Focus Group - Transformative Oncology Programme

University of Manchester focus group examining clinical oncology workforce training needs in the UAE and the region.

Shaping the Future of Cancer Care in the UAE and the Region

Focus Group | The University of Manchester

We need your input

The University of Manchester is committed to advancing cancer research and education globally. We are seeking insights into cancer education, training, and workforce upskilling needs in the UAE and the wider region to help shape high-quality, impactful educational offerings.

What is involved?
We invite healthcare professionals, researchers, educators, and stakeholders in cancer care to participate in a one-off focus group. The session will explore workforce development needs to strengthen regional cancer care.

Duration: up to 1.5 hours

Format: In person in Dubai, with an option to join online

Who should attend?

• Clinicians (oncology, surgery, radiology, pathology, etc.)
• Nurses and allied health professionals
• Researchers and clinical trial staff
• Healthcare leaders and managers
• Health data, AI, and digital health professionals
• Academic staff involved in healthcare education
• Anyone with a stake in cancer education and training

Key discussion themes

• Cancer workforce skills and training needs
• Priority cancer areas (e.g. breast, colorectal, haematology)
• Demand for short courses, micro-credentials, and MSc pathways
• Preferences for online and blended learning
• Barriers and enablers to education and training

About the University of Manchester
The University of Manchester is a global leader in cancer research and education, working closely with partners such as the Manchester Cancer Research Centre, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, and the CRUK Manchester Institute.

Moderators

Prof Lucie Byrne-Davis and Dr Elham Santina

Format1.5 hour in person session in Dubai, with the option to join online

Event Details
📅 Monday, 9 February 2026
🕣 17:00 – 18:30
📍 The University of Manchester - Dubai

About the University of Manchester

The University of Manchester is a member of the prestigious Russell Group and is one of the UK’s largest single-site universities with more than 40,000 students on campus – including more than 10,000 international students.

The University is consistently ranked among the world’s elite institutions for graduate employability and world-class research across a diverse range of fields including cancer, advanced materials, global inequalities, energy and industrial biotechnology.

According to the QS World University Rankings 2025, The University of Manchester is ranked 34th Globally, 10th in Europe and 6th in the UK.

About The University of Manchester - Dubai

The University of Manchester – Dubai, located in Dubai Knowledge Park was established in 2006 and is the largest and fastest-growing in the University’s international network, comprising five hubs in key business cities around the world, including Dubai, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Manchester.

The University of Manchester – Dubai is Licensed by The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and programmes accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation.

The Branch offers a dynamic portfolio of blended learning part-time Master’s degrees for working professionals. These include its triple accredited Manchester Global MBA and Executive MBA programmes, MSc Financial Management, and an award-winning MA Educational Leadership in Practice. The University also has a range of short business courses for executives delivered in Manchester.

The Branch has supported over 3,600 Part-time students in the region and graduated more than 2,650 students. It also works in regional collaborations with a range of industry groups, professional bodies and companies, and supports a regional alumni association with more than 5,500 members in countries across the region.

Programmes offered in The University of Manchester - Dubai

Triple Accredited MBA programmes:

• Global MBA
• Global (Executive) MBA

Other Programmes:

• MSc Financial Management
• MA Educational Leadership in Practice
• Executive Education

Accreditation

Our MBA is triple accredited by the AACSB, an accreditation body from the US, the EFMD from Europe and the Association of MBAs, making us a member of the elite group of less than 1% of business schools in the world with the triple accreditation.

Learn more: manchester.ac.ae

Licensed by The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and programmes accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation.

Please note that entrance to the event is at the organiser's discretion.