The FutureLearn website has a whole host of different courses you can take advantage of whether for personal interest or educational needs, and for free.
Here are some courses that are specific to (clinical) research. Enjoy! –
- Managing Your Health Data
- The NHS Explained: How the Health System in England Really Works
- Why Planning Your Research Matters
- Why Research Matters
- *Introduction to Research Ethics: Working with People
- *Why Ethics Matter: Ethical Research
*to be done in addition to the mandatory ethics modules.
#DataSavesLives – using patient data for research
Training opportunity – completing and submitting your IRAS application










Expressions of Interest invited for Research Ethics Roles starting in 2026/27
Expressions of Interest invited from senior academics to join the BU REF Appeals Panel
ESRC Festival of Social Science 2026: Application Deadline Extended to Thursday 25 June 2026
First publication for two CMWH PhD students
Reminder: Register for the ESRC Festival of Social Science 2026 Information Session
ECR Funding Open Call: Research Culture & Community Grant – Apply now
ECR Funding Open Call: Research Culture & Community Grant – Application Deadline Friday 12 December
MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025 Call
ERC Advanced Grant 2025 Webinar
Update on UKRO services
European research project exploring use of ‘virtual twins’ to better manage metabolic associated fatty liver disease