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21Oct
2025

Research Hero of the Month – November 2025

This month’s Research Hero is …

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18Sep
2025

Research Hero of the Month – October 2025

This month's Research Hero is Jamie O’Neill

Jamie O'Neill

20Aug
2025

Research Hero of the Month – September 2025

This month the Research Heroes are Luke, Efemena & John – Champions of Physical Activity in Mental Health

Luke and Efemena, Research Heroes.

15Jul
2025

Research Hero of the Month – August 2025

Our Research Hero this month is Wan, our expert by experience on the UPLIFT project.

17Jun
2025

Research Hero of the Month – July 2025

Dr Mo Murtza contacted the team last year, eager to get involved in research.

Dr Mo Murtza

20May
2025

Research Hero of the Month – June 2025

Denise is the R&D team’s leading referrer, consistently connecting more individuals with research opportunities than any other staff member…

Denise Ramsden, Memory Service Nurse.

15Apr
2025

Research Hero of the Month – May 2025

This month we want to acknowledge the support of our colleagues in Pharmacy, with particular thanks to Michael Dixon-…

The pharmacy team at the Becklin Centre

18Mar
2025

Research Hero of the Month – April 2025

This month’s Research Hero is Vickie Hesketh, Digital Communications Officer, from the Communications and Marketing Team.

Vickie Hesketh, Communications Department.

18Feb
2025

Research Hero of the Month – February 2025

Student Nurses Research Hybrid Placement Programme (MESH). The MESH programme enables student nurses to learn about research in clinical…

13Jan
2025

Me at Mealtimes study

We're pleased to share with you the outcome of the 'Me at Mealtimes' study conducted during Dr Susan Guthrie's…

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17Dec
2024

Research Hero of the Month – January 2025

This month we would like to recognise the Programme Management Office (PMO), as research heroes, for their significant contribution…

20Nov
2024

Research Hero of the Month – December 2024

Meaningful public involvement in research is essential. This month we celebrate the important work of the Trust’s HEER (Help…

07Nov
2024

Discover our Research and Development Annual Report: A collaborative effort

We’re delighted to share with you our Research and Development Annual Report 2023/24. This document is our most person-centered…

15Oct
2024

Research Hero of the Month – November 2024

This month’s Research Heroes are Psychologist professions.

08Oct
2024

Research Hero of the Month – October 2024

Embedding Research in Clinical Practice

28Aug
2024

Research Hero of the Month – August 2024

This month we would like to recognise Dr Guy Brookes for his ongoing support with the DIAMONDS RCT study!

20Jul
2024

NIHR First Steps into Research Programme – the mentoring role

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10Jun
2024

Research Hero of the Month – July 2024

This month we celebrate the role of our Information Governance colleagues and in particular Carl Starbuck, Head of Information…

23May
2024

Research Hero of the Month – June 2024

This month, we would like to celebrate Navjeet Chhagira and all of her colleagues in the clozapine clinic.

01May
2024

Research Hero of the Month – May 2024

This month we take the opportunity to celebrate Claire Paul, Professional Lead for Allied Health Professions.

19Mar
2024

Research Hero of the Month – March 2024

This month we take the opportunity to celebrate the staff who have contributed to the delivery of the UK…

14Jan
2024

Research Hero of the Month – January 2024

This month we recognise Dr Zumer Jawaid, Consultant Psychiatrist -Older People’s including Young-Onset Dementia as Principal Investigator on the…

20Jul
2023

In conversation with … Shaun Bell

Shaun was a Heathy Living Adviser in the Forensic service for over 20 years, he has just started a…

Shaun Bell, Healthy Loving Adviser

20Oct
2022

In conversation with … Susan Guthrie

In conversation with ... Susan Guthrie, Advanced Pratitioner, Speech and Langauage Therapy and CArDINAL Clinical Academic Research Fellow

Susan Guthrie, Advanced Clinical