• Informed consent

    Zoom

    This half-day workshop explores the informed consent process. *NIHR login required* More information.

  • Socio-economic disadvantage inclusion training

    Online

    Hosted by Barts BRC We’re delighted to invite you to an informative session (online) on practical tools for socio-economic disadvantage inclusion in health research. This event is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your approach to including people and communities from diverse ethnicities in your research. Speakers: Dr Heidi Green is a Health Equity and Patient Involvement Specialist...

  • FREE Public Talk – Can electrodes in the brain treat chronic pain?

    Rewley House, Department for Continuing Education 1 Wellington Square, Oxford

    Deep 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...

  • GCP Consolidation Session

    Oxford Science Park Conference Room 2, Sherrington Building, Magdalen Centre

    The GCP consolidation course is a practical half a day workshop (either face to face or virtual). You must have completed the online Introduction to GCP eLearning. This course is not mandatory and does not count towards your GCP refresher. Why attend? strengthen your understanding of GCP principles apply knowledge to real-world scenarios ensure compliance...

  • Why People Say Yes (or No): The Psychology of Trial Participation

    Online

    Colleagues 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...

  • Bridging Culture, Faith, and Mental Health Research: Improving Engagement with African, Caribbean and Asian Communities

    The Old Library Gibb Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom

    This 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...

  • Register now: Free Public Talk on Neurodiversity and Research

    Rewley House, Department for Continuing Education 1 Wellington Square, Oxford

    April 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...

  • Informed Consent

    Online

    Half-day workshop to explore the informed consent process in more depth. NIHR account needed.

  • An introduction to open publishing and peer review with NIHR Open Research

    Online

    This 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...

  • AcoRD

    Oxford Science Park Conference Room 2, Sherrington Building, Magdalen Centre

    Workshop covers the principles of the AcoRD guidance, discusses the main costing categories and uses examples and activities to increase understanding. NIHR log in required.

  • Open Afternoon at the Clinical Research Facility: Oxford Health

    Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility Warneford Hospital, Oxford

    The public, students and staff are invited to join us for a tea and cake to celebrate International Clinical Trials Day 2026. The open afternoon provides an opportunity to: Learn more about research and how you could get involved Meet the local research community Learn about student placements, careers in research and research opportunities for...

  • Mental Health Research Showcase

    Manchester

    This event is aimed at medical undergraduates and Foundation Year 1–3 doctors interested in exploring clinical–academic career pathways in mental health and psychiatry. What to expect: An introduction to clinical–academic pathways in mental health and psychiatry Talks from clinical academics and researchers sharing their insights Practical guidance on how to get involved in research during foundation years and core training Interactive...

  • Informed Consent

    Online

    Half-day workshop to explore the informed consent process in more depth. NIHR account needed.