Inclusive research practice is now a core expectation of funders, institutions and the communities we work with. However, many researchers remain uncertain about how to meaningfully embed cultural competence, equity and inclusion across the full research lifecycle.

As part of its core strategy, the Centre for Translational Medicine (CTM) is committed to embedding genuine, meaningful patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) and broader health equity principles across translational research delivered within King’s Health Partners (KHP). This workshop series has been developed in collaboration with expert contributors to support this ambition.

About the programme

This in‑person, interactive workshop series is designed to support researchers working in translational medicine to develop practical, reflective and actionable approaches to culturally competent research.

Grounded in real‑world case studies and participants’ own research contexts, the sessions will explore how culture, power, positionality and relationships shape research design, engagement, interpretation and impact – and how researchers can respond thoughtfully and responsibly in practice.

Who should attend?

This workshop series is particularly suited to:

• Early- and mid-career translational researchers
• Early- and mid-career clinician-researchers
• Researchers involved in public and community engagement
• Anyone seeking to strengthen inclusive, ethical and culturally responsive research practice in translational contexts

Eligibility

This programme is open to researchers who are affiliated with King’s Health Partners, including King’s College London and its partner NHS trusts (Guy’s and St Thomas’, King’s College Hospital, and South London and Maudsley).

Eligibility will be confirmed at registration.

What will the workshops involve?

The programme will be delivered in person and will be highly interactive, combining short taught inputs with small‑group discussion, case‑based learning and practical exercises. Participants will be supported to reflect on their own research contexts and develop realistic, actionable plans they can take forward into their work.

The series consists of:

• Two interactive half‑day workshops (from 10:30-13:30 on Tuesday 9 June 2026 and Thursday 25 June 2026)
• An optional online drop‑in clinic to support application of learning (date to be confirmed)

Learning Objectives

By the end of the two workshops, participants will be able to:

• Reflect critically on how identity, positionality and power influence research decisions and relationships
• Design research that is inclusive across the full research lifecycle, from question development to dissemination
• Plan meaningful public and community involvement that has genuine influence on research practice and outcomes
• Apply culturally attuned communication and relational ethics to build trust with participants, communities and collaborators
• Identify practical ways to embed fairness, reciprocity and accountability within their own research projects and teams
• Develop an ACT‑informed action plan with immediate and longer‑term steps to support culturally competent research practice

Accessibility

The CTM aims to provide an inclusive environment and enable participation for all. If you have any accessibility or communication requirements, please contact translationalmedicine@kcl.ac.uk in advance.