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

This is a hybrid session, taking place in person at the Department of Psychiatry, Common Room and on Teams. Balancing a research career with family life can be rewarding but also very challenging. This “Lunch & Learn” is designed for anyone who is juggling—or considering juggling—research and family responsibilities. We will explore key principles, practical tips, […]

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has become a recognised way of tackling tremors in people with Parkinson’s disease. Now this technique – delivering an electrical pulse into the brain – is being explored as a potential treatment for other neurological conditions. A new study is looking at whether DBS can help to treat chronic pain in […]

The GCP consolidation course is a practical half a day workshop (either face to face or virtual). You must have completed the online Introduction to GCP eLearning. This course is not mandatory and does not count towards your GCP refresher. Why attend? strengthen your understanding of GCP principles apply knowledge to real-world scenarios ensure compliance […]

This course provides a starting point for anyone involved in the healthcare sector who needs an introduction to the language of economics and economic evaluation. It explains how economists evaluate the costs and benefits of health interventions, and how health economics is used by decision makers in the health services and in the pharmaceutical and […]

Join us for an engaging showcase of research, successes, and what’s next! Project Spotlight: Co-Pact, Co-Pics and ATTUNE The CHiMES Collaborative advances interdisciplinary research, policy, and practice to promote and protect mental health through investigations of cultural psychiatry, health inequalities and eco-social frameworks, advancing inclusive research methods. Open to the public and the CHiMES community […]

Colleagues are welcome to join this online workshop applies behavioural science to the real-world decisions people make about taking part in research. You'll be introduced to fast, automatic thinking (System 1) and slow, deliberate thinking (System 2) and use them to map key decision points across the recruitment journey. You'll identify what can drive early […]

The Introduction to the News Media seminar, hosted by the Science Media Centre, takes place Thursday 5 March 2026, from 1pm to 5pm, at Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building, Edgbaston campus, University of Birmingham, B15 2TT. This free seminar is designed specifically for scientists with little or no media experience who want to engage with journalists and […]

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

The Health Research Authority (HRA) and Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) are holding a webinar about the changes to clinical trials regulations that come into effect on 28 April 2026. The webinar will cover the key changes in the updated regulations, the published guidance to support you through the transition, and have HRA […]

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 […]

Join the Medical Research Council (MRC) for a one-hour webinar which provides guidance on effectively integrating public partnerships into MRC research applications on 24 March 2026, from 2pm to 3pm. It is likely to be of most interest to researchers, research office professional services staff supporting grant applications, and the public involvement and engagement community. […]