Upcoming events:

 

31st August 

GETTING STARTED IN RESEARCH 

Are you a healthcare or social care professional looking to jumpstart your research skills? This workshop is tailored specifically to those working in the NHS or local authority settings and provides a unique opportunity to discover new research pathways and expand your knowledge of collaborative applied health and social care research.

This workshop will give you space to think about where you are now and where you want to be in respect to your research, considering the barriers that might get in your way. You will also have the chance to come up with some next steps for your research journey! Don’t miss out on this chance to advance your skills and take your career to the next level. Join us for an exciting day of learning and growth! For more info, click here 

12th September 2023

RESILIENCE AS A HEALTH & CARE RESEARCHER

Are you a health and care researcher academic looking to strengthen your resilience and well-being? Discover a unique opportunity to re-engage with your personal resilience and learn how to bring it into your everyday life with our one-day Resilience workshop. This experiential and interactive coaching-based workshop is tailored specifically for academics in the health and care research field. Don’t miss out on this chance to enhance your personal and professional growth. For full info, click here 

12th September 2023 

STORYTELLING WORKSHOP  

At NHS R&D North West, we’re always looking for innovative ways to support our health and care early career researchers. That’s why we have a pilot storytelling workshop! This unique workshop will explore how the art of storytelling can increase confidence and ability in researchers, enabling them to develop and share their research narrative in a more engaging way. By mastering this skill, researchers will be able to stand out from the crowd and make a lasting impact in their field.

**Please note that, as this is a pilot workshop, it’s currently only open to the team and a group of ‘critical friends’ to ensure it can be reviewed and evaluated in a safe space. Stay tuned for more updates!**

28th & 29th September 2023 

EARLY CAREER RESEARCHER DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY – COHORT 4 RESIDENTIAL LAUNCH

We’re back with brand new cohort for the launch of the ECR Pathway programme. We’re excited to be working in collaboration with the NIHR CRN’s – North West Coast and Greater Manchester to offer this amazing opportunity to our participants. The venue for this top secret location will be revealed soon, so stay tuned! If you’re interested in learning more about the programme, click here  

5th October 2023

HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND NMAHP INTERNSHIP & SOCIAL CARE PILOT INTERNSHIP – CELEBRATION EVENT

NHS R&D North West is celebrating the achievements of the HEE Internship and Social Care Internship awardees by holding a celebration event at the Chamber Space in Manchester for awardees and invited guests.  Guests will enjoy a lunch followed by a captivating poster tour where the awardees will have the opportunity to present their work.  

Although the event is by invite only, all the posters will be available on our website prior to the event. This will give everyone the chance to see the amazing work that has been done and learn more about the awardees. We’ll also include the contact details of the awardees, so you can reach out to them with any questions or feedback.

Stay tuned for more updates on the event, and make sure to follow us on Twitter at @NHSNWRD 

11th & 12th October 2023 

ADULT AND CHILDRENS SOCIAL CARE PRACTITIONER RESEARCHER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME – RESIDENTIAL LAUNCH 

The launch of the above programme will be held at the Lancaster House hotel. The programme is a prestigious pilot initiative that offers an excellent opportunity for practitioners to embark on a researcher pathway. It’s designed to help develop their research capacity and capability within social care services and provides a dedicated space for participants to contribute and consider. If you’re interested in learning more about the programme, please click here 

19th October 2023
 
WRITEHERE, RIGHTNOW
 
Are you a health and care researcher academic looking to improve your writing process? Our unique format for this workshop combines the space of a writing retreat with the provocation of live coaching to enhance and sustain an effective writing experience. Our retreats are tailored specifically for academics in the health and care research field, and are aimed at any level of experience.
 
Our coaching-based approach helps researchers realign with the purpose of their writing, and engage in strategies to bring writing back into the heart of their work. Don’t miss out on this chance to enhance your writing skills and take your research to the next level. For full info, please click here 
 
19th October 2023
 
EARLY CAREER RESEARCHER PATHWAY – WORKSHOP 1 
 
This is the first workshop since the initial launch in September. The workshop will focus on Domain B, B1 – Personal Qualities – Personal qualities and approach to being an effective researcher of the Vitae RDF Framework.
 
