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📢 The NIHR has published a Research Workforce Update. Find out more and read the full update: www.nihr.ac.uk/news/researc... #HealthAndCareResearch #Research #ResearchCommunity #HealthResearch #Workforce
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Applications are being invited for the role of Research Nurse Manager for the @nhsggc.bsky.social Clinical Research Facility, offering an opportunity to ‘influence service development, lead high-performing teams and improve outcomes for patients’. Read the full story 🔗 https://bit.ly/4y0cwUf
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Charities play a vital role in #UKresearch, helping save and improve lives. In 2025, AMRC charities invested a record £2.1bn in medical research, supporting 27,000+ researchers and 1,127 clinical studies. Explore the full infographic: bit.ly/4wervbB
Are you new to, or looking to build confidence when it comes to Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) and not sure how you should be doing it? Then the PPI Summer School is for you. Read more and register 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/497cj24n
Are you looking to take the next step in your career? We’re seeking 2 new Research Governance Officers to join our team. Take a look at the job description and supporting documents and apply now! tinyurl.com/2v7a9sut #R&D #Jobopportunities @nhslothian.bsky.social @nhsresearchscotland.org.uk
Thanks to the BT Tower for lighting up red to support #Red4Research on Friday. Thanks for organising @uclh.bsky.social and to @ukrdleaders.bsky.social for sharing the photo 👏
It’s #Red4research day! A day to recognise the incredible efforts of our research community, working to better understand health conditions and develop treatments and medications that will help patients for generations to come. Hats off to @uclh.bsky.social, which took over the BT tower today 👏🏻
Today we're celebrating #Red4Research and recognising everyone contributing to healthcare research. From ageing and stroke studies to innovation across health and care, research improves lives and shapes the future. Thank you to everyone involved. ❤️
👑💃🪭 Our PPIE Lead Binnie is bringing #Red4Research to the Golden Age Fair today and connecting people in Fenland with our #research studies and opportunities. Thanks to everyone who visited our stand to discuss research @cpft-nhs.bsky.social and ideas to improve #dementia care! #ImproveCPFT
❤️ Happy #Red4Research Day! Today we thank the incredible staff, participants, and partners who make clinical progress possible across King's. With over 2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ dedicated research staff, we have driven incredible progress over the last year. ➡️ tinyurl.com/hm6yw8z6 #TeamKings @therdforum.bsky.social
Sarra Blackman, Chair of @therdforum.bsky.social Training and Development Working Group is wearing red to support all those contributing to research #Red4Research
Adam Shepphard Chair of @therdforum.bsky.social Research Communications Working Group is wearing red to highlight the role of all the brilliant research communicators #Red4Research
Tony Timlin Co-Chair of @therdforum.bsky.social Sustainability Working Group is wearing red to support #Red4Research
Helen Riding @therdforum.bsky.social Coordinator is wearing red to support all those contributing to research @helenriding.bsky.social #Red4Research
#Red4Research Day 2026 We're celebrating everyone who makes research possible - our team, partners and participants. Special shout-out to our CRG and CTU colleagues for their dedication to delivering research that improves lives. Research wouldn't happen without you. @NPEU_CTU Thank you. ❤️
Today is #Red4Research Day! We joined up with @cityofresearch.bsky.social to support the campaign and recognize the people behind health and care research. From participants to research teams, it takes a massive collective effort to shape the future of healthcare. Thank you to everyone❤️
Today is #Red4Research day and to show their support the M-RIC operational team and the clinical trials pharmacy team have wore their best red outfits. #Red4Research is an opportunity to celebrate everyone involved in research and innovation, including all members of our fantastic M-RIC team!
Happy #RED4RESEARCH Day! Today we’re sharing some treats with our amazing clinical teams to thank them for their continued support of research.
Olivia Chalwin, Chair of @therdforum.bsky.social Contracts Working Group is wearing red to support all those contributing to research #Red4Research
Dipak Patel, R&D Forum Trustee and Chair of @therdforum.bsky.social Non-Commercial Sponsors Working Group is wearing red to support all those contributing to research #Red4Research
Lisa Wann, Co-chair of @therdforum.bsky.social Hive Mind is wearing red to support all those contributing to research #Red4Research
Edyta McCallum, Chair of @therdforum.bsky.social Wider Care Settings Working Group is wearing red to support all those contributing to research #Red4Research
Pippa Brice, R&D Forum Trustee is wearing red to celebrate the amazing, everyday work of our brilliant R&D community #Red4Research
🔴 Happy #Red4Research Day! 🔴 🎉 Today is to celebrate our fantastic Research and Development community and recognise the hard work everyone does to help support and deliver health and care research - Thank you everyone ❤️ @therdforum.bsky.social #RDF26
It’s #Red4Research day! David Newby, NHS Lothian R&D Director wears red to demonstrate his appreciation for all those participating, undertaking and supporting #research. @nhsresearchscotland.org.uk @nhslothian.bsky.social
We're celebrating Red4Research here in York and Scarborough Hospitals! These are just some of the reasons that we are proud to be researchers: “To improve patient outcomes” “To make a difference” “To improve current practice” “To provide cutting edge treatments” #Red4Research #R4R
You know we love a #Red4Research pet - thank you for sharing @yorkresearch.bsky.social 🤩
Shout out to the pets of the research team! Always there to lend a paw when we need (especially for a little photo op)! #R4R #Red4Research