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If you missed the live Study Set-Up Plan update: Progress and next steps webinar yesterday, watch the recording:

Reminder: Webinar Today (23rd) at 2pm: Study Set-Up Plan update: Progress and next steps www.brighttalk.com/webcast/6833...

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A thriving life sciences sector can enhance the nation’s health and economic prosperity. Our new explainer explores: ➡️ what life sciences are and why they matter ➡️ key players and partners in the sector ➡️ opportunities and challenges for the future. Read it now: https://bit.ly/4nF8sTF

🚨Out today: our manifesto to unlock Scotland’s full potential in life sciences & innovation. 🧬 @torbett.bsky.social: With the right policy choices, Scotland can become a powerhouse for discovery, development & delivery of medicines, vaccines & diagnostics. More: bit.ly/4gnzFHS

New Frontier Economics report, commissioned by AMRC and @wellcometrust.bsky.social, showcases the extensive benefits of non-commercial clinical research. It reveals the ‘triple dividend’ this research brings to the UK: unlocking growth, supporting the NHS and improving lives. bit.ly/3KrW7nf

UPDATE: If you missed the live "UK Vaccine Innovation Pathway: A new blueprint for trial delivery" webinar last week, watch the recording: www.brighttalk.com/webcast/6833... #NIHRIndustry #LifeSciences

UPDATE: University Hospital of Leicester NHS Trust has been awarded £6.5 million in funding from @nihr.bsky.social to host and launch the new UK-wide Commercial Research Delivery Centre Network. A number of key roles have been created. These roles are now live. Find out more here: buff.ly/mFjGkxM

Did you miss our recent Professional Development Bulletin - read here: buff.ly/xSpUqbD

We're #hiring a Research Funding Officer to support our members to fund research well across the research pipeline. You'll... 🌟develop guidance, advice & training 🌟showcase good practice & analyse new developments 🌟maintain high standards & our kitemark of quality bit.ly/3HKAzS6

📢 Save the date! The Research and Development Forum 2026 conference — RDF26 — will be held at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, taking place from 10-12 May 2026. Register with them for updates 🔗 https://www.nhsresearchscotland.org.uk/calendar/research-and-development-forum-conference-2026

Explore our September roundup of top stories from all 15 NIHR ARCs across the country: mailchi.mp/nihr/septemb... Including the latest research news, resources, blogs, opportunities, events, training & more 📨 You can join the newsletter here: tinyurl.com/ARCsnewsletter

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UPDATE: The @nihr.bsky.social have signed a joint statement with other major UK research funders, committing to better inclusion of older adults in health and care research ✍️ Find out more and read the full statement 👇 nihr.ac.uk/news/nihr-an...

NEWS UPDATE: From April 2026 the @nihr.bsky.social are introducing a new national funding model. This model will replace the current regional funding distribution approaches used by Regional Research Delivery Networks (RRDNs). Watch the video to learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4-d...

There are lots of reasons to be part of research! You can find out more here on the NIHR Be Part of Research - Summer 2025 newsletter: mailchi.mp/nihr/bpor-wi... #BePartOfResearch

We invite the global evidence ecosystem to reflect on the human, cultural, technological & political dynamics that shape how healthcare-related knowledge travels—& transforms lives. 📝Submit a #WorldEBHCDay blog by 29 Sept & share your story! Learn how: worldebhcday.org/take-action

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Save the date... @therdforum.bsky.social's Annual Conference will take place in Birmingham. Join us to explore innovation, inclusion, digital tools, sustainability, and more. Add it to your calendar now. Find out more: rdfconference.org #HealthcareResearch #UKHealthcare #RDF26

Every moment counts in the fight against cancer. Our new report reveals that clinical trials are taking too long, with median set-up times rising to 20 months. We’re investing £200 million over five years for 80,000 participants, but we must reform the system. Read the report: cruk.ink/3IReTE5

📰Stay up to date on sector news with our three newsletters: 📬Our Member Briefing 🏛️Policy and Public Affairs Working Group 🔬The Research Management Working Group Learn more on our website👇 bit.ly/44NJrh0

The latest edition of Research Bulletin, NHS Research Scotland's monthly newsletter is out now, leading with news about the UK Government's Life Sciences Sector Plan and the Scottish Government's publication of 'A Common Understanding 2025'. Read more 🔗 mailchi.mp/a776c2b03290...

