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The Research and Development Forum
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The professional network for those managing, supporting & leading health & care research.
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Did you miss our recent newsletter - read here: buff.ly/quNLFrg
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November 7, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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We are thrilled to be attending our first Research Quality Association Conference in Belfast this week. Come and meet Angela and Helen at the far end of the Exhibition Hall (Association Stands area) and find out about the Research and Development Forum.

#RQA2025 #ResearchQuality #Research
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November 5, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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October 20, 2025 at 7:05 AM
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October 17, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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📢 Did you miss our recent Professional Development Bulletin.
Our upcoming training courses (all via Virtual Classroom):

➡️ Essentials of NHS Research
➡️Essentials of Research Sponsorship
➡️Local Capacity and Capability for Research

Find out more and register: buff.ly/HOwy59n
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October 10, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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October 6, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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September 30, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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September 26, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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September 22, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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UPDATE: University Hospital of Leicester NHS Trust has been awarded £6.5 million in funding from @nihr.bsky.social to host and launch the new UK-wide Commercial Research Delivery Centre Network. A number of key roles have been created. These roles are now live. Find out more here: buff.ly/mFjGkxM
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September 5, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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September 5, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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August 18, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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There are lots of reasons to be part of research! You can find out more here on the NIHR Be Part of Research - Summer 2025 newsletter: mailchi.mp/nihr/bpor-wi...
#BePartOfResearch
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August 11, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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August 11, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Save the date...

@therdforum.bsky.social's Annual Conference will take place in Birmingham.

Join us to explore innovation, inclusion, digital tools, sustainability, and more. Add it to your calendar now.

Find out more: rdfconference.org

#HealthcareResearch #UKHealthcare #RDF26
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August 8, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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August 7, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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July 21, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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📢 The @hralatest.bsky.social have published their new strategy. Read here: www.hra.nhs.uk/about-us/wha...
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July 11, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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July 7, 2025 at 7:05 AM
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July 7, 2025 at 7:05 AM
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June 27, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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Helen Riding ‪@therdforum.bsky.social‬ Coordinator is wearing red to support all those contributing to research ‪@helenriding.bsky.social
#Red4Research
Helen is wearing a red top and is holding a #Red4Research sign. Helen is smiling with long dark hair. The text says “I am supporting #Red4Research day to say thank you to all the R&D community involved in health and care research” Helen Riding, Research Manager, North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, R&D Forum Coordinator A red banner showing #Red4Research 2025 logo is at the bottom of the image.
June 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Pippa Brice, R&D Forum Trustee is wearing red to thank everyone supporting health and care research #Red4Research
Pippa is wearing glasses and a floral shirt. The text says “I am pleased to support #Red4Research day in recognition of the R&D community’s outstanding work – much of it behind the scenes – and dedication to driving research and improvements in health and care for people and patients everywhere.” Pippa Brice, Associate Director for Research & Impact, NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough ICB and R&D Forum Trustee. A red banner showing #Red4Research 2024 logo is at the bottom of the image.
June 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Tony Timlin Co-Chair of ‪@therdforum.bsky.social‬ Sustainability Working Group is wearing red to support and promote the health, social and environmental benefits of research #Red4Research
Tony is wearing a red shirt. The text says “I am supporting #Red4Research Day 2025 to promote the health, social and environmental benefits of research, and to encourage people to get involved whenever the opportunity arises!” Tony Timlin, Research Programme Manager, North Bristol NHS Trust. Co-Chair, R&D Forum Sustainability Working Group. A red banner showing #Red4Research 2025 logo is at the bottom of the image.
June 20, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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The #RDF25 Conference organising committee were thrilled that we could highlight #Red4Research at this years conference. Please share and tag ‪@therdforum.bsky.social‬ on photos you took at the stand.
Helen, Carolyn and Angela are standing behind a #Red4Research frame all wearing red tops and dresses. This photo is taken in front of a #Red4Research banner.
June 20, 2025 at 1:01 PM