Varied voices: How to make research more inclusive and diverse through public involvement (Free & accredited)
2029-11-01 17:00 - 18:00, 2029-12-06 17:00 - 18:00, 2030-01-03 17:00 - 18:00, 2030-02-07 17:00 - 18:00, 2030-03-07 17:00 - 18:00, 2030-04-04 17:00 - 18:00, 2030-05-02 17:00 - 18:00, 2030-06-06 17:00 - 18:00 UTC and 4 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
