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SUMMARY:Bridging the Digital Divide: Inclusion\, Culture & Opportunity in Bradford
DESCRIPTION:This one’s all about digital inclusion…who gets to access health and tech\, and who’s being left behind. We’ll be chatting about everything from digital literacy and poverty to cultural and language barriers\, and how communities in Bradford are already leading the way with creative\, grassroots solutions. It’s part of our Inclusive Innovation for Better Health programme (yep\, the one we’re running thanks to that brilliant West Yorkshire grant). \n \nAnd as always\, it’s all about centring lived experience\, learning together and making digital health fairer for everyone. \n \nConfirmed speakers:\n\n\nAisha Hameed\, Digital Inclusion Manager\, Bradford Digital Inclusion Programme \n\n\nMark Hindmarsh\, Director of Strategy and Transformation\, Bradford NHS FT
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/bridging-the-digital-divide-inclusion-culture-opportunity-in-bradford/
LOCATION:Lister Mill\, Lister Mill\, Patent St\, Bradford\, West Yorkshire\, BD9 5BE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:HRC Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260215T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212840
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T095356Z
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SUMMARY:Leeds AI in Healthcare Conference 2026 – Registration & Submissions Open
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite you to the Leeds AI in Healthcare Conference 2026\, a one-day academic conference taking place on 15 February 2026 (9:00–17:00) at the Helix\, University of Leeds. \nThe conference brings together leading researchers\, clinicians\, and innovators to explore current research\, real-world applications\, and future directions of artificial intelligence in healthcare. The programme includes keynote lectures\, a digital pathology and AI workshop\, a research poster presentation session\, an essay competition\, and a panel discussion on challenges and governance in medical AI. \nAbstract submissions (poster presentations) are open until 28 January\, and essay submissions close on 5 February\, with certificates awarded for selected entries. Previously presented and published work is more than welcome. \nThe event is sponsored by the AI-Medical CDT and The MedTech Foundation\, delivered in collaboration with Leeds MedTech Society and Leeds AI Society.\nhnbhh\n🔗 Full details\, submission guidelines\, and programme schedule can be viewed on our website\n📸 Follow us on Instagram for updates: @leeds.ai_in_med \nWe warmly encourage your attendance and contributions.  \nJust for clarification\, this is an undergraduate student-led conference.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/leeds-ai-in-healthcare-conference-2026-registration-submissions-open/
LOCATION:Helix\, Level 7\, EC Stoner building\, University of Leeds Vernon Road\, Leeds\, LS2 9JL
CATEGORIES:Capacity Building and Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260218T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260218T133000
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SUMMARY:NIHR Webinar Series - 11 - How to Develop a PPI Group
DESCRIPTION:About this event: The Bristol-based PPI group has worked as part of the heart surgery prehabilitation research team for four years\, evolving from a development grant partner into an essential component of the current study. We will reflect on our journey\, discussing both the successes we’ve celebrated and the hurdles we’ve overcome. By sharing this practical knowledge\, we hope to offer valuable insights to the research community and public contributors on how PPI can effectively co design and improve medical research.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/nihr-webinar-series-11-how-to-develop-a-ppi-group/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:HRC Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260220T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260220T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212840
CREATED:20260131T182746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T182746Z
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SUMMARY:Medical Device Regulation Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:Are you developing a medical device but unsure of the requirements you need to meet? This masterclass will help you to determine your device’s risk classification and understand the necessary regulations and conformity requirements. \nWho should attend?\nInnovators in MedTech and digital health solutions including startup founders\, academic researchers\, clinicians\, students and technology transfer professionals. \nWhat will you learn?\nBy the end of the workshop you will be able to: \n\nIdentify if your device / digital health solution is a medical device.\nClassify your medical device according to the Medical Device Regulation (EU) risk levels.\nFind the requirements your medical device needs to conform with.\n\nRegMetrics\nRegMetrics is a compliance software that simplifies the regulatory journey for MedTech innovators. It makes compliance easier\, faster\, and more cost-effective with clear\, step-by-step guidance and AI tools to increase productivity. \nNational Institute for Health Research (NIHR)\nThis workshop is in partnership with the NIHR Community Healthcare MedTech and In vitro Diagnostic Co-operative (MIC)\, that focuses on the robust in-context evaluation and development of diagnostic devices and in vitro diagnostic tests of relevance to community healthcare.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/medical-device-regulation-masterclass/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:HRC Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260224T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260224T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212840
