• Who’s really in charge? The gut microbiome’s secret role in autoimmunity

    Online

    Autoimmune diseases are on the rise - and many scientists now believe this is linked to changes in the gut microbiome.   Join this talk delivered by Prof Palak Trivedi (University of Birmingham, NIHR Birmingham Biomedical Research Centre) to discover how understanding the gut could change the future of autoimmune disease treatment - no science...

  • Career Development Training

    Online

    Oxford researchers follow diverse career paths—this workshop series, led by Dr. Susan Black (Careers Adviser for Researchers), helps you plan yours with confidence. Sessions include: Understanding Research Funding – Learn how to find and apply for fellowships and grants, with tools and support tailored to your career stage. Portfolio Careers – Discover how to combine...

  • Socio-economic disadvantage inclusion training

    Online

    We’re delighted to invite you to an informative session (online) on practical tools for socio-economic disadvantage inclusion in health research. This event is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your approach to including people and communities from diverse ethnicities in your research. Speakers: Dr Heidi Green is a Health Equity and Patient Involvement Specialist and a Creative Qualitative Researcher...

  • Supporting ethnic minority young people access healthcare support for neurodevelopmental disorders

    Online

    Join the University of Nottingham EXPAND team for a dynamic one-hour webinar exploring how we can better support ethnic minority young people to access healthcare support for neurodevelopmental disorders. Who should attend? Health and education professionals, third sector organisations, and interested members of the public – all are welcome! Let’s EXPAND the conversation together. To attend the...

  • An introduction to public involvement in research

    Online

    Are you a researcher who wants to know more about Patient and Public Involvement (PPI)? Are you a researcher who is looking for reliable online resources to help get you started with PPI? Are you a PPI lead or responsible for PPI in your team or theme looking for  support and information? If so, NIHR...

  • Next Steps in Delivering Clinical Research: 2 day course

    Academic Centre John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford

    This 2 day course is aimed at research delivery staff that have contact with research participants. Dates: 15 December and 8 January Times: 9am to 4.30pm Location: The Academic Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford *NIHR login required* Identity Gateway

  • Greening & Nature-based Interventions for indoor and outdoor environments

    Online

    Prof Kumar will be discussing his work with the RECLAIM Network Plus,  the GREENIN Network Plus  and GP4Streets, as well as his wider Global Centre for Clean Air Research work. RECLAIM Network Plus is a 'one-stop-shop’ for towns and cities to find the information and support you need to install green and blue infrastructure in your communities and to put...

  • Christmas Carol Concert

    Warneford Hospital Warneford Lane, Oxford

    Join Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility colleagues on Monday 22 December from 4.30pm, outside of the main Warneford Hospital reception for a festive Christmas Carol Concert. All are welcome to attend and there will be a collection for Oxford Health Charity. Christmas Choir Concert

  • Next Steps in Delivering Clinical Research

    University of Reading Palmer Building, Pepper Lane, Reading

    2 day course aimed at research delivery staff that have contact with research participants. 14 January, University of Reading and 21 January, University of Reading. *NIHR log-in required*

  • AcoRD

    Oxford Science Park Conference Room 2, Sherrington Building, Magdalen Centre

    This workshop covers the principles of the AcoRD guidance, discusses the main costing categories and uses examples and activities to increase understanding. 14 January 10am to 12.30pm face-to-face RRDN Office, Oxford Science Park

  • An Introduction to Health Economics

    Online

    A foundational understanding of health economics is essential for anyone seeking to design or interpret clinical trials through a value-for-money lens. “An Introduction to Health Economics” provides a clear, accessible overview of the core principles and terminology that underpin economic evaluation in healthcare. This 1-hour session is specifically designed for researchers, clinicians, and trial staff who are new...

  • GCP Consolidation online workshop

    Online

    interactive workshop to consolidate the key learnings from the Introduction to GCP e-learning. 15 January, 9:30am to 1pm via Zoom *NIHR log-in required*

  • Clinical Trials Legislation and GCP update webinars

    Zoom

    Introduction to the updates in Good Clinical Practice and the UK Clinical Trial Regulations (The Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) (Amendment) Regulations 2025). 16 January, 9:30am to 10:30am via Zoom and 29 January, 1pm to 2pm via Zoom. Please email sc.rrdn@nihr.ac.uk to book

  • Integrating Economic Evaluation into Clinical Trials: Mental Health Module

    Online

    The session is suited to anyone involved in designing, running, or managing brain and mental health trials who wants to incorporate a health economic perspective: clinical investigators, trial managers, research nurses, and other professionals seeking introductory guidance. The material is accessible without an economics background, although very basic familiarity with core concepts is helpful. If...