In This Section
- PPI Resources
- Introduction to PPI
- Difference between PPI and qualitative research
- Involving children and young people in research
- PPI and doctoral research
- PPI in systematic reviews
- PPI in qualitative analysis
- Reporting PPI
- PPI in funding applications
- Budgeting for PPI
- PPI and lab-based research
- Evaluating PPI
- Previous Summer Students
- News and Events
- PPI Shared Learning Group for PhD Researchers
- PPI Ignite Network@ UCC Mailing List
- Digital Badge
- Meet the Team
New date for Ignite Insight: PPI in PhD Research Symposium, 9th December 2026.
Our event has been rescheduled and will now take place on December 9th 2026. We look forward to welcoming PhD researchers, supervisors and members of the public to explore how Public and Patient Involvement (PPI) is shaping doctoral research.
This event will bring together PhD researchers, supervisors, and members of the public to explore how Public and Patient Involvement (PPI) is shaping doctoral research.
Programme highlights include:
🔹 Keynote Talk: “PPI Research into Spinal Cord Injury Repair: A PPI Collaborators Perspective"- Mr Ciaran McCarthy, PPI Contributor and PPI Co-lead PPI Ignite Network@ RCSI.
🔹 Short talks from a variety of PhD researchers and PPI contributors about the practical aspects of conducting PPI in Doctoral Research.
🔹 "Don't make me Google it!"- How to Write a PPI Lay Summary for your Research- An Interactive, Practical and PPI Informed Workshop.
The event will be a fantastic opportunity to share experiences, exchange ideas, and build new connections across the PPI community.
📅 Date: 9th December 2026
📍 Venue: The Crann Centre, Ovens, Co.Cork. P31 TX39
🔗 You can register to attend here
About The Crann Centre
The Crann Centre provides life-long support to people of all ages living with congenital, progressive or acquired neuro-physical disabilities. Their unique 2Generation Model of Care intentionally supports both children and adults living with neuro-physical disabilities and their family members. At their centre in Ovens, Co. Cork, the whole family has access to a team of experts, services & facilities tailored to their needs. To find out more about Crann visit: https://cranncentre.ie
