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  • 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...

  • 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 with Oxford Biomedical Research Centre to showcase the exciting medical innovation that’s taking place in Oxford. Experience interactive stands showcasing the ground-breaking research that is...

  • Adaptive Innovative Methods (AIM) Launch

    Online

    AIM is a new NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health digital community designed to support innovation in psychological treatments for children, adolescents, and young adults. We believe young people deserve...

  • 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 towards your next academic publication. This fully-funded 2.5-day retreat provides the opportunity for mental health and addiction early career researchers to work on an outstanding...

  • Pioneering Approaches in Experimental and Translational Medicine

    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. This course will introduce pioneering approaches across research methods, including neuroimaging, non-invasive brain stimulation, psychopharmacology, digital therapeutics, genetics, sleep, and big data. It will also...

    £40

  • Early Career Researcher Webinar Series: Academic Clinical Fellowships

    Online

    Open to early career mental health researchers across the UK, this free Early Career Researcher (ECR) webinar series will bring together experienced researchers, academics, and professionals to share insights, advice, and practical guidance on topics relevant to career development in mental health research. Upcoming webinar The first webinar will focus on Academic Clinical Fellowships and...

  • 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 and Wellcome Trust which aims to revolutionise how UK data healthcare is used. She is currently leading efforts to accelerate the understanding of what causes...

  • BFRB con

    Body Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs) Con 2026

    The Life and MInd Building South Parks Road, Oxford

    Body Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs) are a group of complex mental health disorders that are characterised by the uncontrollable urge to pull, pick, scratch, cut or bite one's own skin, hair or nails. These behaviours are not simply bad habits, they are often chronic, difficult to control and associated with high levels of emotional distress. ...

    £175
  • national paediatric translational resaerch conference

    National Paediatric Translational Research Conference

    Sheffield City Hall Barkers Pool, Sheffield

    The NIHR Great Ormond Street Hospital Biomedical Research Centre (NIHR GOSH BRC) Paediatric Excellence Initiative and Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity are hosting the inaugural National Paediatric Translational Research Conference, in collaboration with Great Ormond Street, Alder Hey, Birmingham and Sheffield Children’s Hospitals. When: 15-16 October 2026 Where: Sheffield City Hall, Barker’s Pool, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield...

  • 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 offers mental health ECRs from across the UK the opportunity to present a grant or fellowship proposal to an experienced panel and receive constructive feedback...

  • OxINAHR

    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 12:30) Venue: JHB208 Chakrabarti Lecture Theatre, John Henry Brookes Building, Oxford Brookes University Professor Ruth Endacott, NIHR Director of Nursing and Midwifery, will explore how research...

  • 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 📍 The Grand Hall, Whitworth Art Gallery, Oxford Road, Manchester, M15 6ER 👨‍⚕️ For consultants, GPs, specialty doctors and resident doctors   Are you interested in...

  • New HERC logo EPH

    Workshop on Early HTA, Translation and Commercialisation of Digital Health Innovations

    Richard Doll Lecture Theatre Richard Doll Building HERC, Nuffield Department of Population Health, Old Road Campus,, Headington, Oxford

    The Economics of Population Health Research Centre (formerly HERC), together with the NIHR BRC: Oxford Health and the NIHR BRC: Oxford, invites you to attend a Workshop on Early Health Technology Assessment (HTA), Translation and Commercialisation of Digital Health Innovations. Venue: Richard Doll Lecture Theatre, Richard Doll Building, Old Road Campus, OXFORD, OX3 7LF Register online...

  • RDF 2027

    Hilton Birmingham Metropole The NEC, Pendigo Way, Birmingham

    Mark your calendar and join us at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole for RDF27, taking place from 9–11 May 2027. Following the success of RDF25 in Manchester, which welcomed over 900 professionals in health and care research management, amd RDF26 in Birmingham with nearly 1,000 attendees, we’re excited to announce the details for RDF27. This flagship...