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The Bradford Institute for Health Research (BIHR) is one of the leading centres for clinical and applied health research in the UK. Our people-powered research has built a City of Research that fosters innovation and cutting-edge science.
Keen to learn about the cutting-edge child & maternal health research from across the ARC network? The scale and scope of this work was showcased at a recent conference in London. We’ve published a new briefing spotlighting this impactful research 👇🏼
arc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/national-con...
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Graphic with text "Job opportunity. We are seeking a Senior Research Fellow (Quantitative) to lead quantitative research projects within the BIBBS Achieve Wellcome Discovery research grant. Closing date: 27th March 2026
🎉JOB OPPORTUNITY: Senior Research Fellow (Quantitative)
Join Born In Bradford to lead quantitative research projects
Do you have experience:
🔵In a research team in a health-related field
🟢Conducting statistical analysis
🔵Publishing research
Closing date 27 March, apply here: lnkd.in/esr5TJmJ
🎉Yesterday was #IDWGS2026, and we are celebrating the women leading our themes at @arc-yharc.bsky.social—from Prof Suzanne Mason’s pioneering Urgent Care research to Prof Tracey Young’s leadership in Health Economics.
🔗Full story: arc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/celebrating-...
#WomenInScience #NIHR
We’re proud to share that our Neonatal Research Team is among the UK’s top recruiters to two international studies investigating whether oral insulin can help preterm babies reach full feeds sooner and reduce complications.
Read the full story on our website: bradfordresearch.nhs.uk/bradford-neo...
Graphic from the Bradford Institute for Health Research and Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2026. The left side features a quote from Maya Shaban, Admin Apprentice in the Research Management and Support Team, describing her positive apprenticeship experience and how it has helped her develop skills, confidence, and insight into research and the NHS. The right side includes a circular photo of Maya and a blue ribbon graphic labeled ‘Apprenticeships.’ Logos for the NHS, BIHR, and social media icons appear at the bottom, along with the Bradford Research website link.
For #NAW2026, we’re celebrating our amazing apprentice, Maya! 🌟 Her journey with BIHR has helped her grow new skills, gain confidence and build a strong foundation for a future career in NHS research. 👏 We’re so proud of everything she’s achieved. #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #SkillsForLife
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Photo of Dr John Pickavance & PPIE group 'The Future Starts With Us' members Larry Isaac & Rose Walker‑Tate
🎙️ A new AIM podcast episode is on the way!
This time we’re talking about social media, isolation, & loneliness in young people with Dr John Pickavance & Larry & Rose. We cover how social media shapes young people’s experiences & what new research we are uncovering. Launching soon — stay tuned! ✨
📣Do you want to help ensure health and care research reflects, involves and benefits everyone in our communities?
We’re looking for a Research Inclusion Manager to join our team.
🔗For more information and how to apply, visit here: arc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/opportunitie...
Very excited to be in Bradford today for a workshop on the health of our urban environments @eseimperial.bsky.social @gp4streets.bsky.social @bihr.bsky.social
www.imperial.ac.uk/earth-scienc...
It will be delivered by a partnership of @bihr.bsky.social, the University of Cambridge, and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Read the full article here: arc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/world-first-...
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Ready to move from theory to action? 🛠️
The Quality Improvement Training: Level 2 Practitioner workshop is happening on 19th March (09:00 - 16:30) via Zoom.
📧 To secure your place, email Academy@yhia.nhs.uk or visit improvementacademy.org.
📣Don't miss the 3rd webinar in our series: An Introduction to IPDMA Methods, presented by Professor Richard Riley (Professor of Biostatistics at the University of Birmingham)
📅 Date: 28th January 2026
🕛 Time: 12:00 – 13:00
📍 Zoom
🔗https://tinyurl.com/3nzunk97
Watch our latest podcast to hear from Alice who is joined by AIM youth members ✨Hassna Ismael and ✨Frantisek Olah.
youtu.be/HE_hzwNc0z0
Don’t forget to like & subscribe!
#AIMBradford #YouthMentalHealth #BIHRpodcast #DisorderedEating #MentalHealthAwareness #SupportYouth
“When people hear ‘eating disorder’, many picture a middle‑class white woman with anorexia — a media stereotype that’s far from reality,” says
Alice Cunningham, Research Fellow at Bradford Institute for Health Research & Improvement Academy.
NEW PODCAST: youtu.be/HE_hzwNc0z0
How do we ensure research truly reflects community needs? 🤝
Join our Lunch & Learn: Evidence-based Research through Co-production. We’ll explore the @ActEarly strategy “Nothing About Us Without Us”.
Secure your place below ⬇️
www.ticketsource.co.uk/arcyorkshire...
Photo of participants from PPIE Launch event on 7th Jan 2026.
We’re live at the CRDC PPIE Network Group launch in Bradford!
A big step towards making research more inclusive and patient-driven.
