Upcoming Events
- 30th September 2026
- North West London Research Symposium for NMAHPPS12:00 - 17:00Open for booking now!
The North West London Research Symposium for NMAHPPS will take place on Wednesday September 30, 2026.
This popular FREE symposium is aimed at NMAHPPs (Nurses, Midwives, Allied Health Professionals, Healthcare Scientists, Pharmacy Staff and Psychologists) and academics in North West London (NWL) thinking of taking a research postgraduate course, those wondering about pursuing a research career and those involved in healthcare research already.
This year's event will run in-person at the Copthorne Tara Hotel (South Kensington) and offers a great opportunity to meet, network and learn from the collective research experience of colleagues working across North West London.
Joining us for our keynote session this year is Professor Gary Frost, Chair in Nutrition & Dietetics at Imperial College London. We will hear from Professor Frost about his journey from allied health practitioner to Professor in his field. In addition, you will have the chance to take part in workshops on topics including writing for publication, impact, innovation and fellowship applications.
You will have the opportunity to view posters, submitted by peers from across North West London, and to hear two research presentations selected from the best of the abstracts submitted.
Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis, so early booking is advised to avoid disappointment.
This Symposium is delivered by Imperial College Clinical Academic Training Office on behalf of the Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC) partners.
Please enter your details in the form below to book your place at the Symposium.
If you have any questions about the process, please do email cato@imperial.ac.uk.
Abstract submission deadline Monday 29 June noon.
We look forward to reading your abstracts!
You can register to attend here
Submit your abstract here
CATO Team
Copthorne Tara Hotel
Scarsdale Place
South Kensington
London
W8 5SY
- North West London Research Symposium for NMAHPPS12:00 - 17:00Open for booking now!
The North West London Research Symposium for NMAHPPS will take place on Wednesday September 30, 2026.
This popular FREE symposium is aimed at NMAHPPs (Nurses, Midwives, Allied Health Professionals, Healthcare Scientists, Pharmacy Staff and Psychologists) and academics in North West London (NWL) thinking of taking a research postgraduate course, those wondering about pursuing a research career and those involved in healthcare research already.
This year's event will run in-person at the Copthorne Tara Hotel (South Kensington) and offers a great opportunity to meet, network and learn from the collective research experience of colleagues working across North West London.
Joining us for our keynote session this year is Professor Gary Frost, Chair in Nutrition & Dietetics at Imperial College London. We will hear from Professor Frost about his journey from allied health practitioner to Professor in his field. In addition, you will have the chance to take part in workshops on topics including writing for publication, impact, innovation and fellowship applications.
You will have the opportunity to view posters, submitted by peers from across North West London, and to hear two research presentations selected from the best of the abstracts submitted.
Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis, so early booking is advised to avoid disappointment.
This Symposium is delivered by Imperial College Clinical Academic Training Office on behalf of the Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC) partners.
Please enter your details in the form below to book your place at the Symposium.
If you have any questions about the process, please do email cato@imperial.ac.uk.
Abstract submission deadline Monday 29 June noon.
We look forward to reading your abstracts!
You can register to attend here
Submit your abstract here
CATO Team
Copthorne Tara Hotel
- 13th October 2026
- Academic Opportunities for Resident Doctors14:00 - 17:00Booking now open!
How to develop a career in Academic Medicine (in any specialty), an overview of opportunities both locally and nationally, and how to succeed at Imperial College London
This event is aimed at Resident Doctors working within the Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre /NW London Trusts. This workshop will provide valuable information on how to kick-start and develop a clinical academic career — what it means, how to get started, and what opportunities are available. The session will include a presentation on NIHR research training fellowships, tips for applying, and talks from current Clinical Academics about their research career paths and how they have balanced academic work with clinical training and home life! Delegates will have ample opportunities to talk with speakers and have a wide-ranging discussion, and importantly also get the chance to meet and network with other junior doctors from across the Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC), considering clinical academic careers. Find out more and secure a place If you need any more information or have any questions, please contact us at: cato@imperial.ac.uk Scale Space
White City Imperial Campus
58 Wood Lane
London W12 7RZ
- Academic Opportunities for Resident Doctors14:00 - 17:00Booking now open!
- 26th October 2026
- Imperial BRC PPIEP Drop in session - "Strengthening Voices: Establishing the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit Parent Network"12:30 - 13:30Dear all,
Please find below the agenda for this drop-in session.
Speaker: - Emma Alexander (Clinical Research Fellow in Paediatric Critical Care, and NIHR Doctoral Fellowship)
Agenda for this session:
- Introductions (All)
- Public Involvement updates (PERC)
- Discussion topic: "Strengthening Voices: Establishing the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit Parent Network" - Emma Alexander (Clinical Research Fellow in Paediatric Critical Care, and NIHR Doctoral Fellowship)
- Q&A regarding discussion topic and more generally
- Close
Meeting ID: 378 524 649 732Passcode: BVu5ukIn the meantime, please let us know if you have any questions or if you have any topic suggestions for future sessions. Best wishes,The Patient Experience Research Centre (PERC) Online meeting More details »
- Imperial BRC PPIEP Drop in session - "Strengthening Voices: Establishing the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit Parent Network"12:30 - 13:30Dear all,
Please find below the agenda for this drop-in session.
Speaker: - Emma Alexander (Clinical Research Fellow in Paediatric Critical Care, and NIHR Doctoral Fellowship)
Agenda for this session:
- 10th November 2026
- CATO PitcheD: 5 Minutes to Pitch Your PhD Thesis13:00 - 15:30
Join us for, an exciting showcase of doctoral research where early career clinical academics will take on the challenge of presenting their PhD thesis in five minutes:
a 3-minute presentation followed by 2 minutes of audience questions, using a maximum of three slides. This event celebrates excellent research communication and challenges presenters to distil complex ideas into clear, engaging and accessible messages. Participants will have the opportunity to demonstrate key skills that are essential for clinical academic success, including: Communicating complex scientific concepts to a non-specialist scientific audience
Delivering a compelling presentation within a strict time limit
Designing clear and effective visual slides
Responding confidently and thoughtfully to questions To add a little friendly competition, prizes will be awarded for outstanding presentations! The afternoon will also feature presentation tips from Dr Chioma Izzi-Engbeaya (Deputy Director of CATO) and Dr Gemma Clunie (Lead Clinical Academic for Allied Health Professions). Presentations will be followed by feedback from Dr Karen Joash (CATO Director) and Prof Jeremy Levy (Associate Dean of the NIHR Academy), before concluding with informal networking. Would you like to present? To enter, submit a 50-word summary of your PhD thesis for consideration to cato@imperial.ac.uk. Selected presenters will be invited to take part in the challenge and share their research with colleagues from across the Clinical Academic community. Not presenting? Join the audience You do not need to present to attend. Colleagues, supervisors, researchers and anyone interested in hearing about the innovative research taking place across Imperial AHSC and improve their communication skills are encouraged to attend. Register here to attend the event in person. Whether you're pitching your PhD, cheering on your colleagues, or simply looking for inspiration, join us for an afternoon of research, scientific communication and friendly competition. If you have any questions about this event – email us cato@imperial.ac.uk CATO Team
Clinical Academic Training Office
Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre Translation & Innovation Hub (I-HUB)
84 Wood Lane
London W12 0BZ More details »
- CATO PitcheD: 5 Minutes to Pitch Your PhD Thesis13:00 - 15:30