Education and Training
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HRA and ethics submissions training
OnlineSo, you’ve got a great idea for a research study – but what approvals do you need before you can start? Who do you apply to? And how do you go about doing this? Join an online 'live' presentation through Microsoft Teams for an overview of: how research is governed in the UK which approval...
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Introduction to Collecting Qualitative Data with Interviews & Focus Groups
OnlineThis two half days practical course is ideal for anyone planning to collect qualitative data through interviews. Suitable for beginners and those looking to sharpen their skills, it covers interview design, question development, and the researcher’s role in co-creating data. You’ll review real interview examples, practice writing and piloting your own questions, and explore key...
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Inequality in Health and Health Care: Theoretical and Empirical Considerations
OnlineCovering theoretical concepts on inequity and inequality in health as well as its measurement. This course will also provide an overview of selected available (longitudinal) household survey data and cohort studies that combine socio-economic and demographic variables along with various health measures – these datasets provide good sources for empirical inequality in health research. Inequality...
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Introduction to NIHR Clinical Future Leaders Fellowships
OnlineNIHR is partnering with the Medical Research Council, Cancer Research UK and the British Heart Foundation (BHF) to grow clinical research capacity and improve career paths through the aligned Clinical Future Leaders Fellowship (FLF). Clinical FLFs will help clinicians across nursing, midwifery, the AHP professions, pharmacy, medicine, dentistry, and healthcare science to establish their own...
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The ‘big shift’ from hospitals to communities
OnlineThe Cambridge Centre for Health Services Research (CCHSR) is delighted to host Professor Martin Knapp who will present at its Annual Lecture, taking place at Thursday 6th November 2025, 12:30-13:30 via Zoom. Register here. Shifting care from hospital to community settings is at the heart of the NHS 10-Year Health Plan for England and wider...
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ISAD London 2025: Mapping the Future of Affective Disorder Treatments
ORTUS Conferencing and Events Venure 82-96 Grove Lane, LondonWe are delighted to welcome you to the ISAD 2025 Regional Meeting, hosted by the Centre for Affective Disorders (CfAD). ISAD Events are amongst the foremost mood disorders meetings, gathering the Affective Disorders community to share latest research, clinical expertise and discuss future directions. The Scientific Programme will include stimulating talks and interactive sessions by leading experts...
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Webinar – Applying for an NIHR Doctoral Award
OnlineNIHR Bitesize Webinars: Support for Personal Award Applicants The NIHR Academy, in collaboration with the NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) Specialist Centres for Public Health and Social Care, is hosting a series of short webinars designed to support individuals applying for NIHR Personal Awards—Predoctoral, Doctoral, or Postdoctoral. These sessions offer practical guidance on the application...
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Essentials of Research Sponsorship
OnlineThis course is designed to provide the essentials to become and/or improve the management of clinical research as a sponsor. A one day course that will provide an opportunity to develop skills and gain knowledge in the underlying principles of sponsorship. The course covers widely accepted concepts that not only directly apply to sponsorship but...
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How to Set Up and Manage a Clinical Trial
OnlineReady to take your clinical trial from idea to initiation? Join the University of Sheffield CTRU for a brand-new, interactive online course designed to guide you through the essential steps of setting up a clinical trial. You’ll explore key topics including: ✅ Project management ✅ Governance & approvals ✅ Contracts ✅ Data management ✅ Site initiation Bring your own project idea...
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Webinar – Applying for an NIHR Predoctoral Award
OnlineNIHR Bitesize Webinars: Support for Personal Award Applicants The NIHR Academy, in collaboration with the NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) Specialist Centres for Public Health and Social Care, is hosting a series of short webinars designed to support individuals applying for NIHR Personal Awards—Predoctoral, Doctoral, or Postdoctoral. These sessions offer practical guidance on the application...
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Digital Youth Conference
County Hall Belvedere Road, Southbank, LondonDigital Youth x MindTech Conference - 13 November 2025 - County Hall, London Be part of shaping a better digital future for young people’s mental health. Join Digital Youth and MindTech for an inspiring event packed with insight, innovation, and collaboration. Our BRC Theme Lead for Mental Health in Development Professor Cathy Cresswell is a keynote speaker at the event....
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Local Capacity and Capability for Research
OnlineA one-day course designed to provide an understanding of the requirements of an NHS organisation when determining whether to take part in a particular research study as a host. It explains the principles of good study set up, the information required by the R&D office and where it can be obtained. It introduces delegates to the various systems and...
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Reaching Beyond the Usual: Inclusive Approaches to Recruitment and Retention
OnlineDetails As part of our three-part webinar series Reaching Beyond the Usual: Inclusive Approaches to Recruitment and Retention, we’re delighted to invite you to a live, interactive online session on practical tools to plan and deliver inclusive health research. Title: How well do you really know your target population? Speaker Cherish Boxall, founder of Engage Intelligently, draws on...
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Webinar – Applying for an NIHR Postdoctoral Award
OnlineNIHR Bitesize Webinars: Support for Personal Award Applicants The NIHR Academy, in collaboration with the NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) Specialist Centres for Public Health and Social Care, is hosting a series of short webinars designed to support individuals applying for NIHR Personal Awards—Predoctoral, Doctoral, or Postdoctoral. These sessions offer practical guidance on the application...
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Webinar – Applying for NIHR Personal Awards
OnlineThe NIHR Academy, together with the NIHR RSS Specialist Centre for Public Health and the NIHR RSS Specialist Centre for Social Care, are hosting this online event to build on the introductory webinars for the NIHR Predoctoral, Doctoral, or Postdoctoral Awards, and will explore in greater detail what makes a strong application. Reserve a spot:...
