The NHSA

Pleased to be co-hosting this @childofthenorth.bsky.social event alongside @thenhsa.bsky.social tomorrow. It's set to be a busy, collaborative and practical day!

Help us celebrate #NorthInnovationWomen  - The NHSA Innovative women across the North will be celebrated as the #NorthInnovationWomen campaign returns for its ninth year.

Use the hashtag #NorthInnovationWomen to nominate a person who you think deserves to be on this year’s list.   

Find out more about this campaign on our website: www.thenhsa.co.uk/2026/02/help...

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#IWD2026’s theme is #GivetoGain – emphasising the power of reciprocity and support, and a mindset of generosity and collaboration.

Our #NorthInnovationWomen campaign celebrates inspirational women at the forefront of innovation, contributing to their industry, communities, and to the North.

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HLTH EUROPE – DISCOUNTED TICKETS 🎟️ 

We are excited to once again be at #HLTHEurope this June, promoting collaboration to improve healthcare across our regions.

Book at europe.hlth.com/register using our code HE26_NHSA250 for a €250 discount.

YouTube video by Northern Health Science Alliance #NorthInnovationWomen - Noura Al Moubayed

Our #NorthInnovationWomen campaign spotlights Northern women at the forefront of research and innovation.

Professor Noura Al Moubayed shared her experience as a woman in science, the people who’ve inspired her, and why women need to be in this space.

Watch here 🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpwa...

The 2025 Wakley Prize: finding a home in medicine In the call for submissions for the Wakley Prize earlier this year, we quoted Søren Kierkegaard's notion that life “must be understood backwards; but…it must be lived forwards” and encouraged people t...

Congratulations to NIHR Doctoral Fellow @donnawakefield.bsky.social, who has won the Lancet Wakley essay prize.

Her entry focussed on how growing up in the North shaped her medical practice and research.

www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

#February11 is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, celebrating the remarkable contributions of women in science.

Our #NorthInnovationWomen campaign aims to spotlight women in innovation, but also inspire future generations.

www.thenhsa.co.uk/2026/02/help...

For our #NorthInnovationWomen campaign, we want to hear about inspirational women you know working in innovation.

➡ Use #NorthInnovationWomen

➡Tag/name your nominee

➡In your post, list their name, role, institution and why you’re suggesting them

www.thenhsa.co.uk/2026/02/help...

Our Executive Lead for Health Technologies and Evaluation @techhelen.bsky.social is speaking at IGPP’s AI in Healthcare Conference, joining a crucial discussion of the complexities of AI adoption and what success can look like.

Find out more 🔗 igpp.org.uk/event/AI_in_...

“This Plan is an exciting blueprint for the next decade.”

CEO @hannahdavies.bsky.social welcomes the National Cancer Plan and its commitment to transforming cancer diagnosis, treatment, and care with cutting-edge science, hopefully transforming patient experience.

www.thenhsa.co.uk/2026/02/stat...

To tell us who should feature in our annual #NorthInnovationWomen list:

➡ Use the hashtag #NorthInnovationWomen 

➡Tag/name the person you want to recommend 

➡In your post, list their name, role, institution and why you’re suggesting them 

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The North is home to countless inspirational women achieving great things in the field of innovation.

Ahead of #IWD2026, we are delighted to launch our #NorthInnovationWomen campaign, showcasing the breadth of female talent across the North.

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Congratulations to @lancasteruni.bsky.social on securing funding to establish an NIHR Mental Health Research Group.

We look forward to working with them on this important project that harnesses the extensive expertise in the North.

www.lancaster.ac.uk/news/lancast...

Academy of Medical Sciences launches Northern England hub to break down barriers in health research - The NHSA The partnership addresses long-standing barriers that limit collaboration in health research. Challenges include difficulties in connecting with the right people and organisations, lack of incentives ...

Find out more about this new partnership and the cross-sector networking events across the North on our website.

🔗 www.thenhsa.co.uk/2026/01/acad...

