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SUMMARY:A 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/a-masterclass-in-the-design-and-conduct-of-complex-intervention-evaluations/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Capacity Building and Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260129T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260129T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225013
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SUMMARY:2026 NIHR Post Doctoral Event: Thriving in Transition
DESCRIPTION:The event will be a day of talks\, networking and insights for post-doctoral researchers from all fields of health and social care research to successfully navigate this pivotal\, and sometimes challenging stage of their career.\n\nThe event is open to any researchers at a postdoctoral career stage or in the final year of their PhD interested in pursuing their career with NIHR. If the event is oversubscribed in-person places will be selected to achieve a balance of attendees.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/2026-nihr-post-doctoral-event-thriving-in-transition/
CATEGORIES:Capacity Building and Training,HRC Themes and Support
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260202T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260202T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225013
CREATED:20250925T085449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T085449Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260403T225013
CREATED:20260119T095811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T095811Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260203T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260203T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225013
CREATED:20260119T100016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T100016Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260204T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260204T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225013
CREATED:20260119T100339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T100416Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260212
DTSTAMP:20260403T225013
CREATED:20250807T092109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T092109Z
UID:3364-1770595200-1770854399@hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260209T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260209T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225013
CREATED:20250925T085558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T085558Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260209T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260209T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225013
CREATED:20260203T090224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T090224Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260210T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260210T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225013
CREATED:20260112T130406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T130406Z
UID:3538-1770728400-1770732000@hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260215T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225013
CREATED:20260119T095356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T095356Z
UID:3556-1771146000-1771174800@hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260226T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260226T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225013
CREATED:20260112T130627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T130627Z
UID:3539-1772101800-1772107200@hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260304T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260304T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225013
CREATED:20260303T131134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T131134Z
UID:3598-1772627400-1772631000@hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk
SUMMARY:First Virtual Equity Charter COP
DESCRIPTION:First Virtual Equity Charter COP date loading (4th March 12:30-13:30) \nEquity in digital health cannot be a side conversation. It has to be designed in. \nBecause digital is never neutral. \nOn 4 March\, we will be coming together for the Equity Charter Community of Practice. It is a space for honest dialogue\, shared learning\, and collective action to ensure equity genuinely shows up in our systems\, services and leadership. \nDigital tools can widen gaps or close them.\nThey can exclude quietly or empower intentionally.\nThey reflect the values of those who build and implement them. \nThis isn’t a webinar.\nIt’s not passive listening.\nIt’s a community. \nIf you work in digital\, data\, transformation\, clinical leadership\, policy\, or design \, this space is for you. \n📅 First session: 4 March | 12:30–13:30 | Virtual\n📅 3 June | 16:30–17:30\n📅 29 September | In person at HETT\n📅 25 November | 12:30–13:30 \nEquity is not an abstract principle. It is a daily practice. \nIf you would like to be part of this growing movement\, sign up here:
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/first-virtual-equity-charter-cop/
CATEGORIES:Capacity Building and Training,HRC Partner Events,Non - HRC Events,Patient & Public Involvement and Engagement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260311T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260311T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225013
CREATED:20260306T091717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T091717Z
UID:3617-1773230400-1773234000@hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk
SUMMARY:An introduction to the 2026 INSIGHT competition
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 INSIGHT Competition is a funding opportunity for institutions to deliver regional INSIGHT programmes that will offer engagement activities and research masters studentships in 2027\, 2028 and 2029. Regional INSIGHT programmes play a key role in attracting students and recent graduate clinicians and practitioners into research. The webinar will give participants an introduction to the programme; updates for the 2026 competition\, including the incorporation of INSPIRE funding; and advice on submitting an application. There will also be a Q&A session with panel members.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/an-introduction-to-the-2026-insight-competition/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Capacity Building and Training,HRC Partner Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260312T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260312T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225013
CREATED:20260131T182947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T182947Z
UID:3575-1773320400-1773325800@hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk
SUMMARY:NIHR THRIVE Programme of Entrepreneurship Training and Funding
