Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
NIHR Successfully navigating your post-doctoral research career
OnlineThis day- long event will support post-doctoral researchers from all fields of health and social care research to successfully navigate this pivotal, and sometimes challenging stage of their career. The day will build on the first post-doctoral event held in 2023 and will cover: ● tips for crafting a successful and robust application ● creating...
CHiMES seminar series – War & Psychiatry
OnlinePsychiatry's CHiMES group, in association with the World Psychiatric Association to all those in the Department, are hosting the first event in their CHiMES Seminar Series focussing on War & Psychiatry. Professor Edgar Jones (KCL) presents ‘Mental health and wellbeing of UK minority ethnic veterans: the experience of Gurkha and Fijian ex-service personnel’, followed by Dr Jeya Balakrishna...
Introduction to public involvement in research
OnlineWe run regular online ‘Introduction to public involvement in research’ training sessions in collaboration with Oxford Biomedical Research Centre. These are aimed at researchers and staff who are responsible for PPI activities and want to know how to get started, and where to find reliable guidance and resources. You can book for any session here.
EDI Lunch and Learn: Cultural Intelligence
OnlineIn this lunchtime session, Tommy Snipe, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Manager, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and certified cultural intelligence facilitator, will provide an overview of what CQ is and how it helps to create an inclusive workplace culture. More information and registration: EDI Lunch and Learn: Cultural Intelligence | NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre
Steps to Success in Research for Allied Health Professionals: Exploring Training, Support and Funding
University of Southampton Highfield Campus University Road, SouthamptonCAHPR South Central will host 3 events focused on building AHP research opportunities, including where to get started and how to build a successful proposal. The events are aimed at anyone who is interested in getting started in research or taking their clinical academic ambitions to the next level.
OH BRC Training Programme – An Introduction to Neuro-Inclusion
OnlineCourse Overview We will look at what neuro-inclusion is, better understand some of the common challenges neurodivergent people face and identify some practical steps that will ultimately help to create a more inclusive environment for everyone. This is an OH-BRC paid for training session. After you register, if you are no longer able to attend and do...
Using Photovoice in Research with People who have Psychosis
OnlineMental health services are most effective and equitable when designed, delivered, and evaluated in collaboration with people with lived experience of mental illness. Dr Mutamba discusses experiences and lessons learned from the SCAPE-U study in which people with lived experience of psychosis are involved in service delivery improvements at primary care, community, and home levels...
Healthy Minds Happy Hearts: A community gathering for women and children
Rose Hill Community Centre Carole's Way, Rose Hill, OxfordWomen and children are warmly invited to our next get-together to enjoy lunch and spend time with friends. We are neighbours from the University of Oxford, the NHS and local support organisations who work in mental health and brain research. As well as fun things to do for children, there will be information and activities...
Improving mental health and wellbeing with creative arts
OnlineHere, in the first webinar of the series, we will be hearing from researchers on: Improving mental health and wellbeing with creative arts. Three short 10-minute talks explore research on the impact of the arts on the mental health and wellbeing of Black young people, asylum seekers & refugees, new mothers, stroke survivors and people with...
Introduction to public involvement in research
OnlineWe run regular online ‘Introduction to public involvement in research’ training sessions in collaboration with Oxford Biomedical Research Centre. These are aimed at researchers and staff who are responsible for PPI activities and want to know how to get started, and where to find reliable guidance and resources. You can book for any session here....
EDI Lunch & Learn – How can the Equality Act inform health and care research?
OnlineThe 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, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager, Oxford BRC, and Angeli Vaid, Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) Training and Inclusion Manager, Oxford BRC, will explore the key principles...
Health Research Showcase Event 2025
Leiden Square, Westgate Centre Westgate Centre, OxfordStep into the future of healthcare at our Health Research Showcase event 2025 🌟 Join us at the Westgate Centre in Oxford on Thursday 29 May. We are teaming up again with Oxford BRC to showcase the exciting medical innovation that’s taking place in Oxford. Experience interactive stands showcasing the ground-breaking research that is driving...
Ethnicity Inclusion in Research
OnlineAn informative online session on practical tools for ethnicity inclusion in health research. As a researcher and health practitioner, this event is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your approach to inclusive research. What to expect Training on the NIHR INCLUDE Ethnicity Framework with Professor Shaun Treweek. Researchers from NIHR Oxford Health BRC share their experiences with...
Exploring lived experience with creative arts
OnlineHere, in the second webinar of the series, we will be hearing from researchers on: Exploring lived experience with creative arts. Three short 10-minute talks present projects that have used creative arts such as poetry, theatre and illustration, to explore the lived experiences of children in temporary accommodation, pregnant women in prisons and Gypsy & Traveller...
The Past is Not Past: Incorporating Historical Context into Psychological Therapy with People from Minoritised Ethnicities
OnlineHistorical context is a key factor in psychological therapy with people from minoritised ethnicities. The ongoing effects of historical experiences of discrimination and self-empowerment continue to shape the lived experiences of people from minority ethnic communities and influence their interactions with psychological therapy and healthcare systems in general today. However, historical context remains underexplored in...
