Training opportunities

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