Training opportunities

Introduction to linear and logistic regression models

Understand the statistical principles behind, and the application of, univariable and multivariable linear and logistic regression in medical, epidemiological and health services research.

• Remote
• University of Bristol

Health and social care research: methods and methodology

Gain an overview of the (1) current state of research in health and social care; (2) access, use and the development of information systems; (3) critical appraisal methods; (4) main research methodologies and strategies; (5) health service evaluation; (6) ethical issues in research; and (7) innovations in research and the development of new methodologies.

• In person
• University of the West of England

Research and audit

Learn to interpret the validity and reliability of healthcare data (e.g. clinical trials, reviews, audits) and respond appropriately with respect to their clinical practice.

• Online learning resource
• NHS eLearning

Introduction to qualitative research methods

An overview and introduction to the major qualitative research methods based in the social sciences as used in health services, public health and other health-related research.

• Remote
• University of Bristol

Introduction to Stata

A basic introduction to the statistical software package Stata 15, focusing on its use for data management and data exploration.

• Remote
• University of Bristol

Introduction to good clinical practice

A minimum requirement for staff involved in leading and delivering clinical research.ay

Online: 0.5 days

Face-to-face: 1 day

• Online learning resource
• National Institute for Health and Care Research

Introduction to network meta-analysis

Learn how network meta-analysis models can be estimated using Stata.

• Remote
• University of Bristol

Writing a qualitative paper

Gain practical tools and knowledge needed to write up qualitative research studies for publication. The focus will be on writing for publication in clinical journals, but many of the topics discussed will apply equally to writing qualitative research for any type of journal.

• In person
• University of Bristol

Advanced epigenetic epidemiology

Overview of epidemiological principles that are relevant to epigenetic studies. Gain knowledge, skills and code necessary to design, execute and interpret population-based epigenetic studies.

• Remote
• University of Bristol

Introduction to statistics 1

Learn about the underpinning logical arguments for statistical inference and the terminology used in this hands-on course. SPSS is used throughout the day, so attendees are expected to be familiar with this statistical software as well as descriptive statistics.

• In person
• University of the West of England

Introduction to SPSS

A comprehensive guided tour of the data management procedures in SPSS, including data entry, data management, coding of data, an introduction to SPSS syntax, as well as creating and designing graphics and tables. Suitable for those who have not used SPSS before.

• In person
• University of the West of England

Introduction to statistics

Introduction to the basic concepts and methods commonly used in medical and public health research.

• Remote
• University of Bristol

Quantitative health research

Learn to (1) critically analyse the strengths, limitations and issues to consider with different types of epidemiological studies; (2) assess the sources of evidence routinely used as a basis for health policy and practice; (3) interpret and apply the results of basic statistical analyses, particularly inferential statistics; and (4) use appropriate tools to critically appraise the evidence used in public health.

• In person
• University of the West of England

Analysis of repeated measures

Introduction to methods for analysing longitudinal/repeated continuous data, with a focus on methods for analysing individual trajectories over time.

• Remote
• University of Bristol

Genetic epidemiology

Gain a grounding in a wide range of cutting-edge genetic epidemiological methods for complex traits.

• Remote
• University of Bristol

Questionnaire design, application and data interpretation

A theoretical and practical introduction to questionnaire design, application and data interpretation.

• Remote
• University of Bristol

Advanced survival analysis

Learn how to implement parametric survival models, use flexible parametric survival models, and the concept of competing risks in modelling time-to-event data.

• Remote
• University of Bristol

Designing and conducting pragmatic randomised controlled trials

Understand the essentials of designing, conducting and analysing pragmatic randomised controlled trials (RCTs). Examine RCTs evaluating health and public health interventions in primary, secondary and community settings with individual and cluster randomised designs.

• Remote
• University of Bristol

Introduction to systematic reviews and meta-analysis

Introduction to the methodology of systematic reviews and meta-analysis.

• Remote
• University of Bristol

Introduction to epidemiology

Ground yourself in epidemiological study designs and measures of disease risk used in aetiological epidemiology and health services research. Gain practical experience in study design and the appraisal of epidemiological literature.

• Remote
• University of Bristol