Introduction to NHS Research at UoN
Duration 2 hours
Team Researcher Academy



This online course is run by the Researcher Academy

The Researcher Academy courses are very popular and the majority are run in both semesters to give you the opportunity to attend at a time of the year that suits you. 

Course Description:

Research governance exists to safeguard participants of health and social care research by setting standards for research conduct, defining how these standards should be delivered and assessing these arrangements once in place.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

If you are working with:

  • NHS staff, patients or their data,
  • Ionising radiation,
  • Participants lacking the mental capacity to consent, and/or
  • Drug or medical device studies

then you will require Health Research Authority approval and most likely NHS ethics.

The Research Governance team will talk you through approval requirements, triggers, processes and top tips to navigate obtaining research approvals including NHS REC and HRA.

This session will explore:

  • Types of Research
  • Approvals
  • Approval Process
  • Top tips

Learning outcomes/objectives

  • To be able to determine whether a project is within Health Research Authority Remit.
  • To gain an understanding of the steps required to comply and protect your research.
  • To gain an understanding of the types of approvals needed.

Process: The webinar will involve a mixture of presentation, discussion and examination of case-studies and exemptions.

Course Accessibility

The following table shows a summary of what is needed to participate in the course. 

If you feel you will experience any difficulties participating, please let us know via the ‘special requirements’ tab, providing as much information as possible. The special requirements tab can be completed when you book your place. Alternatively, you can contact us directly at ra-training@nottingham.ac.uk.

Access MS Teams
Attend the course at a specific date and time
Use the MS Teams chat box function
Watch and listen to the course tutor(s) and/or other attendees
Follow presentation slides during the course
Take part in group activities/ discussions 



Booking Conditions

Our webinars/ online courses are very popular, especially in the current period and we are experiencing large volumes of people on our waiting lists.  

Please do let us know if you would like to cancel your place on this course so we can offer your place to another delegate. 

Please note, attendances for courses will be recorded. There are no training points associated with courses run by the Researcher Academy.

LocationStart DateAll DatesTimesPlaces AvailableBook
Online Course22 July 202522 July 20251:30pm - 3:30pm990