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to level up your entrepreneurial skills and secure funding at the NIHR THRIVE Programme!\n\n\n\nIn order to obtain tickets for the webinar please use Access Code: NIHR \nThe NIHR Invention for Innovation (i4i) programme is accepting applications with the second call for the researcher and clinician-led THRIVE (Translate Healthcare Research through InnoVation and Entrepreneurship) funding and training opportunity. \nTHRIVE aims to accelerate the translation of healthcare innovations tackling health inequalities from bench to bed\, speed up patient benefit and concurrently expand the entrepreneurial mindset of researchers and clinicians. \nTHRIVE is aimed at academic and clinical entrepreneurs with innovations at prototype development level (Technology Readiness Level (TRL 3)) and above to ensure that the product is advanced enough to test the market need and build a commercialisation strategy and benefit from the training by applying the ideas and frameworks to an innovation ready for translation. \nTHRIVE offers up to £150\,000 over 9 months to support the development of the technology and a structured programme of entrepreneurial training\, mentoring\, peer support and networking. Through the programme the innovators will explore the market for their innovation and identify potential routes for commercialising (spin-out vs licensing) or sustaining their innovation (Intrapreneurship). \nThe programme supports innovations that can reduce health inequalities and meet needs in underserved communities. \nApplications from underserved communities and geographies as well as under-represented innovators are encouraged.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/nihr-thrive-programme-of-entrepreneurship-training-and-funding/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Capacity Building and Training,HRC Partner Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260324T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260324T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225013
CREATED:20260303T131446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T131446Z
UID:3599-1774353600-1774357200@hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk
SUMMARY:How to write a plain English summary
DESCRIPTION:Discover an in-depth understanding of plain English summaries and how to write an effective one at our webinar on 24 March from 12-1pm. \nAttend to discover: \n➡️ insights from a public contributor you can apply to your research application\n➡️ what support is available\n➡️ where to find useful resources \nAn integral part of research that is funded by NIHR is to ensure that patients\, carers\, service users and the public have the opportunity to shape and influence the relevance\, quality and impact of our health and care research.  \nA plain English summary is a clear\, brief summary of the research\, written for members of the public rather than researchers or professionals. \nThis webinar will be relevant to you if you are an NIHR-funded researcher or a researcher applying for an NIHR career development award.  \nThe webinar will cover: \n➡️ NIHR’s Strategic Commitments for Public Partnerships\n➡️ explanation of plain English summaries and their importance\n➡️ how to write one and what to include\n➡️ what support is available through the Research Support Service (RSS)\n➡️ signposting to useful resources  \nBy attending this webinar\, you will discover: \n➡️ an in-depth understanding of plain English summaries and how to write an effective one\n➡️ insights from a public contributor that you can apply to your research application \nThe 60-minute webinar will be facilitated by Linda Onerhime-Prince\, Senior NIHR PPI Manager and Dr Jo Lally\, Strategic Lead for Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement and Equality\, Diversity and Inclusion\, NIHR RSS.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/how-to-write-a-plain-english-summary/
CATEGORIES:Capacity Building and Training,HRC Partner Events,Non - HRC Events,Patient & Public Involvement and Engagement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260324T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260324T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225013
CREATED:20260306T091533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T091533Z
UID:3616-1774353600-1774357200@hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk
SUMMARY:How to write a plain English summary
DESCRIPTION:An integral part of research that is funded by NIHR is to ensure that patients\, carers\, service users and the public have the opportunity to shape and influence the relevance\, quality and impact of our health and care research. A plain English summary is a clear\, brief summary of the research\, written for members of the public rather than researchers or professionals. This webinar will be relevant to you if you are an NIHR-funded researcher or a researcher applying for an NIHR career development award.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/how-to-write-a-plain-english-summary-2/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Capacity Building and Training,HRC Partner Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260417T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260417T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225013
CREATED:20260317T101207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T101207Z
UID:3631-1776418200-1776441600@hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk
SUMMARY:NIHR Yorkshire and the Humber HCP internship kick off meeting
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Cohort 1 of the NIHR Yorkshire and the Humber HCP internship programme \n\n\n\n\nWelcome to Cohort 1 of the NIHR Yorkshire and Humber Community of Research practice HCP internship programme. \nOur first meeting includes: \n\nIntroducing our interns and faculty\nMeeting the team\nHeaingr from a member of the NIHR academy\nFinding your budy\nAnd asking your questions\n\nLooking forward to meeting everyone.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/nihr-yorkshire-and-the-humber-hcp-internship-kick-off-meeting/
LOCATION:Cloth Hall Court\, Leeds
CATEGORIES:Capacity Building and Training,HRC Partner Events
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SUMMARY:NIHR RSS SME Funding Application Development Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to dive into funding tips and tricks to boost your Health and Life Sciences / Social Care application game at this retreat. \nNIHR RSS SME Funding Application Development Retreat\nJoin us on April 21\, 2026 at 9:30 AM (BST) for a relaxed and productive day focused on SME funding applications. This in-person retreat is perfect if you want to get hands-on help and connect with others working on similar projects. Whether you’re just starting or need a boost to your application\, this event will give you the support and insights you need. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to collaborate and learn!
