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SUMMARY:NIHR Nursing and Midwifery International Nurses Day and International Day of the Midwife.
DESCRIPTION:Invitation from: NIHR Nursing & Midwifery \nInvitation to: All nurses and midwives research interested \nNIHR Nursing and Midwifery is hosting a hybrid full day event at Conference Aston in Birmingham on 8th May to celebrate International Nurses Day and International Day of the Midwife. \nWe are keen to get representation from nurses and midwives working across all health and care sectors and aim to make this a truly inclusive event that recognises and celebrates the diverse roles and settings where nurses and midwives practice. \nIt will be an occasion to celebrate the achievements of research minded and research active nurses and midwives and for those that are research curious to find out more about how they can become more involved in supporting\, delivering and leading research. \nWe have some fantastic keynote speakers and the Dragon’s Den opportunity is returning\, so if you would like to submit an application to win £1\,000 please share your idea with us via the site.  Posters are also welcome for digital display. \nWe really enjoy sharing this day with you and look forward to receiving your registrations \nAll details and the registration form are available on the registration site.
URL:https://oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/oh-event/nihr-nursing-and-midwifery-international-nurses-day-and-international-day-of-the-midwife/
LOCATION:Conference Aston\, Birmingham\, Aston University\, Aston Street\, Birmingham\, B4 7ET
CATEGORIES:Better Sleep,Brain Technologies,Clinical Research Facility,Data Science,Dementia,Depression Therapeutics,Education and Training,Flourishing & Wellbeing,Mental Health in Development,Molecular Targets,NIHR,Pain,Preventing Multiple Morbidities,Psychological Treatments
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SUMMARY:Introduction to public involvement in research
DESCRIPTION:We run regular online ‘Introduction to public involvement in research’ training sessions in collaboration with Oxford Biomedical Research Centre. These are aimed at researchers and staff who are responsible for PPI activities and want to know how to get started\, and where to find reliable guidance and resources. \nYou can book for any session here. \n 
URL:https://oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/oh-event/introduction-to-public-involvement-in-research-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Better Sleep,Brain Technologies,Data Science,Dementia,Depression Therapeutics,Education and Training,Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI),Flourishing & Wellbeing,Mental Health in Development,Molecular Targets,Pain,PPI,Preventing Multiple Morbidities,Psychological Treatments
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SUMMARY:MHRA webinar on Digital Mental Health Technology
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will provide a deep dive exploration of the recently published guidance on the characterisation\, qualification and classification of digital mental health technologies as Software as a Medical Device (SaMD). It will go through the guidance in detail\, offering explanation of the criteria for qualification and the examples provided throughout. \nWe encourage you to read the guidance on Digital mental health technology: qualification and classification\, in advance of the webinar. \nThere will be the opportunity for attendees to submit questions during the question and answer session at the end of the webinar to ensure full and comprehensive understanding of the guidance.
URL:https://oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/oh-event/mhra-webinar-on-digital-mental-health-technology/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Better Sleep,Brain Technologies,Data Science,Dementia,Depression Research Centre,Depression Therapeutics,Flourishing & Wellbeing,Industry Events,Mental Health in Development,MHM Events,Molecular Targets,Pain,Preventing Multiple Morbidities,Psychological Treatments
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SUMMARY:Research and Development Forum 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Manchester from May 18-20\, 2025\, for the next edition of the R&D Forum Annual Conference—an unmissable gathering for professionals dedicated to health and care research management. For over two decades\, this conference has been the cornerstone event for networking\, professional development\, and knowledge sharing across the sector. \nFollowing the record-breaking successes of RDF23 in Newcastle and RDF24\, which saw over 870 participants\, RDF25 promises to be even more impactful. Spanning two full days\, plus pre-event professional development sessions and evening networking opportunities\, the conference draws a diverse range of delegates from across the UK. Attendees include NHS R&D Directors\, R&D Managers\, Quality Assurance Directors\, Finance & Administration professionals\, Project Managers\, Patient Group representatives\, and key figures from the NIHR\, HRA\, MHRA\, and the Department of Health & Social Care. \nDelegate booking here. \nView the full programme here
URL:https://oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/oh-event/research-and-development-forum-2025/
LOCATION:Manchester Central Convention Complex\, Windmill Street\, Manchester\, M2 3GX
CATEGORIES:Better Sleep,Brain Technologies,Clinical Research Facility,Data Science,Dementia,Depression Research Centre,Depression Therapeutics,Education and Training,Flourishing & Wellbeing,Industry Events,Mental Health in Development,MHM Events,Molecular Targets,Pain,Preventing Multiple Morbidities,Psychological Treatments
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SUMMARY:Health Research Showcase Event 2025
DESCRIPTION:Step into the future of healthcare at our Health Research Showcase event 2025 🌟 \nJoin us at the Westgate Centre in Oxford on Thursday 29 May. \nWe are teaming up again with Oxford BRC to showcase the exciting medical innovation that’s taking place in Oxford. \nExperience interactive stands showcasing the ground-breaking research that is driving change for NHS patients. Learn more about new diagnostics and revolutionary treatments – from cancer to depression\, neurology to better sleep. And discover how YOU can play a part in shaping the future of medicine by participating in our research. \nOur BRC director  Prof Rachel Upthegrove will join us on the day. \nEvent opens to the public from 10am. See you there!
