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SUMMARY:National HealthTech Series (Southampton)
DESCRIPTION:Join our free HealthTech event to be super connected with innovators\, clinicians\, investors and more in the HealthTechcluster \nAbout this event\nBusiness • Startups\nAbout the Event \nJoin our free-of-charge events across the UK to be super connected with innovators\, SMEs\, clinicians\, academics\, investors\, private healthcare organisations and more \nThis exciting event in Southampton will include keynote speakers and fireside chats\, panel discussions\, innovation pitching sessions\, roundtable discussions for all attendees\, a business support expo\, and more \nDelivery Partners \nThe National HealthTech Series is powered by Empact Ventures in partnership with: \nUniversity Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust’s Southampton Emerging Therapies and Technologies Centre \nNIHR HealthTech Research Centre for Accelerated Surgical Care \nSuper Connections: \nThose who register\, opt-in and attend on the day will be super-connected to 5 potential partners\, clients\, funders\, collaborators and/or business support organisations within and outside the event that broadly match their needs\, facilitated as warm email introductions by the Empact Ventures team of super connectors. This is in addition to those you meet during the event. Read more in the ‘Rise of the Super Connectors’ piece here \nNote: If you indicate on the Eventbrite registration form that you’d like to be super connected\, you will be sent a separate form to fill in before the event to select your preferences.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/national-healthtech-series-southampton/
LOCATION:Axis Conference Centre  2 Venture Road Chilworth SO16 7NP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:HRC Partner Events,HRC Themes and Support
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260129T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260129T170000
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SUMMARY:2026 NIHR Post Doctoral Event: Thriving in Transition
DESCRIPTION:The event will be a day of talks\, networking and insights for post-doctoral researchers from all fields of health and social care research to successfully navigate this pivotal\, and sometimes challenging stage of their career.\n\nThe event is open to any researchers at a postdoctoral career stage or in the final year of their PhD interested in pursuing their career with NIHR. If the event is oversubscribed in-person places will be selected to achieve a balance of attendees.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/2026-nihr-post-doctoral-event-thriving-in-transition/
CATEGORIES:Capacity Building and Training,HRC Themes and Support
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260203T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260203T140000
DTSTAMP:20260611T054526
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SUMMARY:Webinars in partnership with HealthTech Training Academy: Building a Value Proposition That Works for the NHS
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to announce a free series of online webinars in partnership with HealthTech Training Academy and Accelerated Surgical Care HealthTech Research Centre. These sessions are designed to help HealthTech innovators strengthen their approach to NHS engagement\, funding\, and investor readiness. \nA strong value proposition and strategic planning are essential for success in healthcare. The webinars will cover key topics such as: \n✅ Building a Value Proposition That Works for the NHS\n✅ Understanding HealthTech Grant Funding\n✅ Investor Readiness: What You Need to Know \nUpcoming Sessions \n1. An Introduction to HealthTech Grant Funding\n📅 Monday\, 2nd February | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (GMT)\nLearn what public funders look for and how grants fit into your development and commercial journey. \n2. From Idea to Impact: Building a Value Proposition That Works for the NHS\n📅 Tuesday\, 3rd February | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (GMT)\nDiscover how to articulate value in a way that resonates with NHS decision-makers. \n3. Ready to Raise? A Gateway to Investor Readiness\n📅 Wednesday\, 4th February | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (GMT)\nUnderstand what investors expect in HealthTech and how to prepare effectively. \nThese sessions are ideal for HealthTech founders\, SMEs\, and clinical entrepreneurs who want to: \nCommunicate value clearly to the NHS\nApproach grant funding strategically\nPrepare for investor engagement
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/webinars-in-partnership-with-healthtech-training-academy-building-a-value-proposition-that-works-for-the-nhs-2/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Capacity Building and Training,HRC Partner Events,HRC Themes and Support
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260210T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260210T140000
DTSTAMP:20260611T054526
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SUMMARY:NIHR Webinar: Building a high performing team
