Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
NIHR LGBTQ+ Staff Network launch meeting
OnlineWe are excited to announce the launch of the NIHR LGBTQ+ Staff Network. The NIHR LGBTQ+ Staff Network is open to all staff working as part of NIHR (such as staff in coordinating centres, LCRN core teams, delivery staff in LCRN partner organisations and staff in NIHR infrastructure eg. ARCs and BRCs) who identify as...
The Young Peoples Advisory Group (YPAG) are recruiting for members!
OnlineThe NeurOX YPAG (Young Peoples Advisory Group) is a group of young people aged between 14-19 who work with researchers in the Neuroscience, Ethics and Society (NEUROSEC) team at the University of Oxford to provide advice and guidance to researchers working on mental health ethics. The group are looking for new members and are hosting...
Oxford and OH BRC Race inclusion in research workshop
Blavatnik School of Government 120 Walton Street, Oxford, United KingdomThe Oxford and Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centres are holding a workshop for researchers and PPI staff to improve race inclusion in research. The workshop will be from 10.30-3.30pm on 7th March 2024 at the Blavatnik School of Government, 120 Walton St, Oxford OX2 6GG. Please fill out the following form if you would like...
Joint Oxford Health and Oxford BRC Open Day 2024: Shaping the Future of Healthcare
Leiden Square, Westgate Centre Westgate Centre, OxfordCome and join us for our Open Day at the Westgate Centre in Oxford between 10am and 3.30pm on Thursday 30th May. The event – held jointly with Oxford BRC – will allow members of the public to visit interactive stands showcasing some of the amazing research that takes place in Oxford for the benefit of NHS patients....
Oxford Pride 2024
OxfordOxford Health CRF will have a stall again at this years Oxford Pride Event! They look forward to welcoming you on the day and chatting more about healthcare research taking place across Oxfordshire. During the event there will be three live stages, an accessible viewing area in the Castle Quarter, and Paradise Square Gardens with...
Safety first: maintaining blood donation safety while promoting inclusivity
St Annes College Woodstock RoadIn person event: Tsuzuki Lecture Theatre Speakers: Dr Heli Harvala (University of Oxford), Dr Su Brailsford (NHS Blood and Transplant) Join us this World Blood Donor Day as Su Brailsford and Heli Harvala explore the vital intersection of maintaining blood safety and promoting inclusivity within the NHS Blood and Transplant service. Dr. Brailsford from NHS Blood and Transplant will discuss...
Asian Cultural Centre get-together
Asian Cultural Centre Manzil Way, OxfordAn informal event for women and children of all ages at the Asian Cultural Centre to share ideas about health concerns with representatives from the University of Oxford, Oxford Health BRC and other local organisations supporting health research and support services. The event is free to attend. There are activities available for children and food...
Randomised Controlled Trial Course: A Guide to Design, Conduct, Analysis, Interpretation and Reporting
Merton College Merton Street, OxfordThis annual course provides a thorough grounding in the principles and practice of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) for evaluating healthcare interventions. Course Objectives: Clarify the fundamental principles and practice of RCTs Present the optimal methodology to use in RCTs Examine the critical issues involved in planning, conducting and completing a successful trial Provide a basic...
RCN International Nursing Research Conference 2024
Northumbria University City Campus East 1 (CCE1), Business and Law Building , 12 Falconar Street, Newcastle Upon TyneThis year's Royal College of Nursing International Nursing Research Conference is open to anyone interested in nursing and research and will showcase research that addresses the needs of under-served populations.
Brain vulnerability for psychosis: from mechanisms to real-world outcomes
Seminar Room Department of Psychiatry, Headington, OxfordNew approaches bridging genes, proteins, cells, and whole-brain networks are transforming our understanding of brain function in health and disease. This talk will present recent work from our lab using multimodal brain imaging and experimental medicine approaches to investigate the biological mechanisms of psychosis vulnerability, aiming to inform early intervention strategies and integrate findings with...
NIHR Grants – New funding requirements on inclusion- training session
OnlineFrom autumn 2024, applicants for all NIHR domestic programme awards will be required to demonstrate how inclusion is being built into the research lifecycle and costed for. This includes, but is not limited to, the research question and design, the participants recruited, the research methods, data collection, analysis and dissemination of findings. To fulfil NIHR's...
Ethnicity Inclusion in Research
OnlineResearchers and Patient and Public Involvement leads (PPI) at the NIHR Oxford BRC, NIHR Oxford Health BRC and NIHR Cambridge BRC are invited to a free online training event on approaches to ethnicity inclusion in health research. What to expect Training for researchers and trial teams on which ethnic groups should be included in clinical...
Get-together at Oxford’s Asian Cultural Centre
Asian Cultural Centre Manzil Way, 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 dementia research. As well as fun things to do for children, there will be information and activities related...
NIHR Oxford BRC Statistics Hub Lunchtime Seminar: What’s so great about RCTs?
Oxford Health BRC colleagues are welcome to join this lunchtime seminar, organised by the NIHR Oxford BRC Statistics Hub. The seminar is part of a series. Each seminar is 20 minutes long followed by 10 minutes of Q&A, and will be held via Microsoft Teams. What’s so great about RCTs? Ioana Marian, OCTRU Senior Statistician Tuesday...
University of Oxford 8th Course on Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analysis
OnlineAre you interested in systematic reviews and meta-analyses of RCTs & observational studies? Join our online course! It is open to anyone interested in evidence synthesis and evidence-based practice, specificially designed for psychiatrists, psychologists, mental health professionals, mental health pharmacists, and neuroscientists. Features include an engaging program of lectures, practical sessions & group discussions. This...
