The Research and Development Forum

The Research and Development Forum

@therdforum.bsky.social

The professional network for those managing, supporting & leading health & care research.

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1 week ago
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This Sunday, 8 March, marks #InternationalWomensDay
 
The theme, “Give to Gain,” highlights the power of collaboration in driving meaningful change. In our latest article, we reflect on inclusive collaborations in cancer research.  #IWD2026

Read more ➡️ crukcambridgecentre.org.uk/news/interna...

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Women's health initiatives across the Network 2026 International Women's Day is a chance to highlight how women are helping to shape research that responds to real-world needs.

8 March is #InternationalWomensDay

To mark it, we are celebrating women researchers across the Network and the trials they are championing.

Read about some of the trials being done around the Network to improve women’s health here tinyurl.com/2j7fck43

#IWD2026 #UKCTUNetwork

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This image is a digital newsletter from NHS Research Scotland, featuring February news headlines such as funding from Bowel Cancer UK and a conference award for NHS Grampian. It shows a person holding a smartphone displaying related content. There's a "Read More" button and more information at the bottom, including a publication date of February 26, 2026.

The latest edition of NHS Research Scotland's newsletter, Research Bulletin is out now leading with the latest funding from Bowel Cancer UK, a vacancy with the Reproductive Health and Childbirth Specialty Group, and much more.

Read now 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/y5cuyr5r

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The image features a smiling Anushree (Annie) Ganguly, identified as a Champion Support Manager in Reproductive Health and Childbirth at NHS Research Scotland. The background is blue, and there is an NHS Research Scotland logo. The associated quote reads: "I would urge relevant applicants who are looking to provide national leadership in the development of clinical research activity in Scotland to take on this exciting opportunity. Supporting and promoting our goals can undoubtedly make a real difference in enhancing physical, mental, and social wellbeing."

The Chief Scientist Office (CSO) is looking to make an appointment over the next few months to support the effective delivery of Reproductive Health and Childbirth research projects, including increased enrolment into trials and reduced barriers to participation.

Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4qpxiYE

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Explore the latest ​roundup of top stories from all our NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs) across the country:

👉 mailchi.mp/nihr/march-2...

Featuring the latest news, resources, blogs, events, opportunities & more

📨 Join the newsletter here: tinyurl.com/ARCsnewsletter

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Public Health Research Delivery Facilitator - NIHR RSS Specialist Centre for Public Health
Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne
£35,608 to £37,694 with progression to £46,049
Closes 06/03

jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastl...

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Our most recent newsletter - read here: buff.ly/xCAG1vI
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#HealthAndCareResearch #Research #ResearchCommunity

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Lothian Clinical Research Welcome Day | Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility | Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility An introduction event for those new to working in clinical research in Lothian.

New to working in clinical research? Based in Lothian? ACCORD and Edinburgh CRF are holding a Welcome Day on 19/05/26 in Edinburgh. To find out more about the Lothian research landscape, its structure and resources, book now at edin.ac/4t6f7JQ. @edinburghaccord.bsky.social @eduEdinburghCRF

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Our most recent newsletter - read here: buff.ly/ECwmR3h
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#HealthAndCareResearch #Research #ResearchCommunity

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Department of Health and Social Care 2024-25 - NAO overview In 2024-25 DHSC spent £219.2 billion. Spending is primarily driven by staff costs and clinical supplies and services.

We've published our latest overview of the Department of Health & Social Care.

Our 2024-25 report looks at how DHSC spent £219.2 billion, its plans to improve NHS productivity, wider changes and key risks facing the department.

Our overview ⬇️
www.nao.org.uk/overviews/de...

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NIHR's Research Support Service Animation YouTube video by NIHRtv

Watch the NIHR_RSS animation to find out more about the national network of RSS experts and how we can help support you to develop applied health, public health and social care funding applications to realise your research ambitions ✨️

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1 month ago
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Do you use the UKRI website?

Help shape how thousands of researchers and innovators access funding, news and resources. Take our 3-minute survey: engagementhub.ukri.org/ukri-communi...

⏰Closes 27 February

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1 month ago
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The wait is over…

@therdforum.bsky.social is delighted to announce the RDF26 programme is now live. Over two days, the agenda brings together real-world insight from across the health and care R&D system

Browse the agenda: rdfconference.org/rdf26-progra...

#HealthcareResearch #UKHealthcare #RDF26

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1 month ago
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Did you miss our recent newsletter - read here: buff.ly/0NM8hwh Our next newsletter will be out at the end of January - subscribe here: buff.ly/CPt4Aqi

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2 months ago
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📢 There's still time to submit your nomination... If you know of or work within a team delivering outstanding results, we want to hear from you!