URL:https://oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/oh-event/health-research-showcase-event-2025/
LOCATION:Leiden Square\, Westgate Centre\, Westgate Centre\, Oxford\, OX1 1TR
CATEGORIES:Better Sleep,Brain Technologies,Clinical Research Facility,Data Science,Dementia,Depression Research Centre,Depression Therapeutics,Education and Training,Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI),Flourishing & Wellbeing,Mental Health in Development,Molecular Targets,NIHR,Pain,PPI,Preventing Multiple Morbidities,Psychological Treatments,Research Themes
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SUMMARY:Strategic commissioning of mental health services in England: perspectives from local stakeholders
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will bring together commissioners\, local government\, policy makers\, charities\, clinicians\, and academics to share their views and discuss about how to move towards strategic commissioning in mental health at local level. \nThe workshop is convened by Assoc. Prof. Apostolos Tsiachristas and Prof. Belinda Lennox and is supported by Oxford’s Department of Psychiatry\, Green Templeton College\, and the local NIHR-Applied Research Collaboration. \nIt will include short-presentations from key speakers followed by panel discussions. Attendance and participation in the discussion is also open to academics\, NHS workers\, charity workers\, patients and public\, and students. \n13.00-13.10 Welcome (Belinda Lennox\, Head of dpt. of Psychiatry\, University of Oxford) \n13.10-14.00 Guidance and vision in strategic commissioning \n– Presentation: Nazli Sever\, (Department of Psychiatry\, University of Oxford) \n– Panellists:         Hannah Iqbal (Chief Strategy and Partnerships Officer\, BOB-ICS) \nAmélie Bages (Executive Director of Strategy\, NHS Oxford Health Foundation Trust) \n14.00-14.45 Population needs assessment & strategic planning \n– Presentation: Anees Pari (Deputy Managing Director Strategic Commissioning\, C&P ICS) \n– Panellists:         Bhavna Taank (Lead Commissioner Live Well\, Oxfordshire County Council) \nKarl Marlowe (Chief Medical Officer\, NHS Oxford Health Foundation Trust) \n14.45-15.00 Break \n15.00-15.45 Evaluating\, monitoring\, and contracting \n– Presentation: Apostolos Tsiachristas (University of Oxford) \n– Panellists:         Tracey Faraday-Drake (Director for Children\, Mental Health\, and Learning Disabilities\, Frimley ICS) \nTBC \n15.45-16.20 The role of the third sector \n– Presentation: Andy Bell (CEO\, Centre for Mental Health) \n– Panellists:         Eleanor Baylis (Deputy CEO\, Oxfordshire Mind) \nTBC \n16.20-16.30 Closing remarks \n  \nPlease book your place HERE.
URL:https://oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/oh-event/strategic-commissioning-of-mental-health-services-in-england-perspectives-from-local-stakeholders/
LOCATION:Abraham Lecture Theatre \, Green Templeton College\, 43 Woodstock Road\, OX2 6HG
CATEGORIES:Better Sleep,Brain Technologies,Clinical Research Facility,Data Science,Dementia,Depression Research Centre,Depression Therapeutics,Education and Training,Flourishing & Wellbeing,Mental Health in Development,Molecular Targets,NIHR,Pain,Preventing Multiple Morbidities,Psychological Treatments
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