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FREE Public Talk – Can electrodes in the brain treat chronic pain?
Rewley House, Department for Continuing Education 1 Wellington Square, OxfordDeep brain stimulation (DBS) has become a recognised way of tackling tremors in people with Parkinson’s disease. Now this technique – delivering an electrical pulse into the brain – is being explored as a potential treatment for other neurological conditions. A new study is looking at whether DBS can help to treat chronic pain in...
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Why People Say Yes (or No): The Psychology of Trial Participation
OnlineColleagues are welcome to join this online workshop applies behavioural science to the real-world decisions people make about taking part in research. You'll be introduced to fast, automatic thinking (System 1) and slow, deliberate thinking (System 2) and use them to map key decision points across the recruitment journey. You'll identify what can drive early...
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Bridging Culture, Faith, and Mental Health Research: Improving Engagement with African, Caribbean and Asian Communities
The Old Library Gibb Street, Birmingham, United KingdomThis event aims to build an increased appreciation and understanding of how culture and religion shape perceptions of mental health and research - and how we can use these insights to improve inclusive research practice and engagement strategies. Through a mix of talks, sharing and workshops, we’ll explore practical ways to enhance and shift our...
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UK and Ireland Clinical Research Facility Annual Conference 2026
Trinity College Trinity Business School, Dublin, IrelandWe are happy to announce that next year’s UKCRF Network Conference will be held in Dublin, at the historic Trinity college. More details to follow Registration available form April 2026
