Events

  Interactive workshop to consolidate the key learnings from the Introduction to GCP e-learning. NIHR account needed.

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 […]

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 […]

  It is not unusual to have a fear of public speaking, ‘glossophobia’, but we don’t need to become a whole new person to excel at presenting. Instead, we can change our approach so that we harness our strengths, dial up our own authentic energy, craft an engaging message - and deliver it with tailored […]

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 […]

  By attending this 60-min webinar, you will: ➡️ consider how and why change initiatives can fail when we underestimate what true, long-lasting change really requires ➡️ explore the importance of crafting and/or sharing a compelling change story to build early and ongoing understanding and alignment ➡️ discover how to truly embed change by ensuring […]

We are delighted to announce a series of interactive workshops aimed at operational and strategic leadership in social care (both adult and children) in partnership with colleagues at ADASS. Practitioner-led research in social care is a priority for the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), which offers a range of development opportunities to […]

  The NIHR Academy Members’ Conference 2026 will be held on 6 and 7 October. This will be a hybrid event with in-person attendance at The Queens Hotel, Leeds, and online streaming for a virtual audience. The title of this year’s conference is NIHR20 – The future is digital: revolutionising health and care research. The […]

  Half-day workshop to describe the Clinical Research Practitioner registration process for the AHCS register and the differences between the register and the directory. NIHR account needed.

An annual event which connects researchers, clinicians, ECRs and people with lived experience of severe mental illness. This year our plenary speakers are Cynthia Fu from KCL and Belinda Lennox from University of Oxford. You can expect interactive workshops focused on AI, and creativity in research, sessions by partners Medicines Discovery Catapult on pitching to […]

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 ones 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 […]

The ECR Workshop in partnership with MHP is part of the ongoing series supporting early career researchers in mental health. Join us for a day of connection, learning, and practical insights to help you take the next step in your career. ECRWorkshop 2026: programme highlights and booking