The Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility (CRF) Education Core delivers high-quality education and training to the clinical research community through a diverse programme of courses, webinars, and online resources. ACCORD webinars Explore webinars that have been delivered by ACCORD teams, covering key topics in research governance, regulations, ethics, and best practice. Educational resources Access free eLearning and online resources to support your clinical research knowledge, from trial management to ethics and data analysis. Courses and events The CRF offers a wide range of training to support researchers at every stage of their journey and to promote excellence in research practice.Topics include:Planning and conducting researchData collection and analysisEffective communication of findingsCourses are open to anyone involved or interested in clinical research, regardless of academic background, profession, or organisation.The Education Core works closely with NHS Lothian, the University of Edinburgh, other CRFs, academic partners, and industry. This ensures the training is current, practical, and relevant to both local and national research communities. Upcoming events Search Tags Accord News Courses & Seminars Events News Regulatory Updates Event date Date from Date to Oct 13 2026 00.00 - 23.59 An introduction to knowledge mobilisation A half-day introductory workshop looking at how to mobilise knowledge, making sure valuable research findings don't gather dust. Funding available. Courses & Seminars Further information Oct 27 2026 00.00 - 23.59 Creating and Running a Patient Public Involvement (PPI) group In this course, we will discuss how to advertise and recruit patient and public members, organise your first meeting and how to keep your PPI group running successfully and sustainably. Further information Oct 28 2026 10.00 - 14.00 A Practical Approach to Public Speaking - 28 October 2026 A half-day hands-on workshop that builds real speaking confidence through practical exercises. Funding available. Courses & Seminars Further information Oct 29 2026 00.00 - 23.59 Helping you to submit a successful NHS Research Ethics application This course provides step-by-step guidance on the ethical review process, including details on what to do before submitting an application, during the committee meeting and after gaining ethical approval. Courses & Seminars Further information Nov 06 2026 09.30 - 14.35 Lothian Clinical Research Welcome Day An introduction event for those new to working in clinical research in Lothian. Courses & Seminars Further information Nov 18 2026 00.00 - 23.59 Doing Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) with Under-served Groups This course will equip you with the skills to identify barriers and enablers to effective PPI with under-served communities. Courses & Seminars Further information Dec 03 2026 09.00 - 17.00 Edinburgh Clinical Trial Management Course 2026 This two day course aims to develop your knowledge and skills in clinical trial management. Courses & Seminars Further information Mar 10 2027 09.30 - 13.10 An Introduction to Health Economics Health economics is still seen as a bit of a dark art by some, but it is increasingly important in clinical research, funding applications and communicating the value of research. This session will introduce the key concepts behind health economic evaluation, the motivation for undertaking health economics in a climate of resource scarcity and describe briefly a few of the philosophical debates in health economics at the moment which are particularly relevant to early career clinical researchers. Courses & Seminars Further information This article was published on Wednesday 19 March 2025
