Training Event and Seminar Series
The NIHR Manchester BRC hosts regular training events, including monthly seminars, designed to share scientific ideas, foster collaboration, and build capacity in experimental medicine. These events provide invaluable opportunities to educate, inspire, and promote partnerships that align with our mission to drive health improvements and lasting change.
Who should attend?
Our training events are open to:
- Researchers, students, fellows, technical and operations staff, and healthcare professionals.
- Contributors across The University of Manchester and NHS Partner Organisations, and NIHR Infrastructure.
- Regional and national collaborators, including the Northern BRC Network.
Participation is encouraged across all levels, whether as a presenter or attendee, to support shared learning and collaboration.
Goals of the training series
- Showcase Manchester BRC Research: Highlight the breadth of experimental medicine research and stimulate cross-disciplinary discussions.
- Develop Core Insights: Explore key themes such as innovation, digital advancements, patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE), and Team Science.
- Promote the BRC Mission: Raise awareness of our goals and progress across partners and the wider community.
- Foster Engagement: Create a diverse learning community and share development opportunities with staff, students, patients, and public stakeholders.
Upcoming events in 2025
Mark your calendar for these exciting sessions, with more details to come.
January
Equality Diversity and Inclusion Awareness Session – Thursday 23 January
Learn about the Manchester BRC and CRF’s Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion strategy and how it promotes career progression opportunities across the workforce.
UK Biobank Showcase Event – Thursday 30 January
Hosted by The University of Manchester (UoM) in collaboration with the MBRC to raise awareness of the biobank.
March
Early Career Researchers in Mental Health Event – Tuesday 4 March
A supportive space for early career researchers to share ideas, network, and explore mental health research career pathways.
Sustainability Awareness Session - Tuesday 11 March
Gain insights into promoting sustainability in research and the workplace
May
Northern BRC Conference: Pioneering Future Leaders – Tuesday 6 May
Annual Northern BRC Conference, hosted by the Manchester BRC, featuring leadership training and a Q&A panel with BRC leaders sharing their career insights.
June
Healthcare Professional Showcase Event – Thursday 12 June
A dedicated event celebrating the contributions of healthcare professionals across the Manchester BRC.
Essential Clinical Trials Training Series (Session 1) – Wednesday 25 June
The session aims to give a short introduction to clinical research, including background about clinical trials, how this differs from observational research, and types of clinical trial (early vs. late phase, diagnostic studies, drug vs complex interventions).
Digital Summer School – September, dates to be confirmed
A 3-day event connecting engineers and healthcare professionals to address pressing medical challenges collaboratively.
September
Equality Diversity and Inclusion Awareness Session – Monday 29 September
Updates and training on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion practices.
October
PhD Showcase Event – October, date to be confirmed
Celebrating the achievements and contributions of our PhD students.
November
Children's Research Showcase Event - Monday 3 November
Showcasing impactful research focused on children across the BRC.
Inclusive Research Event – Thursday 13 November
A national event hosted in collaboration with the NIHR, highlighting the importance of inclusivity in research.
Dedicated training sessions for PhD Students and Clinical Fellows
- Innovation and Partnerships Induction Session – Thursday 23 January
- PPIE Workshop – Friday 21 March
- Team Research – Wednesday 2 April or Thursday 3 April
- PhD Showcase Event – October, date to be confirmed
Contact information
If you have any enquiries about the Training Event and Seminar Series, please contact Jane Crosbie (Education and Training Coordinator at Manchester BRC)