🌏 As we near #WorldEnvironmentDay, May’s UK heatwave has highlighted the urgency of climate action. The #UKCTUNetwork is proud to mark 2 years as a Supporter of the Concordat for Environmental Sustainability of Research and Innovation Practice. 🔗Learn more here: tinyurl.com/bam2wcu9

📣 Registration is open for our next How to Be a Great Chief Investigator workshop, taking place in Birmingham on 28 Sept 2026. Build your skills, learn from experienced CIs & other trialists, & grow your peer network. 🔗 Register here tinyurl.com/48ku2ywx #UKCTUNetwork #ChiefInvestigatorTraining

Looking for a career that allows you to stretch your intellectual muscles as well as make a positive difference to patient & public health? CTUs across the Network are recruiting to a variety of roles. Find out more here: tinyurl.com/y5v37fdb #UKCTUNetwork #ClinicalTrials

Curious about clinical research? Across the #UKCTUNetwork, trialists are sharing their insights via podcasts, from deep dives into individual trials to discussions on broader topics. They're a great way to understand how #ClinicalResearch works in practice. Learn more here: tinyurl.com/2s3xydka

🚨 Last week we released our updated REGISTRATION CRITERIA for NEW and EXISTING Clinical Trials Units (CTUs). As clinical trials evolve, so do our criteria. 🔗 Download the new guidance here: tinyurl.com/3n2xt9nc #UKCTUNetwork #CTURegistration #RegistrationCriteria #ClinicalResearch

Join LSHTM’s hybrid short course (1-4 Sept 2026) & gain a working knowledge of using R to code dynamic transmission models with hands-on training from leading experts. Ideal for PhD students, postdocs, & professionals working with infectious disease data. Apply 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...

We are delighted to announce that Kerry Hood, Director of the UK Registered CTU Network, has been elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences (@acmedsci.bsky.social). Find out more here: ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/kerry-hood-m... #UKCTUNetwork #AcademyMedicalSciences #AMSFellowship

We're currently looking for a Senior Statistician/Principal Statistician to join our team. You can find out more, including how to apply, here: jobs.icr.ac.uk/vacancies/14... 🧪

Want to improve your knowledge & practice of clinical trials? #UKCTUNetwork members offer a wide variety of learning & development opportunities covering all aspects of academic clinical research. Find out more here: ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/learning-dev... #ClinicalTrials #Training

Built through expert review and consultation with a wide range of stakeholders, the #UKCTUNetwork registration process for non-commercial CTUs in the UK continues to set the bar for trial quality. Read more about our updated criteria here tinyurl.com/34z6mjv2. #ICTD2026 #CTD2026 #CTURegistration

Becoming a Registered CTU is more than just a badge, it’s a trusted mark of quality that helps funders, partners & participants identify CTUs with the expertise & systems to deliver robust, ethical trials. Read more about our updated criteria: tinyurl.com/34z6mjv2 #UKCTUNetwork #ICTD2026

This is #DementiaActionWeek. Dementia is the UK’s leading cause of death; around 1 in 3 people born in the UK today will develop it. CTUs are carrying out vital research into dementia, from prevention & treatment to better support for carers. Learn more here: tinyurl.com/bdf2ju87 #UKCTUNetwork

From development to delivery, it takes a collaborative multidisciplinary team to make a clinical trial successful. Find out more about how Clinical Trials Units make research happen here: ukcrc-ctu.org.uk #UKCTUNetwork #ICTD2025 #CTD2025 #ClinicalTrials

We're excited to launch our updated registration criteria for UK-based Clinical Trials Units. Find out what the chair of our International Registration Review Committee has to say about them here: tinyurl.com/34z6mjv2 #CTURegistration #ClinicalTrials #UKCTUNetwork

How are you marking International Clinical Trials Day 2026? Share your activities using the following hashtags and don’t forget to @ us! #UKCTUNetwork #ICTD2025 #CTD2025 #ClinicalTrials

Tomorrow isn’t just International Clinical Trials Day. Keep your eyes peeled for the launch of our updated registration criteria for UK-based Clinical Trials Units! #ICTD2026 #CTD2026 #CTURegistration #ClinicalTrials #UKCTUNetwork

18–24 May is #DementiaActionWeek. We spoke to Simon Denegri OBE, Chair of our Executive Group, about his work in dementia advocacy & the powerful role music can play in sparking memories, conversation and connection. Read his response here ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/dementia-dis... #UKCTUNetwork

