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Three NIHR Research Schools' Mental Health Programme - Funding Announcement

Mental Health Research Trainees

5 November 2021

NIHR Three Research Schools' Mental Health Research Fellowships

Mental Health Trainees

17 September 2021

George Lewith 2021 Award Winners

Trainees

25 June 2021

Being part of a 'vibrant NIHR School'

Publication Research Trainees

7 December 2018

SPCR launches 2018 studentship competition

Research Trainees

3 November 2017

Let’s Talk About Weight

Engagement Impact Research Trainees

20 October 2017

SPCR doctoral student Charlotte Albury is a contributing author on the Public Health England's step-by-step guide to conversations about weight management with children and families for health and care professionals.

Best Doctoral Research Thesis prize goes to SPCR trainee

Research Trainees

19 October 2017

Congratulations to Dr Mairead Murphy who won £500 for Best Doctoral Research Thesis in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Bristol. She was awarded the prize for the exceptional quality of her research degree thesis.

A new research collaboration award launched by NIHR

Trainees

13 October 2017

The Short Placement Award for Research Collaboration (SPARC) has just been launched by the NIHR to support early stage researchers to spend time in other parts of the NIHR. The award replaces the NIHR Doctoral Research Exchange Scheme.

World Mental Health Day 2017

Event Research Trainees

11 October 2017

Organisations and individuals celebrated World Mental Health Day on 10 October to strengthen awareness of mental health issues affecting all, from young to old.

New recommendations for academic training and career development

Trainees

3 October 2017

Trainees up their game with elevator pitches

Event Research Trainees

21 September 2017

Delegates were treated to three minute elevator pitches instead of the regular poster presentations in a new format and shift in gear for the SPCR's trainees' event.

Pioneering Change: SAPC's 46th ASM

Event Research Trainees

18 July 2017

Another year down and another fantastic turnout for the SPCR at SAPC. The University of Warwick hosted the 46th SAPC ASM from 12-14 July. By all accounts it resulted in lively talks and debate around key issues affecting the primary care environment under the theme 'Pioneering Change'.

Another School member scoops Yvonne Carter Award

Engagement Research Trainees

23 June 2017

Congratulations to Dr Nathan Davies, SPCR Fellow at University College London, who is this year's winner of the prestigious Yvonne Carter Award. The award is co-presented by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) and the Society for Academic Primary Care (SAPC). It recognises the contributions of early career researchers in advancing the discipline of academic primary care through research.

Teaching and training for general practice

Research Trainees

11 May 2017

Using a Dutch success story as a point of reference, Professor Harm van Marwijk looks at the academic general practice setting in the UK, where he is now based. He reflects on key lessons to be learnt in the UK including the importance of relationship building, open conversations and personal continuity.

Outstanding doctoral research award

Research Trainees

11 April 2017

Dr Abi Methley, Trainee Clinical Psychologist at the University of Manchester, received the 2016 Emerald and EFMD Outstanding Doctoral Research Award for her School funded research "Health care services for multiple sclerosis: The experiences of people with multiple sclerosis and health care professionals."

Let's get digital

Engagement Impact Research Trainees

10 April 2017

The NIHR encourages you to “get digital” with the launch of the Let’s Get Digital Competition on 6 April 2017. The competition is designed to recognise those people involved in NIHR research using video, photography, websites, infographics and online communities to promote research.

Roads to Recovery

Impact Research Trainees

4 April 2017

The NIHR Dissemination Centre launched the 'Roads to Recovery: Organisation and Quality of Stroke Services' themed review in Manchester on 4 April.

SPCR fellow awarded Visiting Fellowship in Implementation Science

Research Trainees

14 March 2017

Royal College of General Practitioners fellowship awarded for significant contribution to general practice

Publication Research Trainees

9 March 2017

Dr Toby Helliwell, recipient of a two year SPCR GP Career Progression Award in 2013, has been awarded a Royal College of General Practitioners fellowship.

#BeBoldForChange on International Women's Day 2017

Impact Research Trainees

7 March 2017

This year International Women's Day is being celebrated under the banner of 'Be bold for change'. Universities around the country are taking part in celebrations to promote the delivery of equality for women and to forge a better working world with gender inclusivity.