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« Back to BlogSPCR Researcher Spotlight | Professor Adam Geraghty and Professor Nathan Davies
1 October 2025
We are pleased to share the next edition of our SPCR Researcher Spotlight series, featuring two of our researchers, Professor Nathan Davies the Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) and Dr Adam Geraghty from the University of Southampton . This series highlights the impact of continued SPCR research capacity and development funding since it's introduction in 2010.
Learning from each other: Insights from a public co-applicant collaboration in primary care research
As part of an SPCR-funded study, Louise Ting and Charlotte Archer reflect on working together to explore the benefits and challenges of remote consulting for anxiety and depression in primary care
Public perceptions of the future of Primary Care
8 September 2025
In this blog post Jessica Drinkwater and Sarah Skyrme discuss 'Public perceptions of the future of Primary Care' and the first workshop for public contributors getting involved with SPCR 737 award.
Mapping cultural sector activities for older people from global majority backgrounds in the UK: learnings from the TOUS study
3 September 2025
In this blog, Debra Westlake and Stephanie Tierney from the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences (University of Oxford) reflect on identifying what cultural activities are offered for older people in the UK from global majority backgrounds.
SPCR Researcher Spotlight | Professor Evangelos Kontopantelis and Professor Helen Atherton
23 July 2025
We are pleased to share the next edition of our SPCR Researcher Spotlight series, featuring two of our researchers, Professor Evangelos Kontopantelis from the University of Manchester and Professor Helen Atherton from the University of Southampton . This series highlights the impact of continued SPCR research capacity and development funding since it's introduction in 2010.
SPCR Researcher Spotlight | Dr Grace Turner and Dr Jane Vennik
30 June 2025
We are pleased to share the next edition of our SPCR Researcher Spotlight series, featuring two of our researchers, Dr Grace Turner from the University of Birmingham and Dr Jane Vennik from the University of Southampton . This series highlights the impact of continued SPCR research capacity and development funding since it's introduction in 2010.
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.
SPCR Researcher Spotlight | Dr Bethan Treadgold and Dr Sophie Orton
3 June 2025
We are pleased to share the next edition of our SPCR Researcher Spotlight series, featuring two of our researchers, Dr. Bethan Treadgold from the University of Exeter and Dr. Sophie Orton from the University of Nottingham . This series highlights the impact of continued SPCR research capacity and development funding since it's introduction in 2010.
Research as a general dentist – an exciting career path
16 May 2025
In this blog post, James Coughlan reflects on his experiences as a general dental practitioner engaging in health research, offering insights into the expanding role of academic inquiry within primary dental care.
SPCR Researcher Spotlight | Dr Kelly Birtwell and Dr Ben Fletcher
8 May 2025
We are pleased to share the next edition of our SPCR Researcher Spotlight series, featuring two of our researchers, Dr. Kelly Birtwell from the University of Manchester and Dr. Ben Fletcher from the University of Birmingham. This series highlights the impact of continued SPCR research capacity and development funding since it's introduction in 2010.
The role of community pharmacies in early cancer detection with a focus on deprivation
6 May 2025
Community pharmacies can play a key role in early cancer detection, especially in deprived areas. Dr Judit Konya, from Collaboration for Academic Primary Care (APEx) , Exeter, shares an update on her research.
Developing guidance for researchers on how to involve and partner with ethnically diverse communities in research
8 April 2025
This blog and the associated guidance was produced by Aston University and Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC).
SPCR Researcher Spotlight | Dr Ben Bowers & Dr Ralph Kwame Akyea
7 April 2025
We are pleased to share the first edition of our SPCR Researcher Spotlight series, featuring two of our researchers, Dr. Ben Bowers from the University of Cambridge and Dr. Ralph Kwame Akyea from the University of Nottingham. This series highlights the impact of continued SPCR research capacity and development funding since it's introduction in 2010.
Reflections on my In2Research placement with the Q-DaPS team
25 November 2024
As part of the Q-DaPS project (SPCR Project no. 596) University College London hosted two In2Research Placement participants over the summer to work on the project. Kimberly McBride has written a blog about her experience.
Multimorbidity could cause a healthcare crisis – here’s what we can do about it
Multimorbidity is one of the biggest challenges facing healthcare. In recent years, a succession of research studies have shown that people with multiple health problems are more likely to have a worse quality of life, worse mental health and reduced life expectancy.
Bristol Centre for Academic Primary Care (CAPC) Pre-Grant patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE)
A partnership and panel event to support School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) FR15/16 applications.
Confessions of a NIHR Knowledge Mobilisation Research Fellow
17 July 2017
For 25 years, I have been a frustrated researcher. Like many, I came into the field of research to make a difference. But as the years passed, I realised that research had little influence on healthcare policymaking or practice.