NIHR Academy Members’ Conference 2020

Professor Azhar Farooqi, GP, Chair of Leicester City CGG and Director at the Centre for BME Health

Poor engagement of underrepresented groups in research can be an issue in any part of the research pathway from developing the idea through to dissemination and implementation of findings. Drawing on resources available the workshop will aim to equip participants with access to information that will help plan inclusive, accessible research that is relevant to the diverse population.

Dr Alice White, Digital Editor, Wellcome Collection
Dr Jess Wade, Research Fellow, Imperial College

In this session you will learn how influential Wikipedia is as a platform for the dissemination of health and care research, understand the editorial guidelines and explore how we can all help improve the visibility, accuracy and accessibility of health and care information and research on Wikipedia to better inform the public and influence more inclusiveness in health and care research.

Dr Louise Gorman, Research Associate, NIHR Greater Manchester Patient Safety Translational Research Centre
Isabel Adeyemi, Research Associate, NIHR Greater Manchester Patient Safety Translational Research Centre

For research to address the diverse needs of patients and of multicultural communities, it is essential that the approaches to PPIE are informed by the voices of people in marginalised groups and that we partner with relevant organisations already established within communities. In this workshop you will learn from examples of involvement and engagement with marginalised groups including adults with lived experience of homelessness, self-harm and/or suicide, visually impaired adults and adults from BAME communities. The facilitators will share their experiences on how to develop effective partnerships with voluntary organisations and charities and how to make involvement and engagement meetings more inclusive.

Professor Gabrielle Finn, Vice Dean (Teaching, Learning and Students), Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester
Dr Abisola Balogun-Katung, Research Associate at Hull York Medical School
Dr John Buchanan, Clinical Senior Lecturer/Honorary Consultant in Oral Medicine at Queen Mary University of London and Barts Health NHS Trust and Lead for Quality Assurance in the Dental Institute
Dr Paul Crampton, Programme Director for the MSc, Postgraduate Diploma and Certificate in Health Professions Education and a Lecturer in Health Professions Education
Dr Amelia Kehoe, Research Associate Health Professions Education Unit at the University of York

This workshop will consider a range of barriers faced by clinical academics. Case studies have been developed from a recent national study looking at barriers and enablers to clinical academic careers. Using case studies, participants will work with the facilitators to develop strategies to overcome barriers and create more inclusive research environments. Cases will focus on protected characteristics, barriers associated with working across clinical and academic environments and policy barriers. It is hoped that participants will take away action plans that can be utilised in their own environments, as well as strategies to tackle issues such as microaggressions and moving beyond optical allyship.

Professor Belinda Colston, founding Director of the Eleanor Glanville Centre (EGC), the University of Lincoln's Department for Diversity & Inclusion and Professor in the School of Chemistry

We have been striving to establish fully inclusive research environments in academia for over 30 years. Despite substantial investment, however, there is very little evidence that diversity and inclusion have become embedded in our institutions. This workshop will explore the fundamental need for equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in research, consider the building blocks of a fully-inclusive research environment, and discuss how this can impact a long-term behavioural and culture change.

Delia Muir, Operational Lead for Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) at Leeds Institute of Clinical Trials Research (LICTR) and Public Involvement Advisor for the NIHR Research Design Service Yorkshire and Humber

During this interactive workshop, you will hear from community members and researchers who have been involved in a programme of work with the Gypsy and Traveller Communities (GTCs) in Yorkshire. You will gain an increased understanding and awareness of:

• the challenges which can limit meaningful collaboration with GTC's
• the strategies and practical steps which can help to minimise and overcome those barriers
• how learnings from this project may be applicable with other underserved communities

The project partners are York Travellers Trust, the Research Design Service (RDS) Yorkshire and Humber, The Clinical Research Network (CRN) Yorkshire and Humber and the Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) Yorkshire and Humber.

Orla Cronin, ICA:UK

Engaging patients, service users, carers and the public using virtual platforms brings with it exciting opportunities for reaching a wider audience. However there are challenges when engaging virtually. This session will provide you with insights on how to design and deliver accessible, inclusive virtual workshops and sessions to maximise productivity and engagement. You will also learn about the different roles and tasks involved in hosting successful virtual events, and will have access to a sample script which you can use to inform your own session design.

Simon Cain, Westbourne Consulting

Excellent presentation skills have never been more important and the need to present virtually makes these challenges even greater.  Presenters need to know how to capture and hold the ear of their listeners who expect a shorter but more dynamic presentation style and as presentation technology increases in quality, so does the need to speak effectively in public.  This session will support you to design and deliver more effective presentations at meetings, events, conferences, lectures and pitches by focusing on what makes a successful talk.