CREATED:20260216T123003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T123003Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to the EU Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation (EU) 2017/746 Online workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you developing a in vitro diagnostic device for the health sector? Are you unsure if you need to adhere to the In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device Regulations? Or what the risk classification of your device is according to the In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device Regulations? Or which requirements your device need to conform to? Then this workshop is for you.\n\n\nDetailed Description\nThe objective of this workshop is to learn the first key aspects of the In Vitro Diagnostic medical device regulations: to determine when a product is a in vitro medical device\, what the risk classification of the device is and what the next steps are. \nWho should attend? \nPeople who are working in the area of In vitro diagnostic medical devices\, including: academic\nresearchers\, clinicians\, science students\, innovators\, start up’s\, SME’s\, research council\, research\nservices and tech transfer support. \nWhat will I learn? \nBy the end of the workshop delegates will be able to:\n• Identify if a device is an In vitro diagnostic medical device.\n• Classify a device according to the In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device Regulation (EU) risk\nlevels.\n• Find the requirements that In Vitro Diagnostic medical devices need to conform too.\n• Hands on experience in using the regulatory tool: RegMetrics.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/introduction-to-the-eu-diagnostic-medical-devices-regulation-eu-2017-746-online-workshop/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:HRC Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260226T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260226T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212840
CREATED:20260207T144855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T144855Z
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SUMMARY:From Insight to Impact: Women’s Health Design Jam – Leeds
DESCRIPTION:A one-day collaborative innovation experience exploring women’s health challenges \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a Women’s Health Design Jam – a one-day\, hands-on experience bringing together curious\, creative\, and mission-driven people to explore real-world challenges in women’s health. \nThis is open to anyone\, and you don’t need a startup idea or prior entrepreneurial experience to participate. The design jam is all about learning\, collaborating\, and exploring how insight can lead to meaningful solutions. \nAcross the day\, you’ll: \n\nWork in small\, multidisciplinary teams to explore women’s health inequalities\nCombine lived experience\, research\, data\, and professional insight to understand root causes\nApply inclusive design and early-stage innovation methods\nCo-create and sense-check early ideas in a supportive\, collaborative environment\nExperience the same approach used in our Women’s Health Venture Builder programme\n\nWho this is for:This design jam is for anyone curious about women’s health\, social impact\, and collaborative problem-solving. Participants often come from academia\, technology\, healthcare\, public sector\, community organisations\, or simply bring lived experience or unique perspectives. All are welcome. \nWhy attend: \n\nGain practical experience in research-led innovation methods\nConnect with diverse peers and ecosystem partners\nReflect on how insight can become impact in women’s health\nExplore whether you’d like to progress to the full Women’s Health Venture Builder programme (attendance is part of the recruitment process\, but there’s no requirement to continue)
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/from-insight-to-impact-womens-health-design-jam-leeds/
LOCATION:Nexus Leeds\, Nexus at Leeds University\, Discovery Way University of Leeds\, Leeds\, West Yorkshire\, LS2 3AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:HRC Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260226T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260226T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212840
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260226T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260226T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212840
CREATED:20260116T092625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T092625Z
UID:3553-1772128800-1772132400@hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Could new research help to reduce the need for immunosuppression after a kidney transplant?
