 effectively, and dealing with its long-term health and economic impacts, will require a multi-disciplinary research effort.... READ MORE
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 workshop is with Michael Schussel. The free Lightning workshop sessions are open to all staff and students of the University of Oxford, Oxford Brookes and the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, and take place over Zoom. For more details, follow this link.
This workshop is with Jen de Beyer. The free Lightning workshop sessions are open to all staff and students of the University of Oxford, Oxford Brookes and the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, and take place over Zoom. For more details, follow this link.
NHS England and HEE have partnered with the RCNi to deliver an introductory series of three webinars exploring genomics, its use in healthcare and the opportunities it brings for nurses, midwives and health visitors. Each webinar is CPD-certified and will allow you to gain two hours of participatory CPD towards your revalidation. Webinar dates: 29 June,... READ MORE
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
Are you interested in getting involved in research but unsure where to start? Not sure how or where to apply for funding? Put off by stories of rejected applications? This webinar is being held by the Council for Allied Health Professions Research (CAHPR). Hear from 6 AHPs from a range of clinical backgrounds who are... READ MORE
The 70@70 Senior Research Nurse and Midwife Research Leader Programme, Midlands Hub is hosting the Making your way in research series of free webinars suitable for those involved in clinical or academic research, writing for publication or anyone wanting to find out more. Each session will be chaired by Catherine Johnson and kindly facilitated by Tom Hammond, Communications... READ MORE
What’s the difference between a public co-applicant and the other people involved in the PPI on a study? Should all studies have a public co-applicant? When is it a good idea to have a public co-applicant on a research study? What do public co-apps do? Who should they be? What support should be provided to... READ MORE
We are facilitating a three-day writing retreat to provide space and time to write. This writing retreat is sponsored by the Oxford Biomedical Research Centre (BRC). It is open to all nurses at any career stage, who are working at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and who need time and space to focus on writing... READ MORE
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 more details and to book: www.herc.ox.ac.uk/herc-short-courses/integrating-economic-evaluation-into-clinical-trials Early booking fees available until 4 June, 12 noon.
NHS England and HEE have partnered with the RCNi to deliver an introductory series of three webinars exploring genomics, its use in healthcare and the opportunities it brings for nurses, midwives and health visitors. Each webinar is CPD-certified and will allow you to gain two hours of participatory CPD towards your revalidation. Webinar dates: 29 June,... READ MORE
This session leads you step by step through conducting and writing up a peer review. With Paula Dhiman. The free Lightning workshop sessions are open to all staff and students of the University of Oxford, Oxford Brookes and the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, and take place over Zoom. For more details and to book:... READ MORE
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
At our next Annual Meeting, leads of NIHR and BHF centres will come together to discuss progress of the NIHR-BHF Cardiovascular Partnership's activities. This is a closed working group meeting, participation upon invitation.
Are you a research nurse or midwife working at OUH? We would like to invite you to come along to a meeting to develop a Shared Governance Council for Research Nurses and Midwives. Please email Dr Helen Walthall (Helen.Walthall@ouh.nhs.uk), Director of Nursing and Midwifery Research and Innovation, for the Teams meeting link.
More details available on the British Cardiovascular Society website here.
This session is with Jen de Beyer. The free Lightning workshop sessions are open to all staff and students of the University of Oxford, Oxford Brookes and the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, and take place over Zoom. For more details and to book: https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/graduate-courses/courses/equator-network-short-training-sessions
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
Join the Centre for Personalised Medicine (CPM) and Oxford Metabolic Health to hear speakers from Oxford and across the UK share their insights into how our genes, microbiome and behaviour shape metabolic health, with a keynote address on ‘Twins, microbes and personalised nutrition’ from Professor Tim Spector, KCL. For more details and to register, go... READ MORE
We are pleased to offer this short course 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. For further information and booking details visit the HERC website.
