The Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce Autumn Expo, 05/10/2018

Time:  10:00 – 15:00 Venue: Edgbaston Cricket Ground   Event Description: The Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce will look to welcome over 800 SMEs, from across the Greater Birmingham region to this event. With a seminar programme and a large exhibition space, this event will provide the perfect opportunity for delegates and exhibitors to showcase […]

Birmingham Health Partners Research Showcase

The annual Birmingham Health Partners Research Showcase took place on 18/05/2018, within Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham’s atrium. This year’s event surrounded the theme ’70 Years of Innovation’ tying in to the 70th anniversary of the NHS. We were amongst 20+ exhibiting teams and shared a stand with the Medical Devices Testing and Evaluation Centre. Further […]

Job advert for Programme Manager in the NIHR CCF Infrastructure and Faculty team

Programme Manager, Infrastructure and Faculty team, NIHR Central Commissioning Facility Location: Twickenham, London Salary: competitive Closing Date: 30 MAY 2018 An exciting position has arisen for a Programme Manager to support the commissioning, monitoring and secretariat activities within the Infrastructure and Faculty team at the National Institute for Health Research Central Commissioning Facility (NIHR CCF).  […]

Coventry University Royal Society of Biology Accreditation Celebration

Earlier this year Coventry became the first university in the UK to receive accreditation from the Royal Society of Biology for the work undertaken on doctoral training within the Centre for Sport, Exercise and Life Sciences. Further information on the accreditation can be found here: http://www.coventry.ac.uk/primary-news/coventry-first-university-to-receive-prestigious-accreditation-for-phd-students-training/. On Thursday 17 May, 4-6pm, they will be hosting a […]

Developing a research grant application with a public co-applicant workshop

Interdisciplinary Centre of the Social Sciences (ICOSS), The University of Sheffield 5 July 2018, 10.00 am – 4:00 pm The NIHR Research Design Service (RDS) and INVOLVE partnership is offering a unique and free development opportunity. This workshop is open to researchers and members of the public who are developing a research proposal together, with […]

70 Years of the NHS

This July will mark 70 years of the NHS. The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) have aligned their annual “I Am Research” campaign with this special milestone, highlighting the important role research plays within the realm of healthcare. Furthermore, engaging with patients and the public to encourage them to find out more about the […]

Med-Tech Innovation Expo, Coventry, 25th – 26th April

The NIHR Trauma MIC team was released from the office to attend the annual Med-Tech Innovation Expo, held within Coventry’s Ricoh Arena. Our stand (D40) was shared with the Medical Devices Testing and Evaluation Centre. The 2 day event saw a fantastic turnout and featured a comprehensive range of exhibitors and speakers. Thank you to […]

Dr Tom Clutton-Brock, BQ Article

Business Quarter’s latest edition celebrates the vibrant healthcare and life sciences sector within the West Midlands. Supported by the West Midlands Academic Health Science Network, this special issue features interviews with key figures from the sector, including a piece with the NIHR Trauma Management MedTech Co-operative’s Clinical Director, Dr Tom Clutton-Brock (page 48). To view […]

Getting Started in Research Event: PPIE Presentation

The NIHR Trauma MIC had a presence in March’s ‘Getting Started in Research’ event, hosted within Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham’s Postgraduate Centre. The audience consisted of Midwives, Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, Pharmacists and Health Scientists considering a clinical academic career. This is part of a wider Clinical Academic Internship Programme (CAIP) which is a 30-day […]

More than just a pain in the neck! Inaugural Lecture by Deborah Falla, 18 April 2018

More than just a pain in the neck! Professor Deborah Falla 18th April 2018, 17:30 Lecture Theatre LAW-LT1 (303) Law Building, followed by a Drinks Reception in the Lapworth Museum Professor Deborah Falla, Chair in Rehabilitation Science & Physiotherapy and Director, Centre of Precision Rehabilitation for Spinal pain, is holding her inaugural lecture on 18th […]

Med-Tech Innovation Expo 2018: Meet the NIHR Trauma MIC team at Stand D40

The Med-Tech Innovation Expo is fast approaching. In just under 2 weeks the UK and Ireland’s leading showcase for medical design and manufacturing technology will be underway. If you are planning to attend don’t forget to meet the NIHR Trauma MIC team at stand D40. We hope you enjoy the event and we look forward to meeting […]