There is plenty on offer this coming Autumn from NIHR.
Trauma Informed Leadership Conference – 11 September – in Preston
To register – Conference Registration – Trauma Informed Leadership in a Changing World
For details – Trauma Informed Leadership in a Changing World – Conference 2026
ICTMC Conference – 14-17 September – in Birmingham
This year’s scientific programme features 3 keynote addresses from distinguished speakers including Prof Peter Sasieni (QMUL), Prof Matt Sydes (NHS England), and Prof Nasim Chaudhry (Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning).
With 176 speakers representing 114 organisations worldwide, plus 16 interactive workshops and dedicated poster sessions, this is the premier gathering for trialists, clinicians, statisticians, PPIE contributors and methodologists.
There will be a symposium from the NIHR Academy on Wednesday 16th featuring a showcase of its funding schemes, and a symposium on Tuesday on “Developing and sustaining the next generation of chief investigators” from the UK Registered CTU Network [linkedin.com]. The workshop programme is available to view here: Workshop Programme – ICTMC 2026 [ictmc.org]
The full scientific programme is available to view on the conference website: ICTMC 2026 Programme [inconference.eventsair.com]
Imposter phenomenon – 16 September – online
This virtual workshop for NIHR Academy Members and NIHR Leaders explores practical tips for managing and overcoming “imposter phenomenon”. The session will help you challenge and reframe unhelpful notions, whilst developing effective skills to combat negative self-talk. Apply to attend by Thursday 27 August [nihr.ac.uk].
Public speaking and presenting – 23 September – online
Develop your public speaking skills and learn to craft an engaging message in this interactive virtual workshop. Open to NIHR Academy Members and NIHR Leaders, this session will help you to increase your presence, improve your confidence, refine your delivery, and learn strategies for dealing with difficult questions. Apply to attend by Thursday 3 September. [nihr.ac.uk]
Learn how to embed change – 30 September – online
Discover how to embed change by ensuring you translate the story into everyday communications and behaviours at NIHR’s webinar from 1-2pm on 30 September.
It will help leaders consider how and why change initiatives fail and explore the importance of crafting and sharing a compelling change story to build early and ongoing understanding and alignment. Find out more and register. [zoom.us]
Growing your research career – 10 November – online
This webinar, held in partnership with the Mental Health Research Group at Keele University as part of the COMPAS Conversations series, will be led by NIHR Academy between 12 and 1pm.
Join us for an engaging and interactive webinar to learn more about the NIHR mission, the work of the NIHR Academy, and the wide range of career development awards and programmes available to support researchers at every stage of their career.
During the session, you will gain valuable insights into the opportunities on offer and explore ways to develop and strengthen your own research career.
