Diversity in research – creative solutions workshop

The Old Fire Station, George Street, Oxford George Street, Oxford

This workshop is a follow up to the Diversity in Research Networking event held in March 2022. A news article about the March event can be found here: Event highlights value of involving diverse communities in research work - NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre The structure of this event will be round table discussions on... READ MORE

NIHR Oxford BRC Virtual Symposium: Levelling Up

Levelling up: Evidence-based approaches to reducing inequalities in health and access to care Hosted by the Health Economics Research Centre. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing inequalities and given rise to new ones. Tackling health and economic inequalities effectively in the post-pandemic United Kingdom will require policies based on solid evidence. The purpose of this symposium... READ MORE

The 21st Century Translation Dementia Research Conference

Online

The 21st Century Translation Dementia Research conference aims to link aims to link up experts from Dementia Research Oxford, academia, non-profit organisations and industry to explore the current challenges in Translational Dementia Research. Topics include: experimental medicine, human based translational research, clinical trial recruitment, adaptive clinical trial design, linking UK infrastructure, big data and multi-omics... 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

EQUATOR Lightning Workshops: Perfecting your Elevator Pitch

Whether standing by your conference poster, at a professional networking event, or in the pub, the question is the same: "So, what is it that you do?" With that crucial 2-minute elevator pitch answer ready, you'll never say "ummmm" again! Open to all staff and students of the University of Oxford, Oxford Brookes and Oxford... 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

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia

This online masterclass is being offered by the Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute at the University of Oxford. It will be delivered by Professor Colin Espie, Dr Dimitri Gavriloff, Dr Simon Kyle and Dr Lizzie Hill. There will be a series of talks and workshops, allowing plenty of time for discussion and interaction. Fees for... READ MORE

Developing a Clinical Academic Career: Experiences from the Front-line

OUCAGS is holding its annual careers event for clinical DPhil students. The event will give an overview of clinical academic paths, talks by post-doctoral academic doctors, networking sessions and careers surgeries. Register by 26 April (or 18 April, for careers surgeries). Programme and registration: https://www.oucags.ox.ac.uk/DPhils-event-2022

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