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VC's public engagement award presented to Professor Trish Greenhalgh and IRIHS team
1 July 2016
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
Addressing healthcare workforce challenges with new research partnership
9 April 2025
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.
Role of Physician and Anaesthetic Associates in UK healthcare challenged in largest ever review
7 March 2025
A new study has found little evidence supporting the safety and efficacy of physician associates (PAs) and anaesthetists associates (AAs) in the UK, raising critical questions about the rapid expansion of these roles in the NHS.
Major investment to transform mental health treatment research and further develop secure NHS data platform
19 February 2025
Department researchers awarded £17 million from Wellcome across two separate grants, to analyse NHS talking therapy outcomes and enhance secure data research. The project will enable unprecedented mental health treatment research through the OpenSAFELY platform.
Blog posts
Introducing the 'Decolonising Global Health' 12-part blog series: Rejecting the single story
31 January 2025
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
4 July 2024
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
21 May 2024
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.
Student perspectives on leveraging digital health for better patient care and a greener healthcare system
23 April 2024
Digital health technologies are transforming the healthcare landscape, offering opportunities to enhance patient outcomes whilst promoting environmental sustainability. This article examines how innovative digital health initiatives can be leveraged to improve care delivery and access, prevent medical errors, empower patients for self-care, enable data-driven personalised treatments, and optimise clinical interactions - all while reducing the carbon footprint of the healthcare system.
A Masters in Applied Digital Health to pursuing a Doctorate in Primary Care - evolving perspectives from Ashley Murray
17 January 2024 | 1 comment
Ashley Murray shares perspectives from her educational path spanning a master's degree in Applied Digital Health to beginning doctoral studies focused on Primary Care.