NIHR Innovation Observatory

🔊CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
Central theme:Equity, Ethics & Inclusivity, 3 sub-themes:
⭐Advancing Horizon Scanning, Foresight & Futures Methodologies
⭐Emerging Disruptors
⭐Insight to Implementation
🎟️Be part of the line-up. Info here👉 nihr.oa-event.com @newcastleuni.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social

🎥 Missed one of our Talking Point Tuesdays?
Catch up on our past events for health & life science SMEs on our YouTube channel👉 ow.ly/I3JS50WzpWe

💬 If you attended any of the sessions complete our short questionnaire & help shape what comes next👉 ow.ly/7OUZ50WzpWc @newcastleuni.bsky.social

We are thrilled to welcome Prof Sarah Cunningham-Burley to the #FFHSC25! With our central theme of #Equity, #Ethics & #Inclusivity, Sarah will explore how they should be embedded into foresight, research & decision-making practices. Tickets here👉 nihr.oa-event.com @nihr.bsky.social

We’re proud to be part of Health Data Research UK's Black Internship Programme, in partnership with The 10,000 Interns Foundation

Welcome Muhinyia Ndegwa, who is spending the summer with our team!

Find out more 👉https://ow.ly/Leh150WwF8Q

#BlackInternProg #BlackInternProg #10000BlackInterns

📄Just published 'A Horizon Scan of Neurotechnology Innovations'

This scan identifies 81 neurotechnologies in development & those approved by the FDA as of June 2024.

Read the full report here🔗 ow.ly/VqtK50WuPHA

@newcastleuni.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social

We are thrilled to welcome Prof Sarah Cunningham-Burley to the #FFHSC25! With our central theme of #Equity, #Ethics & #Inclusivity, Sarah will explore how they should be embedded into foresight, research & decision-making practices. Tickets here👉 nihr.oa-event.com @nihr.bsky.social

🔊CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
Central theme:Equity, Ethics & Inclusivity, 3 sub-themes:
⭐Advancing Horizon Scanning, Foresight & Futures Methodologies
⭐Emerging Disruptors
⭐Insight to Implementation
🎟️Be part of the line-up. Info here👉 nihr.oa-event.com @newcastleuni.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social

🙌EXCITING NEWS

Our Director, Prof Dawn Craig has been invited to collaborate with Orin Chisholm & his brilliant team of experts on an important project exploring the "Establishment of #horizonscanning of new #medical & #health #technologies in #Australia"
👉 www.nhmrc.gov.au/about-us/new...

Say hello to Kieran McDonough, Software Developer👋
With a Master’s in Computer Science & a background in financial compliance software, Kieran now brings his expertise to health research & innovation
Learn more here👉 io.nihr.ac.uk/news/in-the-...
@nihr.bsky.social @newcastleuni.bsky.social

Sonia Garcia Gonzalez-Moral has made her MedTech Horizon Scanning Methods Framework (MIST) available on Open Science Network to support horizon scanning for innovative medical devices, diagnostics & digital applications in healthcare👉 osf.io/bqzu7/ @newcastleuni.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social

🙌Talking Point Tuesdays🙌

📅 Tuesday 15 July|🕘9:00–12:00| Hybrid

Join us for a morning of insightful discussion with expert keynote speakers. Learn about the different types of Horizon Scans that are going on around the world!
Register👉 ow.ly/BrAN50WfVzZ @newcastleuni.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social

🔬💡 Life Sciences spotlighted in UK’s new Industrial Strategy

#Lifesciences positioned as a key high-growth sector, with bold ambitions to become a top-three global life sciences economy by 2035.

📄 Read our full response here 👉 ow.ly/jhbV50WiaFA
@nihr.bsky.social @newcastleuni.bsky.social

🔍 Call for Abstracts
Futures Foresight & Horizon Scanning Conference 2025
📅 19–20 Nov | 📍 Newcastle & Online

Submit a presentation, lightning talk, poster or workshop!
More informatiobn here👉 ow.ly/xsZa50WflQT
#FFHSC25 #HorizonScanning @nihr.bsky.social @newcastleuni.bsky.social

🙌Talking Point Tuesday: Horizon Scanning: Globally

📅Tues 15 July | 🕘9:00–12:00 |🚶Hybrid

Hear about our position as a world leading #horizonscanning centre & how you can access our data

Register now👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/9506985740...
@newcastleuni.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social

🔍 Futures Foresight & Horizon Scanning Conference 2025
📅 19–20 Nov | 📍 Newcastle & Online
🎟️ Tickets on sale
📢 Abstract submissions open

Join experts exploring our central theme of Equity, Ethics & Inclusivity
👉 ow.ly/xsZa50WflQT
#FFHSC25 #HorizonScanning @nihr.bsky.social @newcastleuni.bsky.social

Team members, Jen, Katie & Sherilyn joined the #BigPitch2025 on 19 June at Central Hall Westminster

Inspiring keynotes, bold ideas & standout pitches all highlighted the power of collaboration across health & life sciences
@england.nhs.uk @nihr.bsky.social

This morning we hosted our Talking Point Tuesday event, Public, Patient & Inclusivity for #health&lifescience #SMES! Thanks to our brilliant speakers for their expertise!

