NIHR Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility
Improving mental and cognitive health treatments through clinical research
A free masterclass for anyone thinking of applying for an applied health or social care research award from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) or other competitive peer reviewed funding programmes. The masterclass will focus on how to sell your research idea by: • Understanding what reviewers are looking for • Making […]
Held online this course is designed for clinical investigators, managers, researchers and others working in clinical trials. It will give participants an understanding of what is required to enable an economic evaluation to be integrated into a clinical trial at the design stage. No previous knowledge or background in economics is required. Integrating Economic Evaluation […]
This event is aimed at students and recent graduates interested in research, and will enable them to learn more about engaging with and getting involved in health and care research. The event will cover: ● Interactive breakout sessions ● Talks introducing research careers, why research matters ● The chance to meet other attendees and learn […]
The NIHR Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration Mission is funding Masters courses for 11 mental health professionals to undertake training in clinical research delivery. The MSc Clinical Research Delivery courses offer professional practitioners or those working in research support roles the chance to study the theory, practice and key issues underpinning clinical research delivery in […]
NIHR Nursing and Midwifery is hosting a hybrid full day event at Conference Aston in Birmingham on 8th May to celebrate International Nurses Day and International Day of the Midwife. We are keen to get representation from nurses and midwives working across all health and care sectors and aim to make this a truly inclusive event […]
Methods for understanding choices are applied in health care to assess preferences, analyse policies, conduct non-market valuation, and forecast behaviour. This course teaches introductory methods for devising experiments and modelling choice data in health care and will be available hybrid and in-person across the three days (although in-person attendance is strongly recommended if possible).
Dr Harrison said she started the study because she feels there is a lack of research into the needs of people with learning disabilities. She explained: "I think we don't really understand people with learning disabilities. We can understand older people, we can understand children, but we can't necessarily understand people who for so long […]
We run regular online ‘Introduction to public involvement in research’ training sessions in collaboration with Oxford Biomedical Research Centre. These are aimed at researchers and staff who are responsible for PPI activities and want to know how to get started, and where to find reliable guidance and resources. You can book for any session here.
Join us in Manchester from May 18-20, 2025, for the next edition of the R&D Forum Annual Conference—an unmissable gathering for professionals dedicated to health and care research management. For over two decades, this conference has been the cornerstone event for networking, professional development, and knowledge sharing across the sector. Following the record-breaking successes of […]
The Equality Act 2010 plays a vital role in shaping fair and inclusive healthcare research — yet its relevance is not always widely understood. In this online session, Mili Kalia, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager, Oxford BRC, and Angeli Vaid, Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) Training and Inclusion Manager, Oxford BRC, will explore the key principles […]
The public, students and staff and invited to join us for tea and cake to celebrate International Clinical Trials Day 2025. The open afternoon provides an opportunity to: Learn more about research and how you could get involved Meet the local research community Learn about student placements, careers in research and research opportunities for healthcare […]
Step into the future of healthcare at our Health Research Showcase event 2025 Join us at the Westgate Centre in Oxford on Thursday 29 May. We are teaming up again with Oxford BRC to showcase the exciting medical innovation that’s taking place in Oxford. Experience interactive stands showcasing the ground-breaking research that is driving change […]
This workshop will bring together commissioners, local government, policy makers, charities, clinicians, and academics to share their views and discuss about how to move towards strategic commissioning in mental health at local level. The workshop is convened by Assoc. Prof. Apostolos Tsiachristas and Prof. Belinda Lennox and is supported by Oxford’s Department of Psychiatry, Green […]