Flourishing & Wellbeing
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...
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...
HDRUK Oxford Policy Masterclass – Overview of the machinery of policymaking, examples from digital technology and social care, key considerations of when engaging with policymakers
Richard Doll Lecture Theatre Richard Doll Building HERC, Nuffield Department of Population Health, Old Road Campus,, Headington, OxfordOverview: With science, health and politics increasingly in the popular press and media the interface between scientific evidence and its use in informing health policy is never more under the public scrutiny. Health data research can play an important role in informing health policy -current and future. Yet the two sectors of academia and policy...
Meeting Minds September 2025
Weston Library Broad Street, OxfordMeeting Minds brings together alumni and academics for stimulating panel discussions, tours of hidden Oxford treasures, and the chance to reconnect with fellow alumni and the University. Over three days, you can dive into sessions on the topics that are shaping the world we live in today, alongside opportunities to meet with your fellow alumni and...
Oxford Health BRC Neurodiversity Conference
Said Business School Park End Street, OxfordThis two-day sold out public event across two locations will bring together researchers, clinicians, local organisations, and the neurodivergent community to collaborate and drive meaningful change. Conference Themes: Strengthening partnerships across research, community, and organisations Advancing mental health research and support for neurodivergent individuals Promoting inclusivity, innovation, and long-term impact Day 1: Identifying Gaps and...
Study Set-Up Plan update: Progress and next steps (Webinar)
OnlineFollowing the completion of the UK Clinical Research Delivery programme’s Study Set-Up Plan's second phase this past June, this webinar offers reflections from DHSC together with system partners and the devolved nations who were instrumental in its delivery. The discussion will provide an update on the plan and focus on the necessary next steps to...
