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 […]
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 […]
Yorkshire and Humber Community of Practice for Knowledge Mobilisation Launched
On 23rd February, NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Yorkshire and Humber (YHARC) co‑led the launch of the Yorkshire and Humber Community of Practice for Knowledge Mobilisation. Held at The Knowledge Exchange, Leeds Beckett University., the event brought together regional leaders, researchers, and practitioners to strengthen collaboration and promote the effective use of evidence across the region. […]
High-Impact Urgent Care Research Featured in Prestigious BMJ Editorial
The NIHR ARC Yorkshire and Humber’s Urgent Care theme has reached a major milestone, with its latest research on NHS telephone triage systems being spotlighted in an editorial by Archives of Disease in Childhood, a British Medical Journal (BMJ) publication. The research addresses one of the most pressing challenges in the NHS: managing the surging demand […]
Celebrating Excellence: Women Driving Health Innovation in Yorkshire and Humber
As we mark International Day of Women and Girls in Science (11 February 2026), we are proud to spotlight the extraordinary women leading the charge in health and social care research across our region. From tackling health inequalities in early childhood to revolutionising patient safety, women are at the heart of our mission to improve […]