Next one is 15th July where we'll explore #globalhealth

Book now👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/9506985740...
@nihr.bsky.social

@beaconhouseteam.bsky.social

🎤Team practice for our event at #TechNExt25 NEXT WEEK!

We are ready & raring to go🙌 Get your spot booked for 'What’s next for health? Game Changing Tech on the Horizon!'

📅18 June|16:10–17:00📍The Catalyst, Newcastle
Register now👉 ow.ly/9aJj50VJwqn @newcastleuni.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social

🙌 Take a look at our Industry Video ow.ly/NZ8J50VzNeh

Attend our Talking Point Tuesday events in-person or online to find out how you can use our resources for your business!

Public, Patient Involvement & Inclusivity' is on 17th June👉 ow.ly/b0BQ50W6aPr @newcastleuni.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social

⭐We are very excited to be hosting a session as part of the Data & AI Festival Hub at #TechNExt25!

What’s next for health? Game Changing Tech on the Horizon!

📅 18 June | 16:10–17:00
📍 TED Theatre, The Catalyst, Newcastle

Register now👉 ow.ly/9aJj50VJwqn @nihr.bsky.social @newcastleuni.bsky.social

Our latest report explores how netnography can help uncover unmet needs in people with severe health conditions—needs often missed by traditional metrics.

🔗 Read more 👉 ow.ly/S37U50VZ1EQ

@newcastleuni.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social #HealthResearch #Netnography #UnmetNeeds #NIHR

🗣️Talking Point Tuesdays
🗓️Tuesday, 17 June
🕘9:00 AM – 12:00PM
📍 Hybrid, The Catalyst, Newcastle & Online
Register👉 ow.ly/IhOM50VWVZZ

Explore how inclusive Public & Patient Involvement & Engagement can enhance research outcomes & funding success! @newcastleuni.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social

We’ve just published 2 horizon scans exploring game changing technologies set to transform healthcare👇

⭐Generative AI in Healthcare
📘 Read report👉 ow.ly/AWsm50VWgwm

⭐Quantum Sensing in Healthcare
📘 Read report 👉 ow.ly/XiEv50VWgwn
@newcastleuni.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social @england.nhs.uk

🙌Talking Point Tuesday:Sustainability in the Health Sector

Join us to learn how Health & Life Science sector organisations are adopting sustainable practices within their businesses. Attend in-person or #online.

Sign up here 👉https://ow.ly/NsH950VxZp2
@newcastleuni.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social

@newcastleuni.bsky.social's Discover Festival is a free 1 day event with interactive activities designed to spark curiosity & inspire minds of all ages
Look at our session exploring the future of healthcare👉https://ow.ly/KBUj50VRRtY
Festival line up👉https://ow.ly/kXwj50VRRtZ #NCLDiscoverFest

We are thrilled for Jane Ollis, Founder of MindSpire for securing 🌟 £850K 🌟 to Launch an AI-Powered Wearable for Real-Time Stress Relief, named SONA 🙌
Read about the raise and SONA here👉
www.uktechnews.info/2025/05/07/m...
@nihr.bsky.social @newcastleuni.bsky.social #AIWearables #StressReliefTech

📢CALLING anyone involved in producing horizon scans or using their outputs

As part of her PhD at @newcastleuni.bsky.social, Hannah O’Keefe, Research Associate is exploring how we can use #AI responsibly in #horizonscanning!

More info here👉 ow.ly/Z4Fl50VyjoM @nihr.bsky.social

🙌Talking Point Tuesday - Public, Patient Involvement & Inclusivity🙌

📅 Tuesday 17 June | 🕘 9:00–12:00noon |🚶 In-person at The Catalyst or💻 attend online

Free to attend - register now 👉 ow.ly/eAGq50VPkvQ

@nihr.bsky.social @newcastleuni.bsky.social #InclusivityinHealth #PublicInvolvement

📢 New Publication Alert

We’re excited to share important new research exploring “Ethnic Inequalities in Palliative Care Prescribing in High-Income Countries – A Rapid Systematic Review”

Read, share & discuss👇
ow.ly/8NSf50VOgMW
@nihr.bsky.social @newcastleuni.bsky.social #HealthEquity