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ECAT recruitment - 2026 intake (round 2)

30 January, 2026News

The College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine (CMVM) is seeking new candidates for the second…

The latest DataLoch enhancements

29 January, 2026News

The DataLoch service focusses on making health and care data research-ready and directly supporting…

Air Free app launches to help children and young people in Scotland stay on top of asthma

23 January, 2026News

Air Free, a free app launches to help children and young people (ages 5–17) and their families…

New data platform OpenEP|NET targets heart rhythm disorders

09 January, 2026News

A new data platform to transform heart rhythm disorder care has received a £2.2 million boost from…

Nearly 1 in 5 UK emergency department patients cared for in corridors/waiting rooms

10 December, 2025News

At any one time, nearly 1 in 5 emergency department patients in the UK is being cared for in…

Clinical Trial Pathway: survey of stakeholders 2025

27 October, 2025News

A survey of the communities that use Edinburgh’s clinical trials pathway was conducted by the…

Scottish universities transform eye health research with retinal imaging resource

24 October, 2025News

Retinal Imaging Network achieves Millionth image milestone in fight against diseases

14 new centres to bring commercial research into primary care

21 October, 2025News

The NIHR has awarded more than £14 million to GP-led primary care organisations across England to…

New Commercial Research Delivery Centre in Lothian set to expand UK capacity to deliver commercial clinical trials

01 October, 2025News

Wednesday 10 September marked a new era for commercial research delivery in Lothian.

New network to boost commercial research delivery across the UK

01 September, 2025News

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has awarded £6.5 million, funded jointly…