DESCRIPTION:Webinar hosted by the UK Organ Donation and Transplantation Research Network (UKODTRN).\nRegulatory T cells are a type of immune cell that naturally calm down unwanted immune reactions. In this webinar\, Professor Fadi Issa will describe how researchers are trying to harness these cells to reduce the need for life long immunosuppressant drugs after having a transplant. He will share what the lab and early clinical results show so far and discuss what this research could mean for patients in the future.\nThe session will conclude with a 15-minute Q&A discussion with your submitted questions.\nThe UKODTRN is administered by Kidney Research UK.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/could-new-research-help-to-reduce-the-need-for-immunosuppression-after-a-kidney-transplant/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Non - HRC Events,Patient & Public Involvement and Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260304T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260304T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212840
CREATED:20260303T131134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T131134Z
UID:3598-1772627400-1772631000@hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk
SUMMARY:First Virtual Equity Charter COP
DESCRIPTION:First Virtual Equity Charter COP date loading (4th March 12:30-13:30) \nEquity in digital health cannot be a side conversation. It has to be designed in. \nBecause digital is never neutral. \nOn 4 March\, we will be coming together for the Equity Charter Community of Practice. It is a space for honest dialogue\, shared learning\, and collective action to ensure equity genuinely shows up in our systems\, services and leadership. \nDigital tools can widen gaps or close them.\nThey can exclude quietly or empower intentionally.\nThey reflect the values of those who build and implement them. \nThis isn’t a webinar.\nIt’s not passive listening.\nIt’s a community. \nIf you work in digital\, data\, transformation\, clinical leadership\, policy\, or design \, this space is for you. \n📅 First session: 4 March | 12:30–13:30 | Virtual\n📅 3 June | 16:30–17:30\n📅 29 September | In person at HETT\n📅 25 November | 12:30–13:30 \nEquity is not an abstract principle. It is a daily practice. \nIf you would like to be part of this growing movement\, sign up here:
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/first-virtual-equity-charter-cop/
CATEGORIES:Capacity Building and Training,HRC Partner Events,Non - HRC Events,Patient & Public Involvement and Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260305T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260305T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212840
CREATED:20260207T145400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T145400Z
UID:3582-1772701200-1772728200@hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk
SUMMARY:From Insight to Impact: Women’s Health Design Jam – Manchester
DESCRIPTION:A one-day collaborative innovation experience exploring women’s health challenges \n\n\n\n\nA one-day collaborative innovation experience exploring women’s health challenges \nJoin us for a Women’s Health Design Jam – a one-day\, hands-on experience bringing together curious\, creative\, and mission-driven people to explore real-world challenges in women’s health. \nThis is open to anyone\, and you don’t need a startup idea or prior entrepreneurial experience to participate. The design jam is all about learning\, collaborating\, and exploring how insight can lead to meaningful solutions. \nAcross the day\, you’ll: \n\nWork in small\, multidisciplinary teams to explore women’s health inequalities\nCombine lived experience\, research\, data\, and professional insight to understand root causes\nApply inclusive design and early-stage innovation methods\nCo-create and sense-check early ideas in a supportive\, collaborative environment\nExperience the same approach used in our Women’s Health Venture Builder programme\n\nWho this is for:This design jam is for anyone curious about women’s health\, social impact\, and collaborative problem-solving. Participants often come from academia\, technology\, healthcare\, public sector\, community organisations\, or simply bring lived experience or unique perspectives. All are welcome. \nWhy attend: \n\nGain practical experience in research-led innovation methods\nConnect with diverse peers and ecosystem partners\nReflect on how insight can become impact in women’s health\nExplore whether you’d like to progress to the full Women’s Health Venture Builder programme (attendance is part of the recruitment process\, but there’s no requirement to continue)
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/from-insight-to-impact-womens-health-design-jam-manchester/
LOCATION:Universitiy of Manchester\, Manchester
CATEGORIES:HRC Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260305T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260305T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212840
CREATED:20260114T091657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T091657Z
UID:3542-1772701200-1772730000@hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Empowering NHS innovators to navigate research\, regulation & governance
DESCRIPTION:Innovation in digital health and AI is moving fast — but regulatory expectations are accelerating even faster.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/empowering-nhs-innovators-to-navigate-research-regulation-governance/
LOCATION:Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust\, Old Medical School\, Thoresby Place Great George Street Leeds\, Leeds\, West Yorkshire\, LS1 3EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:HRC Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260305T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260305T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212840
CREATED:20260131T170726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T170726Z
UID:3571-1772706600-1772735400@hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Investing in Success: Scaling West Yorkshire's HealthTech Sector
