The NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) Research Methods Academy is launching a dynamic seminar series focused on innovations and best-practice research methodologies.
Designed to support researchers at all career stages, this series will provide practical, informative and interactive learning experiences on a range of complex but common research method designs.
Delivered by research experts, the sessions aim to enhance understanding and equip researchers with the skills and confidence to apply these methods independently and strengthen research proposals, improving the quality of health, public health and social care research across the UK.
Here is a full list of the upcoming seminars. Please click on the relevant links to register your interest.
1. Determining Sample Size in Qualitative Research
Led by Professor Julius Sim
Wednesday 24 September 2025, 1-2pm
2. The Importance of Sample Size for the Development and Evaluation of Clinical Prediction Models
Led by Professor Richard Riley
Tuesday 30 September 2025, 1-2pm
3. Do I Need to Do a Stepped Wedge Trial? (Part 1 of 2)
Led by Professor Richard Hooper
Wednesday 15 October 2025, 1-2pm
Led by Professor Karla Hemming
Wednesday 22 October 2025, 1-2pm
5. PPI for Statistical Methodology Research: Can We Do Better?
Led by Professor Laura Gray and a PPI Representative
Thursday 13 November 2025, 1-2pm
For more information click here.