4th April 2025
Springboard Innovation Centre fuels business growth in Torfaen
A centre aimed at supporting high growth science and technology businesses has welcomed 11 new tenants. Occupancy rates at Springboard Business Innovation Centre have nearly doubled over the past two…
4th April 2025
From current affairs to research – volunteering for a Research Ethics Committee
Clare Gabriel is a former BBC journalist, a mother and grandmother, and a member of a Research Ethics Committee (REC), helping ensure health and social care research is safe, fair and…
3rd April 2025
Faculty members from all over Wales attend inspiring showcase event in Cardiff
Researchers from across Wales gathered for an inspiring Health and Care Research Wales Faculty Showcase, a day dedicated to highlighting the diverse and rewarding paths that careers in research can have. The…
1st April 2025
Health and Care Research Wales announces latest round of personal and project funding awards
Health and Care Research Wales has announced the recipients of its latest funding awards today (1 April 2025). Personal award funding has been conferred to researchers from across Wales, including…
1st April 2025
New £2.5m National Centre for Suicide Prevention and Self-harm Research to advise Welsh Government
An Anglesey father whose daughter tragically took her own life when she was just 20 years old has praised the launch of a new £2.5m research centre, which will help…
31st March 2025
Health and Care Research Wales has welcomed the launch of the first five year strategy on Research and Innovation for Healthcare Science Professionals in NHS Wales
Health and Care Research Wales has welcomed the launch of the first five year strategy on Research and Innovation for Healthcare Science Professionals in NHS Wales. The strategy, developed by…
31st March 2025
From canteen workers to consultants: Research Champions driving a culture of research in ABUHB
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board’s (ABUHB) Research Champions initiative is driving a culture of research from canteen workers to consultants. Research Champions are already playing a crucial role and giving…
28th March 2025
Empowered by research: Sophie becomes the first person with cystic fibrosis to row the Atlantic
Brave cystic fibrosis patient Sophie Pierce, who has been under the care of a specialist research team for more than. a decade, has made history by becoming the first person…
28th March 2025
ImmunoServ wins the St David Award 2025 for Innovation, Science and Technology
ImmunoServ are absolutely thrilled and deeply honoured to have been named the winner in the Innovation, Science & Technology category at St David Awards 2025 – the national awards of…
28th March 2025
From canteen workers to consultants: Research Champions driving a culture of research in ABUHB
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board’s (ABUHB) Research Champions initiative is driving a culture of research from canteen workers to consultants. Research Champions are already playing a crucial role and giving…
28th March 2025
Remote monitoring technology goes live to improve patient care in Wales
A NEW remote monitoring initiative designed to enhance patient care across Wales has now gone fully live. The project, led by the SBRI Centre of Excellence in partnership with the Welsh Ambulance…
28th March 2025
New ratings system for care services launches in Wales
A new inspection ratings system for care services in Wales comes into force on 1 April to help ensure people receive the best possible care. Ratings will help people better…
27th March 2025
Health and Care Research Wales has welcomed the launch of the first five year strategy on Research and Innovation for Healthcare Science Professionals in NHS Wales
Health and Care Research Wales has welcomed the launch of the first five year strategy on Research and Innovation for Healthcare Science Professionals in NHS Wales. The strategy, developed by the…
27th March 2025
Should antibiotics be prescribed to patients during skin cancer surgery to prevent infection?
A new study aims to show whether antibiotics should be prescribed to patients at the time of skin cancer surgical removal to reduce the risk of wound infection. Researchers in…
27th March 2025
Empowered by research: Sophie becomes the first person with cystic fibrosis to row the Atlantic
Brave cystic fibrosis patient Sophie Pierce, who has been under the care of a specialist research team for more than a decade, has made history by becoming the first person…
27th March 2025
New guidelines ensure patients are hydrated and happier with surgical and anaesthetic experience
Swansea Bay patients are now reaping the benefits of a change in fluid consumption guidelines before surgery – helping them to be better hydrated and happier following their procedure. Previous…
27th March 2025
Call for Expressions of Interest to be members of the WCRC/CReSt Steering Committee
A Wales Cancer Research Centre (WCRC)/CReSt Steering Committee is being set up, to meet twice per year to offer expert advice and strategic input both to WCRC activities and wider…
27th March 2025
Bevan Commission to host Spring Summit as Wales faces “turning point” for health and care
As Wales stands at a critical juncture for the future of its health and care system, the Bevan Commission will host the Sir Mansel Aylward Spring Summit on Wednesday, March…
26th March 2025
TrakCel Targets US Expansion following Record-Breaking Sales Growth
Cardiff-based cell orchestration company, TrakCel, is set to see a multi-million dollar boost to its turnover after acquiring a string of new clients in the US off the back of…
26th March 2025
New Dataset Utilises SAIL Databank to Improve Linkage of Some of the Most Vulnerable Children in Wales
A team of researchers from Population Data Science at Swansea University have developed a novel algorithm that enhances the availability to link administrative data from some of the most vulnerable…