Upcoming events for the Better Sleep theme

Peer Coaching for Career Development (PeCo)
Thursday 20 March at 8:00 am - Sunday 6 April at 5:00 pm
Writing for the public workshop
Monday 24 March at 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
NIHR Nursing and Midwifery International Nurses Day and International Day of the Midwife.
Thursday 8 May
Introduction to public involvement in research
Thursday 15 May at 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Research and Development Forum 2025
Sunday 18 May at 8:00 am - Tuesday 20 May at 5:00 pm

News for the Better Sleep theme

Oxford Health BRC hosts successful mid-term review with International Advisory Board

13th March 2025

Recently, the Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre (OH BRC) held its Mid-Term Review in Oxford with our International Advisory Board members, who play a crucial role at OH BRC. The…

How does digital cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia affect emotional processing in people with depressive symptoms?

4th March 2025

In a recent randomised clinical trial it was found that cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) did not significantly alter emotional processing of facial expressions following treatment in individuals with clinically…

New Insights into diabetes medications (GLP-1RAs) to treat mental ill health

13th February 2025

A paper published today in Nature Mental Health reports on how GLP-1RAs, drugs approved for diabetes and obesity, might be useful for the treatment of cognitive and mental health disorders….

New Diversity in Research group members get to know how they will make a difference

7th February 2025

New members the NIHR Oxford and Oxford Health BRCs’ Diversity in Research group attended a meeting on 31 January to learn about the work of the two BRCs and how…

Race Equality Week 2025

29th January 2025

Race Equality Week (REW) is an annual UK-wide movement uniting organisations and individuals to address the barriers to race equality in the workplace. This year the week-long observance takes place…

60 Seconds with… Dr Angharad de Cates, OH BRC Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Academic Lead

20th January 2025

As part of our 60 second interview series, we spoke with Dr Angharad de Cates, who recently joined our BRC as OH BRC Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Academic Lead. In…

Read it now! Last OH BRC newsletter of 2024

16th December 2024

The Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre (OH BRC) December 2024 newsletter is available on our newsletters web page: Issue 11 – Oxford Health BRC Newsletters – NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical…

Sleep exchange scheme launched to boost skills in sleep research and neuroimaging

13th December 2024

Partner Universities of Oxford and Surrey have launched an exchange scheme designed to enhance the skill sets of researchers across both institutions by leveraging their respective strengths in sleep research…

A fond farewell to our BRC Director

12th December 2024

Recently staff and colleagues from across our National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre (OH BRC) celebrated the outstanding leadership and achievements of Director…

OH BRC Director Designate honoured in the Kings birthday honours list 2024

8th October 2024

We would like to congratulate our esteemed colleague Professor Rachel Upthegrove MBE, MBBS, FRCPsych, PhD on her recent achievement of receiving the Member of the Order of the British Empire…

Reflections – New Therapeutic Approaches in Translational Mental Health Conference

2nd October 2024

The New Therapeutic Approaches in Translational Mental Health Conference was held on 16 September 2024 at the Mathematical Institute in Oxford. The event was organised by Betina Nair and Dr…

Would you like to join the Diversity in Research group?

19th September 2024

NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre (OH BRC) and NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre are seeking committed individuals to join their Diversity in Research Group to share experiences and ideas…

Big Health celebrates big approval

12th August 2024

A prescription treatment for insomnia developed by Big Health has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval this week. Big Health joint co-founder University of Oxford’s Prof Colin Espie…

Open Day at Westgate Centre showcases Oxford’s groundbreaking research

17th July 2024

Recently, visitors to Oxford’s Westgate Centre were able to learn about the world-class healthcare research taking place in the city. The annual Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) Open Day, hosted by…

OH BRC strategic partner University of Surrey host an Open Day

5th July 2024

Oxford Health BRC Researchers from the Universities of Birmingham, Oxford, Reading and Surrey met in Guildford on 1 July to tour the sleep facilities and discuss sleep technologies. At the…

Professor Rachel Upthegrove made MBE

17th June 2024

Professor Rachel Upthegrove, who joins the University of Oxfords Department of Psychiatry and our BRC as Director Designate in August, has been made an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours…

OH BRC Better Sleep Theme Pump Priming award is now open

23rd May 2024

Our BRC Better Sleep (BS) Theme aims to create a UK collaborating network that integrates research infrastructure and clinical services to deliver innovation in mental, cognitive and brain health research…

Joint Oxford Health and Oxford BRC Open Day: Shaping the Future of Healthcare

26th April 2024

Come and join us for our BRC Open Day at the Westgate Centre in Oxford between 10am and 3.30pm on Thursday 30 May. The event – held jointly with Oxford…

University of Oxford The RESTORE Study – Request for Volunteers

24th April 2024

Trouble sleeping? Low mood or depression? At the University of Oxford Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, we are looking for volunteers, who have sleep problems and experience low mood to…

Oxford Health BRC Workshop – Inclusive research & exclusion criteria

28th March 2024

Recently, the OH BRC held a Joint Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) & Patient and Public Involvement Engagement and Participation (PPIEP) workshop in Oxford to discuss barriers to research participation,…

Would you like to run a Sleep Study at Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility?