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/nihr-rss-sme-funding-application-development-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Capacity Building and Training,HRC Partner Events,Non - HRC Events
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SUMMARY:Engineering Medical Innovation for Scale - InFact x SETT x NIHR Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Are you a MedTech innovator\, researcher\, or clinician working to bring a device\, diagnostic or treatment technology to market? Do you find yourself curious about how to bridge the gap between promising science and a scalable\, trial-ready solution?\n  \nJoin inFact\, the NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Accelerated Surgical Care\, and the Southampton Emerging Therapies and Technologies (SETT) Centre for a practical webinar exploring how engineering expertise\, rigorous process\, and the right partnerships can dramatically accelerate MedTech commercialisation — and what that looks like in practice. \nThis webinar is hosted by inFact\, a New Zealand-based MedTech engineering company with a mission to halve the time it takes for medical innovations to reach market. With teams spanning mechanical design\, embedded systems\, industrial design\, software\, materials science\, and regulatory compliance\, inFact partners with innovators globally to take science from the benchtop to clinical trials and beyond. \n  \nWhat we’ll cover:\nReflections on the MedTech innovation and the challenges facing innovators today \nA deep-dive case study: how inFact partnered with the University of Auckland to transform a complex laboratory process into a clinical trial-ready oxidative stress detection device and consumable\, all while the science was still being developed \nThe systematic engineering approach inFact applies across all MedTech projects: de-risking\, staged development\, regulatory alignment\, and clinician-centred design \nAn interactive discussion to understand where UK innovators are experiencing the most friction on their commercialisation journey and how partnerships can help \nThis session is designed to be practical and participatory. Come ready to share your challenges and co-create solutions. \n  \nWho should attend?\nThis webinar is relevant to MedTech founders and startups\, academic researchers commercialising technology\, NHS clinicians developing devices or diagnostics\, NIHR grant holders\, and innovation managers working across the UK health and life sciences ecosystem. \n  \nAbout InFact\nInFact specialises in working with scientists while the science is still evolving.  They provide design and engineering capabilities in the early stages so you can scale up your clinical and scientific programmes.  Their extensive reach into specialist global suppliers for materials and prototyping processes ensures they can efficiently build equipment needed for cutting-edge science.​ Their capabilities extend to integrating QMS requirements\, reimbursement\, IP strategy\, go-to-market and manufacturing from the earliest phases through to commercialisation. Since 1998\, inFact has provided advanced engineering design services to help commercialise science & research for Medical\, Deeptech and industrial applications and we bring an extensive array of technology solutions to resolving challenges with new innovations. \n  \nAbout NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Accelerated Surgical Care\nThe HealthTech Research Centre in Accelerated Surgical Care aims to drive HealthTech innovation patients and healthcare systems to deliver socio-economic benefit through quicker diagnosis and treatment of surgical conditions with safe\, early recovery in the community. They focus on supporting the entire surgical pathway\, merging expertise from diagnostics and medtech to move technologies into the NHS faster. Its main goals include providing support for market access and regulatory expertise\, training and capacity building to educate and increase knowledge in relevant fields\, and supporting technologies with high potential for adoption. \n  \nAbout Southampton Emerging Therapies and Technologies (SETT) Centre\nThe SETT Centre was established in 2021 to bring together and focus on three exciting areas within which we can translate cutting edge research and innovation into clinical care and patient outcomes. Since 2021 SETT has supported over 153 research studies. We have grown from a handful of people to a wide network of over 35 people all collaborating at different points along the research pathway to improve patient care. Their vision is to bring life changing cures closer to those who need them\, accelerate clinical testing of innovations and translate technology into clinical care\, and harness cutting-edge data science\, machine learning\, and artificial intelligence into care delivery.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/engineering-medical-innovation-for-scale-infact-x-sett-x-nihr-webinar/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Capacity Building and Training
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