Education and Training
Events
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Introduction to Health Economic Evaluation
OnlineThis course provides a starting point for anyone involved in the healthcare sector who needs an introduction to the language of economics and economic evaluation. It explains how economists evaluate the costs and benefits of health interventions, and how health economics is used by decision makers in the health services and in the pharmaceutical and...
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Workshop: Public speaking and presenting
OnlineIt is not unusual to have a fear of public speaking, ‘glossophobia’, but we don’t need to become a whole new person to excel at presenting. Instead, we can change our approach so that we harness our strengths, dial up our own authentic energy, craft an engaging message - and deliver it with tailored stories...
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Health Data Research Service – unlocking research in the UK
Richard Doll Building Lecture Theatre Old Road Campus, OxfordSpeaker: Dr Melanie Ivarsson, CEO of the Health Data Research Service Speaker bio: Melanie currently leads the Health Data Research Service – a new organisation backed by the UK Government and Wellcome Trust which aims to revolutionise how UK data healthcare is used. She is currently leading efforts to accelerate the understanding of what causes...
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Building Social Care Research into Practice
Kassam Stadium Grenoble Road, OxfordWe are delighted to announce a series of interactive workshops aimed at operational and strategic leadership in social care (both adult and children) in partnership with colleagues at ADASS. Practitioner-led research in social care is a priority for the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), which offers a range of development opportunities to...
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NIHR Academy Members’ Conference 2026
The Queens Hotel Leeds and OnlineAbout the conference The NIHR Academy Members’ Conference 2026 will be held on 6 and 7 October. This will be a hybrid event with in-person attendance at The Queens Hotel, Leeds, and online streaming for a virtual audience. The title of this year’s conference is NIHR20 – The future is digital: revolutionising health and care...
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Clinical Research Practitioner (CRP) and Confirmer webinar
ZoomHalf-day workshop to describe the Clinical Research Practitioner registration process for the AHCS register and the differences between the register and the directory. NIHR account needed.
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NIHR Writing Successful Grant Applications [Online]
OnlineSophie Hyndman, Deputy Director & Senior Research Adviser, NIHR Research Support Service This session is designed to help you craft compelling research funding applications that resonate with reviewers. It will...
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UKRI Mental Health Platform Research Summit in partnership with MQ
Sheffield United Football ClubAn annual event which connects researchers, clinicians, ECRs and people with lived experience of severe mental illness. This year our plenary speakers are Cynthia Fu from KCL and Belinda Lennox from University of Oxford. You can expect interactive workshops focused on AI, and creativity in research, sessions by partners Medicines Discovery Catapult on pitching to...
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Body Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs) Con 2026
The Life and MInd Building South Parks Road, OxfordBody Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs) are a group of complex mental health disorders that are characterised by the uncontrollable urge to pull, pick, scratch, cut or bite one's own skin, hair or nails. These behaviours are not simply bad habits, they are often chronic, difficult to control and associated with high levels of emotional distress. ...
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Early Career Researcher Workshop hosted by MQ and DATAMIND
Sheffield United Football ClubThe ECR Workshop in partnership with MHP is part of the ongoing series supporting early career researchers in mental health. Join us for a day of connection, learning, and practical insights to help you take the next step in your career. ECRWorkshop 2026: programme highlights and booking
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Trich: a solo show
Amey Theatre Abingdon School, Drama Studio 2, Park Road, AbingdonPlease join Professor Clare Mackay at Amey Theatre Abingdon on Monday 12 October at 7pm for some public engagement with a difference TRICH is a solo show, over 75 minutes with no interval, centred around mental health. Find out what happens when we stop pretending everything is fine and start letting people in. TRICH was...
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Research inclusion as a condition of funding – 2 years on
OnlineJoin us on 14 October for a webinar reflecting on two years of research inclusion as a funding condition. Hear directly from committee chairs about their experiences of assessing inclusion in applications. We’ll also launch the updated Research Inclusion Toolkit and other resources to support inclusive research. The event will explore key implementation insights and...
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National Paediatric Translational Research Conference
Sheffield City Hall Barkers Pool, SheffieldThe NIHR Great Ormond Street Hospital Biomedical Research Centre (NIHR GOSH BRC) Paediatric Excellence Initiative and Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity are hosting the inaugural National Paediatric Translational Research Conference, in collaboration with Great Ormond Street, Alder Hey, Birmingham and Sheffield Children’s Hospitals. When: 15-16 October 2026 Where: Sheffield City Hall, Barker’s Pool, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield...
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Early Career Researcher Grant & Fellowship Pitch Event
OnlineApplications are now open for the Early Career Researcher (ECR) Grant & Fellowship Pitch Event, hosted by the NIHR Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration Mission Capacity Development workstream. This event offers mental health ECRs from across the UK the opportunity to present a grant or fellowship proposal to an experienced panel and receive constructive feedback...
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Informed Consent
OnlineInformed Consent: half-day workshop to explore the informed consent process in more depth.
