The BRC provides regular PPIE training sessions for researchers.
The award-winning sessions build up researchers’ skills and confidence in involving lay people in activities, including setting research priorities and designing protocols. Evaluation in BMJOpen (Yu et al. 2021) showed marked increases in researchers’ PPIE confidence after our training.
We offer 4 modules, including an introduction to PPIE and sessions on running focus groups, finding people and filling in grant applications. You can attend all 4 modules to build up knowledge progressively or you can pick the one that best suits you.
Who is the training for?
All researchers
Our training, which is currently being held remotely, is open to biomedical research researchers and staff across the UK and internationally. Please see charges for external staff below.
UCL and UCLH staff
The training is part of UCL’s Doctoral Skills Development Programme and UCL post docs earn career points for attending.
Charges
- Staff at UCL, UCLH and UCL partner organisations: FREE. For a full list of UCL partner organisations please see the UCLPartners website.
- Staff from non-profit organisations: £50 (excl. VAT). £10 discount on each workshop when you book more than one in a single transaction.
- Staff from industry and for-profit organisations: £85 (excl. VAT). £10 discount on each workshop when you book more than one in a single transaction.
Please see full pricing structure and discount rates.
We reserve the right to charge all non-attendees a flat £50 fee if they don’t cancel 48 hours before the workshop.
Contact ticketing@ucl.ac.uk for all queries regarding booking and payment.
Please contact ppihelpdesk@ucl.ac.uk for all queries regarding PPI workshops content.
Workshops
This session is ideal for anyone new to Patient and Public Involvement (PPI). Explore what PPI means, its benefits for research, and practical ways to integrate it into your work. Learn the basics of ethical considerations, including respect, equity, confidentiality, and informed consent, ensuring meaningful and responsible patient engagement.
New dates for workshops are now available and can be booked from 21st September 2026
Dates for the Autumn Term 2026:
Thursday 15th October (10:00 - 12:30)
Thursday 19th November (10:00 - 12:30)
This training session provides guidance on integrating Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) into funding applications, with a focus on accessibility and writing plain English summaries. Participants will learn funder expectations, effective timing for seeking patient input, and strategies for crafting clear, accessible submissions, ensuring stronger, more impactful applications.
New dates for workshops are now available and can be booked from 21st September 2026
Dates for the Autumn Term 2026:
Thursday 22nd October (10:00 - 12:30)
Thursday 26th November (10:00 - 12:30)
This training session teaches strategies for finding and promoting diversity in patient/public involvement in research. Participants will learn how to recruit diverse individuals, foster inclusive partnerships, and maintain long-term engagement. The session covers practical tips for ensuring that patient/public partners remain actively involved and valued throughout the research process.
New dates for workshops are now available and can be booked from 21st September 2026
Dates for the Autumn Term 2026:
Thursday 29th October (10:00 - 12:30)
Thursday 3rd December (10:00 - 12:30)
This training session offers practical tips on involving and facilitating discussions with patients and the public. Participants will learn how to effectively run workshops and focus groups, encouraging active participation, managing diverse viewpoints, and ensuring productive conversations. Gain skills to make your meetings engaging and impactful for all involved.
New dates for workshops are now available and can be booked from 21st September 2026
Dates for the Autumn Term 2026:
Thursday 5th November (10:00 - 12:30)
Thursday 10th December (10:00 - 12:30)
Book a place
Please visit the following webpages to book your place on our workshops:
