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Free webinar to explore ‘research participation across the ages’ following national data project
19th May 2026
The clinical lead of the NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Ageing Specialty Group will be presenting data insights drawn from a national initiative as part of a webinar taking place...
Mental Health Network champion collaborative research benefits with Inverness event success
18th May 2026
North of Scotland research collaboration ambitions were placed in the spotlight during a successful event this month, funded and organised by the NHS Research Scotland (NRS) M...
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NHS Research Scotland health and social care expert set to present on key priorities at conference this week
18th May 2026
NHS Research Scotland’s Health and Social Care Research Coordinator will be speaking at an online conference on Monday afternoon (18 May) to encourage discussion around...
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Primary Care Network’s PPI group celebrates 10-years and aims for ‘bigger and better’ achievements
1st May 2026
The NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Primary Care Network proudly celebrated 10 years of support from their Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) Group with a special gathering last...
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Fellowship Fund opens up chance for Scotland’s mental health research community to travel, learn, and connect
28th April 2026
Scotland’s diverse mental health researchers have an exciting chance to accelerate their professional development thanks to new support opportunities for conference atte...
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Glasgow conference envisions ‘Better Care, Brighter Futures’ through research and innovation
27th April 2026
A pioneering research and innovation conference is aiming to ‘turn evidence into everyday impact’ this June, with registration now open and abstract submissions be...
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Two-day Grampian Research Conference set to accelerate cancer learning and inspire fresh thinking
8th April 2026
The 11th annual Grampian Research Conference is set to place the collaborative drive for improved cancer prevention, detection, and treatment in the spotlight next month...
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Diverse new thinking born from Preconception Health Research Showcase
1st April 2026
A Scottish Preconception Health Research Showcase which took place in Stirling last Thursday (26 March) successfully attracted key stakeholders from a wide variety of organisa...
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£125k call to Scotland’s researchers for epidemiology proposals is ‘vital to building stronger data’
27th March 2026
The NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Gastroenterology Specialty Group believes a new epidemiology call offering up to £125,000 in funding is ‘vital to building stronger...
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Scottish preconception health research is focused on better outcomes through survey and database
27th March 2026
A senior lecturer at the University of Stirling has spoken about the significant impact of a patient and public involvement (PPI) database and national survey in helping to sh...
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