🔊 We are pleased to announce that our INTERIM FINDINGS from the national 'Formative Evaluation of the Implementation of Martha’s Rule’ are OUT NOW! To learn more: bit.ly/427iDHS To download the report: bit.ly/4eUDJRg Please share!

Today is International Day of the Midwife! Our research midwives are the link between research and real life, supporting families to take part in studies and helping improve care. Meet the research midwives below. Thank you for the care, the compassion, and the difference you make ⭐

Congratulations to Ruby Bhatti who is set to become High Sheriff of West Yorkshire. She is a great champion of our research here in Bradford. Read more here: www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/2598354...

Trailblazing lawyer to become next High Sheriff of West Yorkshire

Dr Ruby Bhatti OBE to become West Yorkshire’s first South Asian High Sheriff in 2026, marking a milestone for diversity in the UK legal and public…

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Science transforms health every day — from life-saving treatments to breakthroughs in prevention. Health research uncovers what works, what doesn’t, and how to make care safer, faster, and fairer. On this World Health Day, let’s celebrate research and science that puts people first.

The AI Human intersection: considerations for patient safety 📅Wednesday 15th April 2026 12.30pm – 1.30pm, online via Zoom This talk will describe a fundamental tension between two different care models - dyadic and triadic care Book here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

The Global State of Patient Safety Report 📅25 March 10am - 11am, Zoom In this seminar, report authors Bryony Dean Franklin, Melanie Leis and Sophia Batchelor will discuss the key findings and demonstrate the global state of patient safety dashboard Sign up: psrc-network.nihr.ac.uk/2026/02/01/s...

SafetyNet Webinar: The Global State of Patient Safety Report

Join us for this special SafetyNet webinar on The Global State of Patient Safety report 2025, where report authors Bryony Dean Franklin, Melanie Leis and Sophia Batchelor will discuss the key findings...

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That's a wrap! 🏛️ Thank you to all the speakers, chairs and delegates who joined us today in York. A fantastic day of evidence and discussion on making prevention real in mental health services. #JourneyToPrevention2026 #NIHRYHARC

SafetyNet seminar: PremPath: Understanding implementation and improvement of perinatal optimisation 📅11th March, 12:30pm The perinatal optimisation pathway includes a number of evidence-based interventions that have been shown to reduce the risk of neonatal death and associated preterm morbidities.

📌Quality Improvement Training Level 3: Training for Quality Improvement Leaders 📅2-day course Thursday 14th & 15th May 2026 🕒09:00 – 16:00 venue: Bradford Institute for Research, Bradford Royal Infirmary

Keen to learn about the cutting-edge child & maternal health research from across the ARC network? The scale and scope of this work was showcased at a recent conference in London. We’ve published a new briefing spotlighting this impactful research 👇🏼 arc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/national-con... 1/2

National conference showcases groundbreaking child and maternal health research - ARC

A national conference brought together researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and families to showcase the latest research and innovations in child and

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🎉JOB OPPORTUNITY: Senior Research Fellow (Quantitative) Join Born In Bradford to lead quantitative research projects Do you have experience: 🔵In a research team in a health-related field 🟢Conducting statistical analysis 🔵Publishing research Closing date 27 March, apply here: lnkd.in/esr5TJmJ

🎉Yesterday was #IDWGS2026, and we are celebrating the women leading our themes at @arc-yharc.bsky.social—from Prof Suzanne Mason’s pioneering Urgent Care research to Prof Tracey Young’s leadership in Health Economics. 🔗Full story: arc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/celebrating-... #WomenInScience #NIHR

Celebrating Excellence: Women Driving Health Innovation in Yorkshire and Humber - ARC

As we mark International Day of Women and Girls in Science (11 February 2026), we are proud to spotlight the extraordinary women leading the charge in health

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We’re proud to share that our Neonatal Research Team is among the UK’s top recruiters to two international studies investigating whether oral insulin can help preterm babies reach full feeds sooner and reduce complications. Read the full story on our website: bradfordresearch.nhs.uk/bradford-neo...

