Training Events

We deliver excellent training, tailored flexibly to the individual needs and interests of our members, equipping them with the skills needed for a career in translational research

Our Training Commitment

We deliver excellent training, tailored flexibly to the individual needs and interests of our members. We equip individuals with the intellectual and technical skills that are needed for the future of translational research, and complement this with key transferable skills to ensure individuals emerge as well-rounded scientists, prepared for the next stages of their careers.

It’s important that our training and support is driven by our workforce to help ensure that we’re equipping our trainees with the relevant knowledge and skills to benefit their career progression.

Our trainees feed into a working group to advise and steer our  researcher development opportunities. Providing these opportunities fosters an environment where everyone feels included, heard, and valued, with opportunities equitable for all.

Our training provision covers a wide range of topics tailored to our members individual needs, to include, but not limited to those outlined below. This is complemented by an annual trainees away day that builds upon these more regular events, providing an opportunity for everyone to learn and network in a more informal setting.

  • Health inequalities and Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity in research
  • Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement
  • Data science (managing large datasets, coding and artificial intelligence)
  • Clinical study recruitment
  • Research dissemination via outreach and engagement
  • Entrepreneurship and commercial collaborations
  • Media training and creative communication
  • Exposure to a clinical working environment
  • Ethical reviews in translational research
  • Grant writing

Mentoring Scheme

Email our team to find out more about the mentorship opportunities available to BRC students and fellows.

Statistical Advice Clinics

 

From 1 April 2026, the NIHR Exeter BRC is pleased to offer online statistical advice clinics to support students and researchers with their projects.

Clinics will run:

  • First session: 1 April 2026
  • Frequency: Every second Wednesday
  • Time/place: 11:00am – 1:00pm / MS Teams
  • Format: 30-minute one-to-one appointments

These clinics provide an opportunity to receive expert statistical guidance on study design, analysis plans, and data interpretation.

How to book:
Please complete this attendee form and submit your request at least one week before the clinic date.

For example, for the 1 April clinic, requests must be submitted by 25 March.

Please email your form to NIHRExeterBRC@exeter.ac.uk* and we will forward onto the team running the sessions.

Submitted forms will be reviewed and appointments scheduled accordingly.

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The Team at NIHR Exeter BRC

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