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Research Awareness Grampian
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Raising awareness of clinical research going on in Grampian. Account is not monitored 24/7.
https://grampianclinicalresearch.com/
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👵👴 Longer lives mean new opportunities and challenges.
The #WATCHProject is leading the way for advancing vaccine trials and improving the quality of care for care home residents.
👉Follow us to see how we’re shaping the future of #VaccineTrials #CareHomeResearch #CareHomesUK #HealthyAgeing
December 3, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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We're excited for you to try our newest Open Access tool! Read all about it in our latest blog post
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Making Open Access Easier: Introducing the SciFree Journal Search Tool
<br>Our institution now has a growing number of open access agreements with publishers. These agreements — often called ‘Read and Publish’ or ‘Transitional’ Agreements — allow affiliated researchers t...
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December 3, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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🎬 In this video Prof Gareth Jones explains how we measure disease— the foundation of epi research! Watch the whole series at: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Want to learn more? Join our Aberdeen Short Course in Epidemiology, March 2026: www.abdn.ac.uk/epi-short-co...

#ASCE2026 #Epidemiology
December 3, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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Do you work to improve human health?

Apply for our Cross-Sector Experience Awards to

💸 Receive up to £100K in funding
🤝 Work 3-12 months in a new sector
🚀 Gain cross-sector experience to drive health innovation

Check eligibility & apply by Fri 20 Feb: https://bit.ly/48gcvkx
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December 3, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Migraines can really disrupt life for young people. A trial in @nhsgrampian.bsky.social is looking at whether a medicine called atogepant could help teens aged 12–17 who get chronic migraines.
Curious about the study? Details here: grampianclinicalresearch.com/news
November 28, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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Check out our latest podcast episode: www.buzzsprout.com/2451656
Featuring a research nurse's career journey and experience of the @nihr.bsky.social Principal Investigator Pipeline Programme (PIPP) @nhsresearchscotland.org.uk @nhslothian.bsky.social
Clinical Research Career Conversations
Welcome to Clinical Research Career Conversations, a podcast series that explores the diverse roles and professions involved in clinical research and highlights the incredible impact they have on heal...
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November 19, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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Applications are being invited by @nrsprimarycare.bsky.social for its Researcher Development Fellowship, supporting GPs to build a clinical academic career.

Read more and apply 🔗 https://bit.ly/4nCi5BZ
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November 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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The next rounds of the NHS Research Scotland Fellowships are now open for applications, with a closing date of Tuesday 9 December.

Read more about the schemes and apply 🔗 https://www.cso.scot.nhs.uk/nhs-research-scotland-fellowships/
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November 21, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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The Scottish Preconception Health Research Showcase is set to take place on Thursday 26 March 2026 at Stirling Court Hotel, on campus at The University of Stirling, with interested parties now invited to save the date.

Read more 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/ybwb9374
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November 21, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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An online event will provide Scotland’s healthcare researchers and innovators with details of health-related funding opportunities offered by the £80 billion Horizon Europe programme. @innovateuk.bsky.social

Read more 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/5xsnrb68
Promotional banner for the Horizon Europe program, featuring a colorful illustration of diverse individuals engaged in various activities like conducting research and using technology, set against a backdrop with trees, and a horizon with a rocket launch. Text states "The EU Research & Innovation Programme 2021-2027." #HorizonEU logo visible.
November 24, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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The Aberdeen Short Course in Epidemiology is an online intensive course which provides a complete overview of key considerations in epidemiological research methods. @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social

Read more 🔗 https://www.nhsresearchscotland.org.uk/calendar/aberdeen-short-course-in-epidemiology-2026
Promotional graphic for Aberdeen Short Course in Epidemiology 2026, a webinar hosted by the University of Aberdeen. It features an individual viewing a webinar on a laptop with the event details displayed: 2-17 March, online format. Find more information and events at nrs.org.uk/calendar.
November 25, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Applications are now open for the Chief Scientist Office (CSO) of the Scottish Government's NHS Researcher Development Fellowship.

