What We Carry is a collaborative art-science project led by artist Marysa Dowling , BRC: Oxford Health, the University of Oxford and the Chronic Pain Neurotechnology Network+. It uses photography and creative expression to make the invisible experience of chronic pain visible. By helping people articulate what is often misunderstood or difficult to verbalise, the project offers a powerful […]
The NIHR Academy Members’ Conference 2026 will be held on 6 and 7 October. This will be a hybrid event with in-person attendance at The Queens Hotel, Leeds, and online streaming for a virtual audience. The title of this year’s conference is NIHR20 – The future is digital: revolutionising health and care research. The […]
Half-day workshop to describe the Clinical Research Practitioner registration process for the AHCS register and the differences between the register and the directory. NIHR account needed.
Sophie Hyndman, Deputy Director & Senior Research Adviser, NIHR Research Support Service This session is designed to help you craft compelling research funding applications that resonate with reviewers. It will cover: The purpose of grant applications What reviewers look for when assessing applications How best to pitch and write your application to appeal to reviewers […]
An annual event which connects researchers, clinicians, ECRs and people with lived experience of severe mental illness. This year our plenary speakers are Cynthia Fu from KCL and Belinda Lennox from University of Oxford. You can expect interactive workshops focused on AI, and creativity in research, sessions by partners Medicines Discovery Catapult on pitching to […]
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs) are a group of complex mental health disorders that are characterised by the uncontrollable urge to pull, pick, scratch , cut or bite ones own skin , hair or nails. These behaviours are not simply bad habits, they are often chronic, difficult to control and associated with high levels of […]
The ECR Workshop in partnership with MHP is part of the ongoing series supporting early career researchers in mental health. Join us for a day of connection, learning, and practical insights to help you take the next step in your career. ECRWorkshop 2026: programme highlights and booking
Staff are invited to watch live an event celebrating 20 years of the NIHR in our region. The event, in Reading, will include speeches, Q&A panels and staff tributes from 11am to 3pm on 13 October. View the NIHR20 event programme. Watch the event live stream. A recording will be made available.
Join us on 14 October for a webinar reflecting on two years of research inclusion as a funding condition. Hear directly from committee chairs about their experiences of assessing inclusion in applications. We’ll also launch the updated Research Inclusion Toolkit and other resources to support inclusive research. The event will explore key implementation insights and […]
The NIHR Great Ormond Street Hospital Biomedical Research Centre (NIHR GOSH BRC) Paediatric Excellence Initiative and Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity are hosting the inaugural National Paediatric Translational Research Conference, in collaboration with Great Ormond Street, Alder Hey, Birmingham and Sheffield Children’s Hospitals. When: 15-16 October 2026 Where: Sheffield City Hall, Barker’s Pool, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2JA About the conference: […]
Building on successful collaborative events led by colleagues across infrastructure centres, this half-day online forum brings together Research Inclusion Leads from across NIHR to connect, share expertise, and drive systemic change together. We are keen to learn from your insight and experience as we develop the NIHR Inclusion Plan. Alongside shaping this direction, this […]
Applications are now open for the Early Career Researcher (ECR) Grant & Fellowship Pitch Event, hosted by the NIHR Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration Mission Capacity Development workstream. This event offers mental health ECRs from across the UK the opportunity to present a grant or fellowship proposal to an experienced panel and receive constructive feedback […]
