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We support researchers and communities, systems and services, fundamental science and applied design. We care about inclusion, address inequality and make the interdisciplinary connections that bring your ideas to life.
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Events recordings and reports
If you missed any of our events (in-person or virtual), we’ve now created a space on our website where you’ll be able to access short written summaries of the content and recordings, together with links to related material and resources.
Our 2026 Annual Symposium is now open for registration
We are delighted to announce that our 2026 Annual Symposium is now open for registration. The event will take place on 23 April 2026 at the IET, 2 Savoy Place London – conveniently located within walking distance of Waterloo and Charing Cross stations. The theme of the day is ‘evidence into practice’ and we have a wide variety of speakers and sessions confirmed.
From clinic to campus: A nurse’s path to PhD research
When Sandra Dyer started her PhD at King’s College London’s Cicely Saunders Institute in February 2025, it marked the end of a years-long journey – one that included two fellowship applications, job changes, and moments of questioning whether research was “for nurses like me.” But here’s what she learned: the path into research isn’t always linear, and for any emerging researchers, resilience and a strong support network make all the difference.
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