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We enable smarter and more sustainable care, through healthcare innovations that deliver real impact for patients. Bringing this future to life alongside ‪(@exeter.ac.uk‬) and Royal Devon NHS. Learn more: https://hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk/

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Exeter HealthTech Research Centre supports Royal Devon pilot to evaluate Ambient Voice Technology in Emergency Departments - HealthTech Research Centre The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is launching a pilot to evaluate the use of Ambient Voice Technology (AVT) in its Emergency Departments (ED), supported by NHS England. The 1...

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06.03.2026 09:05 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Proud to support the Royal Devon on a new pilot to evaluate Ambient Voice Technology (AVT) in Emergency Departments.

Backed by @england.nhs.uk, the pilot will explore how #AVT performs in #urgent‑care settings & where it can deliver the biggest impact for clinicians & patients.

🔗 Read more below.

06.03.2026 09:04 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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We’re hiring! Join our team as a Secretary and help support innovation in healthcare. The Band 3 role offers:

✔ A supportive and friendly team environment
✔ Flexible & hybrid working
✔ Great development opportunities

🔗Apply here: careers.royaldevon.nhs.uk/members/modu...

#ExeterJobs #NHSJobs

02.03.2026 16:49 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Last week our HRC attended the Sustainable Health Systems Hub Annual Meeting, opened by our Sustainable Innovation Co-Lead Prof. Ed Wilson, in his role as Hub Director.

It was a fantastic event, helping drive meaningful progress in sustainable healthcare.

#NHSNetZero #SustainableHealthcare

02.03.2026 10:09 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Dementia Innovation showcase Spotlight on innovations that could help support out of hospital care for people living with dementia

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24.02.2026 12:06 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Interested in the future of #dementia care? Join the Dementia Innovation Showcase on 12 March (1–4pm) - an event exploring technologies that help people with dementia stay safely supported at home, and the system changes needed to enable successful #NHS adoption. Sign-up link below 🔗 ⬇️

24.02.2026 12:00 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
John and Linda's story: How dementia research is helping support carers
John and Linda's story: How dementia research is helping support carers YouTube video by Join Dementia Research

A South West man whose wife was diagnosed with a rare form of #dementia is encouraging others to take part in research after joining an @exeter.ac.uk study exploring new ways to support carers. Watch to find out more ⬇️

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19.02.2026 09:50 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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UKRI AI strategy makes bold choices where UK can lead the world In its first AI strategy, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) sets out a bold plan to build on the UK’s incredible strengths and potential.

Today, we’ve launched our first AI strategy that sets out a bold plan to help position the UK as a global leader in AI.

The strategy will unite universities, industry, and government to take AI research from the lab to the real-world and improve everyday lives.

More 👉 www.ukri.org/news/ukri-ai...

19.02.2026 09:37 👍 11 🔁 7 💬 1 📌 3
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Reminder 📣

To mark 20 years of the @nihr.bsky.social, it has launched the NIHR20 Research Leaders Prizes - recognising outstanding leadership in health and care research.

Delivering research that matters? Find out more and apply below 👇

#inclusion #healthcareresearch #NIHR

17.02.2026 10:12 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
🚨TOMORROW: SPCR Masterclass: Let’s talk dementia

🗓️ Tues, 17 Feb 2026
🕚 12noon to 1pm
💡 Supporting communication in research partnerships involving people with dementia

🔗 bit.ly/44pnKF0

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🚨TOMORROW: SPCR Masterclass: Let’s talk dementia 🗓️ Tues, 17 Feb 2026 🕚 12noon to 1pm 💡 Supporting communication in research partnerships involving people with dementia 🔗 bit.ly/44pnKF0 @nihrsphr.bsky.social @nihrsscr.bsky.social @sapc.ac.uk

🚨TOMORROW: SPCR Masterclass: Let’s talk dementia

🗓️ Tues, 17 Feb 2026
🕚 12noon to 1pm
💡 Supporting communication in research partnerships involving people with dementia

🔗 bit.ly/44pnKF0

@nihrsphr.bsky.social
@nihrsscr.bsky.social
@sapc.ac.uk

16.02.2026 12:53 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1
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If you’re working in #HealthTech or early‑stage research, our newsletter brings together useful insights from dementia & diagnostics to sustainability & reducing health inequalities.

Expect practical takeaways, real case studies & opportunities to collaborate.

👉 Sign up here: lnkd.in/eSjngpBG.

16.02.2026 13:48 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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#Hospitalacquiredinfections are one of the most urgent challenges in #patientsafety - yet many are preventable with early intervention. Backed by an @innovateuk.bsky.social SMART grant we’re partnering with Sanome on the next evolution of MEMORI - using #AI to transform early detection. More below ⬇️

12.02.2026 16:35 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Innovate UK awards over £300k SMART grant to Exeter HealthTech Research Centre and Sanome to advance AI-enabled early detection of hospital-acquired infections - HealthTech Research Centre A collaboration between the NIHR HealthTech Research Centre (HRC) in Sustainable Innovation and UK health tech company Sanome has secured an Innovate UK SMART grant of over £300,000 to co-design the e...

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10.02.2026 09:23 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Exeter HRC & Sanome have secured a £300k grant to enhance MEMORI - an AI-enabled platform that alerts clinical teams to infection up to seven days before symptoms appear. This is a major step in tackling #hospitalacquiredinfections, which cost the NHS £2.7bn a year.

