Education
Metro South Health offers a range of research education, training and information sessions.
Research Education Calendar
2023
February
Date and time | Topic | Target group | Registration |
Date: 23 Feb 2023 Time: 2:30 - 3:30pm Location: Webinar/Teams | Research foundation - Design and process introduction
Prerequisite: | Novice researchers | Closed - |
March
Date and time | Topic | Target group | Registration |
Date: 16 March 2023 Time: 12:00 - 1:00pm Location: TRI Building (PA Campus) - Room 2003 | Research excellence - Research integrity Hosted by Health Translation Queensland (HTQ) the Research Integrity Advisor Showcase is an opportunity for clinician researchers to understand the benefits and responsibilities of a Research Integrity Advisor (RIA) and how taking on this role within their organisation can support good research and help build valuable skills in research integrity. | All researchers | Closed - |
April
Date and time | Topic | Target group | Registration |
Date: 19 April 2023 Time: 12:30 – 1:30pm Location: Webinar/Teams | Biostats for Grants
| MSH employees only | Closed |
Date: 20 April 2023 Time: 12:00 - 1:00pm Location: Webinar/Teams | Research foundation: Grant applications
| Novice researchers | Closed - |
May
Date and time | Topic | Target group | Registration |
Date: 8 May 2023 Time: 11:30 – 1:30pm Location: Webinar/Teams | Biostats seminar series
| MSH employees only | Closed |
Date: 11 May 2023 Time: 11:30 – 1:30pm Location: Webinar/Teams | Biostats seminar series
| MSH employees only | Closed |
Date: 15 May 2023 Time: 11:30 – 1:30pm Location: Webinar/Teams | Biostats seminar series
| MSH employees only | Closed |
Date: 18 May 2023 Time: 11:30 – 1:30pm Location: Webinar/Teams | Biostats seminar series
| MSH employees only | Closed |
Date: 23 May 2023 Time: 11:30 – 1:30pm Location: Webinar/Teams | Biostats seminar series
| MSH employees only | Closed |
Date: 25 May 2023 Time: 12:00 - 1:00pm Location: Webinar/Teams | Research excellence – Quality
| All researchers | Closed - |
June
Date and time | Topic | Target group | Registration |
Date: 14 June 2023 Time: 12:00 - 1:00pm Location: Webinar/Teams | Research foundation: Research Governance
| Novice researchers | MSHLearn |
Date: 15 June 2023 Time: 12:00 - 1:00pm Location: Webinar/Teams | Research foundation: Research Ethics
| Novice researchers | MSHLearn |
July
Date and time | Topic | Target group | Registration |
Date: 20 July 2023 Time: 12:00 - 1:00pm Location: Webinar/Teams | Research excellence - Data and privacy
| All researchers | MSHLearn |
August
Date and time | Topic | Target group | Registration |
Date: 4 August 2023 Time: 9:00 – 5:00pm Location: In-person PACE Building (PA Campus) | SPSS Series
| MSH employees only delegate approval required) | MSHLearn |
Date: 11 August 2023 Time: 9:00 – 5:00pm Location: In-person PACE Building (PA Campus) | SPSS Series
Prerequisite:
| MSH employees only (delegate approval required) | MSHLearn |
Date: 18 August 2023 Time: 9:00 – 5:00pm Location: In-person PACE Building (PA Campus) | SPSS Series
Prerequisite:
| MSH employees only (delegate approval required) | MSHLearn |
Date: 24 August 2023 Time: 12:00 - 1:00pm Location: Webinar/Teams | Research excellence: Finance and business management
| All researchers | MSHLearn |
September
Date and time | Topic | Target group | Registration |
Date: 21 Sept 2023 Time: 12:00 - 1:00pm Location: Webinar/Teams | Research foundation: Publication and presentation
| Novice researchers | MSHLearn |
October
Date and time | Topic | Target group | Registration |
Date: 19 October 2023 Time: 12:00 -1:00pm Location: Webinar/Teams | Research excellence - Impact and translation
| All researchers | MSHLearn |
November
Date and time | Topic | Target group | Registration |
Date: 16 Nov 2023 Time: 12:00 – 1:00pm Location: Webinar/ Teams | Research foundation/excellence – TBA
| All researchers | MSHLearn |
Note:
- To be taken directly to the MSHLearn research modules, please ensure you are logged into MSHLearn when clicking on the hyperlinks
- If you are not a MSH employee and would like to participate in a webinar please email MSH-Research@health.qld.gov.au
Research Education Catalogue
Research orientation and induction
Metro South Health Orientation - research module
- Metro South Health Orientation - research module
- Metro South Health research requirements
- Significant achievements and commitment to research
- Partnerships
*Included as part of the Metro South Health Orientation - available on MSHLearn
Metro South Research Induction
- Metro South Research Induction
- Research at Metro South Health
- Key legislative frameworks, principles and guidelines
- Metro South Research Office
- Research Integrity Introduction
Available on MSHLearn
Metro South Biostatistics
Metro South Biostatistics Service
Metro South Biostatistics Service offers a range of one-on-one services to Metro South Health clinicians and researchers on a range of topics including:
- longitudinal data analysis
- survival analysis
- analysing categorical outcome variables
- tests for multiple measurement variables
- statistical inference - tests for categorical and continuous variables
- descriptive statistics and presentation of data
- sample size and power calculations
- designing studies and surveys
The resident biostatistics team is available for consultations every weekday and can provide advice on:
- experimental design
- data mining
- data presentation
- statistical analysis
- data integration
The provider for this service is QCIF Bioinformatics (formerly QFAB). Request an appointment via the MSHHS Biostatistics Support booking form or email an enquiry to biostats@qcif.edu.au
When sharing data with the biostatistics service please share only encrypted data (especially when working remotely). Please see Queensland Health Passwords and encryptions for more information.