DESCRIPTION:High-performing teams are built on trust\, self-awareness and safe conflict.  \nThis 60-minute webinar explores the essential “T&Cs” that underpin exceptional team dynamics. It will help you cultivate these qualities by deepening your awareness\, fostering psychological safety and practicing safe\, collaborative conflict.  \nBy attending you will:  \nunderstand team performance and assess where your team is\nexplore what true inclusion looks like and ways to embed it\nreflect on what your best looks like and how preferences impact others\ndiscover strategies for managing conflict and building psychological safety\, to enhance team performance
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/nihr-webinar-building-a-high-performing-team/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Capacity Building and Training,HRC Themes and Support,Non - HRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260226T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260226T120000
DTSTAMP:20260611T054526
CREATED:20260112T130627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T130627Z
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SUMMARY:NIHR Webinar: Is a career in research for me? - social care and social work
DESCRIPTION:This 75-minute webinar is for anyone interested in exploring research as part of their career in social care and social work. The NIHR funds world-leading health and social care research that improves people’s health and wellbeing\, while also promoting economic growth.  \nWe also support research careers\, offering opportunities to develop new skills\, access training and funding\, and join a supportive network\, while contributing to research that has real-world impact.  \nThe webinar will cover:  \ninsights into life as a research professional\, shared by researchers at different career stages\nan overview of research career pathways and what research work looks like in practice\nkey opportunities and challenges within research careers\nAttend to discover:  \nfirst-hand perspectives on what it’s really like to work in research\nthe range of research roles and entry points available to those new to the field\nour role in supporting individuals to develop research skills and career development\nYou will also have the opportunity to ask questions of the presenters at the end.  \nThe webinar will be chaired by Catherine Robinson\, Professor of Social Care Research at the University of Manchester.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/nihr-webinar-is-a-career-in-research-for-me-social-care-and-social-work/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Capacity Building and Training,HRC Partner Events,HRC Themes and Support,Non - HRC Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260326T170000
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SUMMARY:Manchester Health Series  2025/2026
DESCRIPTION:The free-of-charge events in Manchester will take place on: \n26th March 2026 (Nuclear Medicine) \nThey will feature keynote speakers\, fireside chats\, roundtable discussions\, expos\, pitch sessions\, one-to-one clinics (where possible)\, super connect networking sessions\, and more. Empact Ventures will support you to get super connected with potential partners\, clients\, funders or business support during and after the event through its warm\, curated email introductions process\, in addition to your networking. \nTo reserve your place\, please fill in the registration form below\, and if you have any questions\, please email jemma@empact-ventures.com
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/manchester-health-series-2025-2026-3/
CATEGORIES:HRC Partner Events,HRC Themes and Support,Patient & Public Involvement and Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260423T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260423T163000
DTSTAMP:20260611T054526
CREATED:20260130T124307Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Early Economic Evaluation for HealthTech Training Course
DESCRIPTION:We’re running a one-day training workshop on how early economic evaluation can support HealthTech development\, pricing and adoption decisions. \nThis course is designed for SMEs\, academics\, researchers and students interested in HealthTech innovation and evaluation. No prior economics experience is required. \nThrough practical examples and group work\, participants will learn how early models inform value cases\, evidence strategy and commercial planning. \n📍 Cloth Hall Court\, Leeds\n📅 23rd April\n💲 Free to attend (lunch included)\n⚠️ Limited places
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/introduction-to-early-economic-evaluation-for-healthtech-training-course/
LOCATION:Cloth Hall Court\, Leeds
CATEGORIES:HRC Themes and Support
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260609T160000
DTSTAMP:20260611T054526
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SUMMARY:Leeds Renal Research Day
