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SUMMARY:Masterclass in the Design and Conduct of Complex Intervention Evaluations
DESCRIPTION:This will be an online course\, running across three consecutive Mondays on January 26th\, February 2nd & 9th 2026. \n\nTeaching will take place live online. \n\nThere will be a strong emphasis on practical exercises where participants will gain hands-on experience in the design and conduct of complex intervention evaluations\, using a variety of real-life examples. \n\nTopics covered include: \n\nWhat makes an intervention complex?\nAn overview of existing frameworks\nThe role of pilot and feasibility studies\nTrial design for complex intervention evaluation\nIntervention implementation and the role of a process evaluation\nPractical considerations in the set-up and delivery of complex intervention trials\n\n\nRegistration is via the University of Leeds Store (link below). An early bird rate of £475 will be available until Friday 19th December 2025. The subsequent registration fee will be £525. Registration will close on Friday 21st January 2026. \n\nBook your place here. \n\nPlease feel free to circulate this email or pass it on to any colleagues you feel may be interested. If you have any further questions\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/masterclass-in-the-design-and-conduct-of-complex-intervention-evaluations/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Capacity Building and Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260202T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260202T140000
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SUMMARY:Webinars in partnership with HealthTech Training Academy:  Building a Value Proposition That Works for the NHS
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to announce a free series of online webinars in partnership with HealthTech Training Academy and Accelerated Surgical Care HealthTech Research Centre. These sessions are designed to help HealthTech innovators strengthen their approach to NHS engagement\, funding\, and investor readiness. \nA strong value proposition and strategic planning are essential for success in healthcare. The webinars will cover key topics such as: \n✅ Building a Value Proposition That Works for the NHS\n✅ Understanding HealthTech Grant Funding\n✅ Investor Readiness: What You Need to Know \nUpcoming Sessions \n1. An Introduction to HealthTech Grant Funding\n📅 Monday\, 2nd February | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (GMT)\nLearn what public funders look for and how grants fit into your development and commercial journey. \n2. From Idea to Impact: Building a Value Proposition That Works for the NHS\n📅 Tuesday\, 3rd February | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (GMT)\nDiscover how to articulate value in a way that resonates with NHS decision-makers. \n3. Ready to Raise? A Gateway to Investor Readiness\n📅 Wednesday\, 4th February | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (GMT)\nUnderstand what investors expect in HealthTech and how to prepare effectively. \nThese sessions are ideal for HealthTech founders\, SMEs\, and clinical entrepreneurs who want to: \nCommunicate value clearly to the NHS\nApproach grant funding strategically\nPrepare for investor engagement
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/webinars-in-partnership-with-healthtech-training-academy-building-a-value-proposition-that-works-for-the-nhs/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Capacity Building and Training,HRC Partner Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260203T140000
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SUMMARY:Webinars in partnership with HealthTech Training Academy: Building a Value Proposition That Works for the NHS
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to announce a free series of online webinars in partnership with HealthTech Training Academy and Accelerated Surgical Care HealthTech Research Centre. These sessions are designed to help HealthTech innovators strengthen their approach to NHS engagement\, funding\, and investor readiness. \nA strong value proposition and strategic planning are essential for success in healthcare. The webinars will cover key topics such as: \n✅ Building a Value Proposition That Works for the NHS\n✅ Understanding HealthTech Grant Funding\n✅ Investor Readiness: What You Need to Know \nUpcoming Sessions \n1. An Introduction to HealthTech Grant Funding\n📅 Monday\, 2nd February | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (GMT)\nLearn what public funders look for and how grants fit into your development and commercial journey. \n2. From Idea to Impact: Building a Value Proposition That Works for the NHS\n📅 Tuesday\, 3rd February | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (GMT)\nDiscover how to articulate value in a way that resonates with NHS decision-makers. \n3. Ready to Raise? A Gateway to Investor Readiness\n📅 Wednesday\, 4th February | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (GMT)\nUnderstand what investors expect in HealthTech and how to prepare effectively. \nThese sessions are ideal for HealthTech founders\, SMEs\, and clinical entrepreneurs who want to: \nCommunicate value clearly to the NHS\nApproach grant funding strategically\nPrepare for investor engagement
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/webinars-in-partnership-with-healthtech-training-academy-building-a-value-proposition-that-works-for-the-nhs-2/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Capacity Building and Training,HRC Partner Events,HRC Themes and Support
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260204T140000
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SUMMARY:Webinars in partnership with HealthTech Training Academy: Ready to Raise? A Gateway to Investor Readiness
