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« Back to BlogSPCR Researcher Spotlight | Professor Clare Taylor and Dr Georgia Richards
12 January 2026
We are pleased to share the next edition of our SPCR Researcher Spotlight series, featuring two of our researchers, Dr Georgia Richards, from the University of Oxford, and Professor Clare Taylor from the University of Birmingham. This series highlights the impact of continued SPCR research capacity and development funding since it's introduction in 2010.
Reflections on the 2025 SPCR Trainees Event
27 October 2025
As the Directorate of the NIHR School for Primary Care Research, we are delighted to reflect on another annual Trainees Event. This year’s gathering, held at Chilworth Manor, Southampton on Wednesday 15 - Thursday 16 October, brought together our trainees, mentors, GP commercial research fellows and partner organisations in one place.
2025 George Lewith Prize Winner | Insights from the SAPC Conference
15 September 2025
Milou Ottolini and Dhanush Ammineni, the winners of the George Lewith Prize 2025, reflect on their visit to the 53rd Society for Academic Primary Care (SAPC) Annual Scientific Meeting.
How should a first year medical student spend their summer holidays …
22 August 2025
In this post NIHR School of Primary Care Research intern, Sarah Newman, reflects on her internship programme at the University of Bristol’s Centre for Academic Primary Care (CAPC).
What’s law got to do with it?: Reflecting on my time in the Q-DaPS team as an in2research student
22 July 2025
As part of the in2research programme, Shania Essah Aurelio joined the Q-DaPS project with a background in law and an interest in data protection. In this reflection, they share how the placement broadened their understanding of qualitative health research and the value of interdisciplinary collaboration.
Challenges of ‘Imposter participants’ in patient and public involvement
Imposter participants in Patient and Public Involvement (PPI)? Our latest blog post looks at the risks of tokenism, authenticity, and how we can ensure real public voices are heard in research.
Connections and Opportunities: Reflections on impact during a PhD
Dr Francesca Dakin, a former NIHR SPCR trainee, reflects on her SPCR-funded PhD research, highlighting the impact, connections, and opportunities it created throughout her doctoral journey.
From Bristol to Milan: A PhD journey through AI, ultrasound & espresso
In this blog post, Kerstin Nothnagel reflects on her journey from Bristol to Milan, exploring AI, ultrasound, and the research culture that shaped her PhD experience.
Reflexivity and the Risks of Joint Roles in Researching Perinatal Anxiety: Insights from a mother and Researcher
1 May 2025
In this blog post, Carolyn Chew-Graham and Noureen Shivji from Keele University reflect on their experiences conducting the SPCR-funded CLASP study, highlighting how reflexivity and lived experience informed and enriched their qualitative research on perinatal anxiety.
NIHR SPCR Research Placement in Malaysia
3 February 2025
Read our new blog post by SPCR Post Doctoral Fellow, Ali Hindi. Ali shares insights from their NIHR SPCR research placement in Malaysia—from collaboration & mentoring to cultural connections & long-term partnerships.
George Lewith Prize Winner 2024 | Reflections of the SAPC Conference
24 October 2024
Sam Rolfe, the winner of the George Lewith Prize 2024, reflects on his visit to the 52nd Society for Academic Primary Care (SAPC) Annual Scientific Meeting.
NIHR SPCR Internship at the University of Manchester
21 October 2024
Chloe-Nicole Low, one of our SPCR Interns, reflects on how her internship expanded her understanding of research, and left her with skills, connections, and a newfound interest in academic primary care.
How the QNI Community Nursing Research Forum is building much-needed research capacity in nursing
13 February 2023
Ben Bower and Lucy Pratt discuss how the QNI Community Nursing Research Forum is building much-needed research capacity in nursing
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SPCR Masterclass Recording | Let’s Talk Dementia
24 February 2026
The SPCR recently hosted a masterclass titled “Let’s Talk Dementia: Supporting communication in research partnerships involving people with dementia.” The session explored how researchers and public contributors can work together more inclusively by adapting communication practices to better support people with dementia as active partners in research.
SPCR-Funded Research Recognised by BJGP
23 February 2026
We are pleased to congratulate our NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) colleagues whose work has been recognised in the British Journal of General Practice (BJGP) Top Ten most read and published papers of 2025.
SPCR launches 2026 studentship competition
20 February 2026
SPCR, part of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), continues to support the development of the next generation of primary care researchers through its competitive studentship schemes.