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Varied voices: How to make research more inclusive and diverse through public involvement (Free & accredited)
2028-02-03 17:00 - 18:00, 2028-01-06 17:00 - 18:00, 2027-12-02 17:00 - 18:00, 2027-11-04 17:00 - 18:00, 2027-10-07 17:00 - 18:00, 2027-09-02 17:00 - 18:00, 2027-08-05 17:00 - 18:00, 2027-07-01 17:00 - 18:00 UTC and 19 more dates
BMJ Group has partnered with the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to strengthen how people and communities are involved in medical research.
Varied Voices, a free online course developed by NIHR and supported by BMJ Learning, helps healthcare professionals understand how inclusion and diversity improve the quality and impact of research. It offers practical ways to engage underrepresented groups and create more inclusive research environments.

This collaboration reflects how BMJ Group and NIHR are working together to increase the reach and real-world impact of health and care research.

Access the free “varied voices” course

Who is it forThe course is suitable for all healthcare professionals involved in research, including:GPs, GP trainees, hospital doctors, foundation doctors, practice and specialist nurses, allied health professionals, physician associates, medical students, and medical trainees.
What you will learnAfter completing the course, you will be able to:

Explain diversity, underrepresented voices, and public involvement in research

Understand how inclusive practices improve the quality and relevance of health and care research

Recognise barriers that discourage participation from underrepresented communities

Apply strategies to make research more inclusive

Evaluate how effectively your research promotes diversity and inclusion

BMJ Research Forum South Asia
2026-09-05 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London)
The BMJ Research Forum South Asia 2026 convenes national research leaders, funders, policymakers, editors, clinicians, patients, and industry partners to accelerate the translation of health research into policy and practice.
The forum explores how digital health infrastructure, national evidence initiatives, and institutional leadership can drive integrated, One Health–oriented outcomes at scale.
Translating health research into real-world impact: innovations, implementation, and lessons from practice
We invite work that demonstrates how research is:

Translated into clinical practice, policy, or health system change
Implemented effectively in real-world settings, particularly in resource-diverse environments
Adapted to address local challenges and contextual realities
generating measurable improvements in patient outcomes, access, equity, or system performance

Posters offer an opportunity to share practical learning, highlight implementation journeys, and foster collaboration across clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and healthcare leaders. https://southasiaresearchforum.bmj.com/

Submit your poster abstract | BMJ Research Forum South Asia 2026
2026-06-30
Real world health research impact

We are looking for evidence driven translational research projects that demonstrate measurable impact, innovation, scalability, and real world relevance in healthcare. Strong submissions should clearly show measurable outcomes, are co designed with or informed by patients, carers, or communities, where appropriate, practical applicability, and alignment with the forum themes.

When evidence can’t keep up: rapid evaluation for health tech
2026-06-03 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London)
When evidence can’t keep up: rapid evaluation for health tech
BMJ Future Health webinar

Experts:

Jenny Shand, Professor of Applied Health Research at UCL, Director of the NIHR Rapid Service Evaluation Team
Paul Wicks, Founder and Chief Evidence Officer, ProofStack Health
Gabriella Spinelli, Principal Investigator, RADIANT-CERSI
Helen Surana, Co-Editor in Chief, BMJ Innovations

As new healthcare technology advances at speed, this webinar will dive into the challenge of driving cutting edge innovation while ensuring the highest levels of patient safety. We’ll discuss:

How to turn regulation from a roadblock to a roadmap
How to generate rapid but robust evidence
What this means for patients and communities
