Introduction to Academic Anaesthesia

The National Institute of Academic Anaesthesia (NIAA), RCoA and the BJA presents a one-day course for trainees keen to learn more about research in anaesthesia and critical care.

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Key details

Date: 29 September 2025 | 08:55 - 16:00

Location: Wolverhampton, University of Wolverhampton – Springfield Campus

Availability: Places available

Clinical content lead(s): Dr Brian Johnston, Dr Dhupal Patel & Prof Tonny Veenith

CPD credits: 5

 

Supported by the RCoA and the BJA, the NIAA presents a 1-day course designed by trainees for trainees who are new to anaesthesia and critical care research or are interested in increasing their knowledge. 

Join us for a focused day of learning with speakers on topics including research career pathways, research across specialties, and a keynote talk from Prof Tonny Veenith, National Training Lead for the NIAA. Whether you’re just starting out or considering formal academic pathways, this educational day offers a practical and inspiring overview of what’s possible in anaesthesia research.

 

Lunch and refreshments will be provided as well as opportunities to network with colleagues and peers.

Register now to secure your place and take the next step in your academic anaesthesia journey.

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How to get there

University of Wolverhampton – Springfield Campus

National Brownfield Institute 1st Floor Igloo Lounge
Grimstone Street
Wolverhampton WV10 0JR

08:30-08:55 Registration and Refreshments
08:55-09:00 Welcome and Introduction  
Session 1: Research across specialties
09:00-09:30 Neuro  
09:30-10:00 Cardiac  
10:00-10:30 Liver  
10:30-11:00 Refreshment Break
Session 2: Research Considerations
11:00-11:40 Statistics in Research Integrity  
11:40-12:20 Publishing  
12:20-13:30 Lunch & Networking
13:30-14:15 Keynote Lecture Prof Tonny Veenith
14:15-14:35 Refreshment Break
Session 3: Research career trajectories
14:35-15:00 Research outside the recognised pathways Dr Peter Turton
15:00-15:25 Doing a PhD post CCT  
15:25-15:55 Doing a PhD OOPR Dr Jan Hansel
16:00 Close  

 

*Please note that this programme may be subject to changes.

Pricing

Registration fee: £10

 

Pricing Terms and Conditions

Payment must be made at the time of booking unless otherwise stated. The RCoA, FICM and FPM are unable to hold places on events without payment. Credit or debit card payments must be made online via our card payment handler Stripe, or by phone. We do not accept purchase orders or raise invoices for places on our events. 

Discounts are available for some membership types at the rates stated below. You must be eligible for the discount both at the time of the booking and at the time of the event itself. We may ask for proof of your member status at any point. If you are unable to prove your entitlement to the discount we may charge you the full event rate, or invite you to update your membership status accordingly. In such a situation we may withhold access to the event until your updated payment clears, or your new membership status is confirmed.

 

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