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SUMMARY:NIHR Yorkshire and the Humber HCP internship kick off meeting
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Cohort 1 of the NIHR Yorkshire and the Humber HCP internship programme \n\n\n\n\nWelcome to Cohort 1 of the NIHR Yorkshire and Humber Community of Research practice HCP internship programme. \nOur first meeting includes: \n\nIntroducing our interns and faculty\nMeeting the team\nHeaingr from a member of the NIHR academy\nFinding your budy\nAnd asking your questions\n\nLooking forward to meeting everyone.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/nihr-yorkshire-and-the-humber-hcp-internship-kick-off-meeting/
LOCATION:Cloth Hall Court\, Leeds
CATEGORIES:Capacity Building and Training,HRC Partner Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260422
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SUMMARY:RCS England Future of Surgery Festival
DESCRIPTION:A celebration of surgery\, shaped by you.\nOn 20 and 21 April 2026 we are bringing together surgeons and surgical teams for a first-of-its-kind UK festival dedicated to the future of surgery. A space for connection\, inspiration\, and collaboration\, our vision is to unite the best and brightest minds from all career stages and specialties because your questions\, insights and experiences will help shape the conversations that matter most. And meaningful change happens when we come together. \nMore than an event \nWith over 25 hours of high-quality curated content to choose from and many opportunities to meet peers and collaborate in facilitated sessions\, you’ll be able to design your own programme. Whether it’s hearing from thought leaders and trailblazers\, accessing practical advice and support\, or being newly inspired\, this is your opportunity to explore what’s important to you and to contribute to the future of the profession. \nIf that’s not enough\, you’ll also be able to explore the latest technology\, soak up the atmosphere and come away feeling energised by this celebration of surgery and the people\, like you\, who shape it. \nThemes that matter\nFestival topics will span innovation\, workforce and wellbeing\, diversity\, equity and inclusion\, global surgery and more\, reflecting the issues shaping surgical practice today and tomorrow. \nBe part of it. Find out more on our dedicated festival website. \nRegister your interest to be the first to receive the programme and hear when early bird booking opens. Have a question or an idea? We would love to hear from you – email the team.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/rcs-england-future-of-surgery-festival/
LOCATION:ICC Birmingham\, Broad Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B1 2EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:HRC Partner Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260421T170000
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SUMMARY:NIHR RSS SME Funding Application Development Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to dive into funding tips and tricks to boost your Health and Life Sciences / Social Care application game at this retreat. \nNIHR RSS SME Funding Application Development Retreat\nJoin us on April 21\, 2026 at 9:30 AM (BST) for a relaxed and productive day focused on SME funding applications. This in-person retreat is perfect if you want to get hands-on help and connect with others working on similar projects. Whether you’re just starting or need a boost to your application\, this event will give you the support and insights you need. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to collaborate and learn!
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/nihr-rss-sme-funding-application-development-retreat/
LOCATION:West Yorkshire
CATEGORIES:Capacity Building and Training,HRC Partner Events,Non - HRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260514T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260514T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T095624
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SUMMARY:NIHR MLTC CNC Webinar: Exploring Patient-Reported Outcomes in MLTC Research
DESCRIPTION:Exploring Patient- Reported Outcomes in MLTC Research- What\, Why\, and How \nHosted by the MLTC CNC Methodologies Workstream\, in this session Dr Sarah Hughes ( Centre for Patient Reported Outcomes Research (CPROR)\, University of Birmingham)  will explore what patient-reported-outcomes (PROs) are\, why they are important\, and how they are currently used in MLTC research and care. She will also discuss some of the challenges\, future directions for MLTC PRO research\, and what is needed for PROs to better reflect patients’ perspectives of their health. \nYou can register to attend here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/AP8ZggDYX2 \nPlease share with colleagues in your infrastructure and for further information please contact James.Finney@leicester.ac.uk
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/nihr-mltc-cnc-webinar-exploring-patient-reported-outcomes-in-mltc-research/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:HRC Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260514T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260514T143000
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SUMMARY:Devices & Diagnostics: Turning data into better care
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our next Innovation Club exploring how data from devices\, diagnostics and digital tools is translated into practical\, patient centred care across the healthcare system. This is been delivered as a hybrid session so either join us in person at the Innovation Pop Up (light lunch provided) or online. \n  \nSpeakers: \nDr Andrea Utley – Head of Impact & Innovation\, Biomedical Sciences at the University of Leeds \nAndrea will present findings from three studies assessing the accuracy and efficacy of the Yuwell Anytime continuous glucose monitor. She leads Impact and Innovation in the School of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Leeds\, working with industry partners on research that supports product development at local\, national and international level.\nTsitsi Chinyandura – Founder of Lotessa Digital Health \nTsitsi will present Lotessa\, her Leeds‑based\, patient‑led digital health platform supporting people prescribed GLP‑1 medications such as Wegovy and Mounjaro. Developed from lived experience\, it supports patients and clinicians across the GLP‑1 pathway\, including BMI verification\, medication logging\, adherence monitoring and side‑effect management. \n  \nMr Paul Nix – Consultant Otolaryngology\, Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust \nPaul will share evidence from a pilot study on Steriwave nasal photodisinfection\, showing how a rapid\, clinician‑led intervention can dramatically reduce surgical site infections. It will explore the implications for patient outcomes\, antibiotic stewardship and wider NHS system productivity. \n  \nDr Nick Gompertz – CEO and founder of EarSwitch  \nNick will present EarSwitch\, an in‑ear technology that captures biometric signals from the ear canal to support more inclusive monitoring and interaction. It will explore how this approach can enable more accessible\, dignified care across assistive technology and future health monitoring.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/devices-diagnostics-turning-data-into-better-care/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:HRC Partner Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260522
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SUMMARY:Essential Guide to Grant Applications (EGGA)
DESCRIPTION:Our Essential Guide to Grant Applications (EGGA) is a free-to-attend\, online\, three-day masterclass\, funded and hosted by NIHR RSS USP\, on how to write a grant application for applied health or social care research that is strong from a methodological point of view\, reads well and presents a convincing case for funding. The event will cover important writing tips\, along with guidance on what reviewers will be looking for in an application. Attendees will learn how to make their research idea clear and compelling to reviewers\, how to write a good methods section and how to demonstrate credible support. \nThe online masterclass focuses on how to sell your research idea by: \n\n\nwriting a convincing application with a good structure\, flow and argument; \n\n\npresenting a strong methods section\, including statistical\, qualitative\, health economics and Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) elements; \n\n\nhaving a good project plan; \n\n\nengaging with sources of external support for your research.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/essential-guide-to-grant-applications-egga/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Capacity Building and Training,HRC Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260602T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260602T163000
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SUMMARY:Opportunity for early career researchers to help shape the new NIHR Planetary Health Research Framework
DESCRIPTION:We are looking to refresh our NIHR Carbon Reduction Guidelines and develop a new NIHR Planetary Health Research Framework that is targeted towards environmental sustainability; supporting research that can help deliver low carbon\, sustainable and resilient health and care systems.  \nWe are looking for up to 4 early career researchers (doctoral or postdoctoral) who are ideally working in\, or familiar with\, the climate\, health and sustainability field to bring your experiences and perspectives to help shape the new framework.  \nThe Ask: We ask that you are available to join an online workshop on Tuesday 2nd June 2026 (14:00 -16:30). Interested individuals are asked to complete and submit a short EOI form before 5pm on Monday 11th May 2026 and outcomes will be communicated by the 18th May.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/opportunity-for-early-career-researchers-to-help-shape-the-new-nihr-planetary-health-research-framework/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:HRC Partner Events
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