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Investing in Success: Scaling West Yorkshire’s HealthTech Sector\, a premier exchange event designed to connect high-potential HealthTech start-up and scale-ups with leading investors and funding experts. Hosted in the heart of West Yorkshire\, this event celebrates the achievements of the Launchpad programme while paving the way for future growth and investment opportunities. \nWhy Attend?\n• Learn from industry leaders and investors about what drives successful funding. \n• Build valuable connections with investors\, innovators\, and ecosystem partners. \n• Discover investment resources and opportunities available for HealthTech start-up and scale-ups in West Yorkshire. \n• Celebrate the legacy of the Launchpad programme and explore what’s next for HealthTech innovation in West Yorkshire.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/investing-in-success-scaling-west-yorkshires-healthtech-sector/
LOCATION:Horizon Leeds\, Kendall Street\, Leeds\, West Yorkshire\, LS10 1JR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:HRC Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260311T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260311T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212840
CREATED:20260226T143902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T143902Z
UID:3595-1773223200-1773243000@hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk
SUMMARY:From Unmet Need to Evidence Generation
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will be delivered by the NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Emergency and Acute Care. You’ll benefit from expertise in healthtech evidence generation and evaluation and hear valuable insights about successful HealthTech development in the NHS. \nThe journey from identifying an unmet need to generating evidence for adoption and reimbursement is complex. This workshop will break down the process\, highlight key hurdles\, and share strategies to develop a compelling evidence case and secure funding. \nWhat are the aims of the workshop?\n\nTo help companies that are developing diagnostics\, digital health products\, or medical devices to articulate unmet need from multiple perspectives (clinical\, patient\, economic).\nTo demonstrate what works (and what doesn’t) through real company case studies.\nTo provide a practical framework for structuring your evidence story.\nTo introduce NIHR i4i and other funding routes for evidence generation.\n\nWho should attend?\n\nIndustry innovators (SMEs\, start-ups) developing health technologies for the UK market.\n\n\nIndustry innovators with limited experience of development and commercialisation of novel technology for the NHS.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/from-unmet-need-to-evidence-generation/
LOCATION:Universitiy of Manchester\, Manchester
CATEGORIES:HRC Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260311T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260311T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212840
CREATED:20251123T122807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T122807Z
UID:3504-1773223200-1773248400@hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk
SUMMARY:ABHI Showcase Event
DESCRIPTION:TBC
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/abhi-showcase-event/
LOCATION:Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust\, Old Medical School\, Thoresby Place Great George Street Leeds\, Leeds\, West Yorkshire\, LS1 3EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:HRC Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260311T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260311T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212840
CREATED:20260306T091717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T091717Z
UID:3617-1773230400-1773234000@hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk
SUMMARY:An introduction to the 2026 INSIGHT competition
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 INSIGHT Competition is a funding opportunity for institutions to deliver regional INSIGHT programmes that will offer engagement activities and research masters studentships in 2027\, 2028 and 2029. Regional INSIGHT programmes play a key role in attracting students and recent graduate clinicians and practitioners into research. The webinar will give participants an introduction to the programme; updates for the 2026 competition\, including the incorporation of INSPIRE funding; and advice on submitting an application. There will also be a Q&A session with panel members.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/an-introduction-to-the-2026-insight-competition/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Capacity Building and Training,HRC Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260312T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260312T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212840
CREATED:20260131T182947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T182947Z
UID:3575-1773320400-1773325800@hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk
SUMMARY:NIHR THRIVE Programme of Entrepreneurship Training and Funding
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to level up your entrepreneurial skills and secure funding at the NIHR THRIVE Programme!\n\n\n\nIn order to obtain tickets for the webinar please use Access Code: NIHR \nThe NIHR Invention for Innovation (i4i) programme is accepting applications with the second call for the researcher and clinician-led THRIVE (Translate Healthcare Research through InnoVation and Entrepreneurship) funding and training opportunity. \nTHRIVE aims to accelerate the translation of healthcare innovations tackling health inequalities from bench to bed\, speed up patient benefit and concurrently expand the entrepreneurial mindset of researchers and clinicians. \nTHRIVE is aimed at academic and clinical entrepreneurs with innovations at prototype development level (Technology Readiness Level (TRL 3)) and above to ensure that the product is advanced enough to test the market need and build a commercialisation strategy and benefit from the training by applying the ideas and frameworks to an innovation ready for translation. \nTHRIVE offers up to £150\,000 over 9 months to support the development of the technology and a structured programme of entrepreneurial training\, mentoring\, peer support and networking. Through the programme the innovators will explore the market for their innovation and identify potential routes for commercialising (spin-out vs licensing) or sustaining their innovation (Intrapreneurship). \nThe programme supports innovations that can reduce health inequalities and meet needs in underserved communities. \nApplications from underserved communities and geographies as well as under-represented innovators are encouraged.