• Hidden in plain sight – retinal imaging data for AI-driven early detection of systemic diseases and augmentation of drug discovery

    Institute of Developmental & Regenerative Medicine (IDRM) - University of Oxford Roosevelt Drive, Headington, Oxford

    Speaker: Dr Wen Hwa Lee - CEO Company: Foresight Research Ltd. Description:  Recent advances in ophthalmology have shown that retinal images can detect much more than ocular disorders. Retinal imaging can identify early signs of systemic diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, diabetes, and cardiovascular (heart) conditions, often years before traditional symptoms appear. This emerging field, known...

  • Informed consent

    Online

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

  • HDRUK Oxford – Infectious diseases, vaccination and Dementia

    Richard Doll Building Lecture Theatre Old Road Campus, Oxford

    Join leading researchers for a deep dive examining the science connecting infectious diseases, vaccination, and dementia, with talks spanning historical insights, emerging data, and the future of clinical trials. Engage,...

  • 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...

  • Health Research Showcase 2026

    Leiden Square, Westgate Centre Westgate Centre, Oxford

    Step into the future of healthcare at our Health Research Showcase event 2026  Join us at the Westgate Centre in Oxford on Thursday 28 May. We are teaming up again...

  • Writing Retreat – The Mental Health Research (MHR) Incubator

    Charney Manor Charney Bassett, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

    The Mental Health Research (MHR) Incubator team are excited to announce the launch of our Paper Writing Retreat! Step away from the usual distractions at work and home and make significant progress...

  • Pioneering Approaches in Experimental and Translational Medicine – 2 day course

    Kings College London 8th Floor North, Bush House, Strand campus, 30 Aldwych, London,, London

    This two-day course returns for 2026 with a new programme and line-up of speakers. The course aims to inspire and prepare researchers embarking on careers in translational and experimental medicine....

    £40
  • Health Data Research Service – unlocking research in the UK

    Richard Doll Building Lecture Theatre Old Road Campus, Oxford

    Speaker: Dr Melanie Ivarsson, CEO of the Health Data Research Service Speaker bio: Melanie currently leads the Health Data Research Service – a new organisation backed by the UK Government...

  • NIHR Writing Successful Grant Applications [Online]

    Online

    Sophie Hyndman, Deputy Director & Senior Research Adviser, NIHR Research Support Service This session is designed to help you craft compelling research funding applications that resonate with reviewers. It will...

  • Early Career Researcher Grant & Fellowship Pitch Event

    Online

    Applications are now open for the Early Career Researcher (ECR) Grant & Fellowship Pitch Event, hosted by the NIHR Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration Mission Capacity Development workstream. This event...

  • OxInAHR – Research and the NHS 10 Year Plan

    JHB208 Chakrabarti Lecture Theatre John Henry Brookes Building, Oxford Brookes University

    Registration is now open for Oxford Institute of Applied Health Research (OxInAHR): Research and the NHS 10 Year Plan Wednesday 4 November 2026 at Oxford Brookes University Time: 12:30–15:30 (light lunch available from...

  • Research as a career for doctors: Opportunities, challenges and impact

    The Grand Hall, Whitworth Art Gallery Oxford Road, Manchester

    Hosted by the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Manchester, in partnership with the Association of Physicians of Great Britain and Ireland. 📅 Tuesday 17 November 2026 🕤 9.30am to 3.30pm 📍...