Education and Training
Introduction to epidemiology
OnlineThis introductory course in epidemiology is intended for those who have little or no prior epidemiological training, but have moved into a student or staff role that requires an understanding of these epidemiological principles for their work. The course will take you from the basic principles of epidemiology, to the design, interpretation, and appraisal of...
Webinar: Building your Postdoc career in mental health research
OnlineRegistrations for the MHR Incubator career development webinar are now open. Register for your free place here: tinyurl.com/yc8znr5w and join the discussion on Tuesday 5 September. Have you just finished your doctoral degree? If so, firstly, congratulations, secondly – this webinar is for you! If you are just starting out in postdoctoral research, this webinar, which we...
Online Introduction to Health Economic Evaluation
OnlineThis Health and Economics Research Centre (HERC) short course is for health professionals and health researchers who would like to understand the basics of health economics and its relevance to the health service. No previous knowledge of economics is required. The course is the starting point for anyone involved in the healthcare sector or in...
Obtaining ethical and HRA approvals
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 us for this online overview of clinical research governance and ethical review requirements. For more details, follow this link.
Classroom-based Applied Methods of Cost-Effectiveness Analysis Course
Big Data Institute, University of OxfordThis is an intensive 3- (or 4-) day classroom-based course from Health and Economics Research Centre (HERC). It is for health economists and health professionals, with some knowledge of health economics, who wish to learn about the methodology of cost-effectiveness analysis as applied in health care. We are introducing a new optional module on Friday...
Practical Statistics for Epidemiology using R
Green Templeton College 43 Woodstock RoadPractical statistics for epidemiology using R is intended for those who have been exposed to the field of epidemiology. Prior knowledge of epidemiological measures of association such as prevalence, odds, risks, rates and their ratios is required. This is the companion and follow-on course from our Introduction to epidemiology short course. It is aimed at...
Introduction to Good Clinical Research Practice
OnlineThis three-hour online course consists of trainer-led presentations, short video-talks from those experienced in the conduct of clinical research and interactive exercises. The course is run by the experienced research support specialists from the University of Oxford and Oxford University Hospital’s Joint Research Office, JRO. There is an optional 30-minute Q&A session directly after the...
Research, the NHS and You – NIHR Conference for people new to research
Excel London , United KingdomRegistration is now open for ‘Research, the NHS and you - NIHR Conference for people new to research’. Join us on 21 September in London as we explore the importance of research in the NHS and how healthcare professionals across the NHS can support, deliver and lead research. The conference is free to all delegates...
Involving patients and the public in research
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...
NIHR Research Design Service Fellowship Application Day 2023
University of Oxford Old Road Campus, OxfordAre you thinking of applying for an NIHR fellowship at doctoral or post-doctoral level? This could be: A doctoral or advanced fellowship (DF or AF) A clinical and practitioner academic fellowship (DCAF or ACAF) A doctoral or advanced local authority fellowship (DLAF or ALAF) If you are, then register for our RDS South Central NIHR...
NIHR Team Science Camp – Multiple Long Term Conditions
De Vere Cranage Estate, Crewe Byley Lane, Holmes Chapel, Crewe, Cheshire, United KingdomThe NIHR Team Science Camp and Award aims to bring together researchers with an interest in multiple long term conditions (MLTC) from a variety of disciplines and with a wide range of experiences to tackle complex current and emerging health and care challenges. The first Team Science competition welcomes applications from individuals interested in improving...
Understanding and Predicting Choice Behaviour in Health: Preference Elicitation and Analysis
OnlineThis Health and Economics Research Centre (HERC) course is designed for those who need to perform discrete choice analysis in healthcare and who wish to understand the issues that health researchers face when performing these analyses. This could include researchers and decision makers from public, commercial and academic organisations concerned with understanding health preferences. It...
University of Oxford 7th Course on Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses
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. Registration...
NIHR Academy Members’ Conference 2023
The Queens Hotel Leeds and OnlineThe NIHR Academy Members’ Conference 2023 will be held on 10 and 11 October. Once again, this will be a hybrid event with in-person attendance at The Queens Hotel, Leeds, and online streaming for a virtual audience. The event is a fantastic opportunity for early career researchers to hear from inspiring speakers, network with peers...
NIHR Oxford BRC & Oxford Health BRC Symposium
Richard Doll Lecture Theatre Richard Doll Building HERC, Nuffield Department of Population Health, Old Road Campus,, Headington, OxfordThe Health Economics Research Centre (HERC), University of Oxford, will be hosting NIHR Oxford BRC & Oxford Health BRC Symposium - Making the economic case to NICE for new health technologies. Background: Before they can be adopted into the NHS, new interventions and technologies are formally evaluated by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)....