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New webinars encouraging more voices to be heard through social care research ethics survey
24th July 2025
Organisations involved in ethical review of adult social care research across Scotland are being urged to register for a choice of two webinars encouraging them to make their...

Reproductive Health and Childbirth Specialty Group reveals research-informed webinar series
23rd July 2025
The NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Reproductive Health and Childbirth Specialty Group has announced the launch of a quarterly webinar series aimed at sharing evidence-based insig...
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Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network welcome diverse research discussions in Orkney
23rd July 2025
The NHS Research Scotland Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network (NRS NDN) has continued to drive forward its commitment to engaging with, involving, and supporting people in s...
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New community of senior researchers working across all four nations will mark ‘significant step forward’
9th July 2025
Plans for senior UK researchers working across existing four nations schemes to unite as a community have been called a ‘significant step forward’ by the Scottish...
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Health Research Authority seeking feedback on new clinical trials guidance
8th July 2025
The Health Research Authority (HRA) has published new guidance to accompany the updated clinical trials regulations which come into force across all four nations of...
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Health Research Authority release new template for amendment updates
7th July 2025
To help make it easier for sites to be aware of any amendments made to a study, the Health Research Authority (HRA) have launched a new amendment history log which is now avai...
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Scottish clinical research facility achieves global first in study of exciting new therapy for preterm infants
25th June 2025
The Reproductive Health and Childbirth Team at Glasgow Clinical Research Facility (GCRF) has achieved a global first by enrolling the first twins into a vital new study aimed...
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#Red4Research Day set to be elevated by striking illumination of Clydebank crane
20th June 2025
One of Scotland’s most unique visitor attractions will be giving a ‘big lift’ to raising awareness around #Red4Research Day (Friday 20) Inspired by N...
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Recipient of Primary Care Network Bursary Scheme grateful for conference opportunity
19th June 2025
A recipient of a prized conference bursary made available by the NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Primary Care Network has expressed his gratitude for the opp...
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Reviewers of research applications based in settings outside NHS encouraged to review guidance through new survey
16th June 2025
Those working in care settings outside of the NHS are being invited to take part in what is being called ‘an important project on research governance’ for improvin...
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