Newcastle Health Research Partnership Conference

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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 and celebrate the collaborations that have shaped the health research landscape. We are also excited to announce the launch of our three-year strategy under our new identity, Newcastle Health Research Partnership, a name which reinforces our historical and future emphasis on research. 

Professor David Burn Pro Vice Chancellor Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University & Director, Newcastle Health Research Partnership 

11:00 Break  

Light refreshments, the opportunity to network and talk to our exhibition stands.

11:30 – 12:30 Panel discussion: The power of partnership working - driving impact through collaboration 

Join us to hear from our panel who will consider how working as a partnership can drive success, amplify impact and offer creative solutions. Our expert panellists will share insights on what makes a partnership successful, the challenges of collaboration and real-world examples of how working together as part of Newcastle Health Research Partnership has unlocked new opportunities and delivered meaningful results. 

Moderated by Professor Chris Day Vice Chancellor, Newcastle University with representation from NHRP partners

12:30 – 13:30 Lunch

Buffet lunch, the opportunity to network and talk to our exhibition stands.

13.30 – 14:30 Showcasing our new strategy  

Hear from our workstream leads as they share insights into the new strategy. They will discuss key objectives, upcoming initiatives, and showcase how their respective areas contribute to our overarching vision. 

Introduction 

• Katharine Rogers Acting Chief Operating Officer, Newcastle Health Research Partnership

Workstream leads 

• Research: Professor John Isaacs Chair of Research Oversight Committee, Newcastle Health Research Partnership 
• Public Partnerships: Vicki Harris Head of Public Partnerships, Newcastle Health Research Partnership 
• Training: Professor Dave Jones Director, Newcastle Health Research Partnership Academy 

14:30 – 15:30 Breakout sessions

Delegates attending in person will attend one of the below sessions. Please note that if you are attending online, unfortunately isn’t possible to attend a breakout session.

1.Public Partnerships

Join us for an engaging breakout session on Public Partnerships, where we explore why meaningful involvement and engagement is essential to research. Hear from public contributors, researchers and public partnerships professionals as they share their experiences; discuss why public partnerships matter; and provide real-world examples of impactful involvement. We also want to hear from you on what support you need from Newcastle Health Research Partnership to help you deliver meaningful public partnerships.    

• Dr Ben Hood Cancer Research Nurse Consultant, Newcastle Hospitals Trust 
• Chris Gibbs Research Involvement Manager, CNTW  
• Dr Luisa Wakeling Director of Engagement and Place Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University  
• Dr Will McGovern Director of Patient, User and Public Involvement Faculty of Health Sciences, Northumbria University 
• Susan Mountain, Public Contributor 
• Michal Chantkowski, Public Contributor 

2.Training – Your Academy, Your Say! 

Join the Newcastle Health Research Partnership Academy and play a key role in shaping our future. As we embark on an exciting new era, we want to ensure our activities and initiatives align with your needs and aspirations. Help us to ensure we provide the best possible resources to empower your career. Your voice matters. Be part of the conversation and help us create an academy that truly supports you. 

Facilitated by:

• Dr Sarah Sowden Clinical Senior Lecturer and Honorary Consultant in Public Health, NHRP Academy Public Health and Social Care Pillar Co-lead
• Dr Karen Suetterlin Clinical Lecturer, NHRP Academy Chief Academic Resident and Intercalation Lead

3.Research – Mapping Research Strengths: Unlocking Synergies for Collaboration 

We invite you to participate in a dynamic workshop that will bring together colleagues from across Newcastle Health Research Partnership (NHRP) to explore research strengths and opportunities for collaboration. This interactive session will form part of a scoping exercise and will offer a platform for you to highlight the expertise that exists in your organisation and help to identify synergies across the partnership. By mapping out our collective strengths, we will gain a clearer understanding of where NHRP support can be most impactful to catalyse collaborations and drive research forward. This is a valuable opportunity to influence NHRP’s collaborative research priorities. Join us to shape a shared vision for research.

• Professor John Isaacs Chair of Research Oversight Committee, Newcastle Health Research Partnership 

15:30 Closing remarks 

 16:00 Close 

Guests will have the chance to engage through our onsite exhibition stands, productive panel discussions and Q&A sessions. We are also offering people the chance to join online.