Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
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...
Introduction to Global Disability Issues: Developing Skills in Inclusive Research and Health Practice
OnlinePersons with disabilities make up 16% of the world’s population and often face significant health inequalities, including a 14-year shorter life expectancy. The Introduction to Global Disability Issues: Developing Skills in Inclusive Research and Health Practice short course, organized by the International Centre for Evidence in Disability (ICED) at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine...
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...
Equity in clinical trial partnerships
HybridFarirai Mutenherwa, Postdoctoral Fellow, Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics, and Caroline Miles Visiting Scholar, Ethox Centre This will be a hybrid seminar in the Richard Doll Building, Ground Floor Rosemary Rue Rooms, or on Zoom. More information and zoom link.
South Asian Engagement event
Rose Hill Community Centre Carole's Way, Rose Hill, OxfordThe next Oxford South Asian Engagement Programme Event is planned for Wednesday 23 July 2025, from 10.30am to 12.30pm at Rose Hill Community Centre, Carole’s Way, Rose Hill, Oxford, OX4 4HF. Women and children are invited to join us for a morning of discussion and activities around brain and mental health research . A free...
Oxford Health BRC Neurodiversity Conference
Said Business School Park End Street, OxfordThis two-day sold out public event across two locations will bring together researchers, clinicians, local organisations, and the neurodivergent community to collaborate and drive meaningful change. Conference Themes: Strengthening partnerships across research, community, and organisations Advancing mental health research and support for neurodivergent individuals Promoting inclusivity, innovation, and long-term impact Day 1: Identifying Gaps and...
Oxford Biomedical Research Centre EDI Lunch & Learn – Equality Impact Assessment and Inclusive Research Design
OnlineStephanie Perrin, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer at the Agile Initiative, will be talking about Equality Impact Assessment and Inclusive Research Design. The session will be online. An Equality Impact Assessment (EIA) is a way to identify the possible impacts of a research project or decision. Researchers can use this tool to understand the effects...
Black History Month 2025 half day conference
HybridOpen to all. The Trusts within Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board (BOB ICB) are coming together to celebrate Black History Month 2025, a half-day conference hosted by Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust's Black, Asian, Minority and Ethnic Staff Network. The theme for this year is Standing Firm in Power and Pride, and the...
