EVENTS

At this webinar delegates heard about the ways in which the Newcastle Health Research Partnership are working together to tackle the effects of COVID-19 in the North East and Cumbria.

Inequalities during pandemics are not a new phenomenon. In this NHIP Lightning Talk we discussed that inequalities are not limited to COVID-19.

Three Global Universities: UNSW Sydney, Pittsburgh and Newcastle UK join together to consider the needs of a changing campus.

Precision Diagnostics for Precision Medicine.
Work continues in Diagnostics North East to provide a unique and integrated diagnostics infrastructure for industry and academia

This NHIP Lightning Talk discussed the vision to revolutionise surgical practice by harnessing the power of robotics and AI technologies.

During this Lightning Talk, hear about the importance of Newcastle’s unique approach to research and care for ‘rare disease’ as a discipline.

WATCH BACK: In his grand round, Professor John Isaacs presented three distinct vignettes of ongoing translational research, each arising from questions generated from observations during his clinical practice.

This event set the scene for the future of Advanced Therapies and brought together colleagues working in this space. We are building a community around Advanced Therapies, using the NHIP Advanced Therapies Satellite, capitalising on the opportunities around Advanced Therapies in the North East.

Hear from speakers Dr Sunil Bhopal and Dr Niina Kolehmainen, talking about the importance of promoting health and wellbeing from the very earliest moments of pre-conception, through pregnancy, and those crucial pre-school years.

This NHIP Lightning Talk presented about the significant improvements in treatments and outcomes for many cancers over the last few decades and highlighted examples where Newcastle discoveries have changed clinical practice worldwide.

This online event commemorated International Rare Disease Day.

While menopause is part of the life journey of half the world, do cultural norms around menopause affect women’s experiences? In this talk, we discussed both the process and the findings from a participatory project working with women in Newcastle, UK and Makerere, Uganda.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual event, to celebrate two years of progress and hear about our ambitions for 2025.

This hour-long, interactive webinar will provide you with information about the NHIP Academy, and how it can support you and your colleagues to achieve your career aspirations.

From 28th June – 1st July 2022, we hosted the 5th Newcastle International Therapeutic Tolerance Workshop, a four day event which brought together leaders in therapeutic tolerance from across the globe.

Professor John Paul Taylor provided an overview of the Diamond Lewy study, designed to improve the diagnosis and management of Lewy body dementia.

The NIHR Incubator for Clinical Education is hosting a ‘Mastering the Basics’ training programme in partnership with ASME (Association for the Study of Medical Education) on Wednesday 21st September The Hospitium, York.

The Regional PCAF (Pre-doctoral Clinical and Practitioner Academic Fellowship) Community are hosting a ‘Putting together your application’ event on Monday 13th February, 12pm – 1:15pm. The event is organised by NHIP Academy, NIHR Research Design Service NENC and NIHR Clinical Research Network NENC. It is designed to support and equip everyone, at any point on […]

Aims for the day: • To examine Newcastle’s strengths and potential to address the challenges posed by Rare Disease • To brainstorm how to optimise the approach to research, diagnostics, treatment, 360° care, and policy in the future, by leveraging expertise to address trends and embrace innovation • To agree how best to collaborate with […]

NHIP Academy Launch: Careers Re-imagined Join us for the launch of NHIP Academy on Thursday 27th April 2023 from 10am. Come along to find out more about NHIP Academy and its vision. Hear inspirational speakers talk about the national landscape for research careers and opportunities. The theme for the day is “Careers Re-imagined” and speakers […]

NHIP Academy is hosting an information session by Prof Dave Jones, previously the Dean of NIHR Academy and current NIHR EME panel member, on 4th May, 10-11am. This will cover the NIHR Advanced Fellowship: Building Clinical Trials Experience. Background The Efficacy and Mechanism Evaluation (EME) Programme is accepting Stage 2 applications to their commissioned workstream. This provides those […]

NHIP Academy is proud to introduce a new series of events where researchers can hear directly from funders about personal awards and fellowship schemes, including doctoral and advanced/post-doctoral fellowships. The Know Your Funder series will see speakers give an overview of the different schemes available to health and care researchers on the career development pathway. […]

Newcastle Health Research Partnership (NHIP) is hosting a symposium on how teaching and training about ageing and multiple long-term conditions (A+MLTCs) will shape our workforce of the future. The event takes place Friday 9th June (09.30-13.00) at Newcastle University and is relevant to any educator based in a university, NHS organisation or local authority who is […]

Newcastle Health Research Partnership (NHIP) is pleased to announce the return of its popular Lightning Talk series. Lightning Talks are designed to stimulate debate, questions, and curiosity from NHIP stakeholders. They also aim to raise awareness of the incredible work taking place across NHIP organisations for the benefit of patients and the population. Typically, the […]

NHIP Academy is proud to host a series of events where researchers can hear directly from funders about personal awards and fellowship schemes, including doctoral and advanced/post-doctoral fellowships. The Know Your Funder series will see speakers give an overview of the different schemes available to health and care researchers on the career development pathway. Each event will […]

NHIP Academy is proud to host a series of events where researchers can hear directly from funders about personal awards and fellowship schemes, including doctoral and advanced/post-doctoral fellowships. The Know Your Funder series will see speakers give an overview of the different schemes available to health and care researchers on the career development pathway. Each event will […]

The NHIP Advanced Therapies Satellite is pleased to launch a series of seminars to highlight key topics and advances in translational and partnership working in Advanced Therapies research and delivery. We will hear updates from colleagues about work in their area of specialty and encourage discussion and engagement around important local and national issues in […]

Diagnostics North East: Past, Present and Future Newcastle Health Research Partnership (NHIP) is pleased to welcome Dr Michael Wright, Chair of Diagnostics North East (DxNE), Deputy Medical Director and Consultant Clinical Geneticist (Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) and Associate Clinical Lecturer (Newcastle University), to present the next NHIP Lightning Talk. DxNE is a […]

