• Research NMAHPs Network Meeting

    Come and join us for our next Research NMAHPs Network Meeting. 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. We meet regularly on Teams and share news about research, funding opportunities and our research experiences. Click here to... READ MORE

  • EQUATOR Online Publication School

    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. It brings you all of the content from the Lightning workshops series, plus more. The course is designed for early-career researchers and students with limited academic... READ MORE

  • Applied Methods of Cost-Effectiveness Analysis

    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. There is an additional wrap-up session on 7 April. For more details, follow this link.  

  • EQUATOR Lightning Workshops: Writing your Bio

    Create the perfect professional biography for your website, then convert it into a short conference bio. With Jen de Beyer. 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 (equator@csm.ox.ac.uk) and we’ll send you the meeting link. For... READ MORE

  • Diversity in research – networking and learning event

    Blavatnik School of Goverment 120 Walton Street, Oxford, United Kingdom

    Do you want to involve people from diverse communities in your research but don’t know where to start? Oxford and Oxford Health BRC, together with the Diversity in Research PPI advisory group, are hosting a ‘networking and learning event’ to support researchers involving people from diverse communities in their research. There will be short presentations... READ MORE

  • Protected Writing Time for Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Care Professionals

    This three-day writing retreat is sponsored by the Oxford BRC and 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 provide you with a mentor to guide you with... READ MORE

  • A day in the life of a research healthcare professional: Dispelling the myths…

    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

  • Oxford BRC Obesity, Diet and Lifestyle theme networking event 2022

    St Catherine's College Manor Rd, Oxford

    The BRC Obesity, Diet and Lifestyle theme welcomes researchers across Oxford who have an interest in this area of research to meet in-person and share their latest work at this free of charge event.  Agenda 12:15-13:00       Lunch 13:00-14:00       Prof Lucilla Poston CBE Head of School of Life Course and Population Sciences, King’s College London Obesity... READ MORE

  • Introduction to Good Research Practice

    This three-hour online course consists of trainer-led presentations, short video-talks 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, and covers the legislation that applies to ‘non-CTIMP’ research, along with the detailed principles of good practice in clinical research... READ MORE

  • Obtaining Ethics and HRA Approval

    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

  • Integrating Economic Evaluation into Clinical Trials

    This newly developed course is designed for clinical investigators, managers, researchers and others working in clinical trials. It will give participants an understanding of what is required to enable an economic evaluation to be integrated into a clinical trial at the design stage. No previous knowledge or background in economics is required. Bursaries available for... READ MORE

  • Introduction to Good Research Practice

    Online

    This three-hour online course consists of trainer-led presentations, short video-talks 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, and covers the legislation that applies to ‘non-CTIMP’ research, along with the detailed principles of good practice in clinical research... READ MORE

  • RDS South Central’s Online Essential Guide to Grant Applications

    This free to attend, online, three-day masterclass, funded and hosted by the NIHR, focuses on how to write a grant application that will appeal to reviewers. The course is open to UK-based health care professionals, social care and public health practitioners, and health researchers who are intending to apply to any NIHR or other open,... READ MORE

  • Shared governance and culture change

    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

  • Obtaining Ethics and HRA Approval

    Online

    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

  • Council for Allied Health Professions Research workshop on Quality Improvement

    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

  • EQUATOR Lightning Workshops: Sharing your article after publication

    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

  • Top tips for setting up CAT (Critical Appraised Topic) groups

    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

  • Obtaining Ethics and HRA Approval

    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

  • EQUATOR Lightning Workshops: Responding to Peer Reviewers’ Comments

    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.

  • Writing for the Public Workshop

    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

  • Obtaining Ethics and HRA Approval

    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

  • Engaging the public in research – our experience and successes at University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwick

    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

  • NIHR Academy Members’ Conference

    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

  • Applied Methods of Cost-Effectiveness Analysis

    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

  • Developing researchers in practice…clinical academic careers and beyond

    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

  • Research NMAHPs Network Meeting

    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

  • Obtaining Ethics and HRA Approval

    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

  • EQUATOR Lightning Workshops: Editing your own words

    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.  

