All the latest updates on research and events.
Celebrating Excellence in Primary Care Research and Education: SPCR Colleagues Honoured
30 June 2025
The NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) is delighted to celebrate and congratulate several of our colleagues who have recently received awards and honours for their contributions to primary care research, education, and practice.
Three NIHR Research Schools’ Mental Health Programme Newsletter | Q2 - June 2025
26 June 2025
The Q2 Three NIHR Research Schools’ Mental Health Programme Newsletter is out now. Sign-up to our newsletters to stay updated about our latest news, publications and funding.
From Research to Action: Supporting Black Communities in Southwark
23 June 2025
Former Three Schools’ Mental Health Programme award holder Stephanie Ejegi-Memeh is continuing to make an impact through her work championing equity in black-led public health.
New NIHR Three Schools' Prevention Research Programme Funding Calls
23 June 2025
NIHR are excited to announce that the NIHR Three Schools Prevention Programme has launched three new funding calls.
SPCR IN Focus | Cervical Screening Awareness Week 2025
19 June 2025
To mark this years Cervical Screening Awareness Week 2025, the NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) is highlighting a project that explores barriers to cervical screening for under-screened individuals, helping to promote equitable access to preventative healthcare
May 2025 | NIHR SPCR Newsletter
13 June 2025
The May 2025 NIHR SPCR newsletter is out now. Sign-up to receive our monthly newsletters to stay updated about our latest news, publications and funding.
SPCR PhD Writers’ Retreat 2025: A Space for Reflection and Progress
9 June 2025
Earlier this year, a group of SPCR-funded PhD students gathered in Reading for the annual SPCR Writers’ Retreat.
University of Cambridge Launches World's Largest Atrial Fibrillation Screening Trial
3 June 2025
An SPCR-funded study from the University of Cambridge is set to transform stroke prevention through the world’s largest atrial fibrillation (AF) screening trial
George Lewith Prize - 2025 Winner Announced
2 June 2025
Congratulations to Milou Ottolini and Dhanush Ammineni, joint winners of the NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) George Lewith Prize for 2025
Funding Opportunity: SPCR Public Involvement, Engagement and Dissemination Enablement Fund
30 May 2025
The SPCR have launched a new funding call to enable researchers and member departments to extend on their involvement, engagement and dissemination activities to foster greater inclusion and diversity of public and communities in research.
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 share details of their 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.