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Inequalities in mental health: economic and policy perspectives
Friday, 19 April 2024, 1pm to 6pm
A workshop bringing together academics, clinicians, commissioners and policy makers to discuss the issue of inequality in mental health.
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Launch of child trauma resources website for mental health professionals
Tuesday, 01 April 2025, 12.30pm to 1.30pm
Join the NIHR ARCs for the launch of a new free website providing evidence-based resources for mental health professionals working with trauma-exposed children and young people. The webinar features leading experts introducing e-learning modules, supervision tools, and clinical resources for trauma-focused CBT.
Questions about ADHD? Ask the expert!
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 7pm to 8pm
Get your ADHD questions answered by leading experts! Join Prof Cortese and Dr Ostinelli for a live Q&A, 18 March, 7pm. Register for the event or recording.
Call for Expressions of Interest and application development: NIHR ARC Thames Valley 2026-2031
Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 12am to 11.59pm
NIHR ARC Thames Valley seeks expressions of interest for Theme Leads and Co-Leads to shape our 2026-2031 research programme. Join us in developing innovative, inclusive health and care research that makes a real difference. Deadline: 10th December.
Public Health Practitioner Research skills development programme 2024: General research skills – Writing and Presenting
Monday, 17 June 2024, 9.30am to 12.30pm
This session will cover tips and advice for scientific writing and presenting research findings to a range of audiences. Part of a series of Public Health Practitioner research skills development sessions, produced in collaboration with NHS England Workforce, training and Education.
Public Health Practitioner Research skills development programme 2024: Quantitative skills – Surveys and Questionnaires
Monday, 03 June 2024, 9.30am to 12.30pm
This session will cover survey and questionnaire projects from the design stage to analysis options. This training will introduce you to: Deciding whether a survey is the right method for your project, Designing your data collection tools, Survey recruitment, Ideas for analysis. Part of a series of Public Health Practitioner research skills development sessions, produced in collaboration with NHS England Workforce, training and Education.
Public Health Practitioner Research skills development programme 2024: Qualitative skills – Focus Groups
Monday, 13 May 2024, 9.30am to 12.30pm
This session will cover: Deciding on the right questions and research methods to collect qualitative data, Planning a focus group study, Recruitment and moderating focus groups, Analytical options to consider. Part of a series of Public Health Practitioner research skills development sessions, produced in collaboration with NHS England Workforce, training and Education.
Inequalities in mental health: economic and policy perspectives
Friday, 19 April 2024, 1pm to 6pm
A workshop bringing together academics, clinicians, commissioners and policy makers to discuss the issue of inequality in mental health.
Learnings from the ATTUNE Project: ACEs and young people’s mental health
Thursday, 16 November 2023, 10.30am to 12pm
The "Learnings from the ATTUNE Project: ACEs and young people’s mental health" webinar, promoted by the London ACEs Hub in collaboration with the ATTUNE Project. It aims to shed light on the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on youth mental health. Special guests and facilitators will be sharing insights and experiences during this online event.
Health Economics and Policy Evaluation Course
Thursday, 26 October 2023 to Saturday, 28 October 2023
3 day course Oct 26-28, 2023 on health economics, policy evaluation, and Stata software; early booking discount before Oct 21.
NIHR Oxford Senior Research Fellows Award 2023: Advancing Translational Research
Thursday, 12 October 2023 to Monday, 20 November 2023
The NIHR Senior Research Fellows Award 2023 is designed to foster the careers of exceptional researchers dedicated to advancing translational research. Explore the eligibility criteria and benefits of this award scheme.
EIS: Evidence & Implementation Summit 2023 (Virtual)
Monday, 09 October 2023 to Wednesday, 11 October 2023
The Evidence and Implementation Summit (EIS) is a biennial conference showcasing the latest advances in evidence synthesis and translation, evaluation and implementation science.
Improving Health and Social Care in Rural and Coastal Communities: Apply by 22 November
Tuesday, 26 September 2023 to Saturday, 11 November 2023, 8.40am - 9.40am
HSDR funding call for research to improve health and social care in rural and coastal communities - apply by 22 November 2023.
An Introduction: Rehumanising People in Extreme Situations* Credit bearing module
Friday, 22 September 2023
Application deadline is 22nd September 2023. Refugee Resource is offering a new 20 credit postgraduate level module starting September 2023 at Oxford Brookes University, providing essential training for professionals working with displaced people, refugees, and vulnerable migrants. Taught by experts with 25 years of experience, the module develops skills for supporting those affected by trauma and PTSD from war, unrest, persecution, and difficult journeys. It covers mental health impacts, effective responses, and empowering those working on the frontlines across various sectors to respond safely and compassionately.
NIHR Pre-Application Support Fund Round 1
Tuesday, 19 September 2023 to Monday, 30 October 2023, 12am - 12am
Enhance your chances of securing an NIHR career development scheme by applying for the Pre-Application Support Fund. Ideal for individuals needing additional support to prepare a competitive application. Funding available for up to 12 months to develop your application, with awards starting between April and July 2024. Particularly encourages applications from under-represented groups.
Automation tools to improve the speed of evidence synthesis: Workshop
Tuesday, 12 September 2023, 9am to 4pm @ Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford, Andrew Wiles Building, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter (550), Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG
Let’s talk about Mental Health: economic and policy perspectives
Tuesday, 12 September 2023, 12.15am to 5am
A workshop to discuss economic and policy perspectives on the current needs and challenges in mental health care.
Connect, celebrate, co-create: the ARC North Thames showcase
Wednesday, 06 September 2023, 3pm to 6pm
Join ARC North Thames for a special showcase event to discuss how their research is positively impacting the wellbeing of North Thames communities!
Reverse Innovation in the NHS; a case study on Community Health & Wellbeing
Wednesday, 06 September 2023, 12pm to 1pm
In this seminar, two leading experts will discuss their research, focusing on a case study from Brazil, and answer your questions.
Creating sustainable networks to support community engagement for research
Thursday, 15 June 2023, 10am to 12pm
Creating sustainable networks to support community engagement for research - a sharing learning event. NIHR ARC-NWC, ARC NENC and ARC-GM are hosting an online workshop to look at Community Engagement work in the NIHR ARCs and share learning and best practice in this area.
Latest news
Schools encouraged to join major wellbeing survey for 9-18 Year Olds
6 March 2025
OxWell Student Survey opens for schools in Oxfordshire and Liverpool. ARC OxTV-supported research helping authorities respond to youth mental health needs.
British and Japanese young people provide recommendations for supporting their mental health during and after public health emergencies
26 February 2025
Research supported by the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Oxford and Thames Valley highlights the importance of youth voices in policy development
New Study Reveals Most Effective ADHD Treatments for Adults
3 January 2025
Oxford study reveals stimulants and atomoxetine as most effective adult ADHD treatments, based on analysis of 113 clinical trials with 14,800+ participants. Research provides crucial guidance for healthcare providers while highlighting need for personalised treatment approaches.
Radical rethink of mental health support for adolescents needed – new study
19 December 2024
Young people have given important insights into what mental health support they prefer and what does not work for them or meet their needs, as part of a major new study of thousands of adolescents.
New Online Therapies Bring Oxford Mental Health Research to NHS Patients
31 July 2024
New NHS-approved online therapies, including ARC OxTV-supported childhood anxiety treatment, show promise in expanding mental health access. University of Oxford research translates to digital interventions, potentially increasing patient recovery rates.
University of Oxford Researchers Launch New Tool to Bridge Research and Health Policy, with Support from NIHR ARC OxTV
4 July 2024
New interactive map empowers researchers to navigate complex UK health policy landscape