Education and Training
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New & Developing Researcher Workshop Series
OnlineThe NIHR Research Support Service is offering a series of workshops to help you develop an application to: (1) the NIHR Predoctoral Award Programme (2) the NIHR Pre-Application Support Fund (3) the NIHR SPARC or LA-SPARC schemes These schemes are being examined together as they all have things in common. The workshops will look at...
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Online workshops: Clinical trial legislation and GCP E6 R3 updates
OnlineThese online workshops offer an introduction to the updates in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the UK Clinical Trial Regulations (The Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) (Amendment) Regulations 2025). The new regulations will take full effect from 28 April 2026 Hosted by our RRDN GCP facilitators, it will provide essential background information and highlight...
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Webinar: Driving research delivery with data – how to supercharge your feasibility, site identification and site selection
OnlineLooking to enhance your feasibility activities? Discover how you can leverage data by using the NIHR Scoping Locations for Research tool and our Site Identification service. With recent developments in these tools and services, you can expect better visibility and faster access to research sites in the UK. Our panel will explore how these developments...
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Essentials of NHS Research Virtual Classroom (2 days)
OnlineThis is a two day course taking place virtually. The first day covers the overall research landscape and the legislation and regulations that govern it, as well as the various aspects of research management and governance. Day two concentrates more on the design, development and management of a research project, as well as looking at...
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Free Webinar by the Inflammation Across Tissues Theme
OnlineJoin Oxford Biomedical Research Centre for an insightful webinar designed for all healthcare professionals involved in the treatment and assessment of inflammatory diseases in both adults and children. This session is also highly relevant for those involved in designing clinical trials across the NHS, academia, and industry. 🗓 Date: 28th October 🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00...
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Social Prescribing: a passing phase or a foundational pillar of the new Neighbourhood Health Service?
Gelder Room Department of Psychiatry, Warneford Hospital, OxfordUniversity of Oxford Department of Psychiatry Seminar Series Social prescribing is a major new innovation already underway in over 40 countries around the world. A type of personalised care, social prescribing connects individuals with non-clinical supports and services including arts, heritage, exercise, volunteering, social groups, job training, and financial and housing support. In the UK...
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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...
