Talking Point Tuesdays - Health Economics
2025-03-18 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Hybrid Event, United Kingdom
Join us on Tuesday 18th March 2025 at 09:00 AM at The Catalyst for a morning of insightful discussions and networking opportunities. At this exciting event, you’ll learn all about Health Economics as well as finding out about you can get involved with the HTC – Health Technology Committee and HEG – Health Economic Group.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity!
This event is funded by NIHR and free to attend. Attendance is available either online or in -person at The Catalyst in Newcastle. It is open to nationwide small and medium sized businesses operating in the health and life sciences sector.

NIHR Developing Research Leaders Programme for Allied Health Professionals - Information Webinars
2025-03-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Microsoft Teams
This programme provides funded time for you to explore your own ways to build research capacity and capability in your organisation, and to develop a positive research culture in support of your team, service and organisational priorities.
You will use your knowledge, skills and personal experiences to motivate and enable others to get involved in research activities that help improve health and care outcomes.
We are looking for motivated AHPs from various health and social care backgrounds who aspire to develop as research leaders, are good at connecting with others, and who bring fresh ideas to drive a positive research culture.

Talking Point Tuesdays - Digital Health Tech
2025-04-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Hybrid Event, United Kingdom
Join us on Tuesday 8th April 2025, at 09:00 AM at The Catalyst for a morning of insightful discussions and networking opportunities. At this exciting event, we’ll dive into the world of digital health tech and explore new cutting edge digital health technologies that are solving unmet needs in the Health and Life Sciences sector.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity!
This event is funded by NIHR and free to attend. Attendance is available either online or in -person at The Catalyst in Newcastle. It is open to nationwide small and medium sized businesses operating in the health and life sciences sector.

Student engagement event: is a career in research for me?
2025-05-01 10:00 - 13:30 | Microsoft Teams
Are you curious about research? Want to become more involved but don’t know where to begin and what opportunities are available to you?
If you are a student or recent graduate in health and social care, are considering a career in research, or just want to know more, you are invited to register for this virtual event. The day will look to inspire and attract students to a career in research, providing an introduction to what a career in research entails, and highlight the benefits of research within health and social care.
By the end of the day, you will have a clearer understanding of the many opportunities to get involved in research, why research can benefit your career and hear from inspirational speakers and peers about how they got into research

NWSTC Surgical Workshop Sandpit Day.
2025-05-02 09:00 - 16:00 | University of Liverpool, The Library Room - Liverpool Guild of Students, Liverpool, L3 5TR, United Kingdom
We are delighted to share the details of the upcoming North West Surgical Trial Centre (NWSTC) – Surgical Workshop Sandpit Day.
‘Bring your ideas to the table’ an opportunity for you to discuss any trial ideas you may have, as well as learn from the experts.
This event is aimed at all surgical specialities and all grades.
Tickets for this event are FREE but a £30 deposit will be required when registering for the event, which will be refunded upon participation to the day.
Please note, you can still attend the event without paying but you will NOT be catered for. Please bring your own refreshments and lunch.
Don’t miss this opportunity, get your tickets today!

Agenda

09:15-09:45
Registration with tea & coffee

09:45-10:00
Prof Michael Jenkinson – RCSEng and University of Liverpool Chair of Surgical Trials
Prof Cliona Kirwan – RCSEng and University of Manchester Chair of Surgical Trials

Welcome

10:00-10:30
Dr Girvan Burnside – Reader in Medical Statistics

Trial Design

10:30-10:35
Questions

10:35-11:05
Mrs Michaela Brown – Speciality Lead Statistician

Defining the research question

11:05-11:10
Questions

11:10-11:40
Refreshment Break

11:40-12:10
Prof Michael Jenkinson – Professor of Neurosurgery

The BASICS Principle – Creating impact from your trial

12:10-12:30
Questions and prep for sandpit sessions

12:30-14:00
Lunch break and networking

14:00-14:30
Prof Andrew Schache – Professor in Head & Neck Surgery

The role of TXA in free flap surgery

14:30-14:35
Questions

14:35-15:30
All – Group Participation

Sandpit Session – Bring your ideas

15:30-15:50
All – Group Participation

Feedback

15:50-16:00
Prof Michael Jenkinson and Prof Cliona Kirwan

Close to the day

Clinical Academics in Training Annual Conference
2025-05-08 09:00 - 17:00 | Leeds City Museum, Millennium Square,, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 8BH, United Kingdom
CATAC is a cross-speciality conference for all aspiring clinical academics currently working in the UK. We use the term “clinical academics in training” to refer to any early-career researcher in medicine or health, with clinical backgrounds in medicine, nursing, midwifery, dentistry, veterinary sciences, physiotherapy, radiography, or any other clinical profession.This unique event brings together clinical academics from across disciplines to present their work, and to develop their networks with each other and senior researchers.
CATAC 2025 will be held on Thursday 8 May at Leeds City Museum.