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/nihr-thrive-programme-of-entrepreneurship-training-and-funding/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Capacity Building and Training,HRC Partner Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260317T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260317T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212840
CREATED:20251212T190752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T190752Z
UID:3521-1773734400-1773770400@hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk
SUMMARY:NICE Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:The NICE Conference 2026 delivers an exciting programme exploring the challenges and opportunities facing today’s health and care system. \n\n\n\n\nHear how NICE is supporting the rapid emergence of innovative health technologies\, while also ensuring the health and care system remains sustainable and accessible for all. Find out how NICE is leading the charge in determining which digital innovations the NHS should adopt. Explore what is being done to support the rollout of a potential game-changing wave of new preventative interventions. Register for your place today to hear the latest on how NICE is helping practitioners and commissioners get the best care to people\, fast\, while ensuring value for the taxpayer.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/nice-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Manchester Deansgate Hotel\, 303 Deansgate\, Manchester\, Manchester\, M3 4LQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Non - HRC Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260326
DTSTAMP:20260403T212840
CREATED:20250807T095411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T095411Z
UID:3366-1774224000-1774483199@hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Minoritised Life Scientists Future Forum 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Minoritised Life Scientists Future Forum is a groundbreaking new event that brings together students\, researchers\, professionals\, and organisations from across the life sciences to celebrate diversity\, amplify underrepresented voices\, and shape a more inclusive scientific future. \n 
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/minoritised-life-scientists-future-forum-2026/
CATEGORIES:Non - HRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260324T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260324T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212840
CREATED:20260219T103302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T103302Z
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SUMMARY:Free Finance Webinar: From Innovation to Control - How to Fund and Run a Scaling Business
DESCRIPTION:TBAT Innovation\, in partnership with Isosceles Finance\, invites you to join our free webinar\, “From Innovation to Control: How to Fund and Run a Scaling Business” \nOur experts will explore how innovative companies can fund development while building the financial structure and visibility required to scale successfully. \nWhat will the session include? \nThe session will explain how R&D tax credits and innovation funding can support growth\, and why having the right accounting\, reporting\, and financial controls in place is critical as your business grows. \nOur speakers will share practical insights into how founders and finance leaders can avoid common mistakes\, improve financial clarity\, and ensure their business is compliant\, well-run\, and ready for the next stage of growth. \nWho should attend the webinar? \n \n  \nThis webinar is perfect for founders\, CEOs\, and finance leads in innovative and scaling UK businesses who want to understand how innovation funding and operational finance should work together to support sustainable growth. \nKey takeaways\n\n \n• How UK R&D tax credits and innovation funding can improve cash flow and extend runway \n• Common financial and operational mistakes innovative businesses make as they scale\, and how to avoid them \n• What a scalable outsourced accounting and fractional finance function looks like in practice \n• How to build reliable reporting\, forecasting\, and financial control without the overhead of a full in-house team \n• How innovation funding and financial control work together to support confident decision-making and growth
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/free-finance-webinar-from-innovation-to-control-how-to-fund-and-run-a-scaling-business/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Non - HRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260324T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260324T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212840
CREATED:20260303T131446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T131446Z
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SUMMARY:How to write a plain English summary
