Education and Training
Events
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Introduction to the News Media seminar
University of Birmingham Centre for Human Brain Health, BirminghamThe Introduction to the News Media seminar, hosted by the Science Media Centre, takes place Thursday 5 March 2026, from 1pm to 5pm, at Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building, Edgbaston campus, University of Birmingham, B15 2TT. This free seminar is designed specifically for scientists with little or no media experience who want to engage with journalists...
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Informed consent
OnlineThis half-day workshop explores the informed consent process. *NIHR login required* More information.
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HDRUK Oxford – Infectious diseases, vaccination and Dementia
Richard Doll Building Lecture Theatre Old Road Campus, OxfordJoin leading researchers for a deep dive examining the science connecting infectious diseases, vaccination, and dementia, with talks spanning historical insights, emerging data, and the future of clinical trials. Engage, question and connect with experts driving this rapidly evolving field. Includes lunch, networking, and refreshments. Highlights: Insights from Professor Cornelia van Duijnon how quasi‑experiments have shaped...
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Introduction to public involvement with research training
OnlineAre you a researcher who wants to know more about Patient and Public Involvement (PPI)? Are you a researcher who is looking for reliable online resources to help get you started with PPI? Are you a PPI lead or responsible for PPI in your team or theme looking for support and information? If so, NIHR...
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Medical Research Council public partnerships in research webinar
OnlineJoin the Medical Research Council (MRC) for a one-hour webinar which provides guidance on effectively integrating public partnerships into MRC research applications on 24 March 2026, from 2pm to 3pm. It is likely to be of most interest to researchers, research office professional services staff supporting grant applications, and the public involvement and engagement community....
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New hope for bipolar disorder: the evidence you need now
OnlineJoin us on World Bipolar Day for an evidence-based webinar on bipolar disorder, hosted by the Mental Elf. Bipolar disorder affects approximately 1-2% of the population and is characterised by recurrent episodes of mania or hypomania and depression. It's associated with significant functional impairment, high rates of co-morbidity, and reduced life expectancy. Despite effective treatments...
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Register now: Free Public Talk on Neurodiversity and Research
Rewley House, Department for Continuing Education 1 Wellington Square, OxfordApril marks Autism Acceptance Month, an important opportunity to move beyond awareness and focus on meaningful inclusion. As understanding of neurodiversity grows, so too does recognition of the need for research that better reflects and supports neurodivergent communities. Yet despite increasing attention, neurodivergent people remain under-represented in many areas of mental health research. Join us for a special...
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Regulatory Inspection Ready
OnlineThis course is aimed at those who deliver research in a healthcare setting either in a Sponsor team or as a Host, and that maybe subject to regulatory inspection. Preparation for Inspection is critical but compliance driven from preparation rather than from quality systems can lead to poor practice and Inspection findings. Last minute changes...
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MQ and DATAMIND’s Data Science meeting – April 2026
Deutsche Bank's office 21 Moorfields, LondonProviding a forum for the mental health data science community to share findings and best practice. The MQ and DATAMIND Data Science Meeting – April 2026 is a one-day forum for the mental health data science community to share insights, innovations and best practice across research, analytics and AI. This meeting brings together researchers, data scientists, industry partners, and...
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Informed Consent
OnlineHalf-day workshop to explore the informed consent process in more depth. NIHR account needed.
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Integrating Economic Evaluation into Clinical Trials
OnlineIn modern healthcare research, demonstrating that new treatments are cost-effective is as important as showing they are clinically effective. This short course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to plan and incorporate economic evaluation into clinical trials from the start. Through a combination of theory and practical exercises, the course helps ensure that a...
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RDF 2026
Hilton Birmingham Metropole Pendigo Way, Marston Green, BirminghamRDF26 is the UK’s leading event for health and care research leadership, management, and strategy. Bringing together professionals from across the UK, RDF26 is where the community comes together to share ideas, showcase best practice, and shape the future of health and care research & development. Sponsorship, exhibitor and delegate registration now available RDF26 will...
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An introduction to open publishing and peer review with NIHR Open Research
OnlineThis webinar will provide an overview of the open publishing and peer review model used by NIHR Open Research, including advice for first-time authors and NIHR grantees. You will also have the opportunity to hear from Marian Knight, Professor of Maternal and Child Population Health at the University of Oxford. Marian is the Scientific Director for NIHR...
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AcoRD
Oxford Science Park Conference Room 2, Sherrington Building, Magdalen CentreWorkshop covers the principles of the AcoRD guidance, discusses the main costing categories and uses examples and activities to increase understanding. NIHR log in required.
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The Future of Attachment
Birdie Library University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland, United KingdomAre you a researcher, clinician or educator working with young children and mental health? The Centre for Developmental Adversity and Resilience (CeDAR) and Social AI group at the University of Glasgow are hosting a free event to discuss "The Future of Attachment". On Thursday 14 May, from 1pm to 5pm at the Birdie Library (University...
