University of Bradford to be at centre of cutting edge health research
26th September 2017
A multi-million pound high-tech research and innovation centre is to open at the University of Bradford.
WY R&D publication released
18th September 2017
The West Yorkshire R&D team has compiled a new research guide: The general practice guide to research.
In this guide you will find advice if you are thinking about getting involved in research. There is also lots of information about the development of research projects taking place in primary care, as well as about governance requirements when running studies across West Yorkshire.
We hope you find this useful. Please get in touch if you've any questions.
New Chief Operating Officer for CRN Yorkshire and Humber announced
18th September 2017
It has been announced that, from November, Amanda Tortice will join the Clinical Research Network Yorkshire and Humber (CRN) as Chief Operating Officer.
You can read more about Amanda Tortice and her appointment on the NIHR website.
Research and Innovation Centre launches
13th September 2017
The new Research and Innovation Centre (RIC) based at St James's University Hospital in Leeds opened officially on Friday 8th September.
Read more on the NIHR website.
Blog launch
01st September 2017
We've launched a new blog. On this you will find blog posts that have been written by members of the research community to celebrate successes, share learning and provide advice about taking part in research across West Yorkshire and beyond.
Thank you to those who have already contributed; if you've a case study or story you would like to share please contact Gemma Doran.
NIHR annual report published
23rd January 2024
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has published the NIHR’s annual report and accounts for 2022/23.
Read more on the NIHR website:
https://www.nihr.ac.uk/news/nihr-2022-23-annual-report-published/35030
NIHR launches new national service
02nd October 2023
The National Institute for Health Research has launched its new Research Support Service.
You can read more online: https://www.nihr.ac.uk/news/nihr-launches-new-national-service-to-support-researchers-at-every-stage-of-their-research-journey/34562
NIHR life sciences industry update
18th July 2023
NIHR reports positive signs of recovery for the life sciences industry. Read more:
NIHR announces Research Support Service
14th July 2023
The NIHR is launching a new service on 1st October 2023 called the NIHR Research Support Service (RSS).
You can read more on the NIHR website:
NIHR on 2022/23
29th June 2023
The NIHR has reported that almost one million participants took part in NIHR research in 2022/23.
Thank you to everyone who has been involved!
You can read more on the NIHR website.