Northumbria Research Support

Diet and Health Research Industry Club (DRINC)

Sam King — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:00:40 +0000

In 2007 BBSRC, in partnership with the Medical Research Council (MRC) and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), established DRINC with 15 company members. Over £15M was provided to enable high quality research into diet and health within UK universities and research institutes, aimed at helping the food industry develop products that deliver …

BBSRC – Flexible Interchange Programme (FLIP)

Sam King — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:58:27 +0000

BBSRC’s Flexible Interchange Programme (FLIP) supports the movement of people from one environment to a different one to exchange knowledge/technology/skills, developing bioscience research/researchers and addressing our strategic priorities. FLIP awards provide flexible opportunities for individuals (“the interchangers”) moving between different organisations, disciplines and sectors at all stages in their career beyond the PhD (or equivalent). …

NIHR – Call for Panel and Board Members

Sam King — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:44:08 +0000

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) currently have opportunities for professional contributors on a number of advisory groups: Panel and Board Members Panel Chairs The NIHR commissions and funds NHS, social care and public health research that is essential for delivering our responsibilities in public, health and personal social services. Becoming a Panel or Board …

ICT 2013: Create, Connect, Grow

David Young — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:44:39 +0000

ICT 2013, taking place in Vilnius, Lithuania from 6th – 8th November 2013, is the biggest ICT event in Europe and incorporates a conference, exhibition, networking sessions, investment forum and activities for students and young researchers. More than 4000 researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, industry representatives, young people and politicians are expected in at the event, which will focus on Horizon 2020 - the EU’s Framework …

Travel to Conference Funding – Association of Commonwealth Universities

Sam King — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:37:35 +0000

To mark its Centenary, the ACU is offering 100 Early Career Academic Grants to staff at ACU member universities (Northumbria is a member) to attend relevant conferences or academic meetings in another Commonwealth country. The scheme is aimed at early career academics who have not yet had the opportunity to work, study, or travel outside their own …

Workshop on the long-term care revolution

David Young — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:42:24 +0000

Following the Technology Strategy Board’s announcement in March of its “Long-term care revolution” call for sandpit participants, the Ageing Research Special Interest Group at Northumbria are planning to hold a two-hour workshop for staff who’ve expressed an interest in the call and potential applicants. This will take place on 22nd May in City Campus, Lipman Building, Room 035 between …

Alzheimer’s Society – Recruiting for new Members and Chairs for Grant Advisory Boards

Sam King — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:47:27 +0000

The Alzheimer’s Society are currently recruiting new Board Members and Chairs to their Research Grant Advisory Boards. If you are interested in joining one of the Boards, all you need to do is complete a short expression of interest form. They have pledged a year-on-year commitment to increase research spend, and are aiming to spend at least £10 …

National Care Homes R&D Forum

Sam King — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:27:38 +0000

Northumbria University is hosting a National Care Homes R&D Forum on Wednesday 29 May 2013. Venue: Coach Lane Campus – Room A 201 The National Care Homes Research and Development Forum was established in 2003 to provide a platform for researchers and practitioners to network, share information and ideas arising from their work. Members believe …

Bidding for EU Fellowships: Tips, clues and insights

David Young — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:24:11 +0000

Interested in applying for EU fellowship funding, but not sure where to start? Need some advice and guidance? Northumbria academics and researchers are welcome along to a workshop being organised by Prof Olivier Sparagano, Associate Dean for Research in Health and Life Sciences on May 29th from 3-5pm in Northumberland Building 442. Professor Olivier Sparagano …

Marie Curie