Description: 

The sandpit will be a forum for discussion on how we communicate translational research with a particular focus on the impact of research and communication with lay audiences.

What is translational research? 

Translational research is an approach to life sciences and biomedical research that is intended to accelerate outcomes applicable to healthcare. Translational research has its focus on removing barriers to multi-disciplinary collaboration. Translational research techniques allow physicians, physiologists and pharmacologists to utilise cross-disciplinary expertise to accelerate progress towards tangible healthcare outcomes. It is through the meaningful collaboration between clinicians, researchers and operational staff that research endeavour is most effectively apportioned to those with the most suitable expertise; an understanding of the possibilities, expertise and needs of adjacent disciplines is required to allow such fruitful cross-disciplinary research, and a common language assists in open communication.

In this sandpit you will be encouraged to consider the broader context that your research project sits within from short through to long term prospects.  The aim of this sandpit is to explore the different ways that research can be communicated, with a particular focus on communicating across disciplines and with lay audiences. with opportunity to reflect on who are the key beneficiaries and end users of your research project will be. 

Participants will be required to undertake several self-study tasks before attending the face to face session, which have associated deadlines in the preceding week. The tasks will be available through this Moodle page and made available at the beginning of May.

Process: 

Lecture style with interactive group discussions, presentations from some of the students,  followed by discussion.

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 ms-medicine-pgr@nottingham.ac.uk. 

Please note, attendance for courses will be recorded.