⏰ Deadline Friday 16 January
📧 Enquiries: awards@arma.ac.uk

Full details on all categories & the nomination process can be found: arma.ac.uk/arma-awards/

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🚀We are hiring!

As we prepare for the next ARC EoE from April 2026, we are excited to open two opportunities within our leadership team:

🔵ARC EoE Co-Director➡️ arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/n...

🔵Research Capacity Development Co‑Lead➡️ arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/n...

⚠️Apply by 9 Feb 2026

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2 months ago
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University Hospital Southampton have a vacancy for a Grants Manager
Read more and apply 🔗 buff.ly/ARecnjw

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New guidance on creating accessible patient information leaflets for clinical trials - Bristol Biomedical Research Centre New guidance on how to create accessible and inclusive patient information leaflets is available to researchers who want to recruit patients to their clinical trials. The guidance was created by healt...

🚨 New guidance on creating accessible patient information leaflets for clinical trials 🚨

🧑‍⚕️ Are you a health researcher? Want to recruit patients to trials?
👉 Find out how to make your patient information leaflets more accessible and inclusive:
www.bristolbrc.nihr.ac.uk/new-guidance...

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2 months ago
NIHR National Institute for Health and Care Research. Applied Research Collaborations. Top 25 stories of 2025.

Happy New Year from all the NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs) across the country!
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Here are our 25 most popular newsletter stories from 2025:
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What a variety!
Scroll to the end to see the top-most clicked-on stories
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2 months ago
Christmas message with snowflakes in the background. "We would like to take an opportunity to thank our community for supporting health and care research in 2025. We are celebrating what we’ve achieved together and stepping into the new year with optimism and renewed energy. The Research and Development Forum wish you a peaceful and joyful holiday season and look forward to engaging with you all again in 2026." The Research and Development Forum logo is in the bottom left.

We would like to take an opportunity to thank our community for supporting health and care research in 2025. The Research and Development Forum wish you a peaceful and joyful holiday season and look forward to engaging with you all again in 2026.
#HealthAndCareResearch #Research #ResearchCommunity

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2 months ago
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Our most recent newsletter - read here: buff.ly/ysGTJBx
Subscribe to The Research and Development Forum newsletter direct to your inbox every month and never miss an issue buff.ly/HJKTmRp
#HealthAndCareResearch #Research #ResearchCommunity

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3 months ago
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🎅Get Ready for Our Countdown to Christmas Quiz! ✨🎄

We are spreading festive cheer AND raising awareness about clinical research at @nhsgrampian.bsky.social!
Starting 15 Dec, join us for 7 days of fun, Christmassy quiz questions about health, research, and the amazing work happening right here.

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3 months ago
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In the face of unprecedented challenges across health and care, strong leadership matters more than ever.

Take ten minutes to share your views on the support leaders need in our short survey.

Respond by 30 December 2025 and have the chance to win a £250 voucher: https://bit.ly/4qpcPnl

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3 months ago
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3 months ago
NIHR National Institute for Health and Care Research. #ARCadvent Top ARC stories of the year. Day 3: Guidance on how to disseminate research findings. Picture: Person using a laptop.

#ARCadvent day 3️⃣:
How to disseminate research
@arceastofengland.bsky.social researchers, in collaboration with public advisors, launched a framework to support researchers, funders & practitioners to develop, implement & evaluate effective dissemination strategies
arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/n...

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Practice Evaluation Scheme - live! - NIHR SSCR The NIHR School for Social Care Research (SSCR) has launched a new Practice Evaluation Scheme, designed to give adult social care practitioners the opportunity to lead pioneering evaluation and resear...

The NIHR School for Social Care Research (SSCR) has launched a new Practice Evaluation funding Scheme, designed to give adult social care practitioners the opportunity to lead pioneering evaluation and research projects.

Deadline to apply: 13 Feb 26

Find out more 👇
sscr.nihr.ac.uk/practice-eva...

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CRDC Operational Manager:Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

@nhsggc.bsky.social have a vacancy for a Commercial Research Delivery Centre Operational Manager, who will work within the Glasgow Clinical Research Facility.

Read more and apply 🔗 https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?jobid=233523&source=JobtrainRss

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❄️ Read our final national newsletter of the year!
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for the latest roundup of news, blogs & opportunities from NIHR ARCs across the country.

❄️ Browse #ARCadvent this month, with daily posts on 1-25 December revealing the most popular stories of 2025!

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3 months ago
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