We cannot give away too much about the full content of the workshop at this time, but we are confident that it will be an engaging and informative experience for all participants.
 
To stay up to date with the latest information about the workshops, be sure to follow us on Twitter at @NHSNWRD. We will be posting regular updates about the programme, including future workshop dates and topics.
 
2nd November 2023
 
NEXT STEPS FOR A POST DOC
 
Are you a health and care academic researcher who has completed a PhD and is looking to take the next steps in your research career? If so, then you won’t want to miss our upcoming workshop on research leadership development for Post Docs.
 
This unique workshop will explore the challenges and opportunities for Post Docs to actively manage and develop their research leadership potential. Our aim is to help you release your full potential as a researcher by providing you with practical strategies to enhance your research leadership skills. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to take your research career to the next level! For full info, please click here
 
16th November 2023 
 
COACHING/ LEADERSHIP
 
For health and care academic researchers who are looking to take the next steps in their research career, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to explore how coaching and leadership can contribute to achieving research ambitions. By attending this workshop, participants will gain a greater understanding of their current coaching and leadership knowledge and abilities, and learn practical strategies for enhancing these skills.
 
The aim of this workshop is to help researchers unlock their full potential and build a sustainable research career. If you’re interested in developing your coaching and leadership skills, then this workshop is for you! For full info, please click here 
 
16th November 2023 
 
EARLY CAREER RESEARCHER PATHWAY – WORKSHOP 2
 
This workshop will focus on Domain B, B3 -Professional and career development of the Vitae framework. 
 
We have some amazing guest speakers lined up to speak to the group about their personal research journeys, so get ready for some inspiring stories. In addition to the speakers, there will be plenty of networking and collaboration. We can’t wait to see what ideas and connections come out of this workshop.
 
To stay updated on all the latest workshop news, make sure to follow us on Twitter at @NHSNWRD. We’ll be sharing updates about future dates and topics, so don’t miss out!
 
14th December 2023
 
PCAF & PLAF APPLICATION
 
Are you intending to submit an application for a PCAF or PLAF or wish to benchmark yourself in terms of readiness for submitting an application? This workshop will look closely at what is required to make a competitive application to the Pre-doctoral Clinical Academic Fellowship (PCAF) and/or Pre-doctoral Local Authority Fellowship (PLAF). 
 
This workshop enables health and social care clinicians and practitioners (excluding doctors and dentists) to begin to develop their research careers. During the workshop there will be inputs from the NIHR PCAF Scheme Manager, Chair of the PCAF Selection Panel, and current and previous PCAF and PLAF award holders. For full info, please click here 
 
 
14th December 2023 
 
EARLY CAREER RESEARCHER PATHWAY – WORKSHOP 3
 
This workshop will focus on B1 of the Vitae framework – personal qualities and approach to be an effective leader. Get ready to learn about resilience and self-management, as well as how to have courageous conversations! Let’s not forget about Christmas jumpers too! 
 
To stay updated on all the latest workshop news, make sure to follow us on Twitter at @NHSNWRD. We’ll be sharing updates about future dates and topics, so don’t miss out!
 
7th March 2024 
 
LETS TALK RESEARCH: GROW YOUR OWN BRILLIANCE 
 
We’re thrilled to let you know that the Let’s Talk Research Conference is returning! This year’s theme is centered around “Grow Your Own Brilliance.” We’ll be discussing, sharing, showcasing, developing, and imagining how a career in health and care research can flourish and shine.
 
Our keynote speaker, Professor Waljit Dhillo – Dean of the NIHR Academy, will be opening the day. The conference will feature workshops, discussions, networking, poster presentations, stands, fun activities, and much more. We can’t wait to see you there! More details about the conference can be found here 
 

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