Introduction to statistics for trial management professionals: online training

Provided by the UKTMN, in collaboration with the Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit. 

To be held across two consecutive half-days (09.15-13.00)

5-6 November 2026

To be held online (via MS Teams). 

The course introduces the different types of data which can be collected in a clinical trial, simple methods of summarising and presenting these, common statistical tests and what their results mean, information on how the number of participants needed in a clinical trial is calculated, and discussions on how results can be interpreted. Mathematical formulae are kept to a minimum.  

Please note, delegate name must be the name of the individual who will be attending the training. 

Whole 3-day course covering almost every aspect of Upper GI Endoscopy, including endoscopy principles, optical diagnosis, and the management of both benign conditions of the upper GI tract and early upper GI neoplasia. As the only Barrett’s-focused course in the UK, the diagnosis and management of early Barrett’s neoplasia will be a major focus.

The hands-on workshop must be booked separately at no additional cost. If you plan to attend, please ensure you complete Option 5 after completing your registration package; otherwise, your place in the session cannot be guaranteed. Please note that attendance at the hands-on workshop cannot be booked on its own, it requires full registration under Options 1–4.

Participation in the hands-on workshop is limited to 65 delegates to ensure sufficient access to training models.

Full program following this link -

https://tinyurl.com/y696c38j

Course Website -

This is an online course comprising live lectures delivered across two mornings. The course is specifically designed for individuals involved in design and conduct of clinical trials with little or no previous statistical training. The course introduces the different types of data which can be collected in a clinical trial, simple methods of summarising and presenting these data, common statistical tests and what their results mean, information on how to calculate the number of participants needed in a clinical trial, and discussions on how results can be interpreted. Mathematical formulae are kept to a minimum.

The OHDSI UK National Node will hold the 4th Annual Meeting at the Jubilee Hotel and Conference Centre in Nottingham. This is a two-day event running the 17-18th of September.

Training Day | Thursday 17th September

The training day will be led by subject matters experts, who will provide training across three streams: OMOP CDM in R, ETL and federated analysis, and clinical phenotyping. 

Symposium | Friday 18th September

The symposium will feature a dynamic programme including lightning talks, poster sessions, and software demonstrations, showcasing national and international initiatives leveraging the OMOP CDM.

As part of our Upper GI Endoscopy & Barrett's course we offer a range of break-out sessions to complement the main program. These are small group interactive sponsored by some of our partners from the industry. First-come, first-serve basis. No extra registration fee. Maximum 15 delegates.

Please choose one session per day of attendance.

Course Dinner Ticket

Thursday 2nd July - Course Dinner                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Please join us for dinner!

This is happening in a very relaxed and informal atmosphere and has always been the ideal setting to socialize with all attending delegates, course faculty and sponsor representatives. 

We’ve transformed St Mary’s Church in Nottingham’s Lace Market into a lively street food–inspired market. Guests can choose between two food trucks—serving Thai cuisine and smashed burgers—alongside a vintage ice cream bike offering a range of flavours, plus a fully licensed bar.

Each ticket includes a welcome cocktail, a food choice with a side, one drink (beer, wine, or soft drink), and unlimited ice cream to finish. Guests can pay on-site for any extra food or drinks.

Any sponsor representatives attending beyond the number included in their sponsorship package will be required to purchase additional delegate tickets at a rate of £56 per extra representative, per day of attendance. Please note that this fee reflects the daily delegate rate charged to us directly by the conference venue.

The Paediatric Forum will run in conjunction with the 44th Annual Nottingham Fracture Forum, a well‑established and highly regarded meeting. 

The forum will bring together approximately 25–30 paediatric consultants from across the UK. Sessions include lectures, case discussions, 'Dragon's Den' and current paediatric debates.