Bradford Midwife Awarded NIHR Senior Research Leader Programme Place
Kate Robinson, Senior Research Midwife and Knowledge Mobilisation and Communications Lead at NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Yorkshire & Humber (YH ARC) and Bradford Institute of Health Research, has been awarded a place on the prestigious NIHR Senior Research Leader Programme. The three-year programme aims to transform research culture in NHS organisations whilst building sustainable research […]
BSPD welcomes latest BRUSH research showing major supervised toothbrushing progress
The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) today welcomes new research published in the British Dental Journal (BDJ) showing a significant expansion in supervised toothbrushing (STB) across England. The findings demonstrate a continued positive trajectory since the first national survey was published in 2022, with many of the recommendations to overcome barriers to rollout of STB now […]
Three Events, One Mission: Supporting Mental Health Across Yorkshire & Humber
This Mental Health Awareness Week, we are reflecting on a busy and inspiring March 2026, during which NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Yorkshire & Humber (YHARC) was proud to support three distinct mental health events across the region. From creative community collaboration, to prevention science and youth mental health these events brought together researchers, clinicians, policymakers, […]
New Patient and Public Voice Network Launches for Health Research Across Yorkshire and Humber
The NIHR Yorkshire and Humber Applied Research Collaboration (YHARC) has officially launched its new Public and Patient Involvement and Engagement Network Group (PPIE), marking a significant step forward in putting communities at the heart of health research across the region. YHARC conducts applied health research to improve the health and wellbeing of the 5.4 million […]
YHARC’s Clinical Academic & Research Inclusion Lead selected for prestigious leadership programme
Dr Jamilla Hussain, a Palliative Medicine Clinical Academic and NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber (YH ARC) Research Inclusion Lead and Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT) Consultant in Palliative Care, has been selected for the prestigious Academy of Medical Sciences’ Future Leaders in Innovation, Enterprise and Research (FLIER) programme. The initiative develops trailblazers capable […]
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust joins the BaBi network
The BaBi Network is excited to announce that Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust have officially joined the Born and Bred In (BaBi) network, led by Principal Investigator Michelle Jones and the Trust’s research midwives. Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated trust, providing both acute and community health services. It serves two […]
Born in Bradford Study Lifts the Lid on Teen Eating Habits
A new Born in Bradford study, supported by NIHR ARC Yorkshire and Humber (YH ARC), has lifted the lid on teen eating habits. The study surveyed over 13,000 young people aged 12-15 to paint a wider picture of teenage nutrition. Breakfast: a growing gap between girls and boys. Eating breakfast regularly is linked to better […]
Success for YH ARC PhD student, Wajeeha Raza
Congratulations to Wajeeha Raza on successfully defending her PhD YH ARC Health Economics theme is pleased to announce that Wajeeha Raza, at the Centre for Health Economics, University of York, has successfully passed her viva, earning a PhD for her research on ‘An Economic Evaluation of Investments for Urban Green Spaces’. Her supervisors were Professor […]
Welcome to the next phase of the NIHR ARC for Yorkshire & Humber!
I’m delighted to mark the start of the second ARC for Yorkshire & Humber. This new phase represents our unwavering commitment to one clear priority: impact. Everything we do will be guided by a simple question; does this make a meaningful difference to health, care, and wellbeing in our region? We’re here to ensure research […]
National conference showcases groundbreaking child and maternal health research
A national conference brought together researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and families to showcase the latest research and innovations in child and maternal health. Hosted by NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) Children’s Health and Maternity Programme, the one-day event featured a dynamic programme of cutting-edge research presentations, powerful lived experience insights, and collaborative discussions. A post-event briefing […]