22nd March 2024

Good quality sleep is essential for good brain health and sleep studies are vital to improve our understanding of how quality sleep can be achieved for everyone. Oxford Health Clinical…

The UK Spring Clock Change: Navigating the Impact on Sleep

15th March 2024

World Sleep Day 2024 is celebrated on 15 March and this year’s theme is “Sleep Equity for Global Health”. Sleep is vital for good health, but there are significant disparities…

Professor Rachel Upthegrove appointed Director Designate of the Oxford Health BRC

14th March 2024

We are delighted to announce that Professor Rachel Upthegrove has been appointed as the new director designate and Senior Clinical Researcher of the Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre (OH BRC)…

NIHR MH-TRC Mental Health Mission Research Posts Award Scheme 2024

8th February 2024

Opportunity for research posts that align with the Mental Health Mission Work Packages, and Demonstrator sites. Deadline for application: 1 March 2024 Queries to MHM-capacity@manchester.ac.uk. MHM Work Packages Capacity development…

University of Surrey showcase their state-of-the-art clinical facilities for sleep, and other studies

26th January 2024

As part of a visit on Thursday 25 January 2004 to discuss the Oxford Health BRC (OH BRC) and further collaborative opportunities, the University of Surrey showcased their exceptional state-of-the-art…

Research in the University of Oxford Department of Psychiatry 2023

17th January 2024

Associate Head of Department for Research and Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre (OH BRC) Theme lead for Molecular Targets Professor Paul Harrison outlines the research highlights of 2023 in this…

Welcome to new colleagues in the OH BRC core team

16th January 2024

In recent months the core team at OH BRC has expanded and we would like to welcome our new colleagues to the team. Cora Reilly-McGeown Patient and Public Involvement, Engagement…

Next step in plans for Warneford Park

8th January 2024

Plans for Warneford Park took a step forward as partners in the project signed a Conditional Option Agreement (COA) and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), agreeing how they will work together…

Innovation Perspectives: Q&A with Professor John Geddes

12th December 2023

This morning the Oxford Academic Health Partners (OAHP) published an interview with NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre Director Prof John Geddes. In the interview, Prof Geddes discusses the NIHR…

University of Oxford Awarded £3 Million to Establish HealthTech Research Centre

14th November 2023

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust wins NIHR award for new HealthTech Research Centre (HRC) to explore innovative Health Technology to enhance community and primary care. The University of Oxford’s Nuffield Department…

A new approach to recruiting for clinical trials

7th November 2023

‘Count Me In’: Transforming research practice in mental healthcare through a novel recruitment approach that offers access to a large and diverse patient cohort. Dr Verena Hinze writes about her new study…

New NIHR campaign “Shape the Future” how to get involved.

7th November 2023

Staff are encouraged to learn more about a career in research through The Shape the Future campaign launched this month by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)….

Stop Press- launch of Oxford Health BRC Senior Fellowships

12th October 2023

The NIHR Oxford Senior Research Fellows Award scheme recognises and supports individuals with the potential and trajectory to become future leaders in translational research in the NIHR in Oxford. This…

Celebrating another successful year of biomedical research

10th October 2023

Developments and improvements to the treatment and knowledge of conditions including depression, dementia and psychosis were in the spotlight at a recent event in Oxford. National Institute of Health and…

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…

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 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…

Sign up to be contacted about taking part in health research studies

7th June 2023

People interested in taking part in health research studies are being encouraged to sign up to a new service which notifies them about trials they could join. More than 150,000…

OH BRC Better Sleep Theme launch Pump Priming award

1st June 2023

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

Oxford Health plays a leading role in £42.7m research effort to find innovative new treatments for mental illness

26th May 2023

Research with the potential to change the lives of millions around the world suffering with mental illness has received a boost with the announcement of £42.7m of government funding. Clinicians…

Can you help develop a new Research Centre to understand how sleep affects long term health conditions?

25th May 2023

A new Better Sleep Research Advisory Network is being set up and people and patients with some experience of public involvement (PPI) are being sought to help develop ideas for…

Westgate Centre visitors learn about Oxford’s ground-breaking research

12th May 2023

Hundreds of visitors to Oxford’s Westgate Centre on Wednesday 10 May were able to find out about the world-class healthcare research that is currently taking place in Oxford. The Westgate’s…

World Sleep Day 17 March – The ‘5 principles’ of good sleep health

16th March 2023

This Friday 17 March is World Sleep Day. The theme for this World Sleep Day is Sleep is Essential for Health A fascinating and informative article written by Oxford Health BRC Better Sleep Theme Lead Professor Colin A Espie and…

£35.4m to transform mental and brain health care across the UK – and the world

14th October 2022

Innovative treatments and transformative therapies in brain health are on the horizon thanks to a £35.4 million award to the NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre. The award, announced on…

New Oxford Study Evaluates Pharmacological Treatment for Insomnia

15th July 2022

Two drugs, eszopiclone and lemborexant – both not currently licenced for the treatment of insomnia in the UK – were shown to perform better than others, both in the acute…

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