Background
In 2024, the Network ran a pilot of three ‘How to be a Good Chief Investigator’ workshops in collaboration with Leeds CTRU, Nottingham CTU, and the Centre for Trials Research in Cardiff. Over 100 delegates participated across the three sessions.
The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, and further workshops were therefore scheduled across 2025 and 2026 under the new name ‘How to be a Great Chief Investigator for Clinical Trials.’ Plans are now underway for sessions in 2027.
Who are these courses for?
These workshops are designed for both current and aspiring Chief Investigators of clinical trials, with a clear goal: to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in your research career.
Each event features expert guidance from experienced CIs and other trialists, interactive activities, and a collaborative learning environment.
Future Events Timeline:
Barts Clinical Trials Unit / Pragmatic Clinical Trials Unit – 27 January 2026
Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit – 5 May 2026
Birmingham Clinical Trials Unit – 28 September 2026
Liverpool Clinical Trials Unit – Late November 2026/ Early January 2027 (TBC)
When is the next course?
Queen Mary, University of London – 27 January 2026
Registration open
Speakers include:
Prof. Beth Stuart (QMUL), Prof. Rhian Gabe (QMUL), Ms. Laura White (QMUL), Tahera Hussain (PhD), Dr. Alison May Berner (QMUL), Ms. Rebecca Newton (QMUL), Prof. Steph Taylor (QMUL), Prof. Rupert Pearse (NIHR), Prof. Paul Little (University of Southampton)
Venue: Queen Mary University London, Mile End Road, Rooms 3.19/3.20 – https://www.qmul.ac.uk/about/howtofindus/department-w
For further information about upcoming workshops, please contact regctus@leeds.ac.uk or follow us on BlueSky and LinkedIn.
View information about the workshops that took place in 2025 here.
View information about the workshops that took place in 2024 here.
What did previous attendees think?
