Seminars
The Research Education Program (REP) presents over 25 seminars each year on a variety of topics, designed to inform and assist you through each step of the research process.
Our seminars are presented live in the Perth Children's Hospital auditorium. A light lunch is provided for all in-person attendees. Our seminars are also live streamed using MS Teams.
All of our seminars are recorded and we aim to upload them within a week from presentation.
Coming up next
2026 seminar program now available. Feb - June seminar dates released. View the schedule.
| Friday 6 February | Research Fundamentals | Register |
| Tuesday 17 February | Consumer and Community Involvement in Research | Register |
| Friday 27 February | Ethics Processes for Clinical Research in WA | Register |
| Tuesday 10 March | Biostatistics Introduction | Register |
Watch our most recently recorded seminars and workshops
If you were unable to join us for our latest sessions, we invite you to submit our access forms to watch in your own time. Listed in this table are the most recent seminars, please scroll down further to find the full library of topics listed alphabetically.
| Friday 28 November | Artificial Intelligence in Research | Watch the recording |
Library of seminar recordings
Explore our library of seminars to find out more about each seminar topic and its presenter(s).
You can register for an upcoming presentation or access the most recent recording for each topic using the accordion menu below or directly from our Trybooking registration page.
AI In Research
Presented by Alex Jenkins, Director, WA Data Science Innovation Hub, Curtin University.
Watch the 28 Nov 2025 recording.
Scheduled for a repeat seminar in 2026
| Topic | Date recorded | Presenter | Watch | Register for next seminar |
| Setting up Clinical Trials | 20 May 2025 | Dr Charlie McLeod, The Kids Research Institute | Watch | |
| Introduction to Adaptive Trials | 15 May 2020 | Tom Snelling, Sydney School of Public Health | Watch | Not scheduled for repeat seminar |
| 2024 Child Health Research Symposium The biggest advance in trial science in 75 years: adaptive trial platforms |
Nov, 2024 | Prof Steve Webb, Professor of Critical Care Research at Monash University | Watch | Not scheduled for repeat seminar |
Setting up Clinical Trials
Presented by Dr Charlie McLeod, Paediatric Infection Diseases Clinical Researcher. The Kids Research Institute.
Watch the 20 May 2025 recording.
Introduction to Adaptive Trials
Presented by Tom Snelling, Epidemiologist and Clinical Trialist, Sydney School of Public Health.
Watch the 15 May 2020 recording.
The Biggest Advance in Trial Science in 75 Years: Adaptive Platform Trials (2024 Child Health Research Symposium Keynote 3)
Presented by Prof Steve Webb, Intensive Care Specialist, Professor of Critical Care Research, Monash University.
Watch the Nov 2024 recording.
Introductory Biostatistics
Presented by Michael Dymock, Biostatistician, The Kids Research Institute.
Watch the 13 June 2025 recording.
Register for the 10 March 2026 seminar
Sample Size Calculations
Presented by Michael Dymock, Biostatistician, The Kids Research Institute.
Watch the 14 March 2025 recording.
Statistical Tips for Interpreting Scientific Claims
Presented by Michael Dymock, Biostatistician, The Kids Research Institute.
Watch the 25 July 2025 recording.
Research Fundamentals
Presented byDr Kenneth Lee, Deputy Director, Centre for Optimisation of Medicines, UWA
Watch the 7 Feb 2025 recording.
Register for the 7 Feb 2026 seminar
Introduction to Good Clinical Practice
Presented by Simone Knabb, Clinical Trials Governance Manager, CAHS.
Watch the 17 October 2025 recording.
Project Management (seminar)
Presented by Melanie Wright, Director of Research, South Metro Health Service (SMHS)
Watch the 21 Feb 2025 recording. This seminar is scheduled to repeat in 2026.
Fundamentals of Project Management in Reserach projects (Child Health Research symposium workshop)
Presented by Melanie Wright, Director of Research, South Metro Health Service (SMHS)
Watch the 6 Nov 2024 recording.
Research Supervision
Presented by Dr Tim Barnett, The Kids Research Institute
Watch the 21 Nov 2025 recording including panel discussion.