This session on Authorship and Acknowledgement Guidelines is with Patricia Logullo. The free Lightning workshop sessions are open to all staff and students of the University of Oxford, Oxford Brookes and the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, and take place over Zoom. For more details and to book your place: https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/graduate-courses/courses/equator-network-short-training-sessions
A free to attend, half-day session, hosted by NIHR RDS South Central on behalf of the RDS National Public Health Community, to inform researchers and public health practitioners about the NIHR Public Health Research Programme. Optional one-to-ones with RDS advisers from 2pm allow attendees to discuss their own research ideas. For booking: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nihr-public-health-research-programme-event-tickets-139362945321
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 runs daily from 1pm to 6pm. It is an intensive 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. The course consists of daily live sessions with presentations, exercises in break-out rooms and multiple... READ MORE
This is a two-day event, taking place on 13 and 19 April, 1pm to 5pm on each day. The NIHR nursing and midwifery incubator masterclass is aimed at supervisors or potential supervisors of nurses or midwives, supporting nurses and midwives to make the most of the opportunities that are available through the NIHR and elsewhere,... READ MORE
Writing accessibly for a lay audience is becoming more important for health research and clinical professionals. However, it's an art that many find challenging. This two-hour course will teach you the fundamentals of writing for a lay audience and include hands-on exercises sent to you a few days before the event. Spaces are limited so... READ MORE
This virtual workshop will explore the value of biomedical research infrastructure (RI) and the future of research funding. As pressure comes to review government expenditure, understanding the value of biomedical RI will be critical, and thus the workshop is timely. Details to follow.
On 18 July 1921, at the Hôpital de la Charité in Paris, a newborn infant received a dose of an experimental vaccine called Bacille Calmette-Guérin. This young child would be the first human to receive the BCG vaccine, which, over the coming 100 years, would save millions of lives that would have been lost to... READ MORE
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
Are you interested in developing a career in research alongside your clinical practice? There is a growing focus, both nationally and locally, on improving clinical academic career pathways for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals. Clinical academic roles allow you to pursue your own research interests and improve quality of care for patients while maintaining... READ MORE
The course is long-established and 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. No previous knowledge of economics is required. Participants will get access to around 5 hours of recorded lectures and exercises that can be... READ MORE
This session on Writing Your Bio is presented by Jen de Beyer. The free Lightning workshop sessions are open to all staff and students of the University of Oxford, Oxford Brookes and the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, and take place over Zoom. For more details and to book your place: https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/graduate-courses/courses/equator-network-short-training-sessions
The Oxford Careers Conference for Researchers offers research staff and DPhil students the opportunity to explore a range of rewarding career pathways beyond – or alongside – academia. Save the date Wednesday, 17 March; More details coming soon! Sign up through CareerConnect
Mona Bafadhel is Associate Professor of Respiratory Medicine at the University of Oxford and a Consultant Respiratory Physician. Her research focuses on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a set of conditions that cause the airways to become inflamed and make it harder for patients to breathe. In this talk, Mona will discuss her work on... READ MORE
The School for Primary Care Research is holding an engagement event open to anyone with an interest in primary care research. For more information and to book a place, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/showcasing-5-years-of-primary-care-research-tickets-141154776737
This newly developed course is designed for investigators, managers, researchers and others working in clinical trials. It will give participants an understanding of what is required to design and conduct an economic evaluation alongside a clinical trial. Participants will get access to around 5 hours of recorded lectures and exercises that can be viewed in... READ MORE
Join us for four afternoons of live online learning in our Publication School! This course covers every aspect of writing and publishing a journal article, from planning to dissemination. The course is designed for early-career researchers and students with limited academic writing experience. 2-5 March, 12:30-17:00 To discuss eligibility and book your place, email us... READ MORE
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
What do you and your coauthors need to decide before you start to write? Get your message, audience, and target journal sorted now to ensure a smooth publication process! With Paula Dhiman and Jen de Beyer. The free Lightning workshop sessions are open to all staff and students of the University of Oxford, Oxford Brookes,... READ MORE
Practice dealing with the kind, the fair, and the seriously challenging with Paula Dhiman. This free workshop series is open to all staff and students of the University of Oxford, Oxford Brookes, and Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust. Registration is required to book onto a session, email equator@csm.ox.ac.uk ndorms.ox.ac.uk/graduate-courses/courses/equator-network-short-training-sessions
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? This will be a two and a half hour online presentation through Microsoft Teams, with practical exercises and time for questions... READ MORE
Oxford University is offering some free training courses to help you develop your public engagement skills. Available to all DPhil students, researchers and support staff working at the University. Podcasting One-To-One Coaching Session 8 December, 13:00- 17:00 Link for information: medsci.ox.ac.uk/divisional-services/support-services-1/communications-web/public-engagement/training
This newly developed course is designed for investigators, managers, researchers and others working in clinical trials. It will give participants an understanding of what is required to design and conduct an economic evaluation alongside a clinical trial. We have some BRC funded places at £130. 8-9 December 14:00-15:30 herc.ox.ac.uk/herc-short-courses/integrating-economic-evaluation-into-clinical-trials
This course provides an overview of key steps and common methods in medical research and its publication, and is divided into four modules. Module 1: Research planning: before you start your research project Saturday 10 October 9:00 -13:00 Module 2: Research design and protocol Saturday 7 November 9:00 -13:00 Module 3: Statistical thinking Saturday 21... READ MORE
Dr Thomas Kabir from the McPin Foundation will talk about finding, reading and understanding healthcare and medical research papers. The webinar is organised by a collaboration of Oxford-based organisations that work together to support patient, carer and public involvement in health research.
