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Research at Leicester's Hospitals
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🎈 As we celebrate 20 years of the NIHR we've been reflecting on and celebrating the impact we've achieved across the six themes and support functions of the #NIHRBRCLeicester🎈 #NIHR20 @Leic_hospital @uniofleicester @NIHRresearch
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The NIHR-supported General Paediatric Incubator is seeking views on general and community child health research. The survey takes 5-10 minutes to complete and is open for responses until 30 June. It aims to identify research priorities to shape future research funding. Complete the survey: southampton.qualtrics.com/jf…
Survey General and community child health research Open for responses until 30 June

ALT Survey General and community child health research Open for responses until 30 June
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From improving air quality to helping older people to live independently, we’ve been supporting research to help everyone live healthier lives for 20 years. Here’s Dr Chris van Tulleken speaking at the @SouthamptonBRC open day at St Mary's Stadium about the importance of research into healthy living. Explore our #NIHR20 Gamechanger series and find out how our research over the past 20 years has supported healthy living at nihr.ac.uk/nihr20/gamechange…
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Planning a clinical trial? Don't know where to start? Check out the #CTToolkit, an interactive colour-coded routemap that can give you tips on legal and good practice requirements! It's packed with great advice, take a look below! 🔗 ct-toolkit.ac.uk/
Resources: Practical advice for researchers on designing and conducting clinical trials in the UK

ALT Resources: Practical advice for researchers on designing and conducting clinical trials in the UK
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NEW #Researchfunding: Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Application Development Awards. Funding is available to develop a research plan for future funding from the HTA Programme. This gives applicants the opportunity to consider logistics, preparatory work and methodology before submitting a full-scale funding proposal. For more details and to apply please see: nihr.ac.uk/funding/health-te…
Funding opportunity: Health Technology Assessment Application Development Awards. Closing on 25 November 2026. Apply now

ALT Funding opportunity: Health Technology Assessment Application Development Awards. Closing on 25 November 2026. Apply now
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BREAKING NEWS: a laxative drug could improve depression-related memory and attention issues. This research was led by @unibirmingham and @UniofOxford, and we supported it through our NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre
Medical Xpress
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A constipation drug sharpened memory and attention in people with a history of depression after just over a week on treatment. medicalxpress.com/news/2026-…
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In partnership with UKRI, we are supporting seven transdisciplinary hubs in forming the Net Zero Health Benefits Research (NZHR) Network. The network has been established to support research collaboration and collective impact, ensuring the UK’s transition to net zero also promotes physical and mental health and wellbeing, and reduces health inequalities. Find out more: linkedin.com/pulse/net-zero-…
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Closing soon⏰ Submit your application to the NIHR Future Focused Leadership Programme, which supports early-mid career researchers to become future research leaders. Applications close on 18 June. Apply now ➡️nihr.ac.uk/funding/future-fo…
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Professionals interested in developing their research career in child health can find out more at an education and networking event. The conference is aimed at early career researchers from all professional backgrounds and takes place on 22 June at University College London. Find out more: forms.office.com/e/uS2xSEjPB…
Education and networking event Stepping into paediatric research 22 June, 9am-5pm Building research capacity through incubators

ALT Education and networking event Stepping into paediatric research 22 June, 9am-5pm Building research capacity through incubators
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Closing soon ⚠️We are looking for mentors and mentees to take part in the NIHR Mentoring Programme. Develop your career, or support the development of others by joining the programme. Apply by 17 June: nihr.ac.uk/career-developmen…
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As #DiabetesAwarenessWeek comes to a close, we're highlighting some of the research helping us better understand how to reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. From studies exploring weight loss and lifestyle interventions to research investigating whether improving sleep could lower risk, we are supporting research helping to shape new approaches to preventing type 2 diabetes. ➡️ Read the full article: bepartofresearch.nihr.ac.uk/… #BePartOfResearch
A woman in a blue tank top smiles while using her smartphone to check a device attached to her upper arm, possibly a glucose monitor. Text reads, "Reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes." The logos of NIHR and NHS appear, promoting research involvement. Colorful abstract shapes decorate the background.

ALT A woman in a blue tank top smiles while using her smartphone to check a device attached to her upper arm, possibly a glucose monitor. Text reads, "Reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes." The logos of NIHR and NHS appear, promoting research involvement. Colorful abstract shapes decorate the background.

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In case you missed it, Professor Martin Knapp, Director of our Research Programme for Social Care appeared on The Three - a new health and social care podcast - this week to talk about how we support social care research. #NIHR20 Available on: ➡️ YouTube - youtube.com/watch?v=0D_42_by… ➡️ Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/32bJEu…
A microphone and headphones are placed on a wooden desk beside a laptop, with a blurred plant in the background. The text reads: "Podcast: How NIHR supports social care research. Listen to Professor Martin Knapp, Director of NIHR's Research Programme for Social Care on The Three - a new health and social care podcast." A "20 Years" logo is at the bottom right, and there are blue decorative elements at the top and bottom.