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@hannahdavies.bsky.social is delighted for the NHSA to be supporting the Academy’s Programme: “Drawing on our established networks, we will unite regional partners across relevant research fields to develop impactful collaborations aimed at addressing major health challenges.” 

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“Breaking down barriers between sectors is essential if we want research and innovation to translate into real improvements in health.”

Professor @jhnaismith.bsky.social welcomes this chance to embed Northern voices and within the UK’s research and innovation ecosystem.

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We are excited to be part of a new partnership with The @acmedsci.bsky.social, delivering a new Northern Hub as part of the Academy’s Cross-Sector Programme.

The Programme aims to build the infrastructure needed for meaningful collaboration to thrive.

🔗 www.thenhsa.co.uk/2026/01/acad...

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HLTH EUROPE – DISCOUNTED TICKETS 🎟️

We are excited to once again be at #HLTHEurope this June, promoting collaboration to improve healthcare across our regions.

Book at europe.hlth.com/register using our code HE26_NHSA250 for a €250 discount.

Professor Jim Naismith, VP (Non-Clinical) at the Academy of Medical Sciences, next to a quote that reads: "By working with the NHSA as a regional hub, we're bringing people together across sectors and career stages, and supporting new ways of working."

Pleased to share a new partnership with the @thenhsa.bsky.social, expanding our Cross-Sector Programme across the North of England 🎉

The new hub joins our regional hubs in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland, working to break down barriers for collaboration.

👉 bit.ly/4r9amOe

This partnership offers a real opportunity for the voices and research of the North to build a national framework that addresses inequalities and strengthens coordination across the full health and life sciences innovation pipeline.

🔗 www.thenhsa.co.uk/2026/01/acad...

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The NHSA will co-develop a series of cross-sector events across the North, focusing on areas where collaboration can drive great impact. Each event will work to build new connections and support follow-on activity, from early collaborative discussions through to joint projects and funding bids.

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The new Northern Hub joins a network of thriving regional hubs that harness regional strengths in health and life sciences, ensuring local expertise and perspective shape national conversations.

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We are delighted to announce our new partnership with The @acmedsci.bsky.social, as it expands its UK-wide Cross-Sector Programme to strengthen collaboration across the North of England 📢

🔗 www.thenhsa.co.uk/2026/01/acad...

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Missed our December newsletter? Read it now!

Catch up on:
- Responses to the Autumn Budget
- The MRC northern visit, supported by the NHSA
- Events across the country where our members have been sharing their crucial research

👉 mailchi.mp/thenhsa/dece...

In a new blog, our Executive Lead for Health Technologies and Evaluation @techhelen.bsky.social discusses the potential public benefit of the UK’s Health Data Research Service, as outlined in a recent @bmj.com article, and the role of the North in this development.

www.thenhsa.co.uk/blog/nhsa-we...

Researchers from @manchester.ac.uk, @liverpooluni.bsky.social, @alderhey.nhs.uk have received an @nihr.bsky.social grant to develop an automatic system for measuring hip displacement in cerebral palsy patients, pushing early detection and prevention as a result.

www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/r...

Due to high demand, we are pleased to announce that online tickets for Connect, Health Research from Home’s annual event, are now available.

Once you have signed up, the events team will contact you with details of how to join online.

Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hrfh-conne...

HLTH EUROPE – DISCOUNTED TICKETS 🎟️

We are excited to once again be at #HLTHEurope this June, promoting collaboration to improve healthcare across our regions.

Book at europe.hlth.com/register using our code HE26_NHSA250 for a €250 discount.

A £600M health data research service could transform patient care, boost communities, and drive economic growth. NHSA report cited in @bmj.com highlights the potential impact.

Read more www.thenhsa.co.uk/app/uploads/...

Read our summary report spotlighting discussions at our Labour Party Conference 2025 roundtable event, which saw leaders from health, academic, and civic sectors convene to discuss the evolving health needs of the North.

www.thenhsa.co.uk/app/uploads/...