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

Webinar: Unlocking the power of routine data, part 1

An introduction and common pitfalls: Dr Megan Wood offers guidance on how to get the most from routine (already collected) data. In the webinar, Megan will cover how data you already have can be used to gather new insights, the benefits and challenges to be aware of, and top tips on how to get started. 

When: Tuesday 2 June 2026, 10 to 11am 

Where: Online event

Link:  To book your place to join the webinar: Unlocking the power of routine data, part 1

Webinar: Unlocking the power of routine data, part 2

Data linkage and Connected Bradford: Dr Megan Wood delves deeper into the benefits of routine data and how data linkage can help us connect information from different sources and services to create a holistic picture. She will also share an overview of Connected Bradford, a platform providing secure access for researchers to linked data.

When: Tuesday 6 October 2026, 10am to 11am

Where: Online event

Link:  To book your place to join the webinar: Unlocking the power of routine data, part 2

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

HDRC team delivers this session every 8 weeks on Microsoft Teams. If you have any questions regarding research and academia, why not come along to HDRC Q&A drop-in sessions.

When:

  • Thursday, 26 February 2026, 12 noon to 1pm
  • Thursday, 23 April 2026, 12 noon to 1pm
  • Thursday, 18 June 2026, 12 noon to 1pm
  • Thursday, 13 August 2026, 12 noon to 1pm
  • Thursday, 8 October 2026, 12 noon to 1pm
  • Thursday, 3 December 2026, 12 noon to 1pm

Where: Microsoft Teams

Link: Join the HDRC Bradford Q&A sessions

HDRC Bradford Course - Introduction to Research Methods

Whether you’ve never conducted research before or it’s been years since your university days, this free course is designed to help you build confidence and practical skills. It’s a fantastic opportunity to gain meaningful insights and apply research to your work.

What you’ll learn:

  • Introduction to research – what is research, developing research questions, overview of research methods, research cycle, ethics,
  • Introduction to qualitative research (methods and analysis)
  • Introduction to quantitative research (methods and analysis)
  • Introduction to evaluation
  • Introduction to coproduction and community involvement
  • Introduction to searching for and appraising evidence
  • Introduction to evidence-based decision-making
  • Planning a research study

Dates

Cohort 1
Day: Saturdays x 4
Date: 18, 25 April, 9 and 16 May 2026
Time: 11am to 3pm
Venue: City Hall, Bradford

Cohort 2
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June, and 7 July 2026.
Time: 1.30pm to 4.30pm
Venue: City Hall, Bradford

To book your place Email rahima.ali@bradford.gov.uk with details of your preferred cohort.

Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis!

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:

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