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An online workshop for researchers, students and members of the public covering the basics of PPI.
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Welcome to PPI Ignite Network@ UCC
Our aim is to build capacity for high-quality Public and Patient Involvement (PPI) within UCC and amongst wider society and embed PPI within institutional policies and practices.
What is Public and Patient Involvement (PPI)?
Public and Patient Involvement (PPI) can be described as research carried out 鈥榳ith鈥� or 鈥榖y鈥� members of the public rather than 鈥榯o鈥�, 鈥榓bout鈥� or 鈥榝or鈥� them. PPI is a mechanism for people to contribute to the research process, for example by identifying what research is important, checking that the language of materials for participants in a study is appropriate and understandable or participation in data analysis or in an oversight group for a study.
It can also involve things like designing and refining the research plan, helping with the recruitment of participants and other aspects of the delivery of the study, and publicising the outputs. Input can be at any stage of the research cycle but will have the greatest impact if it comes early.
News and Events
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22 Apr 2026
PPI Ignite @ UCC Hosts In-Person Introductory Workshop on Public and Patient Involvement
The workshop introduced the basics of PPI, highlighted practical case studies, and encouraged open discussion to support attendees in integrating PPI into their research.
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PPI Ignite Festival featured in the School of Public Health Newsletter
The PPI Ignite Festival was featured in Issue 37 of the School of Public Health Newsletter, highlighting a range of national and local events that took place between May and November 2025. These events showcased innovative approaches to PPI across research, including webinars, community engagement activities, workshops, and collaborative initiatives, all aimed at strengthening meaningful public involvement in health research.
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Partnering with Mothers to Improve Infant Feeding Research
Mothers share their experiences contributing to the SCOPE project to help improve how infant-feeding outcomes are measured in research.
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02 Mar 2026
New Resources for EDI in PPI and Measuring Impact of PPI
PPI Ignite @ UCC is delighted to share two new resources that support more meaningful, inclusive and impactful PPI in research.
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