May 14, 20184 min read
The clocks explained
Tick, tock. Tick, tock. Whether it’s on an email or at the research delivery meeting, we’re all more than familiar with the phrases, “How...
Apr 11, 20184 min read
Completing the jigsaw puzzle: My patient and public involvement journey
Clinical Academic, Dr Charlie Dando, reflects on her journey to achieving successful patient and public involvement in her research work,...
Apr 8, 20182 min read
The diary of a student: My experience of working in Research and Improvement
Meredith Turner shares her experience of working at the Academy during her student placement. Before gaining my student placement at the...
Mar 6, 20182 min read
Step into my shoes: The career of a Mental Health Research Nurse
Mental Health Research Nurse, Kaye Smith, tells us about her career journey... I came upon the fascinating world of research quite by...
Feb 16, 20181 min read
Latest workshop dates released
The next round of dates for Research and Improvement workshops have been released. If you want to brush up or gain new skills, please...
Feb 13, 20183 min read
A spotlight on Lisa Hyatt
Working at the Academy, I am surrounded by amazing people, passionate about improving care for patients. I am humbled too by the...
Feb 3, 20183 min read
Top 10 tips for successful study recruitment
The world of research delivery is a mystery to most clinicians. In day-to-day clinical practice when we think about research we imagine...
Jan 31, 20183 min read
The future is bright: Opening the doors to people in the community
It was grey, the faded, shapeless hospital gown that she wore. A beige one foot-wide cabinet stood beside her, containing all of her...