Professor John Isaacs will present our next Lightning Talk which will focus on his research into autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes and multiple sclerosis. The session will explore his work on manipulating the immune system in these diseases, and ask whether it is possible to switch off, or potentially cure them. […]

PAST EVENT We were delighted to welcome Professor Michela Guglieri to deliver our NHIP Advanced Therapies Satellite seminar on 15th September. Michela described the advanced therapies portfolio at the John Walton Muscular Dystrophy Research Centre, with a specific focus on lessons learned from the team’s increasing expertise in delivery of gene therapy clinical trials and […]

PAST EVENT The recording of this event can now be viewed here,     Our September Know Your Funder event will be hosted by Professor Judith Rankin, Professor of Maternal and Child Health, Newcastle University, Chair of NIHR Doctoral Fellowship Programme. NHIP Academy is proud to host this series of events where researchers can hear directly […]

Newcastle Health Research Partnership (NHIP) Academy is pleased to welcome Duncan Yellowlees to host the first Fellows Forum workshop. The Fellows Forum is a new peer-to-peer support network for researchers working with NHIP Academy and will offer a programme of events to share best practice and network. Duncan Yellowlees is an expert in academic presentation […]

Jody Nichols will present this Lightning Talk which will introduce a new era for Academic Health Science Network for the North East and North Cumbria, who changed its name to Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria (HI NENC).   The new name – which came into effect on 1st October 2023 – reflects the […]

NHIP Academy is proud to host a series of events where researchers can hear directly from funders about personal awards and fellowship schemes, including doctoral and advanced/post-doctoral fellowships. The Know Your Funder series will see speakers give an overview of the different schemes available to health and care researchers on the career development pathway. Each event will […]

We are delighted to welcome Anne Black to deliver our next Advanced Therapies Satellite seminar, Optimising Practical ATMP Implementation in the NHS. Anne is a member of the NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service based at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle upon Tyne. Her role is Regional Quality Assurance Specialist Pharmacist for the North East and […]

NHIP Academy is pleased to announce that Professor Dave Jones and Professor Derek Mann will host the second Fellows Forum event on Thursday 30 November 2023. Professor Jones and Professor Mann will explore their experience of publishing, from the perspectives of clinical trials and laboratory science. The session will cover tips and tactics for publishing […]

Catharien Hilkens is a Professor of Immunotherapy at Newcastle University. She obtained her PhD in Immunology at the University of Amsterdam. She then won an EMBO long-term fellowship award to work at the Cancer Research UK London Research Institute, before joining Newcastle University to start her own research group. During her PhD and post-doctoral work, […]

Newcastle Health Research Partnership (NHIP) Academy is pleased to welcome Dr Steve Boneham to present our January Fellows Forum event. The Fellows Forum is a peer-to-peer support network for health and care researchers and offers a programme of events to share best practice and network. This virtual event Open Research will take place on Tuesday 16th January 2024, […]

Mental health problems and illnesses are often found in people with physical illness, and vice versa.  This is seen in patients with Multiple Long-Term Conditions (MLTCs) where at least one of the conditions is commonly a mental health problem or illness. There are multiple reasons why this might be the case, which include shared biology, […]

NHIP Academy is pleased to welcome Professor Lindsay Pennington and Professor Annette Hand to present at our Fellows Forum event on Wednesday 28 February 2024. The Fellows Forum is a peer-to-peer support network for health and care researchers and offers a programme of events to share best practice and network. This workshop will be a […]

The North East North Cumbria Suicide and Self-Harm Research Collaborative is hosting a workshop entitled ‘Working together to tackle suicide in the health and care workforce’ on Friday 1 March 2024, at 9am until 1pm via Teams. The event aims to share information on current research into suicide and self harm, as well as regional […]

Newcastle Health Research Partnership (NHIP) Academy is pleased to welcome Matt Williamson to host this months Fellows Forum workshop. The Fellows Forum is a peer-to-peer support network for researchers working with NHIP Academy and will offer a programme of events to share best practice and network. Matt Williamson is an expert in academic presentation and science […]

Dr Niina Kolehmainen will present at our next NHIP Lightning Talk alongside Professor John Isaacs to discuss the importance of supporting early career researchers and those on their research career pathways.   Newcastle Health Research Partnership (NHIP) Academy unlocks career development opportunities for the next generation of health and care researchers.   NHIP Lightning Talks […]

We are pleased to welcome Dr Silvia Gregori to deliver the next talk in our NHIP Advanced Therapies Satellite seminar series, on the topic of IL-10-modulated Dendritic cells: Present and Future.   In this session she will give an overview of the preclinical studies focused on the development and characterization of IL-10-modulated DC and on […]

SAVE THE DATE   Friday 19th April 2024  The Catalyst, Newcastle upon Tyne   Join DxNE for an exciting programme of keynote speakers, interactive breakout sessions and exhibitors to unite a panel of experts to enable active discussion around the role of innovative diagnostics in addressing critical issues facing the NHS.   Register here.