Bradford Neonatal Research team among top UK recruiters in global studies exploring oral insulin for preterm babies - Bradford Institute for Health Research

Bradford Institute for Health Research (BIHR)1 is celebrating the success of its Neonatal Research team at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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For #NAW2026, we’re celebrating our amazing apprentice, Maya! 🌟 Her journey with BIHR has helped her grow new skills, gain confidence and build a strong foundation for a future career in NHS research. 👏 We’re so proud of everything she’s achieved. #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #SkillsForLife

🎙️ A new AIM podcast episode is on the way! This time we’re talking about social media, isolation, & loneliness in young people with Dr John Pickavance & Larry & Rose. We cover how social media shapes young people’s experiences & what new research we are uncovering. Launching soon — stay tuned! ✨

📣Do you want to help ensure health and care research reflects, involves and benefits everyone in our communities? We’re looking for a Research Inclusion Manager to join our team. 🔗For more information and how to apply, visit here: arc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/opportunitie...

Very excited to be in Bradford today for a workshop on the health of our urban environments @eseimperial.bsky.social @gp4streets.bsky.social @bihr.bsky.social www.imperial.ac.uk/earth-scienc...

It will be delivered by a partnership of @bihr.bsky.social, the University of Cambridge, and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Read the full article here: arc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/world-first-... 3/3

Ready to move from theory to action? 🛠️ The Quality Improvement Training: Level 2 Practitioner workshop is happening on 19th March (09:00 - 16:30) via Zoom. 📧 To secure your place, email Academy@yhia.nhs.uk or visit improvementacademy.org.

📣Don't miss the 3rd webinar in our series: An Introduction to IPDMA Methods, presented by Professor Richard Riley (Professor of Biostatistics at the University of Birmingham) 📅 Date: 28th January 2026 🕛 Time: 12:00 – 13:00 📍 Zoom 🔗https://tinyurl.com/3nzunk97

“When people hear ‘eating disorder’, many picture a middle‑class white woman with anorexia — a media stereotype that’s far from reality,” says Alice Cunningham, Research Fellow at Bradford Institute for Health Research & Improvement Academy. NEW PODCAST: youtu.be/HE_hzwNc0z0

Research for Real Life | Disordered Eating: Myths, Facts & Lived Experience

YouTube video by Bradford Institute for Health Research

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How do we ensure research truly reflects community needs? 🤝 Join our Lunch & Learn: Evidence-based Research through Co-production. We’ll explore the @ActEarly strategy “Nothing About Us Without Us”. Secure your place below ⬇️ www.ticketsource.co.uk/arcyorkshire...

We’re live at the CRDC PPIE Network Group launch in Bradford! A big step towards making research more inclusive and patient-driven. Follow along as we explore clinical research, PPIE impact, and ways to improve participation from diverse communities. #PPIE #ClinicalResearch #NIHR

Did you spot @mrvinbradford.bsky.social in Bradford city centre yesterday?? 🚐✨ @bibresearch.bsky.social was out chatting with 18-year-olds and recruiting them to our BiB Online Hub. Thanks to everyone who stopped by!

📢 We’re hiring! Join us as a Comms & Engagement Project Officer (maternity cover). This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and deliver impactful communication & engagement activities that promote research & improve healthcare. 📌 Apply now: tinyurl.com/5a3wucrz

We’re excited to begin our Away Day and welcome all our guests — including clinicians, policy makers, NHS senior leaders, and researchers. Dr Oly Todd opened the day by welcoming everyone and Professor @drandyclegg.bsky.social is giving an overview of the work we’ve done for over 35 years.

🌟 New Lunch & Learn: How do we give every child the best start? Join us to explore 10 years of early years research from Better Start Bradford + meet BiBBS ACHIEVE—following children into middle childhood to unlock insights for a fairer future. 📅 Book here: tinyurl.com/48e87t7p

Join Our Webinar hosted by the NIHR ARC Yorkshire and Humber Topic: "Individual participant data (IPD) meta-analysis focussed on multiple long-term conditions" 📅9th December 2025 ⏰12:30 pm– 1:30 pm 📍Online (Zoom) 👇 Secure your spot: ticketsource.co.uk/arcyorkshire...

We’re at the UK Stroke Forum #UKSF25 @ukstrokeforum.bsky.social Come and meet us at the UK’s largest conference for stroke care professionals. Our colleagues will be presenting their posters during the sessions, so join and say hello! @louisabu.bsky.social @drjessjohansson.bsky.social

🚨 1 in 3 UK children aren't school ready — with a 10% gap between advantaged & disadvantaged regions. New @childofthenorth.bsky.social report shows how Bradford's data-driven approach is changing lives: Read the full report here: arc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/one-in-three...