Archives for 2023

Why ‘flourishing’ matters in schools

10th October 2023

Oxford University Professor of Mindfulness and OH BRC Flourishing and Wellbeing Theme Leader Willem Kuyken recently published an article in the Times Education Supplement (TES) discussing the importance of “flourishing”…

Fire and Wire – In The Gardens

3rd October 2023

University of Oxford Vice-Chancellor Professor Irene Tracey speaks to Chris Thorogood, the Head of Science at Oxford Botanic Garden, about the past, present and future of this extraordinary institution. This…

ORAG (ORIGIN Research Advisory Group) – Shape the future of research – Opportunity for 16–24-year-olds

3rd October 2023

ORIGIN aims to have a positive impact on the mental health of 16–24-year-olds. The research is led by Dr Rebecca Syed Sheriff at the University of Oxford and builds on very promising…

Prestigious International Mental Health prize awarded to Oxford University Professor

29th September 2023

The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) recently announced that Oxford University Professor Husseini Manji and his colleagues Dennis Charney and John Krystal, are the recipients of the 2023 Rhoda and Bernard…

Longer-term organ abnormalities confirmed in some post-hospitalised COVID patients

25th September 2023

A study looking at the longer-term impact of COVID-19 has found that nearly a third of patients admitted to hospital with COVID-19 displayed abnormalities in multiple organs five months after being…

NIHR Programme Grants for Applied Research and Programme Development Grants Sub-Committee Chair

12th September 2023

Closing Date 12 October. The NIHR Programme Grants for Applied Research and Programme Development Grants (PGfAR) funding scheme makes significant awards of flexible funding budget and duration. Since the Programme…

OH BRC Pain Theme launch Pump Priming award

8th September 2023

A pump priming award is being launched this week from the NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) Pain Theme. The objective of these awards is: • To promote collaboration…

Blood clots during COVID-19 may be a cause of ongoing cognitive problems

5th September 2023

High levels of two proteins at the time of COVID-19 have been found in patients who later experienced cognitive problems, including ‘brain fog’. The findings give a major clue as…

OH CRF hosts In2Science student placements

25th August 2023

In2scienceUK empowers young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to achieve their potential through life changing opportunities that give them insights into Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) careers and research and boosts…

SleepWell study brings positive results for young people at high risk of psychosis.

22nd August 2023

New research shows the link between sleep and psychosis in young people at high risk of psychosis and highlights the importance of effective psychological treatment. Evidence says that chronic sleep…

New Oxford Study Shows Brief Sleep Therapy Delivered by Nurses Improves Insomnia

11th August 2023

Researchers from the University of Oxford have found that a brief form of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for insomnia, delivered by nurses in GP surgeries, significantly improves sleep and quality…

Oxford Health’s Clinical Research Facility (CRF) attend the 2023 CRF Network conference

13th July 2023

Staff from Oxford Health’s Clinical Research Facility (CRF) spent two engaging days at the CRF Network conference in Nottingham from 6th-7th July 2023. They attended lectures and seminars on topics ranging from…

New NIHR Principal Investigator Pipeline Programme

4th July 2023

Are you a research nurse or midwife looking to advance your career? The new NIHR Principal Investigator Pipeline Programme (PIPP) aims to equip research nurses and midwives with the necessary theoretical knowledge,…

NIHR announces Research Support Service to establish new pre- and post-application support for researchers

4th July 2023

The RDS is changing – Introducing the Research Support Service Since 2009, the Research Design Service (RDS) has been supporting research teams to develop funding applications for health and social care research….

The NIHR-AoMRC Clinician Researcher Credentials Programme

3rd July 2023

Could you be a Research Delivery Leader? Are you looking for new ways to develop the next generation of Research Delivery Leads? Applications are now open for postgraduate clinical research…

Number of people taking part in life-changing research reaches almost one million

29th June 2023

Participation in health and care research It has been another successful year for participation in health and care research, with almost one million participants across England taking part in NIHR research…

More than £96m awarded to NHS for cutting-edge research equipment

28th June 2023

Cutting-edge research equipment and technology The NIHR has awarded more than £96 million to 93 NHS organisations across England, which are all part of the NIHR’s wider infrastructure. This includes…

NIHR Oxford Health BRC Mental Health Research Network for Schools

21st June 2023

In order to carry out mental health research related to children and young people, a team of researchers from the Depts of Experimental Psychology and Psychiatry at The University of Oxford are…

NIHR INSIGHT: Inspiring Students into Research Round 1

21st June 2023

The INSIGHT: Inspiring Students into Research scheme aims to attract students in registered healthcare, social work and public health professions (not including doctors and dentists) into the full range of…

The Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility (CRF) shines at Oxford Pride 2023

15th June 2023

Why is diversity and inclusion important in research? The role of research in improving health outcomes is widely acknowledged. A lack of inclusivity in research can result in health inequalities,…

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