Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) News

60 Seconds With…Lizzie Carline

4th November 2026

In our November Q&A, our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Project Manager shares insights into her role, the experiences that shaped her commitment to equality and inclusion, and how she…

Real voices, real change: listening to lived experience

10th October 2026

World Mental Health Day takes place annually on 10 October. This year’s theme, “Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change”, reminds us that meaningful change starts by listening. Whether in…

Training programme supports researchers to build skills, confidence and connections

21st September 2026

Researchers across the NIHR BRC: Oxford Health and the wider NIHR community have benefited from a diverse programme of training and development opportunities during the 2025/26 academic year, helping to…

New initiatives launched to support research inclusion

10th September 2026

The NIHR Biomedical Research Centre (BRC): Oxford Health Themes Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Network is pleased to launch two new initiatives designed to promote inclusive research practices and provide opportunities for colleagues to engage with EDI topics. Research Inclusion Drop-ins A new…

Oxford joins Wellcome-funded Midlands Mental Health & Neurosciences PhD consortium

7th September 2026

The Midlands Mental Health & Neuroscience PhD Programme for Healthcare Professionals (MMHN DTP at the Universities of Nottingham, Birmingham, Leicester and Warwick) has secured major new funding from Wellcome to…

Five new projects launched through Depression Therapeutics Pump Priming award

29th July 2026

Five innovative research projects have been launched following the latest NIHR Biomedical Research Centre (BRC): Oxford Health Depression Therapeutics Theme Pump Priming funding call. The Pump Priming awards provide up…

Find out more about Count Me In

22nd July 2026

Count Me In is an Oxford Health and BRC: Oxford Health supported initiative that gives patients the choice to hear about research opportunities they may be eligible for, so they…

Celebrating the people who shape our research

5th July 2026

Research does not happen in isolation. For Research Appreciation Day 2026, we are recognising the importance of co-production and celebrating the patients, carers and members of the public who help…

Laxative drug could improve depression-related memory and attention issues

16th June 2026

Targeted serotonin receptor drug used in chronic constipation increased executive function and short- and long-term memory after seven to ten-day course. People with depression who find that it affects their…

Count Me In making research work for you

3rd June 2026

Count Me In is an Oxford Health initiative that gives patients the choice to hear about research opportunities they may be eligible for, so they can decide whether or not…

Better cognition tied to higher relapse risk after depression remission

8th May 2026

A study with more than 3,700 UK participants challenges idea that cognitive decline would be associated with relapse risk. Experiences of cognitive problems such as memory loss or difficulty concentrating,…

Exploring faith, culture and mental health research together

8th April 2026

Recently, a mix of research teams, clinicians, community leaders and youth advisors came together for an event exploring how we can build stronger connections with communities through an increased appreciation…

Join our free public talk on Neurodiversity and research

20th March 2026

Colleagues, patients and members of the public are invited to join our free public talk on neurodiversity on Monday 20 April from 6pm to 7pm at Rewley House, 1 Wellington Square, Oxford. Refreshments will be served from 5.30pm. April…

Recent commentary reflects on research equity in women’s mental health

11th February 2026

To mark International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we are shining a spotlight on this recently published commentary co-authored by the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Leads and the Directors of the National Institute…

Public contributors draw up recommendations for involving underserved communities in research

20th January 2026

A group of patient and public involvement contributors have developed some key recommendations for researchers when engaging with under-served communities, including ensuring that the right people were involved, building relationships…

BRC: Oxford Health signs HRA Shared Commitment to Public Involvement

9th January 2026

Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre (BRC: Oxford Health) has joined more than thirty national health organisations in pledging to improve public involvement in health and social care research. Recently, BRC:…

Three Years of Impact – BRC: Oxford Health and NIHR MH-TRC driving mental health research

18th December 2025

For the last 3 years, the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre (BRC): Oxford Health has been at the forefront of innovation in brain and mental health research in the UK, working…

New research collaboration to tackle ethnic inequalities in perinatal severe mental illness

10th December 2025

A ground-breaking new study aims to transform postpartum mental health care for mothers from ethnic minority backgrounds or those living in deprived areas who experience severe mental illness. The Improving…

Count Me In to launch this week

18th November 2025

We’re a few days away from launching Count Me In, Oxford Health’s pioneering approach to make research participation easier, fairer and more inclusive. Research helps us improve care, develop new…

Building better research through public involvement

4th November 2025

Mental health research is changing and the public is leading the way. In recent years, the role of patients, carers, and communities in shaping research has evolved from passive participation…

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