Our Professional Development Courses

Navigating Intersectionality & Public Involvement

Conducting research alongside marginalised groups may bring issues of power and privilege to the foreground, and there may also be some cultural twists and turns to navigate. Learn more here

D/deaf Awareness

The D/deaf awareness training developed by Deaflink North East serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding and supporting individuals with hearing loss. Learn more here

Confidence to do Patient and Public Involvement

Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) can feel daunting. If you feel a little nervous about talking to patients or the public about your research, this session is for you! Learn more here

Introduction to PPIE in Research

To introduce public involvement and community engagement in health and social care research. Learn more here

Facilitating PPIE Sessions and Supporting Participants

This will explore facilitating group discussion sessions with public contributors, how best to support their involvement and to consider some of the barriers. Learn more here

Introduction to PPIE in Research for Public Contributors

This is aimed at patients or members of the public who are curious about, new to or less experienced with healthcare research and Patient and Public Involvement & Engagement (PPIE) Learn more here

Introduction to PPIE in Research for Research Staff

Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement is the action of working with patients and the public to help shape and inform your work. Learn more here

Disability Awareness – Learning Through Lived Experience

The theories and models of disability are delivered by disabled people who bring their own and others Lived Experience to give a unique perspective on the subject of Disability Equality and Inclusion. Learn more here

Dark Models and Bright Ideas: Shaping Research Questions with the Public

This session explores the role of patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) in shaping research questions. Co-delivered by a public contributor actively engaged in multiple research project Learn more here

Ethics in Community Research: What do we Need to Think About?

This session will focus on the issue of ethics within community research. Learn more here