  • NIHR Associate Principal Investigator Scheme Virtual Launch Event

    Online

    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

  • Introduction to the academic leadership at the NIHR Academy

    Online

    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

  • Integrating Economic Evaluation into Clinical Trials

    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

  • Writing for publication (featuring Eileen Shepherd, Nursing Times’ Clinical Editor)

    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

  • EQUATOR Lightning Workshops: Writing a journal article title

    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

  • Black History Month online talk: Patrick Vernon – Inequalities in Healthcare and Research

    Online

    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

  • Obtaining Ethics and HRA Approval

    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

  • How to develop a competitive PCAF application

    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.

  • RDS South Central Workshop: NIHR Fellowship Application Day

    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.

  • CAHPR Joint Hub Conference 2021

    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.

  • EQUATOR publication school

    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 impact of the 70@70 programme on undergraduate students: Initiatives to engage students in clinical research

    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

  • Introduction to Health Economic Evaluation

    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

  • EQUATOR Centre Lightning Workshop: Writing a journal abstract

    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.

  • RDS South Central Workshop: Starting Research Workshop

    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.

  • Obtaining Ethics and HRA Approval

    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

  • From Niche to Necessity: Genomics in routine care webinar series

    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

  • Tackling COVID-19 together: Building a multi-disciplinary approach to help vaccinate the world

    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

  • Obtaining Ethics and HRA Approval

    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

  • EQUATOR Centre Lightning Workshop: Reporting your statistical analyses

    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.

  • EQUATOR Centre Lightning Workshop: Writing your rough draft

    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.

  • From Niche to Necessity: Genomics in routine care webinar series

    Online

    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

  • Obtaining Ethics and HRA Approval

    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

  • First steps into research webinar

    Online

    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

  • Diversity and inclusivity in clinical research – why is it important?

    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

  • To public co-applicant or not to public co-applicant?

    Online

    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

  • Writing Retreat for Nurses

    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

  • Integrating Economic Evaluation into Clinical Trials

    Online

    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.

  • From Niche to Necessity: Genomics in routine care webinar series

    Online

    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

  • Obtaining Ethics and HRA Approval

    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

  • NIHR-BHF Cardiovascular Partnership Annual Meeting

    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.

  • Calling all Research Nurses and Midwives – June Event

    Online

    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.

  • EQUATOR Centre Lightning Workshop: Perfecting your elevator pitch

    Online

    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

  • Obtaining Ethics and HRA Approval

    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

  • Personalised Medicine in Practice: Genes, Behaviour and Metabolic Health

    Online

    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

  • Introduction to Health Economic Evaluation

    Online

    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.

  • EQUATOR Centre Lightning Workshop: Authorship and Acknowledgement Guidelines

    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

  • NIHR Public Health Research Programme Workshop

    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

  • Obtaining Ethics and HRA Approval

    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

  • Applied Methods of Cost-Effectiveness Analysis

    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

  • NIHR Nursing & Midwifery Incubator Supervisor Masterclass: Two-Day Course

    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

  • Oxford CAHPR presents Writing for a Lay Audience

    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

  • BCG Then and Now

    Online

    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

  • Obtaining Ethics and HRA Approval

    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

  • Clinical academic career pathways for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals

    Online

    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

  • Introduction to Health Economic Evaluation

    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

  • EQUATOR Centre Lightning Workshop: Writing Your Bio

    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

  • Careers Conference for Researchers

    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

  • Can asthma inhalers prevent COVID-19 hospitalisations? The STOIC Study

    Online

    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

  • Engagement event for those with an interest in primary care research

    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

  • Integrating Economic Evaluation into Clinical Trials

    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

  • EQUATOR publication school

    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

  • Obtaining Ethics and HRA Approval

    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

  • EQUATOR Network short training sessions: Responding to peer reviewers’ comments

    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

  • Obtaining Ethics and HRA Approval

    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

  • Public Engagement with Research Training

    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

  • Integrating Economic Evaluation into Clinical Trials

    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

  • Medical Research: Essential Skills Autumn 2020 — Module 4: Research publication and dissemination

    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

  • PPI webinar: Finding and reading a research paper

    Online

    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.

    Free
  • Public Engagement with Research Training

    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

  • PPI webinar: Qualitative research

    Online

    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

    Free
  • Medical Research: Essential Skills Autumn 2020 — Module 3: Statistical thinking

    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

  • Predicting your COVID-19 risk

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    Online

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