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SUMMARY:Your Voice in Health Research Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join us in person to share your experiences and ideas about health research! This is your chance to make a real impact and help shape the future of healthcare. Come meet researchers\, connect with others passionate about health\, and have your voice heard in a relaxed and friendly setting. Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity to be part of something meaningful! \nFor more information\, visit the organiser’s website: https://www.probr.co
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/your-voice-in-health-research/
LOCATION:Cardigan Community Centre\, Leeds\, West Yorkshire\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Patient & Public Involvement and Engagement
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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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SUMMARY:Winning in Wearable HealthTech
DESCRIPTION:Wearable healthtech is transforming how people monitor\, manage and understand their health. However\, technical complexity\, regulatory hurdles\, and scaling challenges are slowing down even the most well-funded teams \nIn this webinar\, CPI experts and a leading wearable SME will break down: \n\nWhere wearable products typically fail during development and scale-up.\nHow to navigate technical and regulatory barriers more efficiently.\nWhat investors and partners look for before committing to scale.\nPractical strategies to move from feasibility to commercialisation faster.\n\nThis session is designed for founders\, product leaders\, and innovation teams in SMEs who are actively working on bringing wearable technologies to market. \nJoin us to discover what it takes to succeed in wearable healthtech\, and how CPI can help bring the next generation of impactful\, accessible health technologies to life.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/winning-in-wearable-healthtech/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Non - HRC Events
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SUMMARY:Disability Inclusion Webinar
DESCRIPTION:A global call to action for disability inclusion in health research\, 15:00 to 16:30 BST\, Monday 8th June 2026. \n\n\n\n\nThe Disability Inclusion in Research Collaboration (DIRECT)\, NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre\, and NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Accelerated Surgical Care invite you to: \nA global call to action for disability inclusion in health research\, 15:00 to 16:30 BST\, Monday 8th June 2026. \nThis free online webinar will outline key messages from a recently published global call to action\, including: \n\nChallenges to disability inclusion in health research related to monitoring disability inclusion\, the research cycle\, and the research and advisory workforce.\n\n\nActions to advance disability inclusion for research teams\, infrastructure organisations\, and wider stakeholders.\n\n\nPractical examples of work focused on advancing disability inclusion.\n\nAccessibility and questions \nThe webinar will be hosted on Zoom and recorded. \nBritish Sign Language (BSL) interpreting and real-time captioning will be provided. \nSlides will be shared prior to the webinar. The webinar recording and transcript will be shared after the webinar. \nIf you have any other access needs for this webinar\, or any questions about the webinar\, please contact Libby via PPIBRC@leeds.ac.uk. \nPresenters \nThe webinar will be presented by DIRECT members with diverse lived and professional experience of disability\, including: \n\nDr Anna Anderson\, University of Leeds\, UK\n\n\nProfessor Bonnielin Swenor\, Johns Hopkins Disability Health Research Center\, USA.\n\n\nJasjot Maggo\, University of Otago\, New Zealand.\n\n\nAssociate Professor Amy M Russell\, University of Leeds\, UK.\n\n\nDr Victoria Shepherd\, Cardiff University\, UK.\n\n\nAssociate Professor Katherine Deane\, University of East Anglia\, UK.\n\nAgenda \n\nWelcome and introduction (Anna Anderson).\nMonitoring disability inclusion – challenges and actions (Bonnielin Swenor).\nPractical example – disability data collection (Bonnielin Swenor).\nResearch cycle – challenges and actions (Jasjot Maggo).\nPractical example – working with people with learning disabilities (Amy M Russell).\nPractical example – research with people with impaired capacity to consent (Victoria Shepherd).\nResearch and advisory workforce – challenges and actions (Katherine Deane).\nPractical example – Lab Access guidelines (Katherine Deane).\nTake-home messages (Anna Anderson).\nQuestions.\n\nThank you for your interest in our webinar!
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/disability-inclusion-webinar/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Patient & Public Involvement and Engagement
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SUMMARY:York & North Yorkshire Health & Life Sciences Business Cluster
DESCRIPTION:Attendees will hear from a range of regional organisations supporting innovation and growth within the health and life sciences sector\, alongside insights into the infrastructure\, assets and support available within York and North Yorkshire. The event will also involve a facilitated networking workshop to directly connect health & life science businesses to the relevant stakeholders based on their stage and needs.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/york-north-yorkshire-health-life-sciences-business-cluster/
CATEGORIES:Non - HRC Events
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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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SUMMARY:Conference: Minoritised Life Scientists Future Forum at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (23–26 March 2026)
DESCRIPTION:The Minoritised Life Scientists Future Forum (MLSFF) is an exceptional opportunity for underrepresented students and scientists to showcase their talents\, share their research\, and engage with a vibrant community of peers and professionals. We warmly invite you to participate in our conference in various ways\, ensuring that everyone has the chance to contribute and benefit from this empowering experience. \nInclusive and Encouraging Environment\nWe recognise that minoritised students often face additional challenges and may feel marginalised or hesitant to step forward. The Future Forum is dedicated to creating an inclusive\, welcoming\, and supportive environment where your contributions are valued. However you choose to participate\, your involvement is equally important and appreciated. You are the next generation of life scientists\, and this is your opportunity to connect\, empower\, and inspire. \nWe believe that everyone has something valuable to offer\, and by participating\, you’ll not only gain new knowledge and experiences but also help us build a diverse and inclusive future for life sciences. \nYour registration gives you full access to three days of MLSFF at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (23–26 March 2026). This includes: \nEntry to all keynotes\, career development sessions\, workshops and poster presentations\nNetworking and mentoring opportunities built into the programme\nExhibition and community spaces to connect with societies\, funders\, universities and businesses.\nDaily lunch plus hot and cold drinks throughout the conference\nA place at the conference dinner\, included for every delegate\nAccess to prayer rooms\, quiet spaces and accessibility support\nWe want MLSFF26 to be accessible to everyone. The true cost of a delegate place is more than £900\, but thanks to funding and sponsorship we are able to offer heavily subsidised tickets.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/conference-minoritised-life-scientists-future-forum-at-the-edinburgh-international-conference-centre-23-26-march-2026/
LOCATION:Edinburgh International Conference Centre\, United Kingdom
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