Newcastle Health Research Partnership (NHIP) Academy is pleased to welcome Ian Farrar to host the next Fellows Forum workshop on LinkedIn Mastery. This workshop will discuss the importance of LinkedIn for growing your personal brand. The Fellows Forum is a peer-to-peer support network for researchers working with NHIP Academy and will offer a programme of […]

We are pleased to welcome Kay Carruthers to deliver our next Advanced Therapies Satellite seminar. Kay is the Head of Operations for Newcastle Advanced Therapies, a comprehensive support service which provides GMP processing and manufacture of cellular products and advanced therapies for research and clinical use. She oversees the activity and staff across two sites […]

Connected Voice will host this month’s NHIP Academy Fellows  Forum on Cultural Competency and EDI in Research. The event will take place on Wednesday 22nd May 2024, 1pm-4pm.   The Fellows Forum is a peer-to-peer support network for health and care researchers and offers a programme of events to share best practice and network.   […]

NHIP Lightning Talk | NHIP Academy: Exploring opportunities and support for social care research   Dr Ruth McGovern and Professor Amy O’Donnell will present at our next Lightning Talk discussing the opportunities and support available in social care research.   Dr Ruth McGovern, Professor Amy O’Donnell and Dr Sarah Sowden are the Pillar Leads for […]

Celebrating surgical research and careers NHIP Academy is hosting a special event to bring surgical researchers together to network and build collaborations in the craft speciality fields. It is an opportunity for those interested in surgical research, including practising surgeons, undergraduate and postgraduate trainees who aspire to be surgeons, to come together and build relationships […]

Creating an animated video is one of the most powerful ways to communicate your research and share it with the world. But if you’ve never commissioned an animation before then the process can seem a bit daunting. In this 30 minute webinar Peter Barker, owner of Orinoco Communications – a digital content creation agency that specialises in the communication of research – […]

Robin Henderson will host this NHIP Academy Fellows Forum workshop exploring the range of approaches to project management through the research lifecycle – from initial exploratory research through to the delivery of clinical trials / intervention studies.   Translational Research Project Management Research by its very nature requires an iterative project management approach – especially […]

NHIP Lightning Talk | Health Innovation NENC: Secure Data Environment   Dr Alan Bagnall, Clinical Academic Lead for the Secure Data Environment (SDE), Deputy Director of the North East and North Cumbria Local Clinical Research Network and Consultant Cardiologist Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, will present at our next Lightning Talk   Alan is a clinical […]

NHIP Advanced Therapies Satellite seminar | Bioprinting and Biofabrication for Complex In Vitro Models with Professor Kenny Dalgarno We are pleased to welcome Professor Kenny Dalgarno to deliver our next Advanced Therapies Satellite seminar. Professor Dalgarno holds the position of Sir James Woodeson Professor of Manufacturing Engineering at Newcastle University. He has been researching the […]

*This session has now reached capacity. If you would like to join the waiting list please email katie.pegg@newcastle.ac.uk*   Newcastle Health Research Partnership (NHIP) has joined forces with Creating Connections to run a pilot series of training sessions in Patient, Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) from September 2024.   The programme is open to staff […]

NortHFutures has £800k to allocate to research projects in the field of Digital Health, focusing on addressing regional unmet health and care needs, health inequalities, and digital exclusion in the North East and North Cumbria. To apply for  funding, you need to attend one of the upcoming one-day workshops. You can join either day. The […]

NHIP Advanced Therapies Satellite seminar | An overview of cell therapy trials in kidney transplantation   We are delighted to welcome Professor Edward Geissler, Head of Experimental Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, to deliver our next Advanced Therapies Satellite seminar. Professor Geissler is a scientist at the University of Regensburg working in different […]

We are delighted to welcome Vonne to lead the second session in our PPIE training programme.   Beth Reeves, Siobhan Flynn and Lisa Taylor will join us to discuss how the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector plays a key role in supporting communities and delivering health and care services and support.   Session […]

Join the PCAF and PLAF Community for their first in person event on Friday 20th September 2024, 12:30-16:00pm, Newcastle, Eldon Court. This free event would be of interest to those:  Thinking of applying for a PCAF or PLAF  Already doing one Finished and wondering what’s next This event will be supported and co-hosted by the […]

The NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) will lead the next session in our PPIE training session programme.   Session Information  Dr Felicity Shenton & Dr Angela Wearn will provide an introduction to public involvement and community engagement in health and social care research. The session will cover basic definitions, the underlying values and principles and […]

NHIP Academy Fellows Forum | NHIP Academy: A reminder of our offer   Newcastle Health Research Partnership (NHIP) Academy is pleased to announce that our September Fellows Forum will be presented by Professor Dave Jones and Dr Amy Brown.   The Fellows Forum is a peer-to-peer support network for health and care researchers and offers […]

NHIP Lightning Talk | Showcasing sustainability in Newcastle with the NHIP Sustainable Healthcare Satellite   NHIP is pleased to welcome James Dixon to present at our next Lightning Talk. The Sustainable Healthcare Satellite is an NHIP Initiative led by James Dixon, Associate Director of sustainability at Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Satellite […]

The North East North Cumbria Suicide and Self-Harm Research Collaborative is hosting its next workshop ‘Developing Interventions for Suicide and Self-harm Prevention’ on Wednesday 9 October 2024, 9am – 12:45pm via Microsoft Teams.   By developing better collaboration between our regional university partners, health and care system providers and people with personal experience of self-harm […]

NHIP Academy Know Your Funder | NIHR SCPRA Round 2   NHIP Academy is proud to host a series of events where researchers can hear directly from funders about personal awards and fellowship schemes, including doctoral and advanced/post-doctoral fellowships.   The Know Your Funder series will see speakers give an overview of the different schemes available […]

We are pleased to welcome Ian and Sandra Atkinson of Involved & Equal to lead the next PPIE training session.   Session Information  Involved and Equal CIC provide engaging training on Disability Equality and Inclusion. The theories and models of disability are delivered by disabled people who bring their own and others lived experience to […]

We are pleased to welcome Victoria Bartle and Chris Lloyd to lead our next session in our PPIE training programme.   Session Information This session is part of a broader pilot Public Partnership Training Programme being run by NHIP. It is aimed at those patients or members of the public (together called ‘Public Contributors’) who […]

NHIP Academy is pleased to welcome DY Training to host the next Fellows Forum workshop. The Fellows Forum is a peer-to-peer support network for researchers working with NHIP Academy and offers a programme of events to share best practice and network. DY Training are experts in academic presentation and science communication with over a decade of experience […]

Join NortHFutures for an exciting one-day event bringing together people working in healthcare, industry, academia and the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector who are interested in digital health innovation and eager to explore the digital future of healthcare.   The symposium provides an opportunity to network and take part in seminars and training workshops […]

