Category: Updates
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Welcoming Our New NHSE NIHR Internship Programme Cohort!
Today marks the first day of the NHSE NIHR Internship Programme 2025, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome our new cohort of interns! A heartfelt thank you to each of you for your enthusiasm, commitment, and curiosity as you progress your journey into clinical academic research. Your experience and fresh perspectives will help…
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Announcing the Launch of NIHR Social Care Nurse Research Development Opportunities
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has officially launched its new Social Care Nurse Research Development Programme, offering two exciting opportunities for nurses working in social care: the Social Care Nurse Research Internship and the Social Care Nurse Research Champions programmes. Applications for both programmes will open on 29 April 2025, marking…
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Participate in online discussions about how best to support patients living with Energy Limiting Conditions
Are you interested in learning more about Energy Limiting Conditions?Do you treat patients with Energy Limiting Conditions?Do you have an Energy Limiting Condition yourself? We are excited to announce a series of facilitated online group discussions on Energy Limiting Conditions (ELCs) with researchers from the University of Liverpool and Liverpool Hope University. Informed by their research and…
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Supporting Personal Development Through NIHR INSIGHT Programme North West
Empowering Healthcare Professionals with Research Opportunities The NIHR INSIGHT Programme North West is a transformative initiative aimed at fostering research capacity among healthcare, social work, and public health professionals. With applications now open for the second round of Research Masters Studentships, this programme offers an exceptional opportunity for professionals to advance their careers while contributing…
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Exciting Funding Opportunity: Up to £25,000 for Career Development in Applied Health and Care Research
The NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Greater Manchester (ARC-GM) is offering an incredible opportunity for staff in Greater Manchester to advance their careers in applied health or care research. With funding of up to £25,000 available, this initiative is designed to support professionals intending to apply for further NIHR Career Development Funding. Who Can Apply? is…
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Researcher Development Programme Reflections: Rachel Walsh
Rachel Walsh, Lead Research and Clinical Trials Pharmacist at Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, reflects on her experience with the NIHR CRN Early Career Researcher Development Pathway (ECRDP). The programme provided invaluable support as she navigated her new role, helping her build confidence in research, expand her professional network, and develop key leadership skills. Now,…
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Understanding frailty as a clinical, social and existential situation: Insights from NHS R&D NW Provocation Seminar Series
On 12 March 2025, we concluded our Provocation Series 2 with a thought-provoking seminar exploring frailty through clinical, social, and existential lenses. Led by Professor Susan Pickard (Director of the Centre for Ageing and the Life Course and Professor of Sociology in the School of Law and Social Justice at the University of Liverpool), Dr.…
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Join the SPCR Bitesize Impact Showcase Webinars: Discover Groundbreaking Primary Care Research
School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) Bitesize Impact Showcase Webinars Join us for a series of engaging webinars highlighting the successes and impact of our research. Each session will feature three 10-minute presentations from members, offering a concise and insightful overview of their work. Following the presentations, there will be a live Q&A session chaired…
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Identifying and Mitigating Racialised Microaggressions in Health and Care: Building Equity and Empathy: Insights from Lilian Otaye-Ebede Provocation Seminar
In a thought-provoking seminar led by Professor Lilian Otaye-Ebede (PhD) on December 11, 2024, healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers gathered to discuss racial microaggressions in the NHS. The event, part of a larger provocation seminar series, illuminated the persistence of subtle, yet deeply impactful, forms of racism and explored actionable steps for creating equitable and inclusive workplaces. …
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Wider Research collaboration, support and career pathway: what do we know?
Are you passionate about advancing healthcare and social care through research? The University of Salford invites you to a unique networking event designed to inspire and connect professionals across clinical and academic fields. Event Details• Date: Friday, February 21, 2025• Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM• Venue: The University of Salford, Room MS2:79 This event is tailored for…