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🎅Get Ready for Our Countdown to Christmas Quiz! ✨🎄 We are spreading festive cheer AND raising awareness about clinical research at @nhsgrampian.bsky.social! Starting 15 Dec, join us for 7 days of fun, Christmassy quiz questions about health, research, and the amazing work happening right here.

In the face of unprecedented challenges across health and care, strong leadership matters more than ever. Take ten minutes to share your views on the support leaders need in our short survey. Respond by 30 December 2025 and have the chance to win a £250 voucher: https://bit.ly/4qpcPnl

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#ARCadvent day 3️⃣: How to disseminate research @arceastofengland.bsky.social researchers, in collaboration with public advisors, launched a framework to support researchers, funders & practitioners to develop, implement & evaluate effective dissemination strategies arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/n...

The NIHR School for Social Care Research (SSCR) has launched a new Practice Evaluation funding Scheme, designed to give adult social care practitioners the opportunity to lead pioneering evaluation and research projects. Deadline to apply: 13 Feb 26 Find out more 👇 sscr.nihr.ac.uk/practice-eva...

@nhsggc.bsky.social have a vacancy for a Commercial Research Delivery Centre Operational Manager, who will work within the Glasgow Clinical Research Facility. Read more and apply 🔗 https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?jobid=233523&source=JobtrainRss

❄️ Read our final national newsletter of the year! mailchi.mp/nihr/decembe... for the latest roundup of news, blogs & opportunities from NIHR ARCs across the country. ❄️ Browse #ARCadvent this month, with daily posts on 1-25 December revealing the most popular stories of 2025!

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We are thrilled to be attending our first Research Quality Association Conference in Belfast this week. Come and meet Angela and Helen at the far end of the Exhibition Hall (Association Stands area) and find out about the Research and Development Forum. #RQA2025 #ResearchQuality #Research

Today, @nihr.bsky.social announced a £157 million investment over 5 years in 10 ARCs, that will: 🔵support transformation of the health & care system 🔵tackle pressing health & social care challenges through high-quality applied research 🔵bring new treatments & technologies nihr.ac.uk/news/nihr-aw...

Professor Lucy Chappell, Chief Executive Officer for the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), will deliver the keynote speech on the morning of #ScotHRIC25. Read our full programme 🔗 https://bit.ly/3WFIt2L

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📢 Did you miss our recent Professional Development Bulletin. Our upcoming training courses (all via Virtual Classroom): ➡️ Essentials of NHS Research ➡️Essentials of Research Sponsorship ➡️Local Capacity and Capability for Research Find out more and register: buff.ly/HOwy59n

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🗣️ "Nobody's pretending this is easy, but if we lose this workforce it will be bad for UK research & bad for the nation's future health." Prof @rosalindsmyth.bsky.social CBE FMedSci interviewed by Research Professional News about the clinical academics statement launched this week. 🔗🔒 bit.ly/4mHdJJh

Clinical research drives better health and economic growth - but the clinical academic workforce is dwindling. Our CEO Nicola Perrin and Chair @drlouisewood.bsky.social have co-signed a joint statement with over 40 other prominent figures across the UK health sector, calling for urgent action.

Today we’re proud to share our Clinical Academics Summit statement, signed by 40+ organisations 🤝 ⚠️ Clinical academics are declining ✅ Our summit committed to action to help reverse this trend 👉 Read the full statement: bit.ly/3Ktb5JQ Quote @rosalindsmyth.bsky.social

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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

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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

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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