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MHRA webinar on Digital Mental Health Technology
OnlineThis 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. We encourage you to...
Research and Development Forum 2025
Manchester Central Convention Complex Windmill Street, ManchesterJoin 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. Following the record-breaking successes of...
Health Research Showcase Event 2025
Leiden Square, Westgate Centre Westgate Centre, OxfordStep into the future of healthcare at our Health Research Showcase event 2025 🌟 Join us at the Westgate Centre in Oxford on Thursday 29 May. We are teaming up again with Oxford BRC to showcase the exciting medical innovation that’s taking place in Oxford. Experience interactive stands showcasing the ground-breaking research that is driving...
Strategic commissioning of mental health services in England: perspectives from local stakeholders
Abraham Lecture Theatre , Green Templeton College 43 Woodstock RoadThis 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. The workshop is convened by Assoc. Prof. Apostolos Tsiachristas and Prof. Belinda Lennox and is supported by Oxford’s Department of Psychiatry, Green...
NHS ConfedExpo 2025
Manchester Central Convention Complex Windmill Street, ManchesterJoin us on 11-12 June at Manchester Central, for the leading health and care conference delivered in partnership by NHS Confederation and NHS England. Explore cutting-edge innovations and expert insights at NHS ConfedExpo NHS ConfedExpo's extensive exhibition offers the chance to explore the latest technologies to help transform health and care and discuss innovative solutions...
Let’s Talk About: Stigma
History of Science Museum Broad Street, OxfordHow do we talk about disease—and the stigma that often comes with it? Join us at the History of Science Museum for conversations exploring how illness and stigma shape our experiences, perceptions, and histories. You'll hear from five thought-provoking speakers who will guide small breakout discussions before coming together as a group as our speakers...
Making Your Voice Heard as a Public Contributor: Train the Trainer
OnlineThis training session is for researchers and PPIE leads working with or planning to work with public contributors, it aims to share our resources and approach to enabling patient and public contributors to have their voices heard at meetings. Experienced public contributors have co-produced this training which identifies common barriers to being heard and offers...
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...
MHR Incubator Fellowship Application Writing Retreat
Gladstones Library Church Lane, Hawarden, FlintshireEvent web page: Writing retreat – fellowship application – Mental Health Research This event is is fully-funded for Early Career Researchers. This writing retreat is for you if you: are working in any professional, clinical or research role relevant to mental health know which funder and fellowship - doctoral or post-doctoral/advanced - you are aiming...
Regulation of RyR2 in the heart and brain
Sherrington Library Parks Road, OxfordOpen to University of Oxford staff. Type-2 ryanodine receptor (RyR2) mediated calcium release controls the contraction of cardiac myocytes and the excitability of neurons. Consequently, inappropriate activation of RyR2 leads to disease, such as arrhythmias and Alzheimer’s disease. Prof Jones will describe his published and unpublished research examining the pathophysiological regulation of RyR2 in the...
Joint NIHR BRC and UKCRF Network Conference: Co-create to Translate: Achieving impact through collaboration
International Convention Centre 8 Centenary Square, BirminghamThe Birmingham BRC and CRF, together with the UKCRF Network, are hosting the very first joint NIHR BRC and UKCRF Network conference. This will be the 20th annual UKCRF Network Conference, in an expanded format which for the first time also includes the national BRCs – with the aim to promote and celebrate impactful cross-infrastructure...
Webinar: Support for more professions to become NIHR Senior Investigators
OnlineNIHR Senior Investigators are among the most outstanding and influential leaders in applied health and social care research. Recognised for their research excellence and contributions to the NIHR, they play a vital role in shaping the future of health and care research across the UK. Join this one-hour webinar to learn how to prepare a competitive...
Refocus on Recovery 2025 international conference
Crowne Plaza Hotel Wollaton Street, NottinghamBuilding on the success of Refocus on Recovery 2023, and in partnership with the Global Mental Health Peer Network, Imroc, The McPin Foundation, and Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Refocus on Recovery 2025 will provide inspiration and network space for people interested in recovery research, with an intention to appeal to new audiences. Refocus on Recovery 2025 will feature presentations from invited keynote...
RCN International Nursing Research Conference 2025
University of Exeter The Forum Building, ExeterNursing Research: Transforming Global Health in a Changing World Translational research based on best available evidence to improve care is core business for Nurses. This conference will explore the pivotal role of nursing research in addressing pressing health challenges. As global health dynamics evolve due to emerging diseases, climate change, and shifting demographics, this conference...
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...
