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  Our Connecting Cultures research promotes and connects diverse cultures, fosters social inclusion, shared ownership, and a sense of belonging. Though all of our work we’re changing lives and bridging gaps through innovative projects that celebrate diversity.
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  With the growth of our global population the demand for products, infrastructure, and services also increases, creating a growing burden on our planet’s resources and geopolitical relations. To answer this challenge we must alter the world’s approach to manufacturing, engineering, and healthcare.
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  Across the world, millions of people fight for justice – from inclusive education and healthcare access, to gender equality and political conflict. We are on an unrestricted mission to address these global challenges.
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Birmingham Clinical Trials Unit (BCTU)

The Birmingham Clinical Trials Unit (BCTU) has a long and established track record of offering the scientific, technical and computing expertise needed to support clinical trial research from conception to completion.

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Learn more about ground-breaking trials in our trials portfolio section

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BCTU provides scientific, technical and computing expertise to support clinical trial research and invites applications to collaborate with us

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Whether you work in clinical trials or want to move into this field we have the course for you

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BCTU is led by a board of directors which develops and delivers our activity with senior CTU staff

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Research methods: Introduction to Randomised Controlled Trials

This 3-day introductory course, available in both face to face and online formats, has been delivered by the Birmingham Centre for Clinical Trials for over 25 years and will provde you with an overview of the research process from idea and design to analysis and publication and is designed to combine theory with opportunities to apply knowledge to practice.

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