Research for better Health and Social Care. Please visit the HSC R&D website: https://xitter.cf/t.co/NlIoJkL7hP This page is not monitored 24/7.

Northern Ireland
Joined September 2018
There's still time to register for free, online, Building Research Partnerships Training on 18 November. This is a great way to learn about Personal and Public Involvement (PPI) in research. All welcome. Full details below. 👇🏼
🗣️ Building Research Partnerships Training in November. 🗣️If you are interested in Personal and Public Involvement (PPI), and are a member of the public, patient, carer, participant or researcher, join us & our fabulous partners @nicancertrials for this workshop. 👇See below.👇
1
3
196
Research is about people – and listening to research participants is key to understanding their experience. Join us on 3 November, 1–2:30pm, to hear insights from the 2025/26 My Research Experience survey. 👉 eventbrite.co.uk/e/research-…
4
11
1,000
“Clinical trials change lives. Faster study set-up means patients can gain access to promising new treatments sooner, giving more people the opportunity to benefit from the latest advances in areas such as cancer, vaccines and rare diseases. “Through our Industry Hub, a one-stop shop for sponsors looking to run research in the UK, and our UK-wide network of Commercial Research Delivery Centres, NIHR is making it much easier to bring world-leading trials to the UK. “By continuing to push for the UK to remain one of the best places in the world to do clinical research, were driving life-changing innovation for patients and the public. Were also attracting investment, creating skilled jobs and delivering growth that benefits communities across the country.” - NIHR CEO Professor Lucy Chappell on today's commercial clinical trials news 🚀
We’ve smashed our target for commercial clinical trials to be set up in under 150 days, from submission for approval to the first patient. It means more patients are getting cutting-edge, potentially life-saving treatments faster. Find out more: gov.uk/government/news/faste…
6
1
18
1,705
🏫#MindTrack360 & #QueensUniversityBelfast Research Dissemination Event: 'Virtual Reality as an Alternative Approach to Psychosocial Support for Drug and Alcohol Use'. 🏫 🗓 Friday 27 November 2026 ⏰10.00am – 2.00pm 🏫 Riddel Hall, Belfast. To register: eventbrite.com/e/mindtrack-3…
1
104
The project involved delivering & evaluating the intervention across 4 community drug & alcohol support settings in NI. Hear about findings from the study, discussion & you will hear directly from researchers, service providers & participants involved in the study.
1
30
Professor @McilgormM , Chief Nursing Officer said nursing & midwifery were uniquely placed to lead transformation. “We influence policy, lead services, support education, contribute to research, drive innovation & shape the experiences of patients and families across the system."
The Health Minister has launched two nursing and midwifery initiatives at this year's Chief Nursing Officer Conference aimed at supporting the wider programme of reform underway across health & social care. ➡️health-ni.gov.uk/news/health…
1
2
266
Great to see many colleagues from across the Northern Federation attend the NI GP Quality Improvement Conference. Well done to all who showcased their work through presentations at the conference, highlighting innovation and shared learning taking place across General Practice.
1
2
9
417
Join us at the Arts Health Research Intensive 2027 🚀 Interested in #ArtsInHealth? Scholarships are available to support participation of people who may be otherwise underrepresented in the field of arts and health! ⌛️ Applications close 15 Nov 2026 🔗 sbbresearch.org/arts-health-…
1
2
88
The #MindsetXRVR Roadshow @ #UU Belfast Sports Centre demonstrated shining examples of VR/XR innovation in practice! Presentations from local health-tech companies, #neurovalens, #eXRt, #MindTrack360 & from @MHRAgovuk, #InnovateUK & #PPI perspective on VR/XR. Hosted by #HIRANI.
89
Our Scientific & Medical Advisory Committee is vital in ensuring the research we fund is of the highest quality. We are seeking a practising haematology clinician to lead the SMAC. If you are interested in getting involved, or for more info on this role please get in touch.
1
2
73
Find out how our Undergraduate Internship Programme helped boost a successful applicant's CV and academic profile by providing funding and time to create a novel learning opportunity. 👉 Find out more: nihr.ac.uk/story/how-undergr…
2
3
1,166
💻@niphrn Finding Your Funding Webinar 💻 Insights from working at the interface between charities, researchers, funders and the public. Presentations on #HSCRandD & #HRB funding opportunities. 🗓 19th November 2026. ⏰1–2pm💻 Online. 👇To Register, please see details below:👇
1
1
3
194
Speakers Dr Avril Kennan, CEO, Health Research Charities Ireland (HRCI). Prof Gráinne Gorman, CEO, Health Research Board (HRB) - HRB Funding Opportunities. Dr Nicola Armstrong, Senior R&D Programme Manager, HSC Research & Development Division - HSC R&D Funding Opportunities.
1
67
To register, please see details below: 🗓 19th November 2026 ⏰1–2pm 💻 Online via Teams 👉 Register now: events.teams.microsoft.com/e…
39
🫶The Chief Pharmaceutical Officer has thanked all Pharmacy Technicians and support staff on World Pharmacy Technician Day. 📄 The latest report on the Pharmacy Technician & Support Staff Survey has also been released. 🔗 health-ni.gov.uk/publication…
5
5
1,141
“As Director of HSC Research & Development, Danny will also be an excellent ambassador for research in Northern Ireland’s health and social care sector. Our aim is to help leading edge research grow and to make Northern Ireland a region of choice for clinical trials.”
Health Minister Robbie Butler has welcomed the appointment of Professor Danny McAuley as Chief Scientific Adviser to the Department of Health. Read more: health-ni.gov.uk/news/health…
1
3
247
HSCRandD retweeted
#EvidenceSynthesisIreland has a free 6-weeks online course on evidence synthesis reviews. Open to public, patients, carers & family members who want to get involved in health research. ESI is keen for people from Northern Ireland to join course. Register: nuigalway.questionpro.eu/Fut…
3
3
193
✨ADR UK Annual Report✨ Dr Emma Gordon, Director of ADR UK: "This new funding sent a clear signal of the sector's and government's continued confidence in the use of administrative data research to improve lives and drive economic growth. " ▶️reports.adruk.org/annual-rep…
128