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The NIHR Innovation Observatory is a world leading health and care horizon scanning centre, providing data-driven insights to foster innovation and equitable access to high-quality care, hosted at Newcastle University. Visit our website at io.nihr.ac.uk
⭐DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL 30th November⭐

Submit an abstract (oral, poster or workshop) under one of our key themes:
👉Research & Impact
👉Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technologies
👉Funding & Collaboration
👉Careers & Professional Development
👉Networking

All information here👉 ow.ly/eZNp50WYaRl
November 13, 2025 at 10:23 AM
⏳LAST TICKETS LEFT
On 19-20 Nov, we’ll welcome delegates from across the world to the Futures, Foresight & Horizon Scanning Conference

With the theme Equity, Ethics & Inclusivity, we'll explore how foresight & evidence can shape a more responsible future for healthcare. Book now: nihr.oa-event.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:38 AM
The announcement from DHSC marks an important step forward in tackling inequalities for women across England
Our horizon scanning continues to inform research, innovation & policy decisions that can make a difference to women’s health
Take a look at our outputs👉 ow.ly/P9LW50Xhvb6 @nihr.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 12:53 PM
🧠 #WorldMentalHealthDay 🧠
We are committed to identifying & assessing emerging innovations that could transform how we diagnose & treat mental health conditions.

🔍 A Horizon Scan of Neurotechnology Innovations👉 ow.ly/P6bK50X9EIa
💊 Subcutaneous olanzapine for schizophrenia 👉 ow.ly/Atvl50X9EI9
October 10, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Prof Sarah Cunningham-Burley, Chair of Nuffield Council on Bioethics will talk at the #FFHSC25
Her keynote: 'Put ethics first to create equitable & inclusive health futures' will explore how research does not operate in a social & ethical vacuum
Info here 👉 ow.ly/HwFT50X1myh @nihr.bsky.social
October 7, 2025 at 11:12 AM
🔊Futures Foresight & Horizon Scanning Conference 2025

📅19–20 November
📍The Catalyst, Newcastle & Online

This hybrid event will bring together experts in foresight, futures thinking & horizon scanning to explore how these tools can inform better health decisions.

🎟️ Register👉 nihr.oa-event.com/home
October 3, 2025 at 2:55 PM
🗣️MEET OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
⭐Prof Sarah Cunningham-Burley, Chair of Nuffield Council on Bioethics
⭐Will Moy, Chief Executive of The Campbell Collaboration
⭐Chris Taylor, Sustainability Lead UKI at Philips Healthcare
Tickets here👉 ow.ly/HwFT50X1myh @nihr.bsky.social @newcastleuni.bsky.social
September 25, 2025 at 11:07 AM
⭐Meet our Keynotes
🙌Julie Glanville: A leading information retrieval specialist with over 30 years’ experience
🙌Miriam Albers: Head of ZB MED Library & expert in strategic library management, open access & academic publishing
More info ➡️ ow.ly/eZNp50WYaRl @newcastleuni.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social
September 23, 2025 at 10:52 AM
📢 New publication alert
“Exploring the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Evidence Synthesis: Insights From the CORE Information Retrieval Forum 2025,” is live on Wiley 👉 ow.ly/2f9o50X032z

Don’t miss the next chapter: CORE 2026 – open for registrations & abstract submissions!
👉 ow.ly/xhJQ50X032y
September 22, 2025 at 9:59 AM
⭐Registration & Call for Abstracts Open

The CORE Information Retrieval Forum 26 returns on Thurs 29 Jan 26 at The Catalyst, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK! This FREE in-person event connects information professionals across disciplines sharing knowledge, research & experience
Info here➡️ ow.ly/eZNp50WYaRl
September 18, 2025 at 9:25 AM
🤝Shaping a More Equitable Future in Health and Care: FINAL CALL FOR ABSTRACTS!🤝

Our Director, Prof Dawn Craig has shared some thoughts on why you should submit an abstract ahead of the closing date. Take a look at Dawn's full article👉 ow.ly/B0Wm50WY6m8
@nihr.bsky.social @newcastleuni.bsky.social
September 17, 2025 at 1:59 PM
💻Introducing IOPrompts: a new community-driven repository of prompt frameworks💻

We need your help to grow it:

👉 Explore the site: ioprompts.nihrio.com
👉 Watch the quick tutorial (menu → Tutorials)
👉 Contribute your favourite prompt frameworks
@nihr.bsky.social @newcastleuni.bsky.social
September 15, 2025 at 12:38 PM
🔊DEADLINE LOOMING

The DEADLINE for Abstracts for the Futures Foresight & Horizon Scanning Conference is THIS FRIDAY 19th Sep!

