About this Event
Join us for a collaborative and inspiring event bringing together researchers, clinicians, community organisations, women with lived experience, and members of the public to explore women's health and wellbeing in coastal communities.
This in-person event, hosted by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Applied Research Collaboration Kent, Surrey and Sussex (ARC KSS) Women's Health Research Network (WHRN), will explore how to involve people who are not usually involved in research and bring together women, community organisations, clinicians and researchers to develop ideas for future women's health research and explore how these ideas could become future funding applications.
The event will provide an opportunity to learn more about how research funding works, build confidence in developing research ideas and applications, identify women's health priorities, and work together to co-produce ideas that could form the basis of future funding applications.
Whether you are new to research or have previous experience, this event offers an opportunity to:
- Learn how health research funding works
- Gain confidence in developing research ideas and funding applications
- Explore current women's health priorities in coastal communities
- Share your experiences and perspectives
- Connect with researchers, clinicians, community organisations and public contributors
- Help shape future research through meaningful collaboration and co-production
There will be speakers on women’s health and research in the morning, with an opportunity to discuss women’s health topics after lunch.
Who should attend?
- Women and community members, particularly those whose voices are often missing from research
- Community and voluntary sector organisations
- Clinicians and health and social care professionals
- Researchers and academics
- Anyone interested in developing collaborative women's health research
Outline of the day
- 9.45am: Registration and refreshments
- 10.15am: Welcome and opening remarks
- 10.30am: Research in action presentations
- 11.30am: Workshop: What makes an idea fundable?
- 12.00pm: Lunch
- 12.45pm: Themed table discussions and research-interest matching
- 1.45pm: Co-producing research funding ideas
- 2.45pm: Closing remarks and next steps
An accessible and inclusive event
Accessibility is at the core of this event. Key principles for the day include:
- An accessible central location
- Informal networking opportunities
- Mixed discussion groups to encourage equal participation
Travel support
Vouchers are available for women experiencing financial hardship who would otherwise be unable to attend the event due to travel costs. If you would like to be considered for voucher remuneration, please select this option when completing the ticket order form. Support is limited and intended for those experiencing financial barriers to attendance.
Lunch, tea and coffee will be provided as part of this event.
Together, we can ensure that women's voices are heard and reflected in future research priorities and funding opportunities.
Event venue & nearby stays
Brighthelm Centre, North Road, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom
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