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to announce a free series of online webinars in partnership with HealthTech Training Academy and Accelerated Surgical Care HealthTech Research Centre. These sessions are designed to help HealthTech innovators strengthen their approach to NHS engagement\, funding\, and investor readiness. \nA strong value proposition and strategic planning are essential for success in healthcare. The webinars will cover key topics such as: \n✅ Building a Value Proposition That Works for the NHS\n✅ Understanding HealthTech Grant Funding\n✅ Investor Readiness: What You Need to Know \nUpcoming Sessions \n1. An Introduction to HealthTech Grant Funding\n📅 Monday\, 2nd February | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (GMT)\nLearn what public funders look for and how grants fit into your development and commercial journey. \n2. From Idea to Impact: Building a Value Proposition That Works for the NHS\n📅 Tuesday\, 3rd February | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (GMT)\nDiscover how to articulate value in a way that resonates with NHS decision-makers. \n3. Ready to Raise? A Gateway to Investor Readiness\n📅 Wednesday\, 4th February | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (GMT)\nUnderstand what investors expect in HealthTech and how to prepare effectively. \nThese sessions are ideal for HealthTech founders\, SMEs\, and clinical entrepreneurs who want to: \nCommunicate value clearly to the NHS\nApproach grant funding strategically\nPrepare for investor engagement \nIf you’re building in HealthTech and want to strengthen your strategy\, we’d love for you to join us!
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/webinars-in-partnership-with-healthtech-training-academy-ready-to-raise-a-gateway-to-investor-readiness/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Capacity Building and Training,HRC Partner Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260212
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SUMMARY:Write to Rise: A REDiC retreat for transformative fellowship and grant writing
DESCRIPTION:This retreat aims to empower racially minoritised professionals in developing competitive applications and rising in their careers through impactful writing.\n\nDetails inc. programme\, eligibility criteria and how to apply will be posted on our website shortly.\n\nApplications will open September 2025.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/write-to-rise-a-redic-retreat-for-transformative-fellowship-and-grant-writing/
LOCATION:Nailcote Hall Hotel & Country Club\, Coventry\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Capacity Building and Training
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260209T170000
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SUMMARY:Masterclass in the Design and Conduct of Complex Intervention Evaluations
DESCRIPTION:This will be an online course\, running across three consecutive Mondays on January 26th\, February 2nd & 9th 2026. \n\nTeaching will take place live online. \n\nThere will be a strong emphasis on practical exercises where participants will gain hands-on experience in the design and conduct of complex intervention evaluations\, using a variety of real-life examples. \n\nTopics covered include: \n\nWhat makes an intervention complex?\nAn overview of existing frameworks\nThe role of pilot and feasibility studies\nTrial design for complex intervention evaluation\nIntervention implementation and the role of a process evaluation\nPractical considerations in the set-up and delivery of complex intervention trials\n\n\nRegistration is via the University of Leeds Store (link below). An early bird rate of £475 will be available until Friday 19th December 2025. The subsequent registration fee will be £525. Registration will close on Friday 21st January 2026. \n\nBook your place here. \n\nPlease feel free to circulate this email or pass it on to any colleagues you feel may be interested. If you have any further questions\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/masterclass-in-the-design-and-conduct-of-complex-intervention-evaluations-2/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Capacity Building and Training
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260209T113000
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SUMMARY:Applying for the NIHR Predoctoral Award\, plus live Q&A
DESCRIPTION:The NIHR Predoctoral Award is designed to advance your health and social care research career at Masters level. It funds a bespoke training and development programme and salary costs for the time undertaking this training.  \n  \nThis one hour webinar will provide advice and support to help you develop a competitive application. We will provide an overview of the award\, explain what the Funding Committee assesses in an application and offer tips for putting your application together.  \n  \nAttend this webinar to learn about the: \n  \n\nKey areas to consider when developing a Predoctoral Award application\nImportance of articulating your career to date and your vision for your future career\nPatient and Public Involvement and Equality\, Diversity and Inclusion requirements\n\n  \nThe Predoctoral Award is available to: \n  \n\nAnyone working in a Local Authority\, or an associated setting\nStatutorily Registered HCPs\, working in NHS settings\nFully qualified General Practitioners\, General Dental Practitioners\, Community Dentists and HCPs working in Primary Care settings\nApplicants proposing to undertake training as a methodologist in one of the applicable methodological areas.\n\nThe webinar will be hosted by Richard Milham\, who will be joined by the Chairs of the Predoctoral Award Funding Committees. 