*This session has now reached capacity, if you would like to join the waiting list please email katie.pegg@newcastle.ac.uk*   We are delighted to welcome Kasia Kurowska and Greta Brunskill to lead the next session in our PPIE training session programme.   Session Information  Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) can feel daunting. If you feel a […]

We are pleased to welcome Richard O’Neill to lead our next session in our PPIE training programme. Session Information  The health of Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller communities is shaped by their unique ways of life, which has often involved frequent movement and encounters with both physical and perceived barriers to healthcare. More recently the often […]

NHIP Advanced Therapies seminar | T cell therapy and its use in viral infections and malignancies with Dr Patrick Hanley We are delighted to welcome Dr Patrick Hanley to deliver our final Advanced Therapies Satellite seminar of 2024. Dr. Hanley is the Chief and Director of the Cellular Therapy Program and an associate professor of […]

The John Walton Muscular Dystrophy Research Centre (JWMDRC) are celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the centre!   To mark this occasion and commemorate the legacy of Lord John Walton, they will be holding an international conference, “Neuromuscular Diseases: the next ten years”, at The Baltic Centre from Sunday 24th to Monday 25th of November 2024. […]

We are delighted to welcome Beauty Tshuma of Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) to lead the next session in our PPIE training programme.   Session Information    Refugees and Asylum seekers have a unique place in the communities they live as their life experiences differs from other immigrants.   How to […]

Congratulations, you have been invited to interview! Now there is just a panel and a 10-minute presentation between you and your Fellowship! You will need lots of preparation, practice and to nail that presentation. Prof Dave Jones, OBE, NHIP Academy Director, will share his insights of how to approach the interview gained from years of […]

We are delighted to welcome Heidi Jobling of Deaflink to lead the next session in our PPIE training programme.   Session Information The D/deaf awareness training developed by Deaflink North East serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding and supporting individuals with hearing loss. It is designed to educate about the nuances of D/deafness, including […]

We are delighted to welcome Chris Gibbs and Hannah Murray to lead the second session in our PPIE training session programme. Session Information  Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) can feel daunting. If you feel a little nervous about talking to patients or the public about your research, this is the right training session for you! […]

We are pleased to welcome Kate Parkin and Hannah Wood of Equal Arts to lead the next PPIE training session.   Session Information The training workshop is designed for anyone interested in working with and supporting people living with dementia. This training will support participants to: Gain an understanding of the effects of Dementia Support […]

We are pleased to welcome Victoria Bartle and Chris Lloyd to lead our next session in our PPIE training programme.   Session Information This session is part of a broader pilot Public Partnership Training Programme being run by NHIP. It is aimed at those patients or members of the public (together called ‘Public Contributors’) who […]

*This session is now fully booked, please email katie.pegg@ncl.ac.uk to be added to the waiting list*   The session will be delivered by Nicola Weatherburn, Communications Manager for the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) North East and North Cumbria (NENC).   Session Information  Meaningful public and patient engagement is the cornerstone of all good research. […]

NHIP Academy is pleased to welcome Alfie Joey to host the next Fellows Forum workshop.   The Fellows Forum is a peer-to-peer support network for researchers working with NHIP Academy and offers a programme of events to share best practice and network.   The Fellows Forum programme is funded by NHIP and organised by the […]

Isobel Corby of Haref Network Connected Voices will lead the next session in our PPIE training session programme.   Session Information  This session will help you to: Explore ‘what do we mean by culture?’ Understand the diverse and intersecting characteristics of local communities Develop skills to identify barriers to accessing services Recognise good practice Feel more […]

We are pleased to welcome Ian Atkinson of Involved & Equal to lead the next PPIE training session.   Session Information  Involved and Equal CIC provide engaging training on Disability Equality and Inclusion. The theories and models of disability are delivered by disabled people who bring their own and others Lived Experience to give a […]

We are delighted to welcome Vonne to lead the next session in our PPIE training programme.   Session Information Beth Reeves, Siobhan Flynn and Lisa Taylor will join us to discuss how the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector plays a key role in supporting communities and delivering health and care services and support. […]

We are delighted to welcome Dan Duhrin of the NIHR Clinical Research Network (CRN) to lead the next session in our PPIE training programme.   Session Information  Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement is the action of working with patients and the public to help shape and inform your work. Meaningful PPIE can help improve […]

Are you a student or early-career professional passionate about health or social care and looking for funded Masters opportunities? This free online event, on January 23rd, will launch the NIHR INSIGHT Programme 2025, designed to help underrepresented health and social care professionals (such as nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, public health professionals, and social care […]

We are delighted to welcome Claire Hills-Wilson of Lawnmowers Theatre Company to lead the next session in our PPIE training programme.   Session Information  Join Lawnmowers Research Abilities whilst they show you how they understand the world of research. Using their Qualitree approach they will example and explore a full research process from start to […]

NHIP Academy will hold an information session about NIHR Research Professorships, and we encourage anyone considering round 16 or future rounds to attend. The session will include an overview of the NIHR Research Professorship scheme from Prof Dave Jones, OBE and insights from current and previous NIHR Professorship holders, opportunity for Q&A and information on the […]

NIHR INSIGHT Programme for North East & North Cumbria Local Overview Event Welcome to the local overview of the NIHR INSIGHT Programme for the North East & North Cumbria region! What’s Happening? This event will introduce the NIHR INSIGHTS North East and North Cumbria Programme opportunities at Newcastle University and Northumbria University , designed to […]

  NIHR INSIGHT Programme North East & North Cumbria Research Masters webinar Join us for our virtual event, the NIHR INSIGHT Programme  North East & North Cumbria webinar! As part of the NIHR INSIGHT North East & North Cumbria programme, we are very pleased to be able to offer 30 fully-funded Research Masters studentships starting in […]