Be part of the line up & have your work published ONLINE on The German Medical Science portal! All info here👉 nihr.oa-event.com @nihr.bsky.social @newcastleuni.bsky.social
September 15, 2025 at 9:02 AM
📰New Publication Alert

We've had a chapter published in the 'Management of Fecal Incontinence for the Advanced Practice Nurse' book titled, 'Scanning the Horizon for Patient Needs and New Technologies for Fecal Incontinence.'

👉https://ow.ly/e48E50WVc6k
@nihr.bsky.social @newcastleuni.bsky.social
September 11, 2025 at 2:42 PM
📢 New publication alert!

Our rapid scoping review explores frameworks for patient and public involvement (PPI) in health and social care research.

Read the full article in Health Expectations via Wiley Online Library👉 ow.ly/2tx850WUvpx
@newcastleuni.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social
September 10, 2025 at 1:46 PM
🚨Emerging Point-of-Care Testing in Genomics

Exploring the development pipeline of genomic POCTs designed to identify variations in the genome & epigenome, supporting diagnosis, prognosis & treatment decisions across clinical areas👉 ow.ly/UB2R50WQcvo @newcastleuni.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social
September 3, 2025 at 9:21 AM
⭐£22M NIHR investment to strengthen UK health & life sciences innovation

We are delighted that @nihr-io.bsky.social at @newcastleuni.bsky.social has been awarded £22M by @nihr.bsky.social to continue research identifying emerging medicines, diagnostics, devices & digital tech
👉 ow.ly/ooyc50WPtFj
September 2, 2025 at 12:11 PM
🔊Futures Foresight & Horizon Scanning Conference 2025
📅 19–20 November
📍 The Catalyst, Newcastle & Online

We've just sent out a dedicated e-newsletter to our 900+ subscribers! You can find out about keynote speakers, themes, competitions & more👉 ow.ly/fumK50WGyEr

More info here 👉 ow.ly/yAJy50WGyEq
August 15, 2025 at 1:03 PM
📢 New publication alert
A new scoping review we've just published asks a critical question: Are we doing enough to anticipate & address inequality & inequity in emerging health technologies before they’re embedded in health systems?
Find out more🔗 doi.org/10.1080/2994... @nihr.bsky.social
August 11, 2025 at 9:27 AM
🔊CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
Central theme:Equity, Ethics & Inclusivity, 3 sub-themes:
⭐Advancing Horizon Scanning, Foresight & Futures Methodologies
⭐Emerging Disruptors
⭐Insight to Implementation
🎟️Be part of the line-up. Info here👉 nihr.oa-event.com @newcastleuni.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social
August 5, 2025 at 10:46 AM
🎥 Missed one of our Talking Point Tuesdays?
Catch up on our past events for health & life science SMEs on our YouTube channel👉 ow.ly/I3JS50WzpWe

💬 If you attended any of the sessions complete our short questionnaire & help shape what comes next👉 ow.ly/7OUZ50WzpWc @newcastleuni.bsky.social
August 4, 2025 at 1:46 PM
We are thrilled to welcome Prof Sarah Cunningham-Burley to the #FFHSC25! With our central theme of #Equity, #Ethics & #Inclusivity, Sarah will explore how they should be embedded into foresight, research & decision-making practices. Tickets here👉 nihr.oa-event.com @nihr.bsky.social
July 31, 2025 at 9:49 AM
We’re proud to be part of Health Data Research UK's Black Internship Programme, in partnership with The 10,000 Interns Foundation

Welcome Muhinyia Ndegwa, who is spending the summer with our team!

Find out more 👉https://ow.ly/Leh150WwF8Q

#BlackInternProg #BlackInternProg #10000BlackInterns
July 29, 2025 at 12:37 PM
📄Just published 'A Horizon Scan of Neurotechnology Innovations'

This scan identifies 81 neurotechnologies in development & those approved by the FDA as of June 2024.

Read the full report here🔗 ow.ly/VqtK50WuPHA

@newcastleuni.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social
July 25, 2025 at 7:49 AM
We are thrilled to welcome Prof Sarah Cunningham-Burley to the #FFHSC25! With our central theme of #Equity, #Ethics & #Inclusivity, Sarah will explore how they should be embedded into foresight, research & decision-making practices. Tickets here👉 nihr.oa-event.com @nihr.bsky.social
July 18, 2025 at 3:33 PM