ALT A microphone and headphones are placed on a wooden desk beside a laptop, with a blurred plant in the background. The text reads: "Podcast: How NIHR supports social care research. Listen to Professor Martin Knapp, Director of NIHR's Research Programme for Social Care on The Three - a new health and social care podcast." A "20 Years" logo is at the bottom right, and there are blue decorative elements at the top and bottom.
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We offer development resources to enhance the leadership and management skills of health and care research professionals. You can learn by a format to suit you from webinars, e-learning and workshops. Topics include: ➡️ self awareness ➡️ influencing skills ➡️ compassionate and inclusive leadership Find out more: nihr.ac.uk/career-developmen…
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Last call: Applications closing on 14 June! 🚨 Final chance to apply for the Researcher Development Programme for Social Care Nurses. Apply now: nihr.ac.uk/career-developmen…
A promotional image for the NIHR's "Researcher Development Programme." On the left, the text describes a funded programme for social care nurses to develop research skills.

ALT A promotional image for the NIHR's "Researcher Development Programme." On the left, the text describes a funded programme for social care nurses to develop research skills.
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Closing soon: Application for the NIHR Postdoctoral Award closes on 16 June. In addition to salary, project and training costs, this scheme also offers the flexibility for you to dedicate up 40% of your time to professional practice, helping you maintain and develop your clinical, practitioner or professional expertise alongside your research. If you've started your application, now is the time to review it, double-check the requirements, get the necessary approvals and submit before the deadline. Need some last-minute guidance? Watch the webinar for additional tips. 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=ZJliANSX… See scheme details: nihr.ac.uk/career-developmen…
Postdoctoral award closing 16 June 2026. Apply before the deadline.

ALT Postdoctoral award closing 16 June 2026. Apply before the deadline.
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University of Southampton News@UoSMedia
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Did you catch us on @BBCSouthNews yesterday? Our scientists Prof Mandy Fader and Dr Sandra Wilks were interviewed for a study into the benefits of reusable catheters. See our behind-the-scenes shots - or read more here bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwy2… @NIHRresearch @RussellGroup
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From constant finger-pricks to managing her health right from her phone. 📱✨ For Abeeda, taking part in diabetes research was life-changing. It gave her the confidence to successfully manage her condition. Discover her story this #DiabetesAwarenessWeek and see how you can be part of research: bepartofresearch.nihr.ac.uk/…
A promotional graphic for NIHR and NHS with the text “The trial was life-changing.” A smiling person is featured in the bottom right corner, wearing glasses and a casual top. Colourful abstract shapes are displayed in the background.

ALT A promotional graphic for NIHR and NHS with the text “The trial was life-changing.” A smiling person is featured in the bottom right corner, wearing glasses and a casual top. Colourful abstract shapes are displayed in the background.
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“This government is investing through NIHR to get the best innovations into the NHS faster. My ambition is to see the UK’s life sciences sector grow and deliver more of the cutting‑edge technologies that will save and improve lives. “The Innovation Catalyst will support high‑potential innovations to move from development into real‑world use helping patients benefit sooner while strengthening our health and care system. “I encourage organisations with innovations that can make a real difference to come forward and apply.” - @PreetKGillMP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health Innovation and Safety at @DHSCgovuk Find out more and apply ➡️ nihr.ac.uk/funding-programme…
A photograph of Preet Kaur Gill MP, Health Innovation Minister, alongside her quote: “The Innovation Catalyst will support high‑potential innovations to move from development into real‑world use helping patients benefit sooner while strengthening our health and care system."

ALT A photograph of Preet Kaur Gill MP, Health Innovation Minister, alongside her quote: “The Innovation Catalyst will support high‑potential innovations to move from development into real‑world use helping patients benefit sooner while strengthening our health and care system."
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We're pleased to be part of today's wider government announcement on AI in the NHS. Alongside investment to roll out proven AI technologies, we are funding 6 innovative AI and digital research projects with an additional £8.1 million to help cut NHS waiting times and improve patient care. 👉 Read more: nihr.ac.uk/news/nihr-funds-6…

NIHR funds 6 bold projects to slash NHS waiting times

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Department of Health and Social Care
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AI-powered X-ray tools have already helped four million patients get a faster lung cancer diagnosis or the all-clear. We're rolling this technology out across every NHS trust to speed up diagnosis and treatment. Find out more: gov.uk/government/news/ai-to…
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We have awarded more than £8 million to 6 pioneering projects designed to reduce NHS waiting lists and speed up access to care. The 6 projects are testing a range of AI and digital innovations - including using AI to speed up analysis of head CT scans and chest X-rays - to hasten diagnosis, improve patient care, and make services more accessible and efficient. 👉 Read more: nihr.ac.uk/news/nihr-funds-6…
Quote card of NIHR CEO Prof Lucy Chappell saying "By backing these 6 digital research projects, the NIHR is helping to drive the fundamental shift from an analogue to a digital health service and deliver the government’s 10-year health plan. “This important investment in AI and innovation will cut NHS waiting times, fast-tracking diagnoses and ensuring patients receive more accessible, efficient, and high-quality care."

ALT Quote card of NIHR CEO Prof Lucy Chappell saying "By backing these 6 digital research projects, the NIHR is helping to drive the fundamental shift from an analogue to a digital health service and deliver the government’s 10-year health plan. “This important investment in AI and innovation will cut NHS waiting times, fast-tracking diagnoses and ensuring patients receive more accessible, efficient, and high-quality care."

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