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Spotlight

VC's public engagement award presented to Professor Trish Greenhalgh and IRIHS team

A project developed by the IRIHS group to develop assisted-living technologies for older people with complex needs is one of five recognised from the Medical Sciences Division.

Other news

Academic leaders respond to Medical Research Council call for urgent action on GP research workforce

UK academics call for urgent action to protect the academic GP workforce as government commits £29bn to shift NHS care from hospitals to community. New recommendations aim to safeguard world-leading primary care research.

Are GP incentives for smoking cessation hitting the mark? New study questions impact on effective care for heart patients

Are UK GP incentives helping heart patients quit smoking? New research questions QOF impact, finding effective cessation treatments lag behind recorded advice, especially for those with mental illness.

Addressing healthcare workforce challenges with new research partnership

Researchers from the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences are part of a major new research initiative aimed at tackling critical workforce challenges in healthcare, particularly in underserved communities.

Blog posts

Beyond birthweight: Unpacking how a mother's background shapes a preterm baby's adult wellbeing

A recent study explored how a mother's socioeconomic background shapes the adult life of a baby born preterm or with a low birth weight. Dr Corneliu Bolbocean discusses the findings of his research and what can be done to provide more equal support.

Whose health counts? Decolonising Global Health in a digitally connected world

In April's edition of our 12-part Decolonising Global Health blog series, MSc in Applied Digital Health student and management consultant Aditi Kapadia offers a thought-provoking reflection on what it means to truly decolonise health systems in a digitally connected world. Drawing on her lived experiences in India and Australia, she challenges the dominance of Western paradigms in global health and calls for a more inclusive, pluralistic approach.

Introducing the 'Decolonising Global Health' 12-part blog series: Rejecting the single story

MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership student Maju Brunette introduces our new 12-part blog series titled, 'Decolonising Global Health'. This series explores critical perspectives on power, equity, and transformation in global health. The first blog, 'Rejecting the single story', reflects on the impact of narratives in shaping global health and the urgent need to move beyond incomplete and inaccurate models.

Helping researchers think about policy engagement: introducing the UK Health and Care Evidence Ecosystem Interactive Map

Discover the UK Health and Care Evidence Ecosystem Interactive Map: A new tool helping primary care researchers engage with policymakers and increase research impact. Learn how to navigate the health policy landscape effectively.

Global reflections – how Nigeria is building health security resilience from ideas to impact

In the wake of COVID-19 exposing vulnerabilities in pandemic preparedness globally, Nigeria is taking proactive measures to fortify its health security resilience through the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). This piece, written by a current student provides an in-depth look at the innovative strategies and tailored approaches NCDC is implementing to address vulnerabilities.