News & events

NIHR Be Part of Research | SPCR RAPID IMMUNE TEST study

20 May 2025

As part of this year’s NIHR Be Part of Research campaign, 20 May to 12 June, Andrew Turner and Emily Brown from the University of Bristol shares details of her SPCR-funded research involving participants.

New Mental Elf Video Series to Mark Mental Health Awareness Week

16 May 2025

The Mental Elf, in partnership with the NIHR Mental Health Research Initiative, is launching a new video series for Mental Health Awareness Week, spotlighting key priorities in mental health research.

SPCR-Funded Research Wins 2025 Sage Prize for Innovation and Excellence

15 May 2025

Congratulations to SPCR colleagues Louise Laverty, Katherine Checkland, and Sharon Spooner, who are joint winners of the 2025 Sage Prize for Innovation and Excellence.

April 2025 | NIHR SPCR Newsletter

15 May 2025

The April 2025 NIHR SPCR newsletter is out now. Sign-up to receive our monthly newsletters to stay updated about our latest news, publications and funding.

Three NIHR Research Schools' Host Grant Writing Workshop to Support Researchers

15 May 2025

The NIHR Three Schools' recently funded a grant writing workshop led by Professor Sue Ziebland, supporting early to mid-career researchers in developing stronger funding applications.

Congratulations to Dr Kelly Birtwell | Outstanding Early Career Researcher Award

13 May 2025

Congratulations to SPCR colleague, Dr Kelly Birtwell, who has recently been awarded an RCGP/SAPC Outstanding Early Career Researcher Award.

SPCR IN Focus | Mental Health Awareness Week 2025

12 May 2025

To mark Mental Health Awareness Week 2025, the NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) is highlighting some projects that demonstrate the power of community in supporting mental health and wellbeing.

New Research Partnership Tackles Healthcare Workforce Challenges

2 May 2025

Oxford researchers have launched a new partnership to tackle UK healthcare workforce challenges, leveraging SPCR funding.

Primary care Academic CollaboraTive (PACT) Impact Report Published

28 April 2025

The Primary Care Academic CollaboraTive (PACT) has published its Summary & Impact Report 2019–2024, highlighting five years of collaborative research achievements supported by the NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR).

Congratulations to Dr Gary Lamph on NIHR Research Leadership Recognition

14 April 2025

Three Schools’ Mental Health Award holder Dr Gary Lamph has been recognised with a place on the NIHR Nursing Research Leadership Programme.

March 2025 | NIHR SPCR Newsletter

9 April 2025

The March 2025 NIHR SPCR newsletter is out now. Sign-up to receive our monthly newsletters to stay updated about our latest news, publications and funding.

General Practice Commercial Research Fellows Opportunity

3 April 2025

The NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) is offering up to eleven General Practice Commercial Research Fellowships, with positions available at various universities across the UK.

SPCR leveraged Study Reveals Wide Variation in Prostate Cancer Testing

2 April 2025

An SPCR-led study reveals wide disparities in prostate cancer testing across GP practices in England.

Supporting Young Parents: Building on a Mental Health Fellowship

31 March 2025

Dr Ruth Naughton-Doe, former Mental Health Fellowship, is launching a new study to improve mental health support for young parents under 25.

Examining Effective Ways to Communicate Blood Test Results in Primary Care

28 March 2025

A new study funded by the School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) explores the most effective ways to communicate blood test results to patients in primary care, highlighting the importance of tailored, clear, and timely communication to enhance patient understanding and care.