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Code of conduct for RCPCH in person events

We strive for all RCPCH events to be welcoming, respectful and inclusive experiences, where we value the participation of all attendees. We celebrate the diversity of all our attendees, exhibitors, and staff and will not tolerate discriminatory behaviour by or towards anyone taking part in our event...

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Towards our vision of a world where every child is healthy and well - President's update

20 April 2026

In this President's update, Steve discusses the Global team's programmes to improve child health worldwide and welcomes our two new Vice Presidents.

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How you can help shape the sector - President's update

9 April 2026

Steve reflects on the growing national conversation surrounding children's digital lives in this blog, and invites members to share their views about online harms. Plus a reminder to complete our membership survey.

Volunteering opportunity

Vice President for Policy and Advocacy: 2027-30

Closing date

19 October 2026

We are recruiting our next VP to lead on the College's strategy on health policy and advocacy, including prevention, health inequalities, health services, workforce, child protection and mental health. You will lead, collaborate and engage with stakeholders across the UK, and work in close partnersh...

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Choose paediatrics

Continuing professional development

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Mentoring

Public affairs and campaigning

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Announcing the launch of the 2026 Research Awards and celebrating the 2025 winners

8 October 2025

We are pleased to announce the launch of the 2026 Research Awards, which recognise outstanding contributions to paediatric research. As we open applications for the 2026 awards, we also take a moment to celebrate the exceptional winners of the 2025 Research Awards.

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Denney Award - applications now open

This award is presented to an outstanding medically-qualified research worker for the best article related to paediatric rare disease research. Applications for the 2027 Denney Award are now open until 1 December 2026 at 23:59.

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Rare disease

Fellowships, awards and prizes

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Latest TRN activities… what have the TRN been up to so far in 2025?

28 July 2025

We reflect on some of the RCPCH Trainee Research Network (TRN) activities which have taken place during the first 6 months of the year and Dr Eva Wooding and Dr Fran Callaghan (Co-Chairs of the RCPCH Trainee Research Network) share their highlights from the year so far.

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A huge step in making climate action standard practice – at RCPCH Conference 2025

6 May 2025

Dr Alice Willson, (RCPCH Clinical Fellow, with the Clean Air Fund Partnership), reflects on climate change and sustainable practice taking centre stage at the College’s recent conference.

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From the RCPCH Conference 2025 – patient safety spotlight

23 April 2025

A month on from the College’s conference in Glasgow (and online), our patient safety team of clinicians and staff recall the many inspiring and practical presentations and workshops on this theme.

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Catch up on Annual Conference, AGM 2025 results & devolved nations news - President's update

7 April 2025

Explore AGM 2025 and our extensive educational resources, including 35+ live online courses and 40+ recorded webinars.