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5 days ago
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Cancer Trials Ireland
6 days ago
Today is International Clinical Trials Day. Clinical trials bring hope, progress and better treatment options closer for patients in Ireland. Here’s to everyone making cancer trials possible.
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#ICTD2026
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UK CTU Network
6 days ago
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
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Strengthening Quality and Capacity in UK Clinical Trials 2026
Registration serves as a visible and trusted benchmark of quality for non‑commercial academic clinical trials units.
https://tinyurl.com/34z6mjv2
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Happy International Clinical Trials day from all at the Peninsula Clinical Trials Unit @PlymUni We would like to thank our guest speakers Mike, Graeme,
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and David for your amazing talks at our Away Day!
#ICTD2026
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6 days ago
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It’s great to have the whole team together for the first time this year. We are concentrating on the use of AI in Clinical Trials. Thanks to the National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth for hosting us.
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7 days ago
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The 21st care home has received the 🟢 light to start the REFRESH study - welcome to Anglebury Court!
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8 days ago
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The REFRESH Study - This Curious Life features an interview with Kate Jupp - PIER (Public Involvement in Education and Research) Officer from
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What If Better Nutrition in Care Homes Starts With Listening? - This Curious Life
https://thiscuriouslife.uknica.co.uk/what-if-better-nutrition-in-care-homes-starts-with-listening/
20 days ago
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UK CTU Network
26 days ago
🚨 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:
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The 20th care home has received the 🟢 light to start the REFRESH study - welcome to Elmwood Residential Home!
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27 days ago
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The 19th care home has received the 🟢 light to start the REFRESH study - welcome to Three Corners Nursing Home!
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28 days ago
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The 18th care home has received the 🟢 light to start the REFRESH study - welcome to Valley Court in the West Midlands!
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28 days ago
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UK CTU Network
28 days ago
🚨 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
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#ClinicalTrialsRegulations
#MHRA
#HRA
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The 17th care home has received the 🟢 light to start the REFRESH study - welcome to Larkhall Springs in Bath!
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29 days ago
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The 16th care home has received the 🟢 light to start the REFRESH study - welcome to Camelot House & Lodge!
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about 1 month ago
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The 15th care home has received the 🟢 light to start the REFRESH study - welcome to Neville Williams (West Midlands)!
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about 1 month ago
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The 14th care home has received the 🟢 light to start the REFRESH study - welcome to Brandon Care (South West)!
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about 1 month ago
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The 13th care home has received the 🟢 light to start the REFRESH study - welcome to Rest Haven in Exmouth!
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about 1 month ago
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UK CTU Network
about 1 month ago
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 (
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), & Louise Stanton & Sean Ewings
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The 12th care home has received the 🟢 light to start the REFRESH study - Mount Olivet Nursing Home!
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about 1 month ago
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🎉AMAZING 🎉our STEPS II study has recruited to target - well done to everyone involved. To learn more about the trial, check out
plymouth.ac.uk/steps2
#STEPS2
#STEPSII
#Clincialtrials
#Research
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STEPS II
STEPS II is a National Institute for Health and Care Research funded study for people with Parkinson’s Disease (PD).
http://plymouth.ac.uk/steps2
2 months ago
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UK CTU Network
2 months ago
📣 Pleased to confirm that the 'How to be a Great Chief Investigator' workshop in Nottingham on 5 May 2026 has been awarded 5 external (category 1) CPD credits by the Royal College of Physicians. 🔗 Find out more and register here:
tinyurl.com/p3hc4xep
#UKCTUNetwork
#ChiefInvestigatorTraining
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How to be a Great Chief Investigator for Clinical Trials | Registered CTU Network
Each workshop features expert guidance from experienced CIs & other trialists, interactive activities, & a collaborative learning environment
https://tinyurl.com/p3hc4xep
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🎉The first Care Home in the REFRESH study has been randomised 🎉
#REFRESH
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2 months ago
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UK CTU Network
2 months ago
⏰ Don't miss your chance to submit an abstract for the International Clinical Trials Methodology Conference 2026! 🗓️ The deadline is 22 April 2026 🔗 Find out more here:
ictmc.org/abstract-sub...
#ICTMC2026
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Abstract submission – ICTMC 2026
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Dr Paigan Aspinall representing PenCTU at the ACDM International Conference 2026 in Berlin.
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2 months ago
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The 11th care home has received the 🟢 light to start the REFRESH study - welcome to Summerdyne in the West Midlands!
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3 months ago
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The 9th and 10th care homes have received the 🟢 light to start the REFRESH study! Welcome to Hill House in Devon and Oakhill Mansions in Bristol.
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3 months ago
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The 8th care home has received the 🟢light to start the REFRESH study! Welcome to Atholl House in the West Midlands.
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3 months ago
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The 7th care home has received the 🟢light to start the REFRESH study! Welcome to Asher Care in the South West.
