Upcoming Events

  • 30th June 2026
  • 1st July 2026
    • Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) Summer SchoolUnique, three-day, in-person PPIE Summer School hosted by the NIHR Applied Research Collaborations South West Peninsula (PenARC). The course combines theory, reflection, and practical exploration in a supportive learning environment. Throughout the three immersive days, you will move from foundational principles and power dynamics, through creative and relational approaches to involvement, to reflecting on leadership and culture in their own practice and the contexts in which they work. The PPIE Summer School is designed for people undertaking or supporting health or care research from early career researchers to senior academics, PPIE leads and facilitators. It is also relevant to those who are new to public involvement and would like to begin. For more information please see here. For queries please contact involvement@exeter.ac.uk Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel,
      Southernhay E,
      Exeter EX1 1QF             More details »
  • 2nd July 2026
    • Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) Summer SchoolUnique, three-day, in-person PPIE Summer School hosted by the NIHR Applied Research Collaborations South West Peninsula (PenARC). The course combines theory, reflection, and practical exploration in a supportive learning environment. Throughout the three immersive days, you will move from foundational principles and power dynamics, through creative and relational approaches to involvement, to reflecting on leadership and culture in their own practice and the contexts in which they work. The PPIE Summer School is designed for people undertaking or supporting health or care research from early career researchers to senior academics, PPIE leads and facilitators. It is also relevant to those who are new to public involvement and would like to begin. For more information please see here. For queries please contact involvement@exeter.ac.uk Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel,
      Southernhay E,
      Exeter EX1 1QF             More details »
  • 3rd July 2026
    • Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) Summer SchoolUnique, three-day, in-person PPIE Summer School hosted by the NIHR Applied Research Collaborations South West Peninsula (PenARC). The course combines theory, reflection, and practical exploration in a supportive learning environment. Throughout the three immersive days, you will move from foundational principles and power dynamics, through creative and relational approaches to involvement, to reflecting on leadership and culture in their own practice and the contexts in which they work. The PPIE Summer School is designed for people undertaking or supporting health or care research from early career researchers to senior academics, PPIE leads and facilitators. It is also relevant to those who are new to public involvement and would like to begin. For more information please see here. For queries please contact involvement@exeter.ac.uk Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel,
      Southernhay E,
      Exeter EX1 1QF             More details »
  • 15th July 2026
    • London Surgical Symposium 202612:30 - 17:30An educational forum for international experts on surgical innovation to discuss advances in a diverse range of topics in surgery. LSS is an annual surgical conference run by the Department of Surgery and Cancer at Imperial, bringing together students, trainees, scientists, allied health professionals. This free, inclusive educational forum brings international experts on surgical innovation to London to discuss advances in a diverse range of topics in surgery. We are excited to announce that this year‘s LSS theme will be Surgical management of advanced cancer. Register here  London Surgical Symposium 2026 | Events | Imperial College London Lecture Theatre 2, Wolfson Education Centre
      Hammersmith Campus, Du Cane Road
      London, W12 0HS             More details »
  • 27th July 2026
    • Imperial BRC PPIEP Drop in session - Topic: "How I shared research results with patients via Zoom"12:30 - 13:30

      Dear all,

      Please find below the agenda for this drop-in session. Speaker: Katherine Lodge (IPPRF Research Fellow at NHLI; Imperial BRC Respiratory Theme PPIEP Co‑lead)

      Agenda for this session:
      1. Introductions (All) 2. Public Involvement updates (PERC) 3. Discussion topic: "How I shared research results with patients via Zoom" - Katherine Lodge (IPPRF Research Fellow at NHLI and Imperial BRC Respiratory theme PPIEP co-lead) 4. Q&A regarding discussion topic and more generally 5. Close
      Meeting ID: 378 524 649 732
      Passcode: BVu5uk

      In 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 »

  • 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
  • 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:
      1. Introductions (All)
      2. Public Involvement updates (PERC)
      3. 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)
      4. Q&A regarding discussion topic and more generally
      5. Close
      Meeting ID: 378 524 649 732
      Passcode: BVu5uk
      In 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 »