Connect and Collaborate

These sessions provide tailored support and advice on patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE), helping individuals and organisations across the ARC South West region develop and strengthen their PPIE activities.

Designed for early career health, social care and public health professionals, NIHR INSIGHT South West Peninsula provides funded research training, mentorship and development opportunities to help individuals take their first steps into a research career.

Designed for medical students with an interest in research, INSPIRE provides opportunities to gain hands-on research experience, connect with clinical academics and explore how research can be integrated into a future medical career.

Helping health, social care and public health professionals develop the skills, confidence and opportunities needed to engage with research and use evidence to improve practice and patient care.

Access free online courses, learning resources and development opportunities designed to support health, care and research professionals at every stage of their career.

Explore training opportunities, workshops and resources that support research skills development, evidence use and capacity building across health and care settings.

Browse a range of practical tools, guides, case studies and learning materials to support research, implementation and evidence-informed decision-making.

Access a series of recorded webinars covering applied health research, implementation, public involvement, career development and other topics relevant to health and care professionals.

Connect with experienced mentors who can provide guidance, support and encouragement to help you achieve your professional and research career goals.

Discover career development opportunities, funding schemes and support tailored to different professional groups working across health, care and research.

Find learning opportunities, events and resources designed to help individuals develop research knowledge, skills and confidence in health and care settings.

Explore resources, training and guidance focused on improving inclusion, diversity and equity in health and care research and reducing health inequalities.

Watch on-demand webinars from experts across the NIHR Applied Research Collaborations, covering research methods, implementation, public involvement and professional development.