Following the very successful first workshop on “Fellowships and Funding” in November 2025, we are now excited to invite you to our second workshop for this academic year focused on Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE).
Date: Thursday, 26th February
Location: Wolfson Centre, Seminar Rooms 1&2 – Hammersmith Campus
Time: 11:00–13:00
The session will include short presentations and interactive discussions aimed primarily at postdoctoral researchers and fellows, with a focus on practical, meaningful and respectful PPIE across health research.
We will also be joined by two patient representatives, who will share their perspectives and lived experience, alongside colleagues including Dr Patrick Kierkegaard, Charlotte Coales (Imperial Centre for Societal Engagement) and Kelly Gleason (CRUK Lead Nurse).
You can register for the event using this link: Event Registration – Fill out form
Mary Paraskevaidi and Stefania Maneta-Stavrakaki.
on behalf of MDR, I&I and S&C Postdocs and Fellows Representatives
Please find the workshop’s agenda below.
| Time | Session and Speakers |
| 11:00–11:05 | Welcome and agenda |
| 11:05–11:45 | Session 1. Public and Patient Involvement: Principles and Practice
By Kelly Gleason (CRUK Lead Nurse) and Dr Patrick Kierkegaard • Consultation vs involvement vs co-production • Why last-minute PPI fails – common pitfalls and what not to do • Budgeting for PPI (payments, time, administration) • Starting PPI before the application stage • Identifying and engaging patient/public contributors • Maintaining meaningful PPI throughout the project lifecycle |
| 11:45–12:00 | Coffee Break |
| 12:00–12:40 | Session 2. Patient Representatives and Case Studies
By patient representatives, Kelly Gleason and Dr Patrick Kierkegaard • What early involvement looks like from the patient perspective • Real-world examples of effective PPI in research • Reflections on good practice and researcher–patient relationships |
| 12:40–13:00 | Session 3. Public and Patient Engagement (PPIE): Beyond PPI
By Charlotte Coales (Imperial Centre for Societal Engagement) • The benefits of engaging with the public • When and how to engage with the public • Support available through the Public and Community Engagement team |
Save the date for our upcoming events!
- Outreach and public engagement – 26th Feb 2026
- Change of career – 23rd April 2026
- ARC conversation – 25th June 2026