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๐ Wednesday 14 January 2026
๐ง 2 to 2:45pm
Dr Deborah Harrison will provide an introduction to mixed methods research including different study designs, challenges and considerations. Deborah is a Research Design Methodologist based in the NIHR RSS Specialist Centre for Public Health. Her background is in applied public services research, and she has worked with local authorities, VCSE organisations, social care providers, NHS and emergency services.ย
๐ Thursday 29 January 2026 (rescheduled)
๐ง 11:30am to 12:45pm
This webinar will offer support for public health researchers thinking about research involving the LGBTQ+ community, and offer guidance around building relationships and encouraging participation.ย
๐ Tuesday 3 February 2026
๐ง 10 to 10:45am
Samina Sheikh will share some of Merton Council's strategies for tackling inequalities in the wider determinants of health, focusing on key themes including environment, housing and child poverty. In the session, Samina will share how data has been collected to help inform approaches and guide interventions across directorates.ย
๐ Wednesday 11 February 2026
๐ง 10 to 11:15am
In this webinar for public contributors, Duncan Yellowlees focuses on telling the story behind, and building confidence to, talk about your connection with research. This webinar will cover techniques that help connect you to the people you're speaking to, make sure your thoughts are engaging, and ensuring your audience understand the projects you are part of.ย
๐ Wednesday 18 February 2026
๐ง 11am to 12 noon
This webinar will take you through the principles of coproduction in public health research, including the terminology and different approaches. They will also share examples of how to do coproduction well.ย ย
๐ 4 and 5 March 2026
๐ the Vox, Birmingham
The NIHR has joined Prevention Research 2026 as a conference partner. This is the second Prevention Research UK conference, and is being organised jointly by the UKPRP Prevention Research Network and Population Health Improvement UK with support from NIHR. The conference will seek to explore the latest research and collaborative strategies for preventing non-communicable diseases and reducing health inequalities across the UK.
If you are funded by NIHR and your research is relevant to the prevention of non-communicable diseases, evaluating the development, implementation or impact of interventions or public policies to improve health and reduce health inequalities, or new approaches or methods in the conduct of prevention research, you can submit an abstract by Friday 9 January 2026.
If you have any issues/queries/questions, please email: preventionresearch26@gmail.comย ย
๐ Wednesday 25 March 2026
๐ง 10 to 11amย
This webinar raises awareness and gives examples of trauma informed practice in research by providing practical steps intended to build confidence and to help you adapt your approach. During the webinar, we will look at the response to trauma from the points of view of a researcher, public participant and community researcher.ย
LARIA Conference and Awards
LARIA Conference and Awards
๐ Wednesday 25 March 2026
๐ Local Government Association, London
Local Evidence Matters: Understanding Need Through Research and Data will bring together leading researchers, analysts, and practitioners to explore how robust local evidence can drive better decision-making and improve outcomes for communities. In an era where data is abundant but actionable insights are scarce, this conference will emphasise the critical role of localised research in identifying needs, shaping policy, and delivering targeted interventions. By focusing on the nuances of local contexts, we aim to bridge the gap between national strategies and community realities.
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Participants will engage in thought-provoking discussions, share innovative methodologies, and examine case studies that demonstrate the power of insight-driven approaches at a local level. Whether you are working in health, education, social care, or economic development, this conference will offer a unique opportunity to collaborate, learn, and contribute to a growing movement that values evidence as the foundation for meaningful change. Together, we will explore how research and data can illuminate needs, inform priorities, and ultimately create stronger, more resilient local communities and neighbourhoods.
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We are looking to hear about activity that youโve undertaken that others could learn from. This might be a completed project but also an incomplete project that youโre still working on, where others could learn from your progress.
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For full details on what we're looking for and to submit a presentation please download the submission form and return to admin@laria.org.uk by Friday 9 January 2026.
๐ Tuesday 21 April 2026
๐ง 10 to 11amย
'No research about us without us' - a collaborative research project led by people with learning disabilities, academic researchers and community partners. The project explored what true partnership in research looks like, the barriers that prevent people with learning disabilities from being equal research partners, and what needs to change. During the session, the research team will share key learning from the project, practical takeaways and recommendations for future research, and next steps for creating more inclusive and equitable research practice.ย
Previously held each November as the Lancet UK Public Health Science Conference, this fantastic event returns in a new spring timeslot. The conference offers an excellent opportunity to share your work, connect across sectors, and be inspired by world-class public health research! Now working in collaboration with the Society for Social Medicine & Population Health (SSMPH), the conference will be held on Tuesday 21 April 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne. A conference dinner and early career researcher event will take place on Monday 20 April.ย
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