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Trainee Research Network - Regional Representatives

Closing date

26 October 2026

The Trainee Research network aims to support new and existing regional trainee research networks. The TRN also aims to bring people and networks together, allowing opportunities for paediatric residents to undertake research, provide peers support and other guidance. We are currently looking for Reg...

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An interview with Dr Thomas Isaac, inaugural winner of the Williams Syndrome Cooper Bursary 2025

7 September 2026

In 2025, we launched the Williams Syndrome Cooper Bursary, a new research award established in collaboration with the Williams Syndrome Foundation. The bursary recognises the best scientific paper relating to paediatric learning disability that has been published or accepted for publication within t...

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Two centuries of child health research and four decades of rare disease surveillance: Join the UCL200/BPSU40 symposium

21 August 2026

This September, two major milestones in child health come together at a special symposium exploring the past, present and future of childhood rare disease research. Join us on Tuesday 22 September in London.

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Academic Trainees Day 2026

18 November 2026

This free online event aims to support resident doctors who have research experience. We will cover the fundamentals of child health research through plenary talks and engaging, practical workshops.

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Child health research 2: Getting started and finding support, with Professor Will Carroll

11 August 2026

How can paediatricians get started in research alongside clinical work? In this podcast episode, one of our Area Officers and former Officer for Research talks about how to navigate the balance between research and your clinical role.

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Reflections on the SPS Summer Meeting June 2026

Dr Gulshan Malik, President of the Scottish Paediatric Society, shares her thoughts and photos from a wonderful event earlier this summer.

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BPSU publishes first five-year report showcasing the impact of rare disease surveillance

1 July 2026

The British Paediatric Surveillance Unit (BPSU)’s report brings together the Unit's achievements between 2021 and 2025 and demonstrates how national surveillance of rare childhood conditions is improving research, informing policy and supporting clinical care across the UK and Republic of Ireland.

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RCPCH and BAPM response to Independent Review of Maternity Services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

25 June 2026

On 24 June 2026 the Ockenden report published the ‘findings, conclusions and essential actions to improve care and safety in maternity services across England’ following the independent review report of Maternity Services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

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Announcing the winner of the 2026 Michael Blacow Memorial Prize

23 June 2026

We are delighted to announce that Dr Niamh Scally won this year's Michael Blacow Memorial Prize for best paper presented during a plenary session at RCPCH Conference and as set by an open audience vote.

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Child health research - Digital health technologies, with Professor Paul Dimitri: podcast

11 June 2026

How can we use digital technology to address children's physical and mental health needs and shift from reactive to anticipatory, personalised care? Paul explores the extraordinary range of tools, from everyday digital platforms to highly advanced biomedical systems, and how we can build a system th...