Metro South Biostatistics Education
The Metro South Biostatistics Service delivers a number of workshops and seminars for Metro South employees each year.
2023 course dates
Date and time | Topic | Target group | Registration |
Date: 19 April 2023 Time: 12:30 – 1:30pm Location: Webinar/Teams | Biostats for Grants
| MSH employees only | Closed |
Biostats seminar series - Facilitated by the Metro South Biostatistics Service | |||
Date: 8 May 2023 Time: 11:30 – 1:30pm Location: Webinar/Teams |
| MSH employees only | Closed |
Date: 11 May 2023 Time: 11:30 – 1:30pm Location: Webinar/Teams |
| MSH employees only | Closed |
Date: 15 May 2023 Time: 11:30 – 1:30pm Location: Webinar/Teams |
| MSH employees only | Closed |
Date: 18 May 2023 Time: 11:30 – 1:30pm Location: Webinar/Teams |
| MSH employees only | Closed |
Date: 23 May 2023 Time: 11:30 – 1:30pm Location: Webinar/Teams |
| MSH employees only | Closed |
SPSS Series - Facilitated by the Metro South Biostatistics Service | |||
Date: 4 August 2023 Time: 9:00 – 5:00pm Location: In-person PACE Building (PA Campus) |
| MSH employees only (delegate approval required) | MSHLearn |
Date: 11 August 2023 Time: 9:00 – 5:00pm Location: In-person PACE Building (PA Campus) |
Prerequisite:
| MSH employees only (delegate approval required) | MSHLearn |
Date: 18 August 2023 Time: 9:00 – 5:00pm Location: In-person PACE Building (PA Campus) |
Prerequisite:
| MSH employees only (delegate approval required) | MSHLearn |
See Metro South Research Events for other workshop opportunities.
The Metro South Biostatistics Service and annual seminars and workshops are funded by the Metro South Health Study, Education and Research Trust Account (SERTA).
Research foundations
Design and process
Metro South Research Foundation - Design and process introduction
- Building research from Quality Assurance (QA): innovation, clinical care, audit and Quality Improvement (QI) video recording
- Research Design and Process MSHLearn elearning module
Other research education
Getting started with research series
- Part 1 - Finding a research problem
- Part 2 - Developing a research question
- Part 3 - Undertaking a literature review
- Part 4 - Gathering a research team
- Part 5 - Work smarter, not harder
The Getting Started with Research Series has been developed by Bayside Health Services Research. For more information please see Guide to Research at Bayside Health Services (internal link).
Nursing Research Support Service Videos
- Introduction to Nursing Research Support Service
- Part 1 - Research vs Quality Improvement Common Study Designs
- Part 2 - Formulating a Research Question Panning your Project
- Part 3 - Literature Review Types and Methods
- Part 4 - Searching the Literature - Downloading Citations into EndNote
- Part 5 - Review the Literature - Write the Report
The above resources have been developed by the Nursing Research Support Service. For more information please see the QEII Nursing Research Support Service (intranet page).
The Global Health Training Centre
- Introduction to Clinical Research
- The Research Question
- The Study Protocol
- Introduction to Informed Consent
- Introduction to Collecting and Reporting Adverse Events
Grant applications
Metro South Research Foundation: Grant applications
- Grant Writing video recording
- How to find a grant and apply successfully: improving grant and fellowship competitiveness
- Health economics - how and why to incorporate health economics into grant applications and research projects
- What to consider in your budget when applying for a grant
Ethics and governance
Research foundation: Ethics and governance
Jointly hosted by Metro South Research and Metro South research facilitation and capability services, this session will cover topics pertaining to ethical and site-specific assessment considerations in research. Topics and presentations will be finalised closer to the date however proposed topics may include:
- Introduction to ethics and Human Research Ethics Committees (HREC)
- Consent to research
- Principles of research governance and contracts
Details:
Date: 14 & 15 June 2023
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location: Webinar/Teams
Registration: MSHLearn
Other research education
Metro South Research Ethics and Governance Information Sessions
How and when to request a waiver of consent & how to complete an Agreement Schedule 21 November 2022
Ethical Review Manager (ERM) Training
- ERM Training - Researcher
- Quick guides
- Videos
- Training schedule
PowerTrials Training
- Digital Training - Digital Health MSH PowerTrials Web Based Training (WBT) - MSHLearn (internal link)
- PowerTrials Quick Reference Guides are also available through Metro South Digital
Publication and presentation
Research foundation: Publication and presentation
Jointly hosted by Metro South Research and Metro South research facilitation and capability services, this session will cover topics pertaining to publications and presentations. Topics and presentations will be finalised closer to the date however proposed topics may include:
- How to pick a journal and write a scientific article
- Literature review
- Basic presentation skills
- Skills for 'getting published'
Details:
Date: 21 September 2023
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location: Webinar/Teams
Registration: MSHLearn
Library research support and training
Metro South Health Libraries supports medical, allied health and nursing staff who are undertaking work related research activities. The Princess Alexandra Hospital Library offers Literature Searching and Endnote training.