Oxford University is offering some free training courses to help you develop your public engagement skills. Available to all DPhil students, researchers and support staff working at the University. Introduction to Public Engagement 1 December 10:00–13:00 Podcasting One-To-One Coaching Session 8 December, 13:00- 17:00 Link for information: medsci.ox.ac.uk/divisional-services/support-services-1/communications-web/public-engagement/training
Dr Nikki Newhouse is a postdoctoral researcher in the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences at the University of Oxford, where she works as a qualitative methodologist. Her primary research interest is in human-computer interaction, in particular the development, evaluation and implementation of complex digital interventions to support physical and psychological wellbeing across the... READ MORE
This course provides an overview of key steps and common methods in medical research and its publication, and is divided into four modules. Module 1: Research planning: before you start your research project Saturday 10 October 9:00 -13:00 Module 2: Research design and protocol Saturday 7 November 9:00 -13:00 Module 3: Statistical thinking Saturday 21... READ MORE
Julia Hippisley-Cox, Professor of Clinical Epidemiology and General Practice at the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, will discuss her research into risk prediction models for a range of diseases, including COVID-19, and how these tools can be used to improve healthcare and support the NHS. Watch live at https://youtu.be/2fuc_mjckOY. To submit a question... READ MORE
Ensuring that health services, research and education meet the needs of people from all walks of life is vital. To achieve this, we need to work in partnership with people from diverse communities, for example Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic groups or the LGBTQ+ community. In our series of online webinars, we will hear from... READ MORE
The course consists of daily LIVE sessions (1-6pm) starting with a course overview, introduction to HERC & software orientation on Monday. Tuesday-Friday will be taught sessions, which include a presentation, followed by exercises in break-out rooms (supported by tutors), each concluding with an extensive Q&A. More information can be found at herc.ox.ac.uk/herc-short-courses/applied-methods-of-cost-effectiveness-analysis
27 October 9:00-13:00, 3 November 9:00-13:00, 10 November 9:00-13:00 via Zoom Would you like to take the first steps in being a clinical academic in nursing or midwifery? Would knowing how to apply for and obtain NIHR research fellowship funding help? If the answers to these questions is YES then come along to our 3-day... READ MORE
Tuesday 10 – Friday 13 November, 13:00-16:30, live over Zoom. This course covers every aspect of writing and publishing a journal article, from planning to dissemination. It brings you all of the content from the Workshops series, plus more. The course is designed for early-career researchers and students with limited academic writing experience. The course... READ MORE
This course provides an overview of key steps and common methods in medical research and its publication, and is divided into four modules. Module 1: Research planning: before you start your research project Saturday 10 October 9:00 -13:00 Module 2: Research design and protocol Saturday 7 November 9:00 -13:00 Module 3: Statistical thinking Saturday 21... READ MORE
27 October 9:00-13:00, 3 November 9:00-13:00, 10 November 9:00-13:00 via Zoom Would you like to take the first steps in being a clinical academic in nursing or midwifery? Would knowing how to apply for and obtain NIHR research fellowship funding help? If the answers to these questions is YES then come along to our 3-day... READ MORE
Ensuring that health services, research and education meet the needs of people from all walks of life is vital. To achieve this, we need to work in partnership with people from diverse communities, for example Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic groups or the LGBTQ+ community. In our series of online webinars, we will hear from... READ MORE
Pelvic pain and fertility problems can be symptoms of many issues. Endometriosis is a common condition that can take 8 to 12 years for proper diagnosis – tissue similar to the womb’s lining grows in the ovaries and fallopian tubes – and few tests exist to distinguish it from other potential causes. University of Oxford... READ MORE
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 practice writing declarative, descriptive, and question titles. About EQUATOR Network short training sessions Join the UK... READ MORE
