Training opportunities

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

Systematic review

Through following the process of carrying out a Systematic Review, learn practical skills required for searching, evaluating and synthesizing evidence in health behaviour.

• In person
• University of the West of England

Causal inference in epidemiology: concepts and methods

Learn to define causation in biomedical research, describe methods to make causal inferences in epidemiology and health services research, and demonstrate the practical application of these methods.

• Remote
• University of Bristol

Introduction to research governance

Biennial course providing participants with an understanding of all aspects of research governance in population health sciences and knowledge of the processes involved.

• Remote
• University of Bristol

Improving your Stata: data management, publication-quality outputs, and automating tasks

Gain a more advanced knowledge of Stata 15 statistical software package.

• Remote
• University of Bristol

Good clinical practice refresher

Reinforce and consolidate previous learning, reflect on your practice, and raise your awareness of recent and relevant developments in GCP and related areas of research governance.

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

Introduction to economic evaluation

Gain an understanding of the theoretical frameworks which guide economic evaluation; knowledge of the methods used to measure and value costs, health and broader outcomes of care; an overview of trials and modelling techniques used to evaluate efficiency; brief practical experience of analysing cost and outcomes data; critical appraisal skills for assessing of published economic evaluations and insight into the role of economic evidence in local and national (i.e. NICE) decision making in England.

• Remote
• University of Bristol

Qualitative health and care research

This 15 credit module aims to equip learners with the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking abilities to effectively engage with qualitative research methodologies in health and care research.

• In person
• University of the West of England

Introduction to rates and survival analysis

Provides a grounding in the theory behind the methods most commonly used to analyse rates and survival-time data, as well as extensive hands-on experience of their application in Stata software.

• Remote
• University of Bristol

Introduction to statistics 2

This course is a logical continuation of the Introduction to Statistics 1 course. Besides continuing to cover the commonly used statistical tests, it also provides an overview of selecting the most appropriate statistical test.

• In person
• University of the West of England

NIHR Research Funding – seminar and support event

Supports health professionals and academic partners who are preparing research proposals by considering the application as a marketing document, clarity of description and explanation, feasibility issues, and identifying and avoiding potential pitfalls.

• Remote
• National Institute for Health and Care Research

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