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/applying-for-the-nihr-predoctoral-award-plus-live-qa/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Capacity Building and Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260210T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260210T140000
DTSTAMP:20260613T183305
CREATED:20260112T130406Z
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SUMMARY:NIHR Webinar: Building a high performing team
DESCRIPTION:High-performing teams are built on trust\, self-awareness and safe conflict.  \nThis 60-minute webinar explores the essential “T&Cs” that underpin exceptional team dynamics. It will help you cultivate these qualities by deepening your awareness\, fostering psychological safety and practicing safe\, collaborative conflict.  \nBy attending you will:  \nunderstand team performance and assess where your team is\nexplore what true inclusion looks like and ways to embed it\nreflect on what your best looks like and how preferences impact others\ndiscover strategies for managing conflict and building psychological safety\, to enhance team performance
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/nihr-webinar-building-a-high-performing-team/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Capacity Building and Training,HRC Themes and Support,Non - HRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260215T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T183305
CREATED:20260119T095356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T095356Z
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SUMMARY:Leeds AI in Healthcare Conference 2026 – Registration & Submissions Open
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite you to the Leeds AI in Healthcare Conference 2026\, a one-day academic conference taking place on 15 February 2026 (9:00–17:00) at the Helix\, University of Leeds. \nThe conference brings together leading researchers\, clinicians\, and innovators to explore current research\, real-world applications\, and future directions of artificial intelligence in healthcare. The programme includes keynote lectures\, a digital pathology and AI workshop\, a research poster presentation session\, an essay competition\, and a panel discussion on challenges and governance in medical AI. \nAbstract submissions (poster presentations) are open until 28 January\, and essay submissions close on 5 February\, with certificates awarded for selected entries. Previously presented and published work is more than welcome. \nThe event is sponsored by the AI-Medical CDT and The MedTech Foundation\, delivered in collaboration with Leeds MedTech Society and Leeds AI Society.\nhnbhh\n🔗 Full details\, submission guidelines\, and programme schedule can be viewed on our website\n📸 Follow us on Instagram for updates: @leeds.ai_in_med \nWe warmly encourage your attendance and contributions.  \nJust for clarification\, this is an undergraduate student-led conference.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/leeds-ai-in-healthcare-conference-2026-registration-submissions-open/
LOCATION:Helix\, Level 7\, EC Stoner building\, University of Leeds Vernon Road\, Leeds\, LS2 9JL
CATEGORIES:Capacity Building and Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260226T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260226T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T183305
CREATED:20260112T130627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T130627Z
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SUMMARY:NIHR Webinar: Is a career in research for me? - social care and social work
DESCRIPTION:This 75-minute webinar is for anyone interested in exploring research as part of their career in social care and social work. The NIHR funds world-leading health and social care research that improves people’s health and wellbeing\, while also promoting economic growth.  \nWe also support research careers\, offering opportunities to develop new skills\, access training and funding\, and join a supportive network\, while contributing to research that has real-world impact.  \nThe webinar will cover:  \ninsights into life as a research professional\, shared by researchers at different career stages\nan overview of research career pathways and what research work looks like in practice\nkey opportunities and challenges within research careers\nAttend to discover:  \nfirst-hand perspectives on what it’s really like to work in research\nthe range of research roles and entry points available to those new to the field\nour role in supporting individuals to develop research skills and career development\nYou will also have the opportunity to ask questions of the presenters at the end.  \nThe webinar will be chaired by Catherine Robinson\, Professor of Social Care Research at the University of Manchester.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/nihr-webinar-is-a-career-in-research-for-me-social-care-and-social-work/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Capacity Building and Training,HRC Partner Events,HRC Themes and Support,Non - HRC Events
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