Prof Dave Jones, OBE, NHRP Academy Director and Prof Niina Kolehmainen Deputy Director, will host this 1-hour online session on effective supervision of researchers on external grants. NIHR are in the process of simplifying their fellowship application pathways. By simplifying the awards, but keeping the background-specific funding committees, the intention is to will the experience for applicants […]

What is the collaborative? By developing better collaboration between our regional university partners, health and care system providers and people with personal experience of self-harm and suicidality, the North East/North Cumbria Suicide Prevention & Self Harm research collaborative aim to increase the scope and scale of any self-harm and suicide prevention research, reduce gaps and […]

Create eye catching infographics to clearly communicate your research project, with Dr Elizabeth Mills. Dr Mills has experience in writing, filming, illustrating and presenting science. With a YouTube Channel, website and social media with 200K combined views, her enthusiastic and engaging style has helped people connect with science and nature around the world. This session […]

  Don’t be fooled; Understanding the research landscape across the North East & North Cumbria, An INSIGHT webinar. The INSIGHT Programme is for health and social care students and professionals at an early stage of their career, helping equip them with the skills and training to undertake research and combine research with practice. If this […]

Prof Jones OBE and Prof Pennington will explore their experience of publishing, from the perspectives of clinical trials and laboratory science. The session will cover tips and tactics for publishing well and how developing a publishing strategy can make all the difference. Drawing upon their observations from the front line, the two experts will discuss […]

Register for the conference Please complete this form to register. Agenda 10:00 Welcome and Introduction   Professor David Burn Pro Vice Chancellor, Faculty Medical Sciences & Director, Newcastle Health Research Partnership  10:10 Evolving from NHIP to Newcastle Health Research Partnership  Join us as we reflect on the achievements of partnership working over the past five years […]

This workshop will be a dynamic discussion about impact and influence. The session will consider different types of impact, including impact on care, education and wider policy, as well as pathways to impact at different levels and techniques for influence. Taking a strategic approach to impact can be beneficial to achieve long term research and […]

Come and join us to help shape a peer support network across our region. You will hear from fellow postdoctoral researchers, have an opportunity to network, discuss what your support needs are and help us plan activities to meet those needs. Speakers: Lindsay Pennington: Prof of Childhood Neurodisability, Newcastle University and Honorary Consultant Speech and […]

Join us for an informative session designed for researchers interested in applying for the Wellcome Career Development Awards. This event will provide an in-depth overview of the scheme, offering valuable insights into its objectives, eligibility criteria, and funding priorities.   The session will be held by Sophie Hawkesworth. Sophie is a Senior Manager for Clinical […]

  Firm foundations with scaffolding to help: Building research into your clinical career supported by the Multi-Professional Practice-based Research Capability Framework. An INSIGHT webinar. The INSIGHT Programme is for health and social care students and professionals at an early stage of their career, helping equip them with the skills and training to undertake research and […]

The D/deaf awareness training developed by Deaflink North East serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding and supporting individuals with hearing loss. It is designed to educate about the nuances of D/deafness, including the varying levels and the importance of using appropriate terminology. The training also delves into Deaf Culture, highlighting its significance and the […]

Are you a primary or community care practitioner (e.g. dentistry, pharmacy, optometry, general practice) or a researcher looking to work within primary and community care settings? We are delighted to bring you the first event of the Academic Primary and Community Care Unit in collaboration with the NIHR Research Support Service here in Newcastle. The […]

Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) can feel daunting. If you feel a little nervous about talking to patients or the public about your research, this session is for you! Session leads Chris Gibbs (Research Involvement Manager, CNTW) and Hannah Murray (Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) Manager, Newcastle University) will share some common worries […]

Join us for an informative session designed for researchers interested in applying for the NIHR Development and Skills Enhancement Award (DSE). Professor Justin Durham will hold the session. Justin is a Professor of Orofacial Pain and Academic Director of the Health Innovation Neighbourhood at Newcastle University and an Honorary Consultant Oral Surgeon at Newcastle-Upon-Tyne’s Hospitals’ […]

Conducting research alongside marginalised groups may bring issues of power and privilege to the foreground, and there may also be some cultural twists and turns to navigate. In this session Dr Mark Adley and two of the public contributors involved in his funded PhD will share some of their experiences of working together. In addition […]

This event aims to provide an inclusive forum where we can celebrate the outstanding research taking place across all career stages of clinical academic training in Newcastle. It will also be a really important opportunity for us all to come together and interact as a community. We’re honoured to welcome Professor Charlotte Summers, Chair of […]

Led by Dr Felicity Shenton & Dr Angela Wearn (NIHR ARC), this session will introduce public involvement and community engagement in health and social care research. The session will cover basic definitions, the underlying values and principles and will provide information, tools and resources to help you to embed PICE into your research practice. The […]

Join us for the Diagnostics North East Annual Conference to explore the topic ‘Diagnostics in healthcare, 2035 … where will we be, and how do we get there?’. You can view the packed agenda here and register for the conference here.  

Led by Public Contributor, Janine Smith, this session will explore facilitating group discussion sessions with public contributors, how best to support their involvement and to consider some of the barriers. The session will involve a combination of presentation and discussion to consider the different needs of public contributors and how to effectively plan and facilitate […]

This is aimed at patients or members of the public (together called ‘Public Contributors’) who are curious about, new to or less experienced with healthcare research and Patient and Public Involvement & Engagement (PPIE). The session will last approximately 2 hours and will cover the basic concepts in research, why the involvement of Public Contributors […]

We’re excited to share that the NHRP Lightning Talks are back. These dynamic, 30-minute virtual sessions are designed to spark discussion, inspire curiosity, and highlight the outstanding work happening across NHRP organisations. Each session features a 20-minute presentation followed by 10 minutes of rapid-fire Q&A and discussion. Our upcoming talk will focus on the Training […]

Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement is the action of working with patients and the public to help shape and inform your work. Meaningful PPIE can help improve the quality of your work and help extend its benefits. Led by Dan Duhrin (Involvement and Engagement Manager, NIHR Clinical Research Network North East and North Cumbria), […]

Join us for an informative webinar designed for employers and organisations across the North East and North Cumbria. This session will explore the value of encouraging applications to the NIHR North East and North Cumbria Health and Care Professionals Internship Programme an opportunity for registered health and care professionals to develop research skills and leadership […]

Involved and Equal CIC provide engaging training on Disability Equality and Inclusion. The theories and models of disability are delivered by disabled people who bring their own and others Lived Experience to give a unique perspective on the subject of Disability Equality and Inclusion. Led by  Ian Atkinson and Sandra Atkinson (Involved & Equal), the […]

This session explores the role of patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) in shaping research questions. Co-delivered by a Janine Smith (a Public Contributor actively engaged in multiple research projects) and Raya Vinogradov (Senior Research Sonographer/Radiographer, NUTH), the session begins with a case study of the Pre-eclampsia Prevention Resource Acceptability and Feasibility Study, illustrating […]

This session will focus on the issue of ethics within community research. The issue of ethics and ethical research is one that is essential to any research but is particularly pertinent in the context of research that focuses on communities. The session will examine some of the processes and procedures that are likely to be […]

Are you a registered health and care professional in the North East and North Cumbria with an interest in research? Join us for our webinar to learn more about the NIHR North East and North Cumbria Health and Care Professionals Internship Programme.   You’ll receive practical advice on the application process, guidance on how to find […]

Conducting research alongside marginalised groups may bring issues of power and privilege to the foreground, and there may also be some cultural twists and turns to navigate. In this session Dr Mark Adley and two of the public contributors involved in his funded PhD will share some of their experiences of working together. In addition […]

Involving members of the public in research can lead to more relevant, inclusive, and impactful outcomes – but knowing where to start can sometimes be a challenge. This practical training session is designed for anyone who wants to set up a public advisory group (PAG) to inform and support their work. You’ll learn how to […]

Developed and delivered by researchers and a public contributor, this session will explore PPI in the context of research funding applications.  We will look at the content and purpose of a funding application, and funder expectations about patient and public involvement in both the development and content of the application.  We will discuss frameworks and […]

Our interactive workshop – Understanding Islam and Muslims – is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to engage effectively with Muslim individuals and communities. We will explore the foundations of Islamic beliefs and practices, distinguishing between faith and cultural traditions, as well as gaining an insight into the core values that shape a […]

NIHR INSIGHT (North East & North Cumbria) webinar Join us for our virtual event, the NIHR INSIGHT (North East & North Cumbria) webinar! Are you a Student Nurse, Midwife or Allied Health Professional (NMAHP), Paramedic, Pharmacist, Healthcare Scientist, Dental Therapist studying in the North East or North Cumbria? Are you interested in finding out more about clinical research or […]

NHRP Lightning Talks are short, focused sessions are designed to stimulate debate, questions, and curiosity among NHIP stakeholders, while also raising awareness of the incredible work taking place across NHIP organisations for the benefit of patients and the wider population. Each Lightning Talk is a 30-minute virtual event, featuring a 20-minute presentation followed by 10 […]

Join us for the next session in our NHRP Academy: Know Your Funder series, where we spotlight the NIHR Future-Focused Leadership Programme. This event is designed to help researchers and professionals understand the opportunities available through this innovative programme and how it can support your career development. The Future-Focused Leadership Programme is part of NIHR’s […]

Join Lawnmowers Research Abilities for a lively session exploring inclusive research through their unique Qualitree approach. Discover how this team of learning-disabled researchers creatively uses the arts to make research more accessible—not just through PPI, but through genuine co-production. They’ll take you on a full journey from research design to dissemination, showing you how they […]

This session will outline why research inclusion is important, take a look at the barriers that underserved groups face in participating in clinical research, and will explore solutions to improve inclusion. The session will be delivered by Prof Miles Witham. Reserve your place here.

Join Claire Hills-Wilson for a truly unique and energising research training session where you’ll dive into the world of facilitated, accessible focus groups—designed to genuinely answer research questions in depth. This isn’t your typical training. With Claire’s background as a drama facilitator, theatre maker, and specialist in learning disability arts, you’ll explore how creative methods […]

Fozia Haider is a Community Bridgebuilder and part of the IMCAN Study Research team at the University of Sunderland. She also is Chair of the NHRP Oversight Committee and will be running the session which focuses on engaging marginalised women in research. She will share examples from her work on the IMCAN Study (Improving Muslim […]

Hosted by Connected Voice, this event has been organised by Newcastle Health Research Partnership, VONNE, and Newcastle University and in collaboration with key partners. The event aims to support partnerships between VCSE organisations and organisations or institutions delivering research in Newcastle and Gateshead. The event aims to: Support partnerships between VCSE organisations and organisations or institutions […]

Hosted by Connected Voice, this event has been organised by Newcastle Health Research Partnership, VONNE, and Newcastle University and in collaboration with key partners. The event aims to support partnerships between VCSE organisations and organisations or institutions delivering research in Newcastle and Gateshead. The event aims to: Support partnerships between VCSE organisations and organisations or […]

A deep dive into the cultural, communal and religious norms of the Jewish faith with a particular focus on the Gateshead Jewish community. The session will enhance your knowledge around Jewish practice including social contact, Sabbath and festivals, family life and attitudes to health. The knowledge gained will help ensure that your interactions with the […]

Join us for the next session in our NHRP Academy: Know Your Funder series, where we spotlight the AMS CL starter grant. Join us for an informative webinar introducing the Academy of Medical Sciences’    Starter Grants for Clinical Lecturers. This session will walk prospective applicants through  the scheme, which offers up to £30,000 to support research‑active Clinical Lecturers in generating preliminary […]

