New name, same purpose! As the UK Registered CTU Network, we continue to champion excellence, collaboration, efficiency & impact in clinical trials through a connected CTU community. Thanks to Cancer Research UK & our other partners for their ongoing support. tinyurl.com/38sjnt3p #UKCTUNetwork

📣 This week we became the UK Registered CTU Network. Our new name better reflects our role as an internationally recognised community of CTUs supporting high-quality public research across the UK. Many thanks to Lucy Chappell for her support, guidance & advice. 👉 Learn more: tinyurl.com/38sjnt3p

The @ukctunetwork.org celebrates specialist capability across the UK. Work with CTR from study design and funding applications through delivery, analysis, dissemination and impact. Talk to us at any stage in your research journey: www.cardiff.ac.uk/centre-for-t... #UKCTUNetwork

Collaborate with us

We welcome collaboration for research, for data sharing and as part of our Associate Membership Programme.

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Why does planetary health matter now? We caught up with Professor Ian Hamilton, Program Director, Planetary Health at The George Institute, to discuss equity, climate and health action, and turning evidence into impact. Read more: bit.ly/4fS1nNl

From healthier homes to cleaner air: why planetary health matters now

Professor Ian Hamilton has joined The George Institute for Global Health as Program Director, Planetary Health, and Chair in Planetary Health at Imperial...

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This #WorldBreastfeedingWeek, we're encouraged by efforts to improve the inclusion of breastfeeding mothers in clinical research. Better evidence on medicine use and breastfeeding can support informed decisions & improve clinical care. 🔗 tinyurl.com/252pc4et #UKCTUNetwork #ResearchInclusion

Designing Trials for and with Breastfeeding Mothers* 2026

Women’s health research is already underrepresented, and breastfeeding women face further exclusions. Read more here.

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The new @ukctunetwork.org name puts registration at its heart. Registered units are independently assessed against clear criteria, including their specialist teams, robust systems and experience of coordinating multicentre trials. CTR is proud to meet those standards. #UKCTUNetwork

🚨 A new look but the same mission! We're excited to launch our new identity as the UK Registered CTU Network, reflecting the evolution of our community while continuing to support high-quality clinical research across the UK. 👉 tinyurl.com/38sjnt3p #UKCTUNetwork #ClinicalResearch

The Network becomes the UK Registered CTU Network 2026

The UKCRC Registered CTU Network is proud to launch a new visual identity and name, as we become the UK Registered CTU Network.

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This #WorldBreastfeedingWeek, we recognise the importance of including breastfeeding women in research. Too often they're excluded from clinical trials, creating evidence gaps that can affect treatment decisions, breastfeeding outcomes & maternal health. 👇 tinyurl.com/252pc4et #UKCTUNework

🚨 Want to help set the strategic direction of the Registered CTU Network & impact clinical research in the UK? #UKCTUNetwork is seeking someone with a wealth of expertise in non‑commercial clinical trials to chair its Executive Group. 📅 Deadline 25 Sept 2026. Find out more 👇 tinyurl.com/2tr5c7v8

Looking for a career that allows you to stretch your intellectual muscles as well as make a positive difference to patient & public health? CTUs across the Network are recruiting to a variety of roles. Find out more here: tinyurl.com/y5v37fdb #UKCTUNetwork #ClinicalTrials

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Working in a Registered CTU Working in an an academic or non-commercial CTU can offer you exciting opportunities that may not be available to you elsewhere. These range from publishing your research, ...

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🚨 Want to help set the strategic direction of the Registered CTU Network & impact clinical research in the UK? #UKCTUNetwork is seeking someone with a wealth of expertise in non‑commercial clinical trials to chair its Executive Group. 📅 Deadline 25 Sept 2026. Find out more 👇 tinyurl.com/5affu6b9

New Chair sought for Network’s Executive Group 2026

The UK Registered CTU Network is seeking a highly experienced person with expertise in clinical trials to chair its Executive Group.

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📢 Interested in health economics in clinical trials? Don't miss the upcoming webinar from the InCTU Capacity Strengthening Hub on "How to be a Good Trial Health Economist." 📅 30 July | 10:00 AM BST Link to register 👇

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Upcoming Webinar: How to be a good trial health economist Date and time: 30 July 2026 | 10:00 - 11:30 BST Register: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

🚨 Want to help ensure the continuity of high‑quality, impactful clinical research in the UK? The #UKCTUNetwork is seeking a QA expert in non‑commercial clinical trials to join its Int'l Registration Review Committee. 📅 Deadline 4 Sept 2026. Find out more 👇 🔗 tinyurl.com/2hmar26r

New QA Specialist sought for Network's International Registration Review Committee 2026

Experienced QA specialist sought for UK Registered CTU Network's International Registration Review Committee (IRRC)

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Why does CTU registration matter? It signals proven capability, from infrastructure and data systems to statistics and trial management, helping ensure research is safe, reliable, & ethical. Find out if your unit is eligible for registration here tinyurl.com/3n2xt9nc #UKCTUNetwork #ClinicalTrials

Registration Criteria - 2027 Onwards | Registered CTU Network

The CTU registration process was established to strengthen both the quality & availability of expertise supporting clinical trials in the UK.