DESCRIPTION:Discover an in-depth understanding of plain English summaries and how to write an effective one at our webinar on 24 March from 12-1pm. \nAttend to discover: \n➡️ insights from a public contributor you can apply to your research application\n➡️ what support is available\n➡️ where to find useful resources \nAn integral part of research that is funded by NIHR is to ensure that patients\, carers\, service users and the public have the opportunity to shape and influence the relevance\, quality and impact of our health and care research.  \nA plain English summary is a clear\, brief summary of the research\, written for members of the public rather than researchers or professionals. \nThis webinar will be relevant to you if you are an NIHR-funded researcher or a researcher applying for an NIHR career development award.  \nThe webinar will cover: \n➡️ NIHR’s Strategic Commitments for Public Partnerships\n➡️ explanation of plain English summaries and their importance\n➡️ how to write one and what to include\n➡️ what support is available through the Research Support Service (RSS)\n➡️ signposting to useful resources  \nBy attending this webinar\, you will discover: \n➡️ an in-depth understanding of plain English summaries and how to write an effective one\n➡️ insights from a public contributor that you can apply to your research application \nThe 60-minute webinar will be facilitated by Linda Onerhime-Prince\, Senior NIHR PPI Manager and Dr Jo Lally\, Strategic Lead for Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement and Equality\, Diversity and Inclusion\, NIHR RSS.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/how-to-write-a-plain-english-summary/
CATEGORIES:Capacity Building and Training,HRC Partner Events,Non - HRC Events,Patient & Public Involvement and Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260324T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260324T130000
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UID:3616-1774353600-1774357200@hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk
SUMMARY:How to write a plain English summary
DESCRIPTION:An integral part of research that is funded by NIHR is to ensure that patients\, carers\, service users and the public have the opportunity to shape and influence the relevance\, quality and impact of our health and care research. A plain English summary is a clear\, brief summary of the research\, written for members of the public rather than researchers or professionals. This webinar will be relevant to you if you are an NIHR-funded researcher or a researcher applying for an NIHR career development award.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/how-to-write-a-plain-english-summary-2/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Capacity Building and Training,HRC Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260324T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260324T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212840
CREATED:20260209T151240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T151240Z
UID:3583-1774360800-1774364400@hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Embedding public partnerships in MRC funding applications
DESCRIPTION:It is likely to be of most interest to researchers\, research office professional services staff supporting grant applications\, public involvement and engagement community. \nMRC is encouraging its research community to consider how public partnerships can inform and improve research and be of mutual benefit. \nAgenda: \n\nWhy public partnerships matter\nThe difference public partners can make\nWhen and how to include public partnerships:\n\nConsidering opportunities throughout the research cycle\nGuidance on integrating public partnerships into research applications\n\n\nQuestions to the panel\n\nWhen registering for the webinar you can submit advance questions for the panel (up to 17 March) and you can use Q&A functionality at the webinar.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/embedding-public-partnerships-in-mrc-funding-applications/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Non - HRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260325T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260325T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212840
CREATED:20260226T112605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T112605Z
UID:3593-1774429200-1774463400@hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Surgical Innovation Ideathon by RCS England I-Hub in partnership with LIHE
DESCRIPTION:Dissect validated surgical problems into commercially valuable solutions through the power of surgeon\, academic and industry collaboration. \n\n\n\n\nRCS England and London Institute for Healthcare Engineering (LIHE) are delighted to announce this in-person\, Surgical Innovation Ideathon event uniting surgeons\, research academics and industry to accelerate meaningful surgical innovation.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/surgical-innovation-ideathon-by-rcs-england-i-hub-in-partnership-with-lihe/
LOCATION:London Institute for Healthcare Engineering (LIHE)\, London Institute for Healthcare Engineering - LIHE 100 Lambeth Palace Road\, London\, SE1 7AR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Non - HRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260326T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260326T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212840
CREATED:20250818T104053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T104053Z
UID:3379-1774512000-1774544400@hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk
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:20260417T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260417T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212840
CREATED:20260317T101207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T101207Z
UID:3631-1776418200-1776441600@hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk
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
DTSTAMP:20260403T212840
CREATED:20250813T121040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T121040Z
UID:3369-1776643200-1776815999@hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260421T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260421T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212840
CREATED:20260224T145433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T145433Z
UID:3592-1776763800-1776790800@hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk
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/
