NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre
Enabling translational research through partnership
Explore our tailored CPD courses designed for healthcare professionals seeking career advancement, and delve into innovative learning approaches. Discover our Advanced and Specialist Practice courses and our Health Sciences Open... 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... 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... READ MORE
This course 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... READ MORE
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. This online event... 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... READ MORE
Join Divisional Nursing, midwifery and allied health professionals (NMAHP) Research Leads for an exciting online event where they will explore the various paths to pursuing a doctoral degree. Open to... READ MORE
Plenary talk title: TBC, followed by OUCAGS trainee presentations. Attendance is free of charge - register here.
The Clinician Researcher Credentials Framework is a national framework of Master’s level clinical research delivery leadership qualifications. The qualifications are designed for experienced healthcare practitioners, from all professional backgrounds, who... READ MORE
These in-person half- or full-day writing retreats are open to all nurses, midwives, AHPs, pharmacists and healthcare scientists at any stage of their career, working at OUH who need space... READ MORE
These in-person half- or full-day writing retreats are open to all nurses, midwives, AHPs, pharmacists and healthcare scientists at any stage of their career, working at OUH who need space... READ MORE
This three-day writing retreat is sponsored by the Oxford BRC and is open to all nurses, midwives and allied health professionals at any career stage, working at OUH or Oxford... 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... READ MORE
Location: Rewley House, 1 Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JA FREE entry, no booking required. Refreshments at 5.40pm for a 6pm start. Event Overview: How is your healthcare data being used? It’s... READ MORE
Reporting your statistical analyses with Jie Ma. This workshop includes practical tips and tricks for making sure your paper makes a stats reviewer’s heart sing, and not sink! For more... READ MORE
This intensive 3-day course covers methods for understanding how choices are applied in health care to assess preferences, analyse policies, and help to develop randomised controlled trials, conduct non-market valuations,... READ MORE
We would like to invite you to our next Meet the Researcher event. We hope you can join us either in-person or online. This month, we have Dr Lakshanie Wickramasinghe... READ MORE
The 4Ps Programme has been developed by Newcastle’s NMAHPs and is designed to support your needs no matter where you are on the “research interested” to “Aspiring Clinical Academic” continuum.... READ MORE
This is a three-day masterclass for anyone thinking of applying for a health or social care research grant, either from the NIHR or from other open, competitive, peer-reviewed sources of... READ MORE
The NIHR Oxford Experimental Medicine Clinical Research Facility is holding an applied pharmacology study day for research nurses working in early phase and experimental research. You can apply by filling... READ MORE
Professor Sarah Lewington Speaker: Prof Sarah Lewington Date: Thursday 9 May 2024 Time: 1:00–2:00pm Venue: Richard Doll Lecture Theatre, Oxford or online Registration: forms.office.com/e/VKvWER5Czy In recent years, there has been... READ MORE
The 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... 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... READ MORE
Step into the future of healthcare at our Open Day event 🌟 Join us at the Westgate Centre in Oxford on Thursday 30 May. We are teaming up with Oxford... READ MORE
The University of Oxford is marking the 100th anniversary of the death of Franz Kafka with a programme of activities celebrating his works and enduring legacy. Kafka died in 1924... 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... READ MORE
This is the first in a series of eight lunchtime seminars organised by the NIHR Oxford BRC Statistics Hub. Each seminar is 20 minutes long followed by 10 minutes of... 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... READ MORE
This is the second in a series of eight lunchtime seminars organised by the NIHR Oxford BRC Statistics Hub. Each seminar is 20 minutes long followed by 10 minutes of... READ MORE
Do you want to make your research more inclusive? As a researcher or patient and public involvement (PPI) lead, this free online training event is a fantastic opportunity to enhance... READ MORE
This is the third in a series of eight lunchtime seminars organised by the NIHR Oxford BRC Statistics Hub. Each seminar is 20 minutes long followed by 10 minutes of... 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... READ MORE
This is the fourth in a series of eight lunchtime seminars organised by the NIHR Oxford BRC Statistics Hub. Each seminar is 20 minutes long followed by 10 minutes of... READ MORE
This is the fifth in a series of eight lunchtime seminars organised by the NIHR Oxford BRC Statistics Hub. Each seminar is 20 minutes long followed by 10 minutes of... 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... READ MORE
This is the sixth in a series of eight lunchtime seminars organised by the NIHR Oxford BRC Statistics Hub. Each seminar is 20 minutes long followed by 10 minutes of... READ MORE
ASCEND, a new network for women and gender non-conforming researchers across the University of Oxford’s Medical Sciences Division and the NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, is launching! The network will... READ MORE
Do you want to make your research more inclusive? These online training sessions are collaborations between Cambridge, Oxford and Oxford Health BRCs and provide an opportunity to enhance your approach to ethnicity inclusion in health 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... READ MORE
This is the seventh in a series of eight lunchtime seminars organised by the NIHR Oxford BRC Statistics Hub. Each seminar is 20 minutes long followed by 10 minutes of... READ MORE
Cultural intelligence (CQ) is the capability to function and relate effectively in culturally diverse environments. By improving your CQ, you not only increase your cultural awareness and sensitivity, but also... READ MORE
This three-day writing retreat is open to all nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, psychologists, pharmacists and healthcare scientists at any career stage, working at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust... READ MORE
Imagine if you could find out if you were likely to have a heart attack in ten years’ time. Some 2.3 million people in the UK are living with coronary... READ MORE
This is the final lunchtime seminar in a series of eight, organised by the NIHR Oxford BRC Statistics Hub. Each seminar is 20 minutes long followed by 10 minutes of... 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... READ MORE
The Equality Act 2010 plays a vital role in shaping fair and inclusive healthcare research — yet its relevance is not always widely understood. In this online session, Mili Kalia,... READ MORE
Do you want to make your research more inclusive? These online training sessions are collaborations between Cambridge, Oxford and Oxford Health BRCs and provide an opportunity to enhance your approach to ethnicity inclusion in health research.