Explore the August roundup of top stories from all 15 of our Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs): mailchi.mp/nihr/august-... Including the latest research news, resources, blogs, events, training & more from ARCs across the country Join the newsletter: tinyurl.com/ARCsnewsletter

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The Government has published its Life Sciences Sector Plan. We're pleased to see research positioned at the heart of the plan, and the clear focus on implementation and accountability. Read our full response bit.ly/3GMU23W

The Life Sciences Sector Plan is out today. It recognises the contribution of our sector to the UK, but the plan cannot be realised unless the government makes a real commitment to invest more in innovative medicines. Read our response below. www.abpi.org.uk/media/news/2...

The world is changing fast, with new threats — and new opportunities.      The UK Government faces a choice.      Will it retreat from the global stage — or step up to help solve the world’s most pressing shared problems? [1/3] 🧵

Please read our newest edition of Innovation magazine Issue 55: Data and AI. This issue hopes to help you to understand more about Data and AI (Artificial Intellegence) in Research. To view innovation open in the accordion on this page: www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/abo...

NHS Research Scotland Network Leads and Senior Research Leaders in Wales are set to join forces with @nihr.bsky.social to form a cross-nation Senior Investigator community. Read the full story 🔗 www.nhsresearchscotland.org.uk/news/new-com...

📢 The @hralatest.bsky.social have published their new strategy. Read here: www.hra.nhs.uk/about-us/wha...

New comment piece by me & colleagues in @bmj.com on the using health data for research in UK Processes are so complex and so slow now that less research is happening and we are wasting the enormous potential of the NHS to drive innovation www.bmj.com/content/390/...

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Miss it on the moment? Catch up with some of the biggest news from yesterday: The #UKgovernment has raised the curtain on its new #10YearPlan for the #NHS, but there’s little detail on delivery.

It's been a landmark day for the NHS. But what does it all mean? We asked @becksfisher.bsky.social, Director of Research and Policy

We're just kicking off our webinar delving into the detail of the 10 Year Health Plan. @swoolnoughtkf.bsky.social, Siva Anandaciva, @beccya.bsky.social & Nicola Walsh will be looking into different areas of the plan and taking questions from the audience. We'll be sharing a link to watch back later!

The Department of Health and Social Care has published the 10 Year Health Plan, setting an ambitious vision for the NHS. Read our CEO's full response: bit.ly/3Gwgf69 We are working to unpack the detail and will continue to keep our members updated.

📢10 Year Health Plan for England: fit for the future: www.gov.uk/government/p...

Browse highlights from NIHR ARCs across the country in our July newsletter: mailchi.mp/nihr/july-20... News, blogs, opportunities, events & more Sign up here to receive this update monthly: tinyurl.com/ARCsnewsletter

Interested in learning more about clinical trials? With input from experts in biostatistics and health economics, and sessions on design, analysis and reporting, the Clinical Trials Training for Investigators course is taking place at the University of Liverpool in September – tinyurl.com/4utspbvc

If you are interested, please contact our researcher at [email protected] for details.

📢 Out now - our June newsletter includes: 🔸A round-up of our annual #ARCSLKnowledgeExchange 🔸A blog on how #PPI has shaped the work of the Mental Health Implementation Network 🔸New research into infections in newborns 🔸News, resources, events + more 👇 mailchi.mp/1b0ad8d0495e...

In 2023, the R&D Forum Wider Care Settings Working Group created a sub-group to address the lack of common processes or standards for governance of research not needing @hralatest.bsky.social approval. Complete a feedback survey on developed guidance 🔗 www.nhsresearchscotland.org.uk/news/reviewe...

Our annual infographic showcases the collective impact of our members and their incredible support for UK medical research. AMRC charities invest in universities and the NHS, as well as supporting the R&D workforce from the earliest stages of their careers: shorturl.at/hocmR #CharityImpact

How does the pharmaceutical industry use health data to improve research and development? Our new case study library showcases how ABPI members are using health data to drive innovation, develop better medicines, and improve public health outcomes. www.abpi.org.uk/health-data/...

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Teams right across Scotland have been getting involved in spreading the message of #Red4Research today. Read about their activities in our full story 🔗 www.nhsresearchscotland.org.uk/news/red4res...