HRA and Ethics Submissions Training

Online

So, you’ve got a great idea for a research study – but what approvals do you need before you can start? Who do you apply to? And how do you go about doing this? Free. For more information, follow this link.

NIHR Team Science Award – Webinar

Online

The brand new NIHR Team Science Programme aims to bring together researchers from a variety of disciplines and with a wide range of experiences to tackle complex current and emerging health and care challenges. The first round of the Team Science programme welcomes applications from individuals interested in improving the lives of people with multiple... READ MORE

EQUATOR Lightning Workshops: Writing your Bio

Online

This workshop is led by Jen de Beyer. Create the perfect professional biography for your website, then convert it into a short conference bio. Free. For more details, follow this link.  

Online Applied Methods of Cost-effectiveness Analysis

Online

For health economists and health professionals with some knowledge of health economics who wish to learn about the methodology of cost-effectiveness analysis as applied in health care. Analytic methods of economic evaluation are applied in health care to address the fundamental economic question of how to allocate scarce health care resources to maximise health gain.... READ MORE

PUBLIC TALK: Understanding Inflammation. A patient-centred perspective.

Rewley House Department for Continuing Education, 1 Wellington Square, Oxford

FREE entry, no booking required. Refreshments at 5.45pm for a 6pm start. Event Overview  What is inflammation and why you should care about it? Gut, skin, joints, brain – inflammation can affect various parts of the body. But for too long we have treated them separately. Now we are looking at treatments that recognise the... READ MORE

PUBLIC EVENT: Find out about stroke and dementia research

Templars Square, Cowley Templars Square 129, Pound Way,, Oxford, United Kingdom

Come to Templars Square, Cowley, and meet our research teams to find out about the amazing research we are doing into Stroke, delirium, dementia and Parkinson’s disease. You can also find out how you can take part in our studies, help improve our understanding of these conditions and play your part in developing better diagnoses... READ MORE

EQUATOR Online Publication School

Online

Publication School aims to give you a smooth writing process that results in a published article that is fit for purpose. It is designed for early-career researchers and students with limited academic writing experience working in health research, and focuses on clinical health research, although the principles taught are applicable more widely. For more information... READ MORE

CAHPR Oxfordshire Annual Conference

John Radcliffe Hospital Headley Way, Headington,, Oxford

Delve into the world of research with our presentation competition. Showcase your work in a research poster competition, and forge connections with fellow AHP research enthusiasts. And of course, enjoy the snacks! Register for the conference here: https://forms.office.com/e/GksnMtF4ui Submit your abstract here (opens 20 September): https://forms.office.com/e/ic1T72xGfx

Online Inequality in Health and Health Care: Theoretical and Empirical Considerations

Online

This short online course will cover theoretical concepts on inequity and inequality in health as well as its measurement. It will also provide an overview of selected available (longitudinal) household survey data and cohort studies that combine socio-economic and demographic variables along with various health measures – these datasets provide good sources for empirical inequality... READ MORE

Inequality in Health and Health Care: Theoretical and Empirical Considerations

Online

This Health and Economics Research Centre (HERC) short online course will cover theoretical concepts on inequity and inequality in health as well as its measurement. It will also provide an overview of selected available (longitudinal) household survey data and cohort studies that combine socio-economic and demographic variables along with various health measures – these datasets... READ MORE

Involving Patients and the Public in Research

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

Working Effectively with Public Contributors

Online

Join ARC West for a webinar on 31 October 1-2pm about how to work effectively with public contributors, presented by our very own ARC West and Bristol BRC public contributors themselves! Book your place here: https://bit.ly/3LjXTER

Online Integrating Economic Evaluation into Clinical Trials

Online

This Health and Economics Research Centre (HERC) course is for those working in clinical trials, and 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 bird deadline – Noon on Friday 01 September 2023 For more information,... READ MORE

Symposium: Making the economic case to NICE for new health technologies

Richard Doll Lecture Theatre Old Road Campus, Oxford

We are excited to announce that the Health Economics Research Centre (HERC), University of Oxford, will be hosting NIHR Oxford BRC & Oxford Health BRC Symposium - Making the economic case to NICE for new health technologies.   Date and time Thursday 12 October 2023, 10:00 – 12:00 hours (UK BST) followed by buffet lunch from 12:00-13:00.... READ MORE

PUBLIC TALK: Technology for acute medical care at home -can we really replace the hospital?

Said Business School University of Oxford, Park End St,, Oxford

In this talk, Professor Dan Lasserson will outline how digital innovations and technologies that have benefitted patients in hospital can be deployed in the home and care home. He will explain how they can deliver more patient-focused and personalised solutions, but there are questions that researchers need to answer so we can understand how best to develop this model of care.

Obtaining Ethical and HRA Approvals

Online

So, you’ve got a great idea for a research study – but what approvals do you need before you can start? Who do you apply to? And how do you go about doing this? For more details, follow this link.  

NIHR Academy Members’ Conference 2023

Online

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

Equator Lightning Workshop: Editing your own words

Online

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.

Online Understanding and Predicting Choice Behaviour in Health: Preference Elicitation & Analysis

Online

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

NIHR Research Design Service Fellowship Application Day 2023

Old Road Campus Oxford

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.

Oxford BRC Writing Retreat for Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals

Egrove Park Oxford, United Kingdom

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

Involving Patients and the Public in Research

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

Introduction to Good Clinical Research Practice

Online

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