Training and development

A key part of HDRC Bradford’s work is to support our stakeholders to understand and use research and evidence in their everyday council work. We want to do this in a sustainable way so it becomes the ‘way we do things’ and that everyone feels able to ask ‘what does the evidence say about this?’. We have developed a learning and development approach to develop and apply these skills both personally and professionally. This includes:

• A wide-ranging training programme that enables to understand research and evidence.
• A ‘Community of Research’ to support everyone interested in research.
• Bringing in external academics and experts to support.
• Supporting staff and stakeholders to develop their research interests, skills, and knowledge while raising the importance of research within the Council.
• Showcasing council staff and stakeholder’s work
• Creating networking and collaboration opportunities

Health Determinants Research Collaboration Bradford Training

Our Training and Development team coordinates a monthly series of free webinars and workshop on a range of research topics and methods.

Upcoming training

HDRC Bradford Q&A session - what do you want to know about research and academia?

If you have any questions regarding research and academia, why not come along to HDRC Q&A drop-in sessions.

When: Thursday, 11 September 2025, 12 noon to 1pm

Where: Microsoft Teams

Link: Join the HDRC Bradford Q&A session on 11 September

Career development opportunities - lunchtime webinar - How the NIHR can help support research in Local Authorities

Keeping all people well and preventing poor health is key to promoting health and reducing inequalities in poor health. Many of the wider determinants that shape our health and opportunities fall within the remit of local government. Local authorities have experienced marked cuts in funding to help tackle these wider determinants so knowing what works can help make the best use of limited resources. Good research and a strong evidence base can help guide decision making and the NIHR is now investing in and supporting research activity outside the NHS. In this session Professor Jane West, Director of the Yorkshire and Humber Satellite, NIHR RSS Specialist Centre for Public Health will talk through some of that support and outline where and how to access it.

When: Wednesday, 15 October 2025, 12 noon to 1pm

Where: Microsoft Teams

Link: Join the lunchtime webinar on 15 October

HDRC Bradford Q&A session - what do you want to know about research and academia?

If you have any questions regarding research and academia, why not come along to HDRC Q&A drop-in sessions.

When: Thursday, 6 November 2025, 12 noon to 1pm

Where: Microsoft Teams

Link: Join the HDRC Bradford Q&A session on 6 November

National Institute of Health and Care Research

The National Institute of Health and Care Research (NHIR) are the UK's largest health and care research funder. Some resources developed by NIHR organisations are shared below:

• What are Health Determinants Research Collaborations? (short video)
  
• Introduction to cultural competence in research (10-minute video)
  
• Toolkit for conducting Equality Impact Assessments in Research (written guide)