10th Public and Patient Involvement Summer School

Join the 10th annual PPI Summer School to be immersed in the rich and vibrant learning community of people committed to Public and Patient Involvement (PPI) partnerships in health and social care researchers.

Hear inspiring keynotes from international and national leaders in PPI.

Participate in interactive workshops designed to facilitate meaningful networking, share tailored resources, co-construct knowledge and strengthen PPI in research skills.

Our aim is to support diverse people including researchers, community and patient organisations, students, PPI contributors, funders, health service providers & policy makers to come together for learning, discussion, networking and relationship building.

This year we have 3 dynamic keynote speakers:

• International patient partner Ghislaine Rouly (Canada) asks 'Can we the patients care, research and transform health systems?'.
• Dr Avril Kennan discusses 'A Decade of PPI in Ireland – Hope, Hurdles and Honest Reflections' with guests Dr Maureen Gilbert and Dr Frances Drummond.
• National Lead of the PPI Ignite Network Professor Sean Dineen is joined by leaders across all PPI Ignite sites to reflect on 5 years of 'PPI Ignite Network 2021-2026: Coming together, working together, moving on together'

Experienced PPI researchers and PPI collaborators will offer a variety of interactive workshops pitched to people with different levels of experience. Workshop numbers are limited so please ensure to book early!

An essential part of the PPI summer school is meeting new people so we hope you will join the friendly crew for an early evening social barbeque at UL's Terrace bar-restaurant. All dietary requirements will be catered for, just let us know on your registration from.

Due to the kind sponsorship of the Health Research Board Conference & Event Sponsorship Scheme, a limited number of free places and support for accommodation/travel are available to facilitate the participation of people who do not have access to other sources of funding.

To express your interest in this, please email cHBpLWlnbml0ZSB8IHVsICEgaWU= providing your name, contact details, affiliated organisation (if applicable) and a few sentences about your motivation to participate in the summer school and what you hope to do with the knowledge and partnerships gained.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - We are committed to making the PPI Summer School as accessible, egalitarian, diverse and inclusive as possible. A quiet room, a luggage room, accessible spaces and specific dietary options will be available. If you have any specific requirements, requests or questions, please ensure to email cHBpLWlnbml0ZSB8IHVsICEgaWU=

Picture: Main entrance of the Kemmy Business School

VENUE: The event will be held on the ground floor of the UL Kemmy Business School, which is building n.28 here on the UL Campus Map

PARKING: There is 2 free car parks available near by: Car Park n.21 and n. 23 - Follow this link to access the Parking map.

TRAVEL: Follow this link for more info on how to travel to UL

ACCOMMODATION: Follow this link for more info on accomodation options

Picture: The Living Bridge, University of Limerick

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