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.’
The next workshop will take place in London on 27 January 2026. The full details, including a registration link, will be shared here in due course.
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.
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?
How to be a Great Chief Investigator for Clinical Trials – 2026
QMUL – 27th January
Registration opening soon
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: Full address TBC – Queen Mary University London
How to be a Great Chief Investigator for Clinical Trials – 2025
Glasgow – 9 October 2025 (Completed)
Registration Closed
Speakers include:
Prof. John Petrie (University of Glasgow), Anna Morris (University of Glasgow), Prof. Isla Mackenzie (University of Dundee), Dr Ross Campbell (University of Glasgow), Prof. Tim Walsh (University of Edinburgh), Prof. Craig Smith (University of Manchester), Prof. Rod Taylor (University of Glasgow), Prof. Olivia Wu (University of Glasgow), Prof. Jesse Dawson (University of Glasgow), Dr Heather Charles (University of Edinburgh), Prof. Rustam Salman (University of Edinburgh), Prof. Stefan Siebert (University of Glasgow)
Venue: Ferguson Room at One A The Square, University Main Building, University Avenue, Glasgow, G12 8QQ