Are you a researcher, PPIE lead, or coordinator supporting public involvement in research? This practical online 'train the trainer' session is designed to equip you with the tools, tips, and... READ MORE
Are you a researcher who wants to know more about Patient and Public Involvement (PPI)? Are you a researcher who is looking for reliable online resources to help get you... READ MORE
With Stephanie Perrin, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Agile InitiativeAn Equality Impact Assessment (EIA) is a way to identify the possible impacts of a research project or decision. Researchers can... READ MORE
This three-day writing retreat is open to all nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, psychologists, pharmacists and healthcare scientists at any career stage, working at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust or the... READ MORE
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability. It is often thought of as something that happens only at older ages. But more and more, we see young adults... READ MORE
with Cherish Boxall. This is one of a three-part series of online inclusivity training sessions for health and care researchers organised by six NIHR Biomedical Research Centres: Barts, Birmingham, Cambridge,... READ MORE
with Prof. Shaun Treweek This is the second in a three-part series of online inclusivity training sessions for health and care researchers organised by six NIHR Biomedical Research Centres: Barts,... READ MORE
with Dr Heidi R Green. This is the final webinar in a 3-part series of online inclusivity training sessions for health and care researchers organised by six NIHR Biomedical Research... 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... READ MORE
This informative and practical online training session will discuss the importance of lay summaries (or plain English summaries) in medical research and what's involved in a lay reviewer role. Who's... READ MORE
An informative session on the practical tools needed for ethnicity inclusion in health research. Covering the NIHR INCLUDE Ethnicity Framework, useful resources and researcher(s) case study. ONLINE EVENT Hosted by... READ MORE
Providing strategies to reduce barriers in health inequalities and understand challenges faced by disadvantaged communities. The session includes a case study and the NIHR INCLUDE Socio-economic Disadvantage Framework. ONLINE EVENT... READ MORE
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has become a recognised way of tackling tremors in people with Parkinson's disease. Now this technique - delivering an electrical pulse into the brain - is... READ MORE
The ASCEND Network, a research leadership group open to staff who identify as women or gender non-conforming, is hosting a leadership workshop on ‘Research Ideation – Finding the White Space’... READ MORE
About the workshop This online workshop applies behavioural science to the real-world decisions people make about taking part in research. You'll be introduced to fast, automatic thinking (System 1) and... READ MORE
Are you a researcher who wants to know more about Patient and Public Involvement (PPI)? Are you a researcher who is looking for reliable online resources to help get you... READ MORE
Estimation methods for treatment policy strategies in clinical trials with missing data: introducing retrieved dropout reference-base centred multiple imputation Schedule: The talk will be approx. 1 hour, with discussion/Q&A 30... READ MORE
< Please note registrations and abstract submissions for this event are now closed. > BRC Awardees and supporters are invited to the Oxford BRC Career Development Symposium 2026. This is... READ MORE
This three-day writing retreat is open to all healthcare professions (nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, clinical psychologists, pharmacists, healthcare scientists and medical practitioners) at any career stage, working at Oxford... READ MORE
This informative and practical online training session will discuss the importance of Plain English Summaries in medical research and what’s involved in a lay reviewer role. Who's it for? It's... READ MORE
Step into the future of healthcare at our Health Research Showcase event 2026 🌟 Join us at the Westgate Centre in Oxford on Thursday 28 May. We are teaming up again... 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... READ MORE