The NIHR Research Support Service is offering a series of workshops to help you develop an application to: (1) the NIHR Predoctoral Award Programme (2) the NIHR Pre-Application Support Fund (3) the NIHR SPARC or LA-SPARC schemes These schemes are being examined together as they all have things in common. The workshops will look at […]

These online workshops offer an introduction to the updates in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the UK Clinical Trial Regulations (The Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) (Amendment) Regulations 2025). The new regulations will take full effect from 28 April 2026 Hosted by our RRDN GCP facilitators, it will provide essential background information and highlight […]

Looking to enhance your feasibility activities? Discover how you can leverage data by using the NIHR Scoping Locations for Research tool and our Site Identification service. With recent developments in these tools and services, you can expect better visibility and faster access to research sites in the UK. Our panel will explore how these developments […]

We’re delighted to invite you to an informative online training session on practical tools for ethnicity inclusion in health and care research. As a researcher or research clinician, this event presents a fantastic opportunity to refine your approach to incorporating people and communities from diverse ethnic backgrounds into your research. Speakers: Professor Shaun Treweek: Having initially trained as […]

This is a two day course taking place virtually. The first day covers the overall research landscape and the legislation and regulations that govern it, as well as the various aspects of research management and governance. Day two concentrates more on the design, development and management of a research project, as well as looking at […]

Join Oxford Biomedical Research Centre for an insightful webinar designed for all healthcare professionals involved in the treatment and assessment of inflammatory diseases in both adults and children. This session is also highly relevant for those involved in designing clinical trials across the NHS, academia, and industry.  Date: 28th October  Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM  Click here for more information […]

Join the next Industry Insights Seminar, titled “Brainomix 360: AI-powered imaging software for patient diagnosis and treatment decisions”. Speaker: Dr Zoe Woodhead - Senior Clinical Affairs Manager and Dr Giacomo Benvenuti - Senior Algorithm Researcher Description:  Since launching as a spin-out from the University of Oxford, Brainomix has developed award-winning, AI-powered imaging biomarkers and software […]

So, 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 […]

This two half days practical course is ideal for anyone planning to collect qualitative data through interviews. Suitable for beginners and those looking to sharpen their skills, it covers interview design, question development, and the researcher’s role in co-creating data. You’ll review real interview examples, practice writing and piloting your own questions, and explore key […]

This webinar will present information designed to help all those working in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Units and Services improve the care which they offer to young people and their families. This event is designed for: • Young people and their families • Healthcare professionals working in CAMHS and related services • Researchers and […]

Covering theoretical concepts on inequity and inequality in health as well as its measurement. This course will also provide an overview of selected available (longitudinal) household survey data and cohort studies that combine socio-economic and demographic variables along with various health measures – these datasets provide good sources for empirical inequality in health research. Inequality […]

We are delighted to welcome you to the ISAD 2025 Regional Meeting, hosted by the Centre for Affective Disorders (CfAD). ISAD Events are amongst the foremost mood disorders meetings, gathering the Affective Disorders community to share latest research, clinical expertise and discuss future directions. The Scientific Programme will include stimulating talks and interactive sessions by leading experts […]