The Research and Development Forum

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[The Research and Development Forum @TheRDForum]

Welcome back to Birmingham…

Following @TheRDForum 2026 Conference, health and care R&D professionals will return to Birmingham for RDF27 to share, learn and connect.

Join us there. Register for updates: https://t.co/x1wU9gf6iq

#HealthcareResearch #UKHealthcare #RDF #RDF27

[The Research and Development Forum @TheRDForum]

Will you be among the RDF27 attendees…

@TheRDForum welcomed a record-breaking number of attendees for RDF26

RDF27 is shaping up to be a key event in the health and care R&D Calendar

Register for updates: https://t.co/x1wU9geysS

#HealthcareResearch #UKHealthcare #RDF #RDF27

[The Research and Development Forum @TheRDForum]

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[The Research and Development Forum @TheRDForum]

RDF27 Exhibitor & Sponsor updates…

@TheRDForum 2027 Conference takes place 9-11 May in Birmingham

Ensure your organisation at the forefront of the UK health & care research landscape

Register for news: https://t.co/0rYl3gHpve

#HealthcareResearch #UKHealthcare #RDF #RDF27

[Health and Care Research Wales @ResearchWales]

Do you know a person or team doing amazing things in health and social care research?
Nominate them for the Health and Care Research Wales National Awards (you can even nominate yourself!)
Deadline: 31 July
https://t.co/NPb3ewcfLc

[National Institute for Health and Care Research @NIHRresearch]

Last week marked one year since the launch of the 10 Year Health Plan and we’re showcasing some of our life-changing research that’s already driving the shift from hospital to community, analogue to digital and sickness to prevention ⬇️ #NIHR20

[The Research and Development Forum @TheRDForum]

RDF27 Key information…

@TheRDForum conference takes place 9-11th May, Birmingham

It offers the UK health & care R&D workforce the chance to come together to shape the future

Register for updates here: https://t.co/x1wU9geysS

#HealthcareResearch #UKHealthcare #RDF #RDF27

[The Research and Development Forum @TheRDForum]

Be the first to hear about the call for abstracts opening...

To join us at @TheRDForum 2027 Conference (9-11 May 2027, Birmingham) as a speaker, make sure you’ve registered for updates.

Sign up: https://t.co/0rYl3gHpve

#HealthcareResearch #UKHealthcare #RDF #RDF27

[The Research and Development Forum @TheRDForum]

Our most recent newsletter - read here: https://t.co/RyAtxsuyUU
#HealthAndCareResearch #Research #ResearchCommunity #ResearchAndDevelopment #HealthResearch #Networking #RDF

[NIHR Research Delivery Network @NIHRrdn]

Why do some communities feel disconnected from health research? How do we bridge the gap between medical institutions and the people they serve?

We explore these questions in our short film 'Trust: Overcoming Mistrust in Health Research'. Available in full online now.

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[Department for Science, Innovation and Technology @SciTechgovuk]

Women are far less likely than men to progress in research careers – we’re changing that.

The new Women in Research Charter will level the playing field, backing action on family leave, flexible working and tackling harassment.

[HSCRandD @HSCRandD]

The Health Research Authority published an updated version of the Standard Operating Procedures for Research Ethics Committees (RECs).
Version 8.1 came into effect on 16 June 2026 & includes a clarification on which RECs can review certain types of studies in Northern Ireland.👇

[AMRC @AMRC]

Charities play a vital role in #UKresearch, helping save and improve lives.

In 2025, AMRC charities invested a record £2.1bn in medical research, supporting 27,000+ researchers and 1,127 clinical studies.

Explore the full infographic: https://t.co/c3lzh6KN5p

[The Research and Development Forum @TheRDForum]

Mark your calendars for RDF27......

Following RDF26's success, RDF27 takes place in Birmingham, 9–11 May 2027.

Connect, learn and share knowledge together. Register for updates: https://t.co/0rYl3gHpve

#HealthcareResearch #UKHealthcare #RDF27

[NIHR Research Delivery Network @NIHRrdn]

The first North London Wider Care Research Forum took place this week, bringing together care sector workers and researchers to foster collaboration.

Attendees came up with actionable strategies to transform research in wider care settings.

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[NIHR Research Delivery Network @NIHRrdn]

Are you interested in shaping the local landscape of health and care research delivery in our Yorkshire and Humber region? Join us as a Research Delivery Practice Educator and inspire excellence, innovation, and workforce development.

🔗Apply by 2 July: https://t.co/RfEdlQMMXR

[The Research and Development Forum @TheRDForum]

RDF26 sponsors…

@TheRDForum would like to thank the sponsors of last month’s conference in Birmingham (RDF26).

Thanks to Brookwood Global, @PHARMExcel1, Florence Healthcare and @The_RQA.

Find out more: https://t.co/x1wU9geysS

#HealthcareResearch #UKHealthcare #RDF #RDF26

[The Research and Development Forum @TheRDForum]

Thanks for lighting up red to support #Red4Research on Friday @UHCW_RandD

[R&D at UHCW @UHCW_RandD]

Lighting up @nhsuhcw in red to celebrate #red4research

[Keele Clinical Trials Unit @Keele_CTU]

🔴 Celebrating #Red4Research Day!
A huge thank you to everyone involved in health & social care research. Your dedication helps improve lives & shape better care for our communities.
Today, we're sharing what research means to our team and Community Lounge members #Research #r4r

[CityOfResearch @CityOfResearch]

This #Red4Research, we’re opening up a little behind the scenes - check below all the teams who make research happen every day❤️