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3 months ago
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UK CTU Network
3 months ago
🚨 Want to help ensure the continuity of high‑quality, impactful clinical research in the UK? The
#UKCTUNetwork
is seeking experienced QA & DM/IS experts in non‑commercial clinical trials to join its Int'l Registration Review Committee. Apply by 27 Feb 2026. 👉
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Southampton Clinical Trials Unit
3 months ago
🎥 VIDEO - What does it mean to take part in a
#ClinicalTrial
to improve
#HeartFailure
treatment and reduce deaths from sudden cardiac arrests? Ashley & Hazel are 2 of 5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ people who have signed up to take part in the BRITISH trial 👇 Read more about the trial -
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BRITISH trial - 500 patients video
YouTube video by Southampton CTU
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The 6th care home has received the 🟢light to start the REFRESH study! Welcome to AginCourt/Trafalgar in Dorset.
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3 months ago
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The 5th care home has received the 🟢light to start the REFRESH study! Welcome to West Eaton Nursing Home in the West Midlands!
#REFRESH
#clinicaltrials
#research
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4 months ago
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UK CTU Network
4 months ago
4 February is
#WorldCancerDay
. This week we’re highlighting impactful work from Registered CTUs, including this project by CRCTU that gives young people access to promising new treatments for B-cell non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
tinyurl.com/37b8ydfj
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Peninsula Clinical Trials Unit (PenCTU)
UK CTU Network
4 months ago
⁉️ Did you know... In 2025, we ran How to be a Great Chief Investigator workshops in Leeds & Glasgow helping dozens of current & aspiring CIs develop their skills, gain insights from experienced trialists, & develop their own peer support networks. Find 2026 dates here:
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The 4th care home has received the 🟢greenlight to start the REFRESH study – Welcome to the team at Upton Bay Care Home in Dorset!
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4 months ago
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📢Vacancy 📢Assistant Trial Manager - You will join the successful trial management team within the PenCTU & work on specific clinical trials and well-designed studies from set-up through to closure and analysis.
#Research
#Clinicaltrials
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4 months ago
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UK CTU Network
4 months ago
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...
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School of Biological & Marine Sciences, University of Plymouth
4 months ago
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University and Babcock to drive skills development and economic growth
University of Plymouth news: A new Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Plymouth and Babcock International Group formalises decades of...
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UK CTU Network
4 months ago
⁉️ Did you know... In 2025, guidance and training materials developed by the Network were downloaded over 3,600 times You can check out our free-to-access resources here:
ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/guidance-for...
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UK CTU Network
4 months ago
🌟New to on-site monitoring for academic clinical trials?🌟 Check out our website for tips, insights & training developed by experienced monitors in Registered CTUs:
tinyurl.com/58t2fh8u
💬 What advice do you wish you’d had starting out?
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#TrialMonitoring
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🎉 A great start to the New Year. Congratulations to the REFRESH Study team. The third care home site has been given the 🟢light. Welcome to the team at Waltham Cross/Saville Manor in Bristol!
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5 months ago
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UK CTU Network
5 months ago
🌟Our Winter 2025 Newsletter is live! 🌟 Explore the new guidance, strategic updates, and collaborative initiatives shaping the Network. Thank you to everyone who contributed their time, knowledge, and expertise! 👉
ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/winter-2025-...
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🎉🎉 A massive CONGRATULATIONS to the ENRICH team for winning the 'Making a Difference through Research Impact' category at the
@plymuni.bsky.social
VC Awards.🎉🎉
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@ukcrc-ctu.org.uk
#Research
#Clinicaltrial
#ENRICH
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5 months ago
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📢Vacancy 📢Data Manager - You will take responsibility for the data management of specific clinical trials and well-designed studies from set-up through to closure and analysis.
#Research
#Clinicaltrials
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5 months ago
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Peninsula Clinical Trials Unit (PenCTU)
UK CTU Network
6 months ago
Peer support within CTUs is vital. It fosters professional growth, improves trial delivery & strengthens collaboration. We are committed to enabling peer support across the
#UKCTUNework
, recognising the value it brings to both individuals & research quality. Find out more here:
ukcrc-ctu.org.uk
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🎉 Congratulations to the REFRESH Study team. The second site has been given the 🟢light 🎉 Welcome, The Lawns from the West Midlands.
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#REFRESH
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6 months ago
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UK CTU Network
6 months ago
🚨New guidance for CTUs Data cleaning & query management are vital for ensuring data quality, integrity, & detecting safety issues in clinical trials. Our guidance, written by experienced trial staff, can help you prepare a CTU-specific plan. 🔗
ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/is-data-mana...
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📢A great write up around one of our participants who was randomised to receive FES and has since continued with using the device following completion of the STEPS II trial -
sbuhb.nhs.wales/news/swansea...
Learn more about the study here-
www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/pen...
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Parkinson's patients getting back in their stride thanks to trial
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6 months ago
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Our amazing team working on the ENRICH study has been nominated for the Team Award in the category of Making a Difference through Research and Impact. We are looking forward to finding out the results at next month's VC Awards.
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6 months ago
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🎉 Congratulations to the REFRESH Study team. The first site has been given the 🟢 light 🎉@plymuni.bsky.social
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6 months ago
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