Join us for  NHRP Academy Fellows Forum on the CCRF Toolkit  which is a practical, step‑by‑step guide designed to help researchers plan, design, conduct, and report research in ways that embed cultural competence throughout the entire research lifecycle. Co‑developed with researchers, policymakers, community leaders, interpreters, and translators, it offers an accessible framework to promote inclusivity, […]

Do you know the difference between Travelling communities? Do know the correct terminologies to use? Do you know their barriers to accessing health services? If not, then join us for a unique awareness seminar facilitated by Richard O’Neill a leading health campaigner and Romani elder. This session provides an in-depth and unique perspective on some […]

Join us for our virtual event, the NIHR INSIGHT (North East & North Cumbria) webinar! As part of the NIHR INSIGHT (North East & North Cumbria) programme, we are very pleased to be able to offer fully-funded Research Masters studentships starting in September 2026. We are inviting applications from final year students and newly registered […]

This session explores how patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) can enhance the analysis and interpretation of research data. Co-delivered by a public contributor experienced in co-producing research, the session begins with a case study of a co-produced meta-synthesis of qualitative literature. This example highlights the involvement of lay contributors across two different analytical […]

What is a Lightning Talk? NHRP Lightning Talks are short, focused sessions are designed to stimulate debate, questions, and curiosity among NHIP stakeholders, while also raising awareness of the incredible work taking place across NHIP organisations for the benefit of patients and the wider population. Each Lightning Talk is a 30-minute virtual event, featuring a […]

This interactive training session, developed by young people, will equip researchers and academics with practical methods and insights for effectively involving children and young people (CYP) in Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) activities and research. Participants will experience youth-devised interactive elements that demonstrate how to genuinely co-create research activities with CYP, fostering their […]

To introduce public involvement and community engagement in health and social care research. The session will cover basic definitions, the underlying values and principles and will provide information, tools and resources to help you to embed PICE into your research practice. The session is for anyone interested in this area of work (students, research fellows, […]

Our cultural competency training is funded by Newcastle Public Health team and informed by the experiences of people from local communities through the Haref Network. It is for health and wellbeing practitioners delivering services in Newcastle upon Tyne who wish to improve their reach of services with ethnically marginalised communities. These sessions will enable participants […]

Join us for an introduction to ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor IDs), the benefits of ORCID IDs to researchers, how to register for an ORCID ID, how to link your ORCID ID on MyImpact, and how to fill in your ORCID profile. Additionally, the session will detail how to make the most of having an […]

NIHR INSIGHT (North East & North Cumbria) webinar Are you a Student Nurse, Midwife or Allied Health Professional (NMAHP), Paramedic, Pharmacist, Healthcare Scientist, Dental Therapist studying in the North East or North Cumbria? Are you interested in finding out more about clinical research or research delivery? Do you want to see how research could influence […]

  The NHRP Academy’s Know Your Funder series continues with a dedicated session featuring the British Heart Foundation (BHF). This event will give researchers valuable insight into the BHF’s funding priorities, available grant schemes, and what the organisation looks for in high‑quality applications. This session is ideal for anyone planning to apply for BHF funding […]

Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) can feel daunting. If you feel a little nervous about talking to patients or the public about your research, this session is for you!  We will share some common worries and questions about doing PPIE in practice, and you will hear from PPIE facilitators, researchers and PPI contributors on their experiences and advice on the best way to get started.  During the session you will have a chance to try out talking about your research in a […]

This session is an adaptation of a series of successful national workshops on facilitation of PPIE groups run between October 2023 and March 2024. The workshops made use of a forum theatre approach where a challenging situation typically encountered in PPI facilitation is acted out so that workshop participants can then propose ways to resolve it. The session will be based on video clips of these challenging situations and use them to raise awareness of the challenges […]

This training session supports researchers to move beyond assumptions and develop ethical, respectful, and responsive research practices.   The session begins by exploring lived experience in RAS communities, highlighting diversity and challenging stereotypes. It examines post-migration realities such as unfamiliar systems, language barriers, trauma histories and daily stressors, and how these shape engagement with research. Participants will consider how power […]

Whether you have involved patients/public in your research from the beginning or not, it is important that we effectively share research findings with broader audiences.  This training session is designed to equip researchers with the knowledge, tools, and strategies needed for impactful dissemination. By actively engaging, participants can promote the reach of their research, driving further collaboration and inspiring positive change.  Through […]

Meaningful public and patient engagement is the cornerstone of all good research. Research can only be effective if it involves the people, groups and communities who are affected by, or who have lived experience of, your area of research. However, recruitment of participants can sometimes be a challenge for researchers – where do we start? […]

Join us as Professor Iain McNeish hosts a ‘Know Your Funder’ session on the Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Opportunities. The webinar will cover CRUK Clinician Scientist, CRUK Clinical Future Leadership Fellowships as well as pre- and post-doctoral bursaries. About the speaker: Professor Iain McNeish is Chair in Oncology and Head of the Division of Cancer […]

Did you know? When you book a public service interpreter, the agency is not required by law to send you someone qualified.  In this two-hour workshop, you will learn to:  Book qualified interpreters  Communicate in a way which makes accurate interpreting easier  Recognise signs of unsafe and unethical interpreting.    NHS patients who rely on interpreters are vulnerable and need you to […]

Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement is the action of working with patients and the public to help shape and inform your work. Meaningful PPIE can help improve the quality of your work and help extend its benefits. This session will help you develop an understand of PPIE. We will explore different PPIE activities and their impact, barriers and enablers that exist, and provide examples of PPIE […]

‘Of the electronic referral letters sent to patients by NHS England last year, more than 9%  had to be translated into a foreign language, according to figures disclosed by the Government under transparency rules.’ The Telegraph, Feb 15th 2025  Language barriers shouldn’t block people from participating in research.  Learn to overcome language barriers with confidence and skill, so that more speakers of English as […]

