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Francesca Dakin, one of our SPCR Trainees, reflects on her TUTOR-PHC programme visit based at Western University in Canada.
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
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.
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.
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.