CATEGORIES:Capacity Building and Training,HRC Partner Events,Non - HRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260422T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260422T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212840
CREATED:20260317T095055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T095055Z
UID:3630-1776848400-1776852000@hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Engineering Medical Innovation for Scale - InFact x SETT x NIHR Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Are you a MedTech innovator\, researcher\, or clinician working to bring a device\, diagnostic or treatment technology to market? Do you find yourself curious about how to bridge the gap between promising science and a scalable\, trial-ready solution?\n  \nJoin inFact\, the NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Accelerated Surgical Care\, and the Southampton Emerging Therapies and Technologies (SETT) Centre for a practical webinar exploring how engineering expertise\, rigorous process\, and the right partnerships can dramatically accelerate MedTech commercialisation — and what that looks like in practice. \nThis webinar is hosted by inFact\, a New Zealand-based MedTech engineering company with a mission to halve the time it takes for medical innovations to reach market. With teams spanning mechanical design\, embedded systems\, industrial design\, software\, materials science\, and regulatory compliance\, inFact partners with innovators globally to take science from the benchtop to clinical trials and beyond. \n  \nWhat we’ll cover:\nReflections on the MedTech innovation and the challenges facing innovators today \nA deep-dive case study: how inFact partnered with the University of Auckland to transform a complex laboratory process into a clinical trial-ready oxidative stress detection device and consumable\, all while the science was still being developed \nThe systematic engineering approach inFact applies across all MedTech projects: de-risking\, staged development\, regulatory alignment\, and clinician-centred design \nAn interactive discussion to understand where UK innovators are experiencing the most friction on their commercialisation journey and how partnerships can help \nThis session is designed to be practical and participatory. Come ready to share your challenges and co-create solutions. \n  \nWho should attend?\nThis webinar is relevant to MedTech founders and startups\, academic researchers commercialising technology\, NHS clinicians developing devices or diagnostics\, NIHR grant holders\, and innovation managers working across the UK health and life sciences ecosystem. \n  \nAbout InFact\nInFact specialises in working with scientists while the science is still evolving.  They provide design and engineering capabilities in the early stages so you can scale up your clinical and scientific programmes.  Their extensive reach into specialist global suppliers for materials and prototyping processes ensures they can efficiently build equipment needed for cutting-edge science.​ Their capabilities extend to integrating QMS requirements\, reimbursement\, IP strategy\, go-to-market and manufacturing from the earliest phases through to commercialisation. Since 1998\, inFact has provided advanced engineering design services to help commercialise science & research for Medical\, Deeptech and industrial applications and we bring an extensive array of technology solutions to resolving challenges with new innovations. \n  \nAbout NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Accelerated Surgical Care\nThe 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. They focus on supporting the entire surgical pathway\, merging expertise from diagnostics and medtech to move technologies into the NHS faster. Its main goals include providing support for market access and regulatory expertise\, training and capacity building to educate and increase knowledge in relevant fields\, and supporting technologies with high potential for adoption. \n  \nAbout Southampton Emerging Therapies and Technologies (SETT) Centre\nThe SETT Centre was established in 2021 to bring together and focus on three exciting areas within which we can translate cutting edge research and innovation into clinical care and patient outcomes. Since 2021 SETT has supported over 153 research studies. We have grown from a handful of people to a wide network of over 35 people all collaborating at different points along the research pathway to improve patient care. Their vision is to bring life changing cures closer to those who need them\, accelerate clinical testing of innovations and translate technology into clinical care\, and harness cutting-edge data science\, machine learning\, and artificial intelligence into care delivery.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/engineering-medical-innovation-for-scale-infact-x-sett-x-nihr-webinar/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Capacity Building and Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260423T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260423T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212840
CREATED:20260115T122244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T122244Z
UID:3551-1776936600-1776960000@hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Health Economics Workshop
DESCRIPTION:  \nFurther details to follow with registration link \nAcademics\, SME’s\, Clinicians and students are invited to attend this one day workshop. \nNumbers are limited to early registration is a must.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/health-economics-workshop/
LOCATION:Cloth Hall Court\, Quebec Street\, Leeds\, England\, LS1 2HA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260423T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260423T163000
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CREATED:20260130T124307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T124307Z
UID:3568-1776936600-1776961800@hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk
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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