The closing date for applications is midday on Wednesday 17 December 🔗 https://www.cso.scot.nhs.uk/fellowship-funding/csonhsrdf/
Promotional banner for NHS Researcher Development Fellowship by Chief Scientist Office, featuring two healthcare professionals smiling and conversing, with details about the fellowship and a deadline posted as 17 December. Additional link to read more at www.cso.scot.nhs.uk. Text reads: "The NHS Researcher Development Fellowship is an introductory fellowship aimed at NHS employees currently working as a Nurse, Midwife, Allied Health Professional, Pharmacist, Healthcare Scientist or other in a clinical role to enable them to explore research as part of their existing NHS role."
November 27, 2025 at 6:34 AM
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Applications are being invited by @nrsprimarycare.bsky.social for its Researcher Development Fellowship, supporting GPs to build a clinical academic career.

Read more and apply 🔗 https://bit.ly/4nCi5BZ
Promotional image for NHS Research Scotland, featuring two individuals in a GP office engaged in conversation across a table, with text promoting the Primary Care Research Fellowship scheme for GPs. Visit nrs.org.uk/news for more information.
November 27, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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The next round of NHS Education Scotland and the Chief Scientist Office's joint lectureship scheme is now open for applications.

Apply by Monday 26 January 🔗 https://www.nhsresearchscotland.org.uk/news/applications-now-open-for-the-nes-cso-postdoctoral-lectureship-scheme
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November 28, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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November 28, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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Before you enter your details on a Black Friday deal, pause.

Check the web address, look at the image quality, and watch for odd spelling or wording.

If it feels wrong, close the page and use a trusted retailer.

Buy safe. Not sorry. Click safe. Shop smart. 🔍
November 28, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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2/2 If it is yours - or you know who it belongs to - please get in touch via gram.linenservices@nhs.scot, confirming the date, and they will make arrangements from there.
November 28, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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1/2 We are asking you to play detective once again. This ring has been found by the Linen Services team at ARI. We believe it to be of huge sentimental value as there is a date inscribed on it.
November 28, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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PACFiND highlights big gaps in fibromyalgia care. 🏥
People face long waits, inconsistent diagnosis, and a “revolving door” of referrals. Patients want early diagnosis, specialist input, shorter waits & physio.
More: lnkd.in/eZXHzTwg

#PACFiND #Fibromyalgia
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November 28, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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Our PACFiND study found fibromyalgia deeply affects daily life, work & wellbeing. 🗣️
Interviews + a study with 518 people show strong preference for holistic, personalised, non-drug support and dependable follow-up.
Details: lnkd.in/eBTaVBeA

#ChronicPain #PatientCentredCare
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November 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Health + work systems often reinforce barriers for people with fibromyalgia. 💼

The PACFiND study co-designed guiding principles and a toolkit to support coordinated, person-centred care across services.

Read more about this study and it's impact here: www.abdn.ac.uk/iahs/academi...
Shake-up of services needed to ease fibromyalgia pain
Epi Group's Patient-centred Care for Fibromyalgia: New pathway Design (PACFiND) analysis of the state of care in the UK for fibromyalgia patients identifies multiple failings of current systems, and s...
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November 28, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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🎀 October = #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
The SMALL study in @nhsgrampian.bsky.social is testing a less invasive treatment (VAE) for small breast cancers.
Our team is proud to be in the top 5 most rapidly recruiting sites for this vital research! 💪
Learn more 👉https://grampianclinicalresearch.com/news
October 24, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Scotland’s Life Sciences Conference and Awards Dinner will recognise outstanding individuals and teams across nine categories. Deadline for awards submissions is Friday 5 December.

Read more 🔗 https://www.nhsresearchscotland.org.uk/calendar/scotlands-life-sciences-conference-and-awards-dinner
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October 20, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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Abstract submissions are open for Scotland's 2026 Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) event.

Presentation and poster abstracts, as well as workshop proposals, are being accepted until Friday 31 October.

Submit now 🔗 https://bit.ly/42dY5Of
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October 21, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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Applications are now open for the next intake of Chief Scientist Office (CSO) of the Scottish Government Clinical Academic Fellowships.

Find out more about the scheme, and apply by midday on Wednesday 19 November 🔗 https://www.cso.scot.nhs.uk/clinical-academic-fellowship-now-open-for-applications/
Promotional graphic for the Clinical Academic Fellowship by the Chief Scientist Office. Features a smiling individual with glasses leaning against a brick wall, alongside key information about the fellowship's application details and deadline, and a link to the CSO website where this information is also available.
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM