Research

News | New podcast puts parkrun Practice research up for debate

A new podcast from researchers at the University of Exeter is taking findings about the parkrun Practice Initiative outside traditional academic spaces and putting them into conversation with the people who deliver, experience and shape it.

October 16, 2026

News | SPCR-funded research helps lay the foundations for further respiratory research

SPCR-funded research and bridging support have helped lay the foundations for further respiratory research to explore unmet needs in respiratory health technology.

October 15, 2026

News | Research Engagement Showcase Webinar Recording

The SPCR recently help facilitate a webinar for the Research Engagement Showcase in the Midlands.

October 12, 2026

News | NIHR SPCR Newsletter – September 2026

The September 2026 edition of our NIHR SPCR newsletter is out now. Sign-up to receive our monthly newsletters to stay updated about our latest news, publications and funding

October 9, 2026

News | Reflections from the Black in Primary Care Research Leadership Event

As the Directorate of the NIHR School for Primary Care Research, we are delighted to reflect on the Black in Primary Care Event that was held on 22–23 September in Nottingham.

October 6, 2026

Impact | SPCR-supported researcher receives NIHR Impact Prize

SPCR colleague Dr Tori Ford, Senior Researcher at the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences at the University of Oxford, has been recognised with an Early Career Researcher award in the NIHR Impact Prizes 2026.

October 1, 2026

Blog | Nipple shields to support breastfeeding – a co-production workshop

A co-production workshop brought together parents, researchers, healthcare professionals and breastfeeding supporters to explore women’s lived experiences of using nipple shields. The event highlighted the benefits, challenges and support needs associated with nipple shield use, helping to shape future research and improve breastfeeding support and guidance.

September 29, 2026

News | First papers published from major NHS cancer blood test trial

The first papers from the NHS-Galleri trial, a major study investigating whether a blood test could help detect cancer earlier, have been published in two leading international journals. The trial involved around 142,000 volunteers aged 50–77 across eight regions of England and is assessing whether the Galleri® multi-cancer…

September 28, 2026

News | SPCR launches Commercial Pharmacy Research Fellowship cohort

The NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) has appointed its first cohort of five Commercial Pharmacy Research Fellows, creating a new national network to strengthen commercial research across community pharmacy and primary care. The fellows will help increase participation in commercial clinical trials, build research capacity and develop new opportunities for patients and pharmacy teams.

September 22, 2026

SPCR IN Focus | World Patient Safety Day 2026

The SPCR is marking **World Patient Safety Day 2026** by highlighting research that is helping to improve patient safety, strengthen healthcare quality and support better health outcomes across the UK.

September 21, 2026