🔗Press release in comments.

10.02.2026 09:23 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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Could routine urine monitoring help identify infections earlier in dementia care? Researchers at the @ukdri.ac.uk are exploring new technology designed to detect bacteria quickly and support better clinical decisions.

Watch or Listen to our latest podcast - youtu.be/7tkgusUhnFE

08.02.2026 20:22 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Researchers quantify role of reducing obesity in preventing common conditions Researchers have quantified the role of obesity in common long-term conditions, showing for the first time the effect of losing weight in preventing multiple diseases.   Conditions that often occur to...

Researchers from @exeter.ac.uk have shown for the first time how weight loss could help prevent multiple #long-termdiseases by identifying obesity as a shared cause of many conditions that often occur together.

🔗Read more about the ground-breaking GEMINI study: news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-h...

09.02.2026 10:02 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Today is #WorldCancerDay and to mark this, we're happy to share that a pilot project to help GPs spot early warning signs of cancer from routine blood tests has now rolled out to 60 GP practices in Devon, and has also launched in Liverpool. news.exeter.ac.uk/fa...

04.02.2026 11:33 👍 5 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 0
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Applications for the NIHR Net Zero Innovation Catalyst have now been extended - with no course fees. It's a fantastic opportunity for early‑stage innovators to get hands on support.

Find more detail & apply: hrc-network.nihr.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

#NetZero #SustainableInnovation

05.02.2026 15:53 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Layered spider webs on green background.

Nature's toughest material just had its super power revealed.
@kingsnmes.bsky.social scientists have uncovered the molecular marvel behind spider silk - with implications for sustainable materials and even Alzheimer's research.

Read more here: kcl.ac.uk/news/scienti...

#ScienceatKings

05.02.2026 15:35 👍 7 🔁 6 💬 0 📌 0
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HealthTech Innovator Exchange: From Idea to Impact · Luma The Event Join the NIHR HealthTech Research Centre (HRC) in Sustainable Innovation at Science Creates, Bristol for a dedicated event designed to help…

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04.02.2026 09:11 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Are you a #HealthTech innovator looking to unlock the next stage of your development journey?

Join our HRC at Science Creates, Bristol for a full‑day event designed to help innovators move faster - from early‑stage ideas to real‑world deployment.

🗓 20th May 2026
🕒 10:00am – 4:00pm

👇 Book now

04.02.2026 09:10 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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PPIE Ideas Café - HealthTech Research Centre What are Ideas Cafés? Ideas cafés are informal virtual sessions researchers and (potential) commercial partners can discuss their ideas and technologies with our public collaborators. It’s a chance to...

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02.02.2026 17:00 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Got an emerging idea or #HealthTech innovation & want early, real‑world feedback?

Our Ideas Cafés offer informal virtual sessions to test your thinking with a lay audience, check your idea truly meets public needs & gain practical perspectives grounded in lived experience.

📅⬇️ Book via link below

02.02.2026 17:00 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Working on a #sustainableinnovation that could benefit the NHS?

Whether you’re developing new technology, a research project or navigating the journey to market, our team of expert clinicians, academics & technical specialists can support you at every stage.

👉 Reach out today: lnkd.in/exU2ehxB

23.01.2026 10:11 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The Federated National Institute for Health and Care Research HealthTech Research Centre Network: Addressing Fragmentation in Healthcare Innovation Innovations in HealthTech are essential for the sustainability of the UK NHS, yet systemic fragmentation, regulatory complexity...

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21.01.2026 14:53 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Want to learn more about HealthTech Research Centres and the unique approach that makes them so impactful?

A new article from our network colleagues explores how our community is driving innovation, meaningful #patientandpublicinvolvement, #researchinclusion and industry partnership. Linked below🔗

21.01.2026 14:52 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Newsletter - HealthTech Research Centre Welcome to the Sustainable HealthTech Digest, the quarterly newsletter from the NIHR HealthTech Research Centre (HRC) in Sustainable Innovation. Each newsletter will offer insights into our latest pro...

Catch up on the latest HealthTech news, upcoming events and essential updates - including how to navigate the regulatory landscape - in our HRC newsletter.

🔗 Read and subscribe so you never miss an update: hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk/newsletter

#HealthTechUK #HealthcareInnovation

15.01.2026 16:04 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
ALZ Talks

Take Charge of Your Brain Health
January 29 | 10 a.m. CST

Alzheimer's Association

ALZ Talks Take Charge of Your Brain Health January 29 | 10 a.m. CST Alzheimer's Association

Actions we take every day can impact our brain health. 🧠 Learn simple steps you can take at any age to help protect your brain during our free webinar on Jan. 29 at 10am CT. Register: bit.ly/4qquueM.

15.01.2026 15:45 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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🚨New event from the HRC in Brain Injury🚨

The rehab showcase (11 Feb) will explore emerging technologies in brain injury rehabilitation.

Book your place here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nihr-brain...

14.01.2026 15:04 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Is there a silver lining to having vascular dementia AND Alzheimer's? After almost 40 years in nursing, much of it spent in cardiology, using a defibrillator machine was second nature to Fran Murt.

In case you missed it 👉 Our HRC Co-Director, Professor Chris Fox, is featured in @dailymail.co.uk discussing why accurate diagnosis of #MixedDementia is crucial - enabling patients to benefit from new drugs as they become available.

🔗 Read more: www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic...

12.01.2026 14:09 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0