The Our Future Health programme aims to help people live healthier lives for longer through the discovery and testing of more effective approaches to prevention, earlier detection and treatment of diseases. We are aiming to recruit up to 5 million adults who truly reflect the UK population. We launched recruitment in 2022 and are delighted to share […]
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 […]
Speaker: Dr Melanie Ivarsson, CEO of the Health Data Research Service Speaker bio: Melanie currently leads the Health Data Research Service – a new organisation backed by the UK Government and Wellcome Trust which aims to revolutionise how UK data healthcare is used. She is currently leading efforts to accelerate the understanding of what causes […]
By attending this 60-min webinar, you will: ➡️ consider how and why change initiatives can fail when we underestimate what true, long-lasting change really requires ➡️ explore the importance of crafting and/or sharing a compelling change story to build early and ongoing understanding and alignment ➡️ discover how to truly embed change by ensuring […]
We are delighted to announce a series of interactive workshops aimed at operational and strategic leadership in social care (both adult and children) in partnership with colleagues at ADASS. Practitioner-led research in social care is a priority for the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), which offers a range of development opportunities to […]
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.
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
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 […]