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 university staff, clinical and academic nurses, midwives, allied health practitioners, NHS staff, social care nursing staff, community practitioners, and students eager to explore new career pathways and research opportunities.
Why Attend?
The event will bring together like-minded researchers and practitioners to share lived experiences of research in clinical and social care settings. It is an opportunity to:
• Network with peers and industry leaders.
• Discover pathways for academic and clinical careers.
• Gain insights into the support available for research projects.
• Engage in discussions on innovative research ideas.
How to Register
Don’t miss this chance to be part of a meaningful discussion and explore ways to shape the future of healthcare and social care research.
Agenda Highlights
The program features a range of informative sessions led by renowned experts:
10:00 AM Registration, tea, coffee, and networking.
10:30 AM Welcome and overview by Dr. Melanie Stephens and Prof. Bhuvaneswari Krishnamoorthy.
10:45 AM “Importance of Clinical and Academic Collaboration” with Dr. Heather Ford (NIHR Coordinating Centre).
11:15 AM “NIHR Clinical/Academic Pathway: What It Looks Like” with Dr. Richard Milham (NIHR Senior Programme Manager).
11:40 AM “Academic Research Career Pathway in Adult Social Care” with Dr. Zena Aldridge (CRN National Coordinating Centre).
11:50 AM “How to Become an Adult Social Care Professor?” with Prof. Claire Pryor (University of Salford).
12:10 PM “Academic Career in Midwifery” with Dr. Christine Furber (University of Salford).
12:30 PM Panel and delegates discussion on research ideas and support opportunities.
1:00 PM Event closure with lunch and networking.