Data Collection and Management
Presented by Dr Hannah Benschop, CAHS Research Education Fellow 2025.
Watch the 30 May 2025 recording. This seminar topic is scheduled for 2026.
Qualitative Research Methods (seminar)
Presented by A/Prof Lorna Davin, Domain Lead, Curtin Medical School, Curtin University.
Watch the 8 Aug 2025 recording. This seminar topic is scheduled for 2026.
Survey Design and Techniques
Presented by Dr Hannah Benschop, CAHS Research Education Fellow 2025.
Watch the 19 Sept 2025 recording. This seminar topic is scheduled for 2026.
Manuscript Writing (workshop)
Presented by Dr Kenneth Lee, Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice, UWA
Watch the 11 June 2024 recording. This workshop is due to run again in 2026.
Scientific Writing
Presented by Prof Tony Kemp, ARC Centre for Critical Resources for the Future, School of Earth & Ocean Sciences, UWA.
Watch the 16 May 2025 recording.
Register for the upcoming 20 March seminar
Conducting Systematic Reviews
Presented by Prof Sonya Girdler, Professor of Occupational Therapy, Director of the Curtin Autism Research Group, Curtin University.
Watch the 20 June 2025 recording. Scheduled for a repeat seminar in 2026.
Rapid Critical Appraisal of Scientific Literature
Presented by A/Prof Natalie Stroebel, Associate Dean(Research), Maladjiny Research Centre, ECU.
Watch the 27 June 2025 recording.
Searching for literature to support evidence synthesis
Presented by Sarah Halpin, Senior Librarian, East Metro Health Service (EMHS)
Watch the 23 May 2025 recording. Scheduled for a repeat seminar in 2026.
Grant Applications and Finding Funding
Presented by Dr Tegan McNab. Manager, Grants & Research Development, The Kids Research Institute.
Watch the 11 Oct 2024 recording.
Register for the 24 Mar 2026 seminar.
Research Impact
Presented by Tamika Heiden, Founder and Principal, Research Impact Academy
Watch the 29 Aug 2025 recording.
Funding Opportunities with Stan Perron Research Grants
Presented by Prof Gervase Chaney, Research and Partnerships Manager, Stan Perron Charitable Foundation.
Watch the 18 Nov 2025 recording.
Navigating Grant submissions at CAHS
Presented by Dr Erika Sutanto, Research Grants Officer, CAHS
Workshop scheduled for April 2026.
Addressing Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Gramts Criteria
Presented by Dr Shannon Brennan-Olsen, Senior Advisor, GrantED Group.
Watch the 4 Apr 2025 recording.
Prof Fenella Gill, Acute Paediatric Nursing, Perth Children's Hospital and Curtin University
Watch the 22 Aug 2025 recording.
Oral Presentation of Research Results (seminar)
Presented by Dr Hannah Benschop, Research Education Program Fellow 2025
Watch the 1 Aug 2025 recording. This seminar is scheduled again for 2026.
The Visual Side of Oral Presentations (workshop presentation)
Presented by Dr Amanda Timler, Clinical Research Facilitator, CAHS
Watch the 19 Aug 2025. This workshop is scheduled again for Oct 2026 prior to the Child Health Research Symposium.
Research Impact
Presented by Dr Tamika Heiden, Founder and Principal, Research Impact Academy
Watch the 29 Aug 2025 recording.
Media and Communication in Research
Presented by Keryn McKinnon, Head of Strategic Communications, The Kids Research Institute
Watch the 30 Sept 2025 recording.
Social Media in Research
Presented by Dr Amy Page, Senior Lecturer, UWA.
Watch the 8 Mar 2024 recording.
REDCap workshops presented by Dr Hannah Benschop, CAHS REP Research Fellow 2025
Watch Basic walkthrough
Watch Intermediate walkthrough
Watch Advanced walkthrough (in depth look at longitudinal projects and e-consents).
Please email researcheducationprogram@health.wa.gov.au to request the 6 ZIP folder datasets so you can work alongside the advanced video recording.
2026 REDCap workshop dates to be announced soon (in-person training only at PCH).