Would you like to support the continued expansion of the EMR trials group, to lead and provide expertise on data management activities through being their Senior Data Manager? 🧑‍💻 View the job description & apply here: tinyurl.com/46btz53m Apply by 22nd May, 12 noon. #DataManagement #OxfordJobs

Great to see such positive feedback from our recent Chief Investigator workshop in Nottingham. Learning from experienced CIs is invaluable! Next stop: Birmingham, Sept 2026. Registration opening soon. Find out more: tinyurl.com/p3hc4xep #UKCTUNetwork #ChiefInvestigatorTraining

This time next week, we’ll be catching up with fantastic CTU Directors from across the Network. We’re looking forward to a full day of discussion on some of the key issues shaping clinical trials today. #UKCTUNetwork #CTUDirectors #ClinicalTrials

We’re proud to sponsor a bursary supporting a patient partner to attend #ICTMC2026 this September. Patient voices are vital in shaping trials with real-world impact, and we’re pleased to play a part in making that possible. Learn more: tinyurl.com/f6wumuwt #UKCTUNetwork #PPI #ClinicalTrials

Many thanks to the delegates & speakers who joined us today for the How to be a Great Chief Investigator, hosted by Nottingham CTU. It was great to have so many engaged colleagues in the same room for a full day of discussion, networking, & peer‑to‑peer learning. #ChiefInvestigators #UKCTUNetwork

Jonathan Packham, Prof of Rheumatology & member of the #UKCTUNetwork CI Network Group (CING), discusses peer support, mentoring & coaching with delegates at today's How to be a Great CI workshop in Nottingham. Find out more about CING here: tinyurl.com/bd4jd9na #ChiefInvestigators #CITraining

Great to see delegates learning directly from experienced Chief Investigators today. Thanks to Profs Alexia Karantana, Jon Dorling, Kim Thomas and Iain Moppett for sharing practical insights at the How to be a Great CI workshop, hosted by Nottingham CTU. #ClinicalTrials #UKCTUNetwork

Participants at today's How to be a Great CI workshop discuss develop practical solutions to some clinical trial set-up challenges. Find out more about how CTUs can help you develop your research here: ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/the-ctu-offer/ #ChiefInvestigators #CITraining #ClinicalTrials #UKCTUNetwork

We're currently looking for a Research Administrator to join our team. You can find out more about the role, including how to apply, here: jobs.icr.ac.uk/vacancies/14...

Attendees at the How to be a Great Chief Investigator workshop discuss working effectively with CTUs with staff at Nottingham CTU. CTUs collaborate with clinicians at all stages of the research lifecycle. 🔗 ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/the-ctu-offer/ #ChiefInvestigators #ClinicalTrials #UKCTUNetwork

A very warm welcome to all the attendees at today's How to be a Great Chief Investigator workshop led by Nottingham CTU! Follow us for announcements on future events or visit our website: tinyurl.com/p3hc4xep #ChiefInvestigators #CITraining #ClinicalTrials #UKCTUNetwork

📣 The MRC are running a webinar for people considering submitting an application to their Proof of Concept scheme (formerly the Developmental Pathway Funding Scheme). Register here: tinyurl.com/mr2z5xvb Find out more about the scheme here: tinyurl.com/d76weh3v #MRC #UKCTUNetwork

🚨 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER Registration for the 'How to be a Great Chief Investigator for Clinical Trials' workshop taking place in Nottingham on 5 May 2026 closes at 5pm on 1 May 2026. 🔗 Find out more and register here: lnkd.in/gW7Tf9Cf #UKCTUNetwork #ChiefInvestigatorTraining

We're starting the countdown to the #UKCTUNetwork Statistics Meeting on 13 May 2026. 🎉 Really looking forward to catching up with stats colleagues & discussions on subjects as diverse as running decentralised trials, the use of AI, changes to ISRCTN, & the new clinical trials regs. #Statistics

Explore methods for analysing #cancer survival LSHTM’s Cancer Survival: Principles, Methods and Applications in-person short course (13-17 July 2026) Includes lectures, hands-on exercises and real data analysis. Apply by 13 June 2026 👉 tinyurl.com/3ur6c3ph @CSG_LSHTM #PublicHealth

🚨 The new UK clinical trials regulations are now in force. These modernise the 2004 framework, streamline some processes, and better align with global clinical trial rules. Keep up to date via the MHRA's CT Hub: tinyurl.com/3dnjkkja #UKCTUNetwork #ClinicalTrialsRegulations #MHRA #HRA

Refresh your tropical medicine knowledge with LSHTM’s DTM&H Refresher 9-10 July 2026 in London An update for DTM&H and MSc Tropical Medicine & International Health alumni, covering key developments in TB, HIV, malaria, child health & global health research. Apply by 11 June 2026 bit.ly/41I1Pal