Follow along as we explore clinical research, PPIE impact, and ways to improve participation from diverse communities.
#PPIE #ClinicalResearch #NIHR
MRVin out in Bradford City Centre on Wednesday 17th Dec 2025!
Did you spot @mrvinbradford.bsky.social in Bradford city centre yesterday?? 🚐✨ @bibresearch.bsky.social was out chatting with 18-year-olds and recruiting them to our BiB Online Hub. Thanks to everyone who stopped by!
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BTHFT logo top right corner Photo of research staff Text reads: Join the Bradford Institute for Health Research as an Comms and Engagement Project Officer (maternity cover) (FTC - 18 months - full-time) Apply by 23rd December 2025 at https://tinyurl.com/5a3wucrz Photo of QR code to vacancy page For more info contact Kate Robinson, Knowledge Mobilisation and Communications Lead kate.robinson@bthft.nhs.uk / 01274273430 BIHR logo bottom right corner
📢 We’re hiring!
Join us as a Comms & Engagement Project Officer (maternity cover).
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and deliver impactful communication & engagement activities that promote research & improve healthcare.
📌 Apply now: tinyurl.com/5a3wucrz
We’re excited to begin our Away Day and welcome all our guests — including clinicians, policy makers, NHS senior leaders, and researchers.
Dr Oly Todd opened the day by welcoming everyone and Professor @drandyclegg.bsky.social is giving an overview of the work we’ve done for over 35 years.
🌟 New Lunch & Learn: How do we give every child the best start?
Join us to explore 10 years of early years research from Better Start Bradford + meet BiBBS ACHIEVE—following children into middle childhood to unlock insights for a fairer future.
📅 Book here: tinyurl.com/48e87t7p
Join Our Webinar hosted by the NIHR ARC Yorkshire and Humber
Topic: "Individual participant data (IPD) meta-analysis focussed on multiple long-term conditions"
📅9th December 2025
⏰12:30 pm– 1:30 pm
📍Online (Zoom)
👇 Secure your spot: ticketsource.co.uk/arcyorkshire...
We’re at the UK Stroke Forum #UKSF25 @ukstrokeforum.bsky.social
Come and meet us at the UK’s largest conference for stroke care professionals. Our colleagues will be presenting their posters during the sessions, so join and say hello!
@louisabu.bsky.social @drjessjohansson.bsky.social
🚨 1 in 3 UK children aren't school ready — with a 10% gap between advantaged & disadvantaged regions.
New @childofthenorth.bsky.social report shows how Bradford's data-driven approach is changing lives:
Read the full report here: arc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/one-in-three...
Photos of Monty and MRVin in front of the Bradford Institute for Health Research.
Photo of Gav,Tom, Karen and Tracy in front of MRVin and Monty.
When @mrvinbradford.bsky.social met Monty! Today, we welcomed Gav and Tom along with MRVin's distant relative, Monty, who visited us from Newcastle GP Services.
Great to meet with the team and share good practices on using mobile vehicles for community health, well-being and research! 🚐 ❣️ 🔬
@bibresearch.bsky.social is looking for Community Research Assistant to join their team and take on a key role in the BiBBS ACHIEVE study! 🌟
📅 Deadline: 3rd November 2025
www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jo...
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Excellent podcast w. Sally Jones @bradfordcouncil.bsky.social Cathy Knamiller @bihr.bsky.social & our own Nick Hodkinson @fossilfreewypf.bsky.social on the dangers of #fossilfuels for a safer future for all - time to #divestfromchaos and #investinourfuture.
🚨 We're Hiring: Senior Research Fellow (Qualitative Research)
Join our team to lead the qualitative strand of a major longitudinal study focused on older people with frailty
📅 Apply till 6 November 2025
📍 Fixed-term contract until 31 December 2026
www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jo...
Genomic sequencing at birth helped a baby in Sheffield get early treatment for a rare eye cancer. Incredible impact. 💙
We are proud to be part of this national trial.
More here 👉 bradfordresearch.nhs.uk/baby-with-ra...
#Genomics #NHSResearch #Bradford #RareDiseases
Photographed L-R: Alice Cunningham, Hassna Ismail and Frantisek Olah.
We had the privilege of hosting two AIM steering group members at BIHR! They interviewed our Research Fellow Alice Cunningham about disordered eating and eating disorders.
Alice’s key message: "Recovery is possible."
Watch out for the full episode soon 🎥
#MentalHealth #EatingDisorders
Want to influence health research in Yorkshire and Humber? 🌟
Be part of NIHR ARC Yorkshire and Humber!
We're looking for people who live and work in our region to join our public advisory group.
Apply by 12th November 2025
🔗https://tinyurl.com/3ccpjrth
📌Apply till Thursday, 30th October 2025 16:00:
t.co/gWd6fgLNmY
📌Learn more about this opportunity at our drop in session:
Thursday 16th October at 20:00
Join via Zoom link: t.co/qUvY9H7Qrp
