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60 seconds with…Professor of Translational Psychiatry Jeremy Hall

1st June 2026

In the latest of our 60 second interview series, we spoke with Professor Jeremy Hall, who was recently appointed as Chair of Translational Psychiatry at the University of Oxford and Deputy Director of NIHR Biomedical Research Centre (BRC): Oxford…

Visitors flock to annual showcase of Oxford’s research

29th May 2026

Oxford’s annual Health Research Showcase, which brings researchers from many disciplines together with members of the public, attracted hundreds of half-term visitors to Oxford’s Westgate Centre on 28 May. The…

It Takes a Village: Trialling a “community approach” to child mental health services

29th May 2026

A new UK-wide research project led by the University of Glasgow will test an innovative approach to improving children’s mental health services, aiming to address growing demand and long waiting…

Families and researchers unite at Neurofibromatosis type 1 Community Festival

26th May 2026

Recently, the NIHR Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration (MH-TRC) Mission’s Children and Young People’s (CYP) Mental Health workstream supported the Beyond Diagnosis: NF1 Community Festival event at Manchester Museum. This event brought families, young people and researchers together for…

Dementia Action Week: What does “taking action” look like?

22nd May 2026

Worried about your memory or thinking about how to protect your brain health? Dementia Action Week is an opportunity to consider what taking action really means. While there is an ever…

60 seconds with… NIHR Clinical Research Facility: Oxford Health Matron

20th May 2026

This May 20 – Clinical Trials Day provides an opportunity to recognise the vital role of clinical research and the people behind it, celebrate progress made through trials, and raise…

Early psychosis diagnosis tool launched in 3 major cities

19th May 2026

A national digital platform that helps clinicians track information related to early psychosis care has launched in Birmingham, Nottinghamshire and Cambridgeshire. The Early Psychosis Informatics into Care (EPICare) study is a patient…

Inviting nature into a secure ward for young people

18th May 2026

A team from the University of Oxford and Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust created a therapeutic horticulture garden in a psychiatric intensive care unit for young people, as part of…

Mental Health Awareness Week: Turning evidence into action

11th May 2026

Mental Health Awareness Week (11–17 May), led by the Mental Health Foundation, shines a spotlight this year on Action, recognising that small, practical steps can make a meaningful difference to…

Better cognition tied to higher relapse risk after depression remission

8th May 2026

A study with more than 3,700 UK participants challenges idea that cognitive decline would be associated with relapse risk. Experiences of cognitive problems such as memory loss or difficulty concentrating,…

Count Me In: giving patients a say in research opportunities

6th May 2026

Our BRC, together with Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (OHFT) has introduced Count Me In, a new approach that gives patients the choice to hear about research studies they may…

Can a mobile phone app support mental health during pregnancy and after birth?

30th April 2026

It is well known that poor mental health can cause problems during pregnancy and early parenthood. A study, supported by the NIHR Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration (MH-TRC) Mission, evaluates new methods of assessing and monitoring mental health during…

60 seconds with…Maja Andreevska, R&D Finance Business Partner

27th April 2026

As financial year end has just passed, the role of our finance department is critical in keeping our research activity on track. Recently we spoke with Maja Andreevska, Research &…

National collaboration in action: Mood Disorder Network Away Day

24th April 2026

Recently, members of the NIHR Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration (MH-TRC) Mission Mood Disorder Network came together in London for an away day focused on sharing learning, celebrating progress, and shaping future priorities. The event…

Research uncovers how the brain resolves emotional ambiguity

23rd April 2026

Researchers in our Biomedical Research Centre (BRC)’s Brain Technologies and Depression Therapeutics Themes have demonstrated, for the first time, that a key emotional centre deep in the human brain directly influences how we interpret ambiguous (unclear or…

Driving real change: parliamentary recognition for NHS innovation adoption

17th April 2026

Congratulations to Nnenna Omeje, Governance and Contracting Lead for the NIHR Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration (MH-TRC) at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (OHFT) who has been nationally recognised for her…

New mental health pathway for primary school children reduces anxiety problems – study shows

10th April 2026

A new way of supporting primary age children’s mental health via schools has been shown to be highly effective in reducing anxiety problems, according to a new trial. Researchers led…

Celebrating new appointments at our BRC

9th April 2026

NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health is pleased to welcome Mary Wilson as Senior Project Manager and Dr Thomas Kabir as Academic Lead for Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement…

Exploring faith, culture and mental health research together

8th April 2026

Recently, a mix of research teams, clinicians, community leaders and youth advisors came together for an event exploring how we can build stronger connections with communities through an increased appreciation…

Professor Jeremy Hall appointed Deputy Director of NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health

4th April 2026

NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Healthhas appointed Professor Jeremy Hall as its Deputy Director, a newly created role designed to strengthen strategic leadership across the BRC’s growing mental health research…

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