Research

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3rd World Falls Congress 2026

This event is intended for clinicians and healthcare professionals working with older people who have undergone a fall, or are at risk of falling. Building upon the past conferences in Malaysia and Australia the two days will include keynote presentations from experts in the field, workshops and plenary sessions demonstrating best practice approaches available.

Presenting your work

There's little point undertaking research if you don't present the results publicly. This article focuses on how to share your findings via platform and poster presentations at meetings.

2020 Autumn Meeting

The BGS Autumn Meeting will cover the latest in evidence and best practice in the health and care of older people.

May

2018

Research resources for early careers researchers

The BGS supports new/early career investigators in research through a number of opportunities. The aim of this resource is to provide existing and new information in the form of a pathway for investigators to follow and experience the development of their ideas to outputs.

Apr

2018

Keeping to a research timeline

Surprising numbers of research projects come to an end without any results. Practical steps you can take to manage your time and keep your research project on schedule.

Apr

2018

Doing research part-time

If you're thinking of doing research but are put off by taking a lengthy break from work or studies, consider doing research part time alongside your clinical job. We examine the pros and cons.

Apr

2018

Using Local Research Networks

Comprehensive Local Research Networks (CLRNs) work locally to assist research in their area. Using them may assist you in your research project.

Feb

2018

Navigating your way through the ethics application process

This guide is to give an overview of the research application process for those who may be embarking on or thinking of going into research

Feb

2018

Guide to literature searching

Literature searching has many uses. This short guide to searching for scientific literature is divided into different sections.

2024 Wales Autumn Meeting

2024 Wales Spring Meeting

Wales Spring Meeting in Wrexham

Mar

2018

Research Centres

A Map of UK research centres which we hope will enable prospective researchers to find centres offering projects in their areas of interest.

Feb

2018

How to get funding and fellowship applications

Providing information about types of funding and the application process

Apr

2018

Increasing participation of older people in research

Recruiting older people to take part in clinical trials can be difficult. The cohort multiple randomised controlled trial model may help you get more participants.

Apr

2018

Patient and public involvement in research

Patient and public involvement (PPI) has become a mandatory requirement of many research grants. This guide explores the implications and explains how to integrate public involvement in your research proposal and project.

Apr

2018

Out of Programme Time: Maintaining clinical skills

When taking time out of programme (or OOP), it's important to maintain clinical skills and knowledge when medical practice is constantly evolving.

Apr

2018

Getting your research off to a good start

Once you've decided on your research project and secured funding, practical tips to get your research project off to a good start.

2022 Cardiovascular SIG Meeting

Apr

2018

Is research for me?

What to consider when thinking about doing research, including a personal perspective from a new researcher. The key decisions you'll have to make, and the benefits to you, and to medical science.