DESCRIPTION:Dental Lecture Theatre 6.142\, Level 6\,  Worseley Building University of Leeds \n16 June 2026 \n  \n9.00-9.10am – Welcome Andy Lewington\,  Consultant Renal Physician/Honorary Clinical Associate Professor\, Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust \n9.10-9.30am  Inclusive Research – interdisciplinary work to address inequity in kidney health.  Sunil Daga\, Associate Professor\, University of Leeds \n9.30-9.50am   Kidney disease in ciliopathies: insights from gene discovery and functional genomics. Colin A. Johnson\, Professor of Medical & Molecular Genetics\, University of Leeds \n9.50-10.10 am Peer support for people with kidney failure: how\, when and where is it most effectively implemented? Dr Anna Winterbottom\, Senior Health Services Researcher\, Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust \n10.10-10.30am Investigation of Complex Dynamics of Donor-Specific Antibodies in High-Risk Kidney Transplantation Ghofran Hijazi\, Warwick University \n10.30- 10.50am BK virus in kidney transplantation. Matthew Welberry Smith\, Consultant Renal Transplant Physician\, Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust \n10.50- 11.10am Repurposing of drugs for BK virus driven kidney disease. Andrew Macdonald\, Professor of Tumour Virology. University of Leeds \n11.10-11.30am Coffee/Tea \n11.30-11.50pm Tarot framework Dr Adrienne Seitz Consultant Transplant Physician/H&I Consultant\, LTHT \n11.50-12.05pm My KRUK MRes Application’ Heather Roberts Kidney Transplant Specialist Nurse\, Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust \n12.05-12.25pm   Big Lessons from Big Data in the Advanced Kidney Care Clinic. Andrew Mooney\, Consultant Nephrologist/Honorary Associate Clinical Professor\, Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust \n12.25-12.45pm Navigating Transplant Options: Multifaceted Decisional Needs in Disadvantaged Patient Populations. Dr Ahmed Ahmed\, Renal Department Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust \n12.45-1.05pm Developing a Departmental Clinical Research Programme. Andy Lewington\, Consultant Renal Physician/Honorary Clinical Associate Professor\, Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust \n  \n1.05-1.20pm Lunch \n1.20-1.40pm The Fortrea Clinical Research Unit. Jim Bush  Vice President and Global Head\, Clinical Pharmacology Physicians\, Fortrea. Honorary Fellow St George’s\, University of London \n1.40-2.00pm Lower urinary tract consequences of BK virus reactivations in kidney transplant recipients and beyond. Simon Baker\, Kidney Research UK Intermediate Fellow Department of Biology & York Biomedical Research Institute\nUniversity of York \n2.00-2.20pm Platelet Microparticles (PMP) as marker of Diabetes Kidney Disease progression James Salt\, Beckett University\, Leeds \n2.20-2.40pm Diagnostics for infection; lessons learnt from COVID? Kerrie Davies MBE Consultant Clinical Scientist /Honorary Associate Professor of Diagnostics for Infectious Diseases Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust \n2.40-3.00pm Continuous Early Prediction ​of Acute Kidney Injury ​from Longitudinal EHR Data.​ Polina Banushkina\, Research Fellow\, University of Leeds \n3.00-3.20pm Masters project on pharmacogenomics. Dane Howard. Advanced Clinical Pharmacist – Solid Organ Transplant\, Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust \n3.20-3.40pm Uraemic Cardiomyopathy: Past\, Present\, and Future – Insights from Cardiorenal Research in Leeds. Shanmugakumar Chinnappa\, Consultant Renal Physician\, Doncaster and Bassettlaw Teaching Hospital \n3.40-4.00pm Bioimpedance-guided fluid management: Audit of clinical decision-making and outcomes. Jessica Corcoran Jessica Concannon l Clinical Scientist l Clinical Engineering & Medical Physics\, Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust \n4.00-4.10pm Final Comments. Andy Lewington\, Consultant Renal Physician/Honorary Clinical Associate Professor\, Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/leeds-renal-research-day/
LOCATION:University of Leeds\, Parkinson Building\, Leeds\, West Yorkshire\, LS2 9JT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:HRC Themes and Support
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261008T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261009T170000
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SUMMARY:SurgTech 2026
DESCRIPTION:We plan to host a SurgTech conference every year which will be a two-day event bringing together industry\, academics\, clinical\, funding bodies as well as members of the public working in the field of HealthTech. In previous years we have attracted over 300 delegates and it is our aim to improve on this. \nThis years’ meeting will focus on the 5 challenges outlined in NHS Plan \nMore details will follow soon.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/surgtech-2026/
LOCATION:AMT Headingley Rugby Stadium\, Leeds\, Headingly Rugby Stadium\, Leeds\, West Yorkshire\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:HRC Themes and Support
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261126T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261126T170000
DTSTAMP:20260611T054526
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SUMMARY:Methods for the Economic Evaluation of Diagnostics\, Digital\, Data and Devices (MEED)
DESCRIPTION:TBC
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/methods-for-the-economic-evaluation-of-diagnostics-digital-data-and-devices-meed/
LOCATION:Queens Hotel\, New Station Street City Square\, Leeds\, West Yorkshire\, LS1 1PJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:HRC Themes and Support
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