27 October 9:00-13:00, 3 November 9:00-13:00, 10 November 9:00-13:00 via Zoom Would you like to take the first steps in being a clinical academic in nursing or midwifery? Would knowing how to apply for and obtain NIHR research fellowship funding help? If the answers to these questions is YES then come along to our 3-day... READ MORE
Next year marks the discovery centenary of insulin, revolutionising the care of people with type 1 diabetes. Explore how science has transformed what was once a rapidly fatal illness to a managed condition. Technological advances are helping people with diabetes mimic the action of their pancreas, from drugs to patches that deliver insulin via handheld... READ MORE
Problems with anxiety are common, with roots often in childhood, however support for children and their families is all too rare. In this talk, University of Oxford Professor, Cathy Creswell, explores a range of evidence-based ways for parents to help their children overcome problems with anxiety. Individuals can achieve great results, and you can help... 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? This will be a two and a half hour online presentation through Microsoft Teams, with practical exercises and time for questions... READ MORE
Bristol BRC are running the following training sessions, which are also open to Oxford BRC researchers. The sessions are free and researchers can sign up at the Eventbrite links below. How to win at Twitter 6 October, 10:00-12:00, via Zoom https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-win-at-twitter-tickets-117230424355 Writing for a lay audience 13 October, 10:00-12:00, via Zoom https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/writing-for-a-lay-audience-tickets-117235160521
What is the body clock, how does it work and what does it do to our metabolism? How does the timing of our meals and sleep impact on our health? In this talk, University of Oxford Professor, David Ray will show how you can hack your body clock in the 21st century to live a... READ MORE
This course provides an overview of key steps and common methods in medical research and its publication, and is divided into four modules. Module 1: Research planning: before you start your research project Saturday 10 October 9:00 -13:00 Module 2: Research design and protocol Saturday 7 November 9:00 -13:00 Module 3: Statistical thinking Saturday 21... READ MORE
This three-day online academic paper writing retreat open to all nurse researchers and AHPs at any career stage, working at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, OXINMAHR or Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust who have a paper(s) to write up for submission to an academic journal and need time and space to focus on this... READ MORE
Two-thirds of adults in England are overweight. Being overweight is linked to a wide range of diseases, including diabetes and some cancers. Now it’s clear that being overweight can also increase the risk of serious COVID-19 complications. Professor Susan Jebb examines evidence for the health benefits of losing weight, why even short-term diets may be... READ MORE
Bristol BRC are running the following training sessions, which are also open to Oxford BRC researchers. The sessions are free and researchers can sign up at the Eventbrite links below. How to win at Twitter 6 October, 10:00-12:00, via Zoom https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-win-at-twitter-tickets-117230424355 Writing for a lay audience 13 October, 10:00-12:00, via Zoom https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/writing-for-a-lay-audience-tickets-117235160521
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 need to get it spot on. We... 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? This will be a two and a half hour online presentation through Microsoft Teams, with practical exercises and time for questions... READ MORE
This workshop includes practical tips and tricks for making sure your paper makes a stats reviewer’s heart sing, and not sink! About EQUATOR Network short training sessions 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. While the... READ MORE
Once you've planned your publication, you're ready to use reporting guidelines to write your first draft. We'll cover the structure of a journal article, what info goes where, and common pitfalls to avoid in each article section. About EQUATOR Network short training sessions Join the UK EQUATOR Centre's monthly one-hour practical workshops on all aspects... READ MORE
Watch live from 3pm at https://youtu.be/ISIt0pC5Vio Andrew Pollard, Professor of Paediatric Infection and Immunity at the Department of Paediatrics and Oxford BRC Co-Theme Lead for Vaccines, will speak about the development of a vaccine candidate for COVID-19 and the progress of its clinical trials. To submit a question please use the YouTube live chat or... READ MORE
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