📣 PPI Specialist Member sought for #UKCTUNetwork Executive Group The UKCRC Registered CTU Network is seeking a highly experienced public contributor with expertise in clinical trials to contribute to the strategic work of its Executive Group. Find out more here: tinyurl.com/2y4saa56

⏰ DEADLINE EXTENDED We're pleased to announce that the deadline for registration for the 'How to be a Great Chief Investigator' workshop taking place in Nottingham on 5 May 2026 has been extended to 1 May 2026. 🔗 Find out more and register here: lnkd.in/gW7Tf9Cf #UKCTUNetwork #CITraining

💉 For every generation, vaccines work. 📣 As we mark World Immunization Week 2026, we’re starting by looking back at where it all began — with a new series of infographics from Vaccine Knowledge. @ox.ac.uk

We’re very pleased to announce the publication of a new paper exploring approaches to central data monitoring in clinical trials. This work reflects continued collaboration across the #CTUNetwork & contributes to ongoing efforts to strengthen trial quality & efficiency. 🔗 tinyurl.com/3yayznnw

VIDEO 📽️ - Great-grandfather David Harrington took part in the MODERNISED study at @dchft.bsky.social after being diagnosed with lung cancer. The study is evaluating a new blood test to identify multiple cancers in their early stages. Over 1000 people have now taken part. youtu.be/7YmAbNgmJNA

📣 The new Clinical Trials (CT) Regulations come into effect on 28 April 2026. Don't miss these important updates from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency. 🔗 www.gov.uk/government/c... #UKCTUNetwork #MHRA #ClinicalTrials

The #UKCTUNetwork's webinar on the DISTINCT Project is starting soon. Really looking forward to hearing from Hannah Drysdale (@QMUL) about the development of the DISTINCT question set & how trialists can take part in the pilot phase. 🔗 tinyurl.com/3yjbfh2t #DISTINCTProject #ResearchInclusivity

Today is Earth Day! 🌍 If you work in an academic or publicly funded Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) and are interested in finding out how to make your clinical trials greener & more sustainable why not attend one of these 'drop in clinics'. 🔗 tinyurl.com/3r2td9zu #EarthDay #TMRP #UKCTUNetwork

🌱 Climate change is the biggest health threat we face & healthcare, inc clinical trials, produces 4–5% of global emissions. Greener clinical trials start with measuring impact & carbon footprinting is a practical first step. 🔗 tinyurl.com/3r2td9zu #EarthDay #ClinicalTrials #UKCTUNetwork #TMRP

🚨 DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION - 5 PM ON 28 APRIL 2026 Don't miss your chance to register for the next 'How to be a Great Chief Investigator' workshop taking place in Nottingham on 5 May 2026. 🔗 Find out more and register here: lnkd.in/gW7Tf9Cf #UKCTUNetwork #ChiefInvestigatorTraining

You still have time to secure your place on the #UKCTUNetwork's webinar on the DISTINCT Project. 📆 23 April 2026 ⏰ 1pm - 2pm Please contact the Secretariat for details on how to register. 🔗 Learn more about the project here: tinyurl.com/3yjbfh2t #DISTINCTProject #ResearchInclusivity

📢 Don’t miss our next webinar ‘Preparing a research focused Narrative CV’ on Tuesday 28th April, 12:00-12:45. To register for the webinar please scan the QR code in the flyer below 👇

The TOURIST #LungCancer platform is now international! We're very pleased to open our first site in the Republic of Ireland at Saint Luke's Radiation Oncology Network (SLRON) in Dublin. TOURIST looks at whether modern #radiotherapy can improve outcomes for patients. Find out more - bit.ly/3QyDAsA

Our Spring 2026 newsletter is now live 🌱 Catch up on some of the recent activities and highlights from across the Network and our member CTUs. Read the full newsletter here: tinyurl.com/4ymx6br8 #UKCTUNetwork #Spring2026 #ClinicalTrials

"Practical use of multiple imputation to handle missing data in Stata" short course The programme combines clear explanations of assumptions and limitations with hands‑on exercises and real examples. 📅 1-2 June 2026 📍 Innovative Clinical Trials Unit, 90 High Holborn www.ucl.ac.uk/population-h...

The 2nd session of the #UKCTUNetwork's two part webinar on 'methods to improve trial efficiency through incorporating external data' is starting soon. Really looking forward to hearing from Pavel Mozgunov (@mrc-bsu.bsky.social), & Louise Stanton & Sean Ewings @southamptonctu.bsky.social.