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Showing 1 to 24 of 29 courses

An Introduction to Health Economics

A half-day interactive session introducing key concepts of health economics in relation to clinical research. Funding available.

Start Date
23/09/2026
Delivery Mode

Online (Fixed Schedule)

Cost
£90.00
Duration
1 day

An Introduction to Knowledge Mobilisation

A half-day introductory workshop looking at how to mobilise knowledge, making sure valuable research findings don't gather dust.  Funding...

Start Date
13/10/2026
Delivery Mode

In person (On Campus)

Cost
£90.00
Duration
1 day

An Introduction to Public Speaking: How to design and deliver successful speeches

This half-day course covers how to plan, design and deliver a successful speech or presentation for clinical researchers and research team...

Start Date
30/09/2026
Delivery Mode

In person (On Campus)

Cost
£90.00
Duration
1 day

A Practical Guide to Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) in Research

This half-day workshop will provide you with a basic understanding of what PPI in clinical research is all about. Funding available.

Start Date
01/10/2026
Delivery Mode

Online (Fixed Schedule)

Cost
£90.00
Duration
1 day

Bite-size Practical Project Management

This four session course covers skills, tools and techniques to help you plan and deliver clinical research projects. Funding available.

Start Date
10/11/2026
Delivery Mode

Online (Fixed Schedule)

Cost
£180.00
Duration
2 weeks

Career Management for Early Career Academic Researchers

Explore different career options, learn what you want to get out of a career and understand how to implement good career decisions. 

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
Free
Duration
4 weeks

Creating and Running a Patient Public Involvement (PPI) group

This half-day course is designed to give practical guidance for setting up and running a PPI group. Funding available.

Start Date
27/10/2026
Delivery Mode

Online (Fixed Schedule)

Cost
£90.00
Duration
1 day

Data Management Planning

A two-hour workshop covering the basic components and creation of Data Management Plans for research projects. Funding available.

Start Date
29/09/2026
Delivery Mode

Online (Fixed Schedule)

Cost
£90.00
Duration
1 day

Designing Effective Online Education

Learn the practical skills to design, develop, deliver and evaluate an engaging and accessible online course.

Start Date
14/09/2026
Delivery Mode

Online (Fixed Schedule)

Cost
£120.00
Duration
5 weeks

Doing Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) with Under-served Groups

This half-day course will help identify barriers and enablers to effective PPI with under-served communities. Funding...

Start Date
18/11/2026
Delivery Mode

Online (Fixed Schedule)

Cost
£90.00
Duration
1 day

Edinburgh Clinical Trial Management Course (ECTMC) 2026

This two-day course aims to develop your knowledge and skills in clinical trial management.

Start Date
03/12/2026
Delivery Mode

In person (On Campus)

Cost
£570.00
Duration
2 days

Froebel in Childhood Practice - Academic Year Course

The Froebel in Childhood Practice course considers how a contemporary analysis of Froebel’s work can provide practitioners with insights into how...

Start Date
26/09/2026
Delivery Mode

Blended (Online and In Person)

Cost
£895.00
Duration
24 weeks

Generative AI and the Researcher

This half-day course introduces researchers to Gen AI and how it can be integrated into the research process. Funding...

Start Date
07/10/2026
Delivery Mode

Online (Fixed Schedule)

Cost
£90.00
Duration
1 day

Good Clinical Practice (GCP) for Laboratories

This 2.5 hour course covers the importance of GCP for Labs and how to apply it in research studies. Funding available.

Start Date
11/11/2026
Delivery Mode

Online (Fixed Schedule)

Cost
£90.00
Duration
1 day

Helping you to submit a successful NHS Research Ethics application

A half-day course exploring how to successfully navigate the NHS ethics review process for clinical research. Funding available.

Start Date
29/10/2026
Delivery Mode

In person (On Campus)

Cost
£90.00
Duration
1 day

How to Create an Online Course

Discover key skills to create engaging online learning experiences. 

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
Free
Duration
2 weeks

How to Create Video for Online Courses

Create engaging videos for online courses by learning the skills to plan, film and edit educational media. 

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
Free
Duration
2 weeks

Informed Consent in Clinical Research – Adults (Scotland)

A half-day course examining the ethical, legal and practical aspects of consent in clinical research. Funding available.

Start Date
17/09/2026
Delivery Mode

In person (On Campus)

Cost
£90.00
Duration
1 day

Inspection Survival Guide: Being prepared for an MHRA GCP inspection

This half-day course gives an overview of the GCP inspection process in clinical research settings. Funding available. 

Start Date
10/09/2026
Delivery Mode

Online (Fixed Schedule)

Cost
£90.00
Duration
1 day

Learning for Sustainable Futures

Join a personal and professional global learning journey towards sustainable futures. What on Earth could be more important? 

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
Free
Duration
5 weeks

Learning for Sustainable Futures: Supporting People, Practice and Policy (Scotland)

Explore global challenges and collaborate with educators, setting leaders and policy-makers in Scotland to develop approaches to Learning for...

Start Date
02/11/2026
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced with tutor interaction)

Cost
Free
Duration
13 weeks

Making Blended Education Work

Explore challenges and advance blended learning practices in higher education.

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
Free
Duration
5 weeks

Planning and Evaluating Your Teaching

Learn how to design and structure an episode of planned teaching, and consider how you might evaluate your teaching practice.

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
Free
Duration
9 weeks

Portfolio Preparation: Art (Preparing an Application)

A practical course for those looking to prepare strong, well-presented portfolios for art and design degree applications, with expert guidance on...

Start Date
29/09/2026
Delivery Mode

In person (On Campus)

Cost
£320.00
Duration
10 weeks
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