- Princess Alexandra Hospital Library
- Logan Hospital Library (internal link)
- QEII Jubilee Hospital Library (internal link)
- Redland Hospital Library (internal link)
Research Excellence
Research Capability and Excellence Framework
This Research Capability and Excellence Framework aims to implement Metro South Research education and development initiatives to assist in developing the skills, knowledge and behaviour of employees involved with research at all levels of MSH. Researchers can use the framework to identify personal capabilities and support their learning planning process. In conjunction, researchers can select appropriate learning and development opportunities and measure growth and professional development.
Research Capability and Excellence Framework (PDF, 367.67 KB)
Research integrity
Research excellence - Research integrity
Research integrity eLearning modules are available on MSHLearn:
Research integrity - University
Quality and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
MSH GCP Training - Online
- MSH employees are able to complete MSH GCP Training - Online through our eLearning course on MSHLearn
- ICH Good Clinical Practice E6 (R2) Guideline ('GCP Guideline')
- Requirements for Good Clinical Practice Certification in Metro South Health is outlined in a memorandum dated 7 November 2019
Research excellence - Quality
GCP Training - Facilitator Led/Face-to-Face
- Metro South researchers are able to complete facilitator led/face-to-face GCP Training courses with an external GCP training provider
- Our preferred provider is PRAXIS - Introduction to Good Clinical Practice and Refresher Good Clinical Practice Training (On Demand Training)
- Facilitator led/face-to-face GCP Training courses are also offered by various external providers
Data and privacy
Research excellence - Data and privacy
Jointly hosted by Metro South Research and Metro South research facilitation and capability services this session will cover topics pertaining to data and privacy in research. Topics and presentations will be finalised closer to the date however proposed topics may include:
- Introduction to data access in research and routine data management
- Understanding data linkage, e-Health data (PowerTrials) and 'big data'
- Data in research - planning, conducting and reporting
- Preserving, sharing and re-using data
- MSH Biostatistics Service - where to find information
- Privacy in research
- Use of social media in research
Details:
Date: 20 July 2023
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location: Webinar/Teams
Registration: MSHLearn
Other education resources
- Introduction to data management for clinical research studies
- Data sharing
- Ethics and best practices in sharing individual-level research data
Finance and business management
Research excellence: Finance and business management
Jointly hosted by Metro South Research and Metro South research facilitation and capability services this session will cover topics pertaining to finance and business management in research. Topics and presentations will be finalised closer to the date however proposed topics may include:
- Funding of research in Australia
- Budgets/budgeting
- How to create a study budget and what do the Governance team require in the SSA
- Managing finances and personnel resources
- How to conduct a project in-kind
- Partnerships
- Forming a research team: how to lead a team, project management (basic)
- Management concepts in research
Details:
Date: 24 August 2023
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location: Webinar/Teams
Registration: MSHLearn
Site Fee Schedule
- A Site Fee Schedule tool has been developed through the Metro South Research Finance and Performance project in consultation with research coordinators at MSH and other HHSs. The Site Fee Schedule aims to assist researchers in developing robust budgets for their studies with the aim of keeping a consistent approach and ensuring services are appropriately budgeted for.
- This tool includes:
- Over 80 line items with recommended minimum fees
- Justification wording for each line item
- Suggested contract wording
- Ability to highlight department specialty
- Special features for clinical trials
- To be able to access the Site Fee Schedule tool, you will need to attend mandatory training.
- Please contact Cindy Hall (Cindy.Hall@health.qld.gov.au) to register and/or express your interest. Future training dates will be communicated via the Metro South Research newsletter and on this page.
Impact and translation
Research excellence - Impact and translation
Jointly hosted by Metro South Research and Metro South research facilitation and capability services this session will cover topics pertaining to impact and translation of research. Topics and presentations will be finalised closer to the date however proposed topics may include:
- Dissemination
- Implementation into practice
- Consumer partnerships
Details:
Date: 19 October 2023
Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm
Location: Webinar/Teams
Registration: MSHLearn
Consumers
Clinical trials education
Australian Clinical Trials Education Centre (A-CTEC)
A-CTEC is a not-for-profit, Victorian developed, Australia-wide education centre, with a dedicated Learning Management System (LMS) hosting a suite of evidence-based, interactive clinical trials education opportunities suitable for a range of learning needs.