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Are you attending #AIDS2026? Don't miss the latest findings from our #HIV trials! Check out the list of talks & posters from the Innovative Clinical Trials Unit researchers and our partners: www.innovative-ctu.ucl.ac.uk/news/news-st... @iasociety.bsky.social

📣 Just heard that Peter Sasieni will be one of the keynote speakers at the #ICTMC in Birmingham in September 2026. 👏 He'll be talking about methodological issues in population-based clinical trials and sharing lessons from cancer screening. Have you registered yet? ictmc.org #UKCTUNetwork

#SouthAsianHeritageMonth provides an opportunity to recognise and highlight the many ways Clinical Trials Units are engaging with, supporting, & celebrating South Asian communities. Read some of the stories and initiatives here (tinyurl.com/3cucxzj6) to find out more. #UKCTUNetwork #SAHM2026

📢 Registration for Mathematical and Statistical Aspects of Molecular Biology (MASAMB) 2026 is open! Join us on 7 - 8 Sept, Cambridge Register here 👇 onlinesales.admin.cam.ac.uk/conferences-...

📢 Call for Digital Outcome Measures proposals for the AD-SMART trial The trial team is looking for validated, patient-friendly digital tools for AD-SMART, a trial accelerating the search for better and safer Alzheimer’s treatments. 🔗 More info: www.innovative-ctu.ucl.ac.uk/studies/all-...

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🚨 Want to help ensure the continuity of high‑quality, impactful clinical research in the UK? The #UKCTUNetwork is seeking a QA expert in non‑commercial clinical trials to join its Int'l Registration Review Committee. 📅 Deadline 4 Sept 2026. Find out more 👇 🔗 tinyurl.com/2hmar26r

New QA Specialist sought for Network's International Registration Review Committee 2026

Experienced QA specialist sought for UK Registered CTU Network's International Registration Review Committee (IRRC)

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Want to improve your knowledge & practice of clinical trials? #UKCTUNetwork members offer a wide variety of learning & development opportunities covering all aspects of academic clinical research. Find out more here: ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/learning-dev... #ClinicalTrials #Training

Events across the Network | Registered CTU Network

Find out about some of the upcoming learning and development opportunities taking place across the Network.

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⁉️ Are you a current or aspiring #ChiefInvestigator of clinical trials? ⁉️ Are you interested in hearing about training & development opportunities? ⁉️ Would you like to receive guidance & other resources that can help develop your career? Register here tinyurl.com/5n7tuekx #UKCTUNetwork

🚨 The #ICTMC2026 has just published its programme. A truly fabulous range of topics and speakers, with representatives from Registered CTUs leading the way. We can't wait for September! What are your top tips for sessions to attend? 🔗 tinyurl.com/45nt378m #UKCTUNetwork #TrialsMethodology

📣 Important recommendations on measuring ethnicity in clinical trials just published in @bmj.com. Read more here: tinyurl.com/54em99ts #ClinicalResearch #HealthEquity #InclusiveResearch #TrialForge #UKCTUNetwork

Measurement of ethnicity in clinical trials: Delphi survey and consensus statement

Ethnicity is a dynamic, multidimensional social construct shaped by cultural identity, language, and customs. It influences health outcomes and contributes to health inequities, and is therefore impor...

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🎉 Today is World Chocolate Day... and what better way to mark it than by running a Chocolate Trial? 🔗 Find out more here: tinyurl.com/mudm8a58 #UKCTUNetwork #WorldChocolateDay

Why not run a chocolate trial for World Chocolate Day? 2026

What better way to mark World Chocolate Day, and introduce people to the principles of clinical trials, than running your own chocolate trial?

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Looking for a career that allows you to stretch your intellectual muscles as well as make a positive difference to patient & public health? CTUs across the Network are recruiting to a variety of roles. Find out more here: tinyurl.com/y5v37fdb #UKCTUNetwork #ClinicalTrials

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Working in a Registered CTU Working in an an academic or non-commercial CTU can offer you exciting opportunities that may not be available to you elsewhere. These range from publishing your research, ...

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🚨 The @hralatest.bsky.social has published an updated version of the Standard Operating Procedures for Research Ethics Committees (RECs). 🔗 Find out more here tinyurl.com/4faet292 #UKCTUNetwork #HRA #RECs

📣 Really pleased to confirm that the 'How to be a Great Chief Investigator for Clinical Trials' workshop taking place in Birmingham on 28 September 2026 has been awarded 5 external (category 1) CPD credits by the Federation of the Royal College of Physicians. #UKCTUNetwork #ChiefInvestigators

📣 The Network has issued an interim position statement outlining key principles for the responsible use of AI. This includes a strong emphasis on maintaining ethical standards & regulatory compliance while the field continues to evolve. 🔗 Find out more here: tinyurl.com/5xfbemmz #UKCTUNetwork #AI

UK CTU Network Releases Interim Guidance on Responsible AI Use %

The Network has issued interim guidance on responsible AI use including strong emphasis on ethical standards and regulatory compliance.

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⏰ Don't miss your chance to respond to the @mhragovuk.bsky.social consultation on the proposed Rare Disease Therapies Regulatory Framework. Your feedback will help inform the future of rare disease regulation in the UK. Consultation closes 30 July 2026 Learn more & respond here brnw.ch/21x3LkY

Draft rare disease therapies regulatory framework

MHRA are seeking feedback on a proposed framework for rare disease therapies.

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