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

Online

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

Working with the seldom heard: learning disabilities

Online

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

Free

Online LIVE Applied Methods of Cost-Effectiveness Analysis course

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  

EQUATOR Network short training sessions: EQUATOR Publication School

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

Medical Research: Essential Skills Autumn 2020 — Module 2: Research design and protocol

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

NIHR Nursing & Midwifery Incubator Masterclass — Researching complex interventions – choosing a question with the best chance of getting funded

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

Working with the seldom heard: the LGBTQ+ community

Online

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

Free

Pelvic pain: diagnosing endometriosis sooner

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

NIHR Nursing & Midwifery Incubator Masterclass — 1. NIHR Values including Patient and Public Involvement, and Research Impact

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

How to imitate a pancreas

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

Childhood anxiety – helping parents help their children

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

ON-LINE Training: 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

Comms Training Sessions – Writing for a lay audience

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

Why your body clock is important for health

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

Medical Research: Essential Skills Autumn 2020 — Module 1: Research planning: before you start your research project

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

Oxford Academic Paper Writing Retreat for Nurses

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

Why losing a few pounds is good for you

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

Comms Training Sessions – How to win at Twitter

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

ON-LINE Training: 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

EQUATOR Network short training sessions: Reporting your statistical analyses – Michael Schlussel

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

EQUATOR Network short training sessions: Writing your rough draft – Jen de Beyer

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

Vaccines for the control of COVID-19

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

Road to RECOVERY: Finding treatments for COVID-19

Watch live from 1pm at https://youtu.be/llf3R6GqeIQ Martin Landray, Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology at the Nuffield Department of Population Health and Oxford BRC Theme Lead for Clinical Informatics and Big Data, will discuss research into treatments for COVID-19 and how the RECOVERY trial was rapidly set up to test the effects of potential drug treatments.... READ MORE

Health economics – RECORDING AVAILABLE

Dr Lucy Abel from the University of Oxford’s Department of Primary Care presented this webinar about health economics on 18th June 2020. You can watch a recording of the webinar by going to the Video Library.  

COVID Conversations: Immunology with Professor Paul Klenerman

The University of Oxford is hosting COVID Conversations, a series of short talks with scientists that are driving forward research into COVID-19, including development of a vaccine, drugs, antibody testing and contact tracing systems. In this talk, Professor Paul Klenerman, Oxford Biomedical Research Centre's Co-theme Lead for Gastroenterology & Mucosal Immunity and Sidney Truelove Professor... READ MORE

POSTPONED: Fact or fake? Looking for evidence behind everyday health claims

Kennedy Lecture Theatre John Henry Brookes Building, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, United Kingdom

Due to current concerns regarding the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak, we have taken the decision to postpone this event to the autumn. The rescheduled event will be advertised later in the year at oxfordbrc.nihr.ac.uk/brc-events and oxfordbrc.eventbrite.com. How do you assess the evidence behind health headlines? To separate the good from the bad, the truths from untruths,... READ MORE

POSTPONED: Patient and Public Involvement in Research Workshop: PPI and ethics

Oxford Quaker Meeting House, 43 St Giles

Due to current concerns regarding the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak, we have taken the decision to postpone this event. The rescheduled event will be advertised later in the year at oxfordbrc.nihr.ac.uk/brc-events. This is one of a series of Patient and Public Involvement Workshops we are running for patients and members of the public. Places are free... READ MORE

OVG Immunisation Seminar 2020

Kassam Stadium Conference Centre Oxford

The registration fee is £110 for HCPs and associated professions. This includes all lectures, all coffee breaks and lunch. https://www.oxforduniversitystores.co.uk/product-catalogue/paediatrics/events/ovg-immunisation-seminar-2020

Making Implementation Happen through Capacity and Capability Building

To share learning on implementation, evaluation, adoption, and scaling up of effective interventions in Public Health and Social Care; and to establish a collaborative network to support development of knowledge and skills in implementation and implementation research. http://profbriefings.net/index.php/about-mihtccb20 Venue: Marriott Hotel City Centre, Liverpool