Our training and development opportunities are open to people working across health, care, public health, local government, voluntary and community organisations, and academia.
Whether you are new to research, developing your skills alongside practice, or building an established research career, we offer support at every stage. Our programmes are designed for a wide range of professions and roles, including nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, pharmacists, healthcare scientists, social care professionals, public health practitioners, clinicians, managers, commissioners, researchers and public contributors.
Explore the sections below to find opportunities relevant to your profession, role and career stage.
If you are exploring research for the first time or looking to develop your understanding of evidence and improvement, our training can help you build confidence, skills and connections.
Making Sense of Evidence Workshops: Making Sense of Evidence Workshops – Training types – ARC South West
For professionals working across healthcare, social care and public health who want to develop research skills, use evidence in practice, improve services, or explore research as part of their career.
Making Sense of Evidence Workshops: Making Sense of Evidence Workshops – Training types – ARC South West
Health Service Modelling Associates Programme (HSMA): Health Service Modelling Associates Programme (HSMA) – Training types – ARC South West
For researchers at all stages, from doctoral students to experienced academics, seeking opportunities to strengthen skills, collaborate across disciplines and maximise the impact of research.
For those involved in planning, commissioning, leading or delivering services who want to use evidence, data and research to inform decision-making and improve outcomes.
Health Service Modelling Associates Programme (HSMA): Health Service Modelling Associates Programme (HSMA) – Training types – ARC South West
For patients, carers, public contributors and community organisations interested in getting involved in research, shaping projects and helping ensure research reflects the needs of local communities.
Making Sense of Evidence Workshops: Making Sense of Evidence Workshops – Training types – ARC South West