Talking Point Tuesdays - Sustainability in the Health Sector
2025-05-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Hybrid Event, United Kingdom
Join us on Tuesday 20th May 2025 at 09:00 AM at The Catalyst for a morning of insightful discussions and networking opportunities. At this exciting event, you’ll learn about how Health and Life Science sector organisations are adopting sustainable practices within their businesses.
We’ll have experts in this field talking about how you use an ESG model for your business and you’ll also hear some health sector case studies that will leave you feeling inspired to do more!
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity!
This event is funded by NIHR and free to attend. Attendance is available either online or in -person at The Catalyst in Newcastle. It is open to nationwide small and medium sized businesses operating in the health and life sciences sector.

Navigating the NHS and West Yorkshire’s Health Ecosystem
2025-05-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Microsoft Teams
Explore how the NHS operates in West Yorkshire, understand local priorities, and discover how to engage with NHS stakeholders and the wider ecosystem.

Clinical Trial - Baskets, Umbrellas and Platforms and all things Adaptive
2025-06-03 12:30 - 13:30 | Microsoft Teams
Online. Meeting link will be distributed to the attendees two days prior to the event
Contact us at: ACD.BRC@leeds.ac.uk

Webinar 2: Building Strategic Partnerships in West Yorkshire
2025-06-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Microsoft Teams
Webinar 2 will give an overview of West Yorkshire’s HealthTech Ecosystem and talk about how innovators can collaborate with key stakeholders in academia, industry, and the community to support the development, adoption and scaling of their innovations.

Webinar 3: Developing & Funding Clinically Safe and Effective Solutions
2025-06-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Microsoft Teams
For early-stage innovators and researchers – this webinar will address how you can develop and validate your HealthTech innovation, the importance of involving patients and the public, and how you can access early-stage funding.

Talking Point Tuesdays - PPIE in Grant Applications & Patient Engagement
2025-06-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Hybrid Event, United Kingdom
Join us on Tuesday 17th June at 09:00 AM at The Catalyst for a morning of insightful discussions and networking opportunities. At this exciting event, you’ll learn all about how Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) can be beneficial when looking at grant applications.
You’ll hear examples of PPIE that may help you in your journey as health and life sciences business.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity!
This event is funded by NIHR and free to attend. Attendance is available either online or in -person at The Catalyst in Newcastle. It is open to nationwide small and medium sized businesses operating in the health and life sciences sector.

Webinar 4: Unlocking NHS Reimbursement Pathways
2025-06-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Microsoft Teams
Gain insights into NHS procurement and reimbursement strategies and how to align early with NHS needs.

Webinar 5: Regulatory Compliance for Medical Devices
2025-06-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Microsoft Teams
Explore the regulatory journey for medical devices, including common pitfalls and support available in West Yorkshire.

Medical Device Training
2025-07-02 09:30 - 13:00 | University of Leeds, Parkinson Building, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 9JT, United Kingdom
The training will look to answer the following questions:
– How to know if your technology is a Medical Device / IVD / SaMD?
– What is the Legislation you need to meet if it is?
– How do you work out the product Risk Class?
– What Design Control activities are needed to ensure Regulatory Compliance?
– What is the typical contents of a Technical File
– What are the requirements of ISO 13485?
– What can you do right now to ensure Regulatory Compliance?

Webinar 6: Regulatory Compliance for Digital Health
2025-07-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Microsoft Teams
Understand the digital health regulatory landscape, including common pitfalls and support available in West Yorkshire.

NIHR Doctoral Research Training Camp - Applying for Further Funding
2025-07-07 12:30 - 16:30 | Microsoft Teams
A key aspect of a career in research is the ability to know how to put together a successful application for funding. The purpose of the training camp is to offer in person delegates access to workshops, inspirational speakers and practical group experience in preparing grant proposals.
Attendance at the full 3 day camp is limited by nomination, however the first day of the camp, 7th July, will include a plenary session which will be live streamed to allow those not eligible or unable to attend in-person to gain virtual access to the presentation sessions to support the development of future research proposals. The session will include talks on developing your research question, the art of selling yourself and your project, and opportunities in the NIHR. There will also be a live Q&A section. At the end of the plenary session, delegates will have been exposed to a range of subject experts who will have highlighted key considerations for attendees to consider when applying for future funding in their research careers.