This Health Inequalities training provides a comprehensive understanding of the causes, impacts, and solutions to health disparities across communities. Participants will explore how social determinants—such as income, education, housing, and employment—shape health outcomes, and why certain groups, including socially excluded populations and those with protected characteristics, are disproportionately affected. The session introduces key concepts like […]

The voluntary, community and social enterprise (or VCSE) sector plays a key role in supporting communities and delivering health and care services and support. This session aims to provide research, health and other potential partners with an overview of what the VCSE sector is and the types of organisations within it, ways to connect with […]

This interactive session supports research staff, PPIE professionals, and public contributors to reflect on how well their project went and to evaluate the impact of Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) across the research lifecycle. Participants will explore practical ways to assess the difference PPIE made—on the research itself, on the people involved, and […]

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Discover how research and evaluations can support Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations with capacity and evidence building. This can help with funding bids and organisational development, as well as providing meaningful opportunities to develop better links between researchers, academic institutions and the third sector. This session is aimed at: VCSE organisations; Researchers and […]

Join this introductory session to get familiar with the BEACON – Building Translational Research Excellence Amongst Clinicians of the North – programme ahead of the first application call in September 2026. The session will provide an overview of the programme, its purpose, and what to expect as you prepare to apply. It will cover an introduction […]

This summer, we are shining a spotlight on the NHRP Academy and the significant impact it has had on supporting the next generation of health and care researchers and academic leaders. The Academy provides tailored career development support, helping individuals access training opportunities, develop new skills, secure fellowships and funding, and progress along their academic […]

Join us for the next installation of our Summer Spotlight series. Hear from Dr Judith Harrison, NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer – Old Age Psychiatry at Newcastle University, whose research projects, LUMEN and CYPS, have both received support from the NHRP Research Fund. During this webinar, Judith will share her experience of applying for and securing seed research funding from […]

Are you a registered health and care professional in the North East and North Cumbria with an interest in research? Join us for our webinar to learn more about the NIHR North East and North Cumbria Health and Care Professionals Internship Programme.   You’ll receive practical advice on the application process, guidance on how to […]

Overview Learn effective ways to connect with and collaborate with VCSE partners Session Information The voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector is at the heart of supporting communities and improving health and care outcomes. For researchers, building effective partnerships with VCSE organisations can lead to more effective, community-informed research outcomes. This interactive session will […]

Join us for an exclusive opportunity to hear directly from senior representatives of the Medical Research Council (MRC) and gain valuable insight into its career development and funding opportunities. The title of the talk is ‘Supporting research careers: MRC fellowships, opportunities and beyond’ and will provide information about: The MRC offer The various programmes for […]

The BEACON team will share further information on the application process for our MRC BEACON Award and offer participants the opportunity to ask questions at the end. The Funding Panel Chair and Programme Lead will deliver a presentation covering a short overview of the project and the give information and advice on each section of […]

Overview Have a chance to pitch your research to public contributors Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) can feel daunting. If you feel a little nervous about talking to patients or the public about your research, this session is for you! We will share some common worries and questions about doing PPIE in practice, and you […]

Overview Are you a member of the public/patient who wants to get involved in PPIE in research? This session is aimed at patients or members of the public (together called ‘Public Contributors’) who are curious about, new to or less experienced with healthcare research and Patient and Public Involvement & Engagement (PPIE). The session will last […]

Please see the event details for the MRC RACR: BEACON Award Application Clinic. The BEACON Application Clinics are practical webinars designed to support prospective applicants as the develop competitive award applications. They are an opportunity for applicants to ask questions about their developing application and receive specific, practical guidance on how to strengthen it. Sessions […]

Overview Session to introduce public involvement and community engagement in health and social care research This session will introduce public involvement and community engagement (PICE) in health and social care research. The session will cover basic definitions and national standards, underlying values and principles and will provide information, tools and resources to help you to […]

Overview Engaging session introducing vision impairment, with practical tips and hands‑on activities to improve support for visually impaired people The training offers an engaging introduction to the impact of vision impairment and practical ways to communicate with and support people who are blind or partially sighted. Participants will take part in hands-on activities, including using […]

Please see the event details for the MRC RACR: BEACON Award Application Clinic. The BEACON Application Clinics are practical webinars designed to support prospective applicants as the develop competitive award applications. They are an opportunity for applicants to ask questions about their developing application and receive specific, practical guidance on how to strengthen it. Sessions […]

Overview Participants will reflect on their research and find practical ways to design more inclusive, flexible approaches Approximately 1 in 7 people are Neurodivergent, yet human-centred research is often designed in ways that inadvertently exclude them through embedded norms, standards, and expectations for participation. Moving beyond individualised and deficit-based explanations, this session examines how structural […]

Join us for this webinar exploring the impact of public partnership working through the experiences of public contributors, Chris Lloyd and Victoria Bartle, who have played a key role in research and training across Newcastle Health Research Partnership (NHRP).  Our speakers will reflect on their personal journeys, sharing how involvement in initiatives such as the Public Partnership Training […]

Overview Designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to engage effectively with Muslim individuals and communities Session Information Our interactive workshop – Understanding Islam and Muslims – is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to engage effectively with Muslim individuals and communities. We will explore the foundations of Islamic beliefs […]

This event is now sold out. The next ‘Collaboration for Health’ event is coordinated by Newcastle Health Research Partnership and Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health with the support of  NIHR Applied Research Collaboration NENC, Connected Voice Haref and VONNE. This is the third Collaboration for Health event, and will celebrate and […]

Join us for this in-person celebratory event to: Explore the menu of career stages and opportunities that NHRP Academy can support you with. Our keynote speaker, Professor Giles Yeo MBE FMedSci, will deliver a talk on ‘In a post-Ozempic world, have we cured obesity?’ Discover research from members of the NHRP Academy community through a […]

Overview Interactive session for research staff to build understanding of Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) in practice Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement is the action of working with patients and the public to help shape and inform your work. Meaningful PPIE can help improve the quality of your work and help extend […]