Webinar Series - Human Factors in Healthtech Innovation
2025-07-09 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-16 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-07-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Online, United Kingdom
A series of six insightful and engaging webinar events running weekly from the 25th June. These webinars will feature in depth presentations from partner organisations such as Leeds Healthtech Research Centre in Accelerated Surgical Care, SETT Centre, NIHR i4i programme, Barclays Eagle Labs, Royal Society and Health Innovation Network Wessex.
11:00 am 25th June – Leeds HRC
11:00 2nd July – Wessex Health Innovation Network, Peter Rhodes
11:00 am 9th July – Barclays Eagle Labs, Luke Hampson and Ben Reasbeck
12:30 pm 16th July – Royal Society, Lucy Buckley
11:00 am 23rd July – NIHR i4i, Kavit Main
11:00 am 30th July – SETT centre, Angus Prosser
The NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Accelerated Surgical Care aims to drive HealthTech innovation patients and healthcare systems to deliver socio-economic benefit through quicker diagnosis and treatment of surgical conditions with safe, early recovery in the community.
We are hosted by the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, working closely with the University of Leeds, a leading UK University with strengths in biomedical research.
The Southampton Emerging Therapies and Technologies (SETT) Centre catalyses research and innovation focused on NHS needs in emerging areas with vanguard potential for clinical service development and substantial growth opportunity. The SETT centre brings together and focuses on three exciting areas ‘Advanced Therapies, Med-Tech and Innovation, Data and AI’ within which we can translate cutting edge research and innovation into clinical care and patient outcomes.
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/hrc-healthtech-research-centre-in-accelerated-surgical-care/e-rgyjek

Webinar 7: Proving Impact: Generating Local Clinical and Economic Evidence
2025-07-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Microsoft Teams
Learn how to clearly define your solutions value and plan effective evaluations that produce credible evidence.

Talking Point Tuesdays - Horizon Scanning: Globally
2025-07-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Hybrid Event, United Kingdom
Join us on Tuesday 15th July 2025 at 09:00 AM at The Catalyst for a morning of insightful discussions and networking opportunities. At this exciting event, you’ll learn about the different types of Horizon Scans that are going on around the world and the developments in this field and how it can help you.
We’ll talk about our position as a world leading horizon scanning facility and how you can access our data and intelligence to better your business.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity!
This event is funded by NIHR and free to attend. Attendance is available either online or in -person at The Catalyst in Newcastle. It is open to nationwide small and medium sized businesses operating in the health and life sciences sector.

Webinar 8: Adoption and Spread: Commercial Strategy & Go-to-Market Planning
2025-07-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Microsoft Teams
Building on the previous webinars this session will focus on how innovators can design sustainable business strategies, to prepare them for widespread adoption and long-term success. Focusing on business models for HealthTech, strategies for scaling regionally, nationally, and internationally, and how innovators can leverage the support availible in West Yorkshire.

Innovation Pop Up Educational Session - Navigating Grant Funding: Resources & Support
2025-07-16 13:00 - 14:30 | Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Old Medical School, Thoresby Place Great George Street Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3EX, United Kingdom
It’s an invaluable opportunity to gain insights on how to approach grant funding for healthcare innovation.
Date & Time: Wednesday 16th July 2025, 13:00 – 14:30
Venue: Innovation Pop Up, Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, LS1 3EX
Also Available Online via Teams
Speakers include:

Dr Lee Ingle – Research Grant Funding Development Manager, LTHT

Marcus Orton – Senior Innovation and Growth Specialist, Innovation UK Business Growth

Charlotte Self – Grants Manager, Leeds Hospital Charity

Ian Sharp – CEO, Future-Health Innovation Ltd

Whether you’re joining us in person or online, please be sure to register if you haven’t already: 👉 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
We’re looking forward to welcoming you to what promises to be a highly informative session!

Webinar 9: Funding: Securing Funding for Innovation in West Yorkshire
2025-07-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Microsoft Teams
This session will guide innovators on accessing funding to support their journey from idea to adoption, how to craft a compelling funding pitch and funding opportunities in West Yorkshire.

Webinar 10: Innovating for a Greener NHS
2025-07-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Microsoft Teams
In this webinar innovators will gain tools and insights to create sustainable HealthTech solutions aligned with NHS priorities. Topics include the NHS Net Zero Strategy, designing eco-friendly technologies, and support available for sustainable innovation in West Yorkshire.

Careers in Health Data – Jacqueline Bennion (ONLINE)
2025-08-08 12:30 - 13:00 | Microsoft Teams
Join us for a short, inspiring online talk from Jacqueline Bennion, Physiotherapist and NIHR PhD fellow, who will share her personal career journey. This is a fantastic opportunity to hear first-hand about navigating career changes, exploring research, and taking the next step in postgraduate study.
There will be time for questions at the end — come ready to ask and connect!

Understanding Health Equity
2025-09-18 13:30 - 15:00 | Online, United Kingdom
Deloitte and NIHR invite you to an exclusive training, bringing together colleagues and partners across NIHR, to learn and discuss:​
· What is health equity?​
· What is the impact of social determinants on health?​
· How can you activate health equity in your work?​
· How can you learn more?

Social determinants of health account for up to 80% of health outcomes, leading to vast differences both across and between countries and populations.​

Outcomes from surgery are not equal – people from deprived backgrounds are more likely to face longer wait times and face multiple health conditions which means their post operative outcomes are worse 1. From early research through to implementation and evaluation of surgical innovations – NIHR play a critical role in improving health equity for surgery and beyond.

Join us to discuss how to drive Health Equity – the fair and just opportunity for everyone to fulfil their human potential in all aspects of health and wellbeing.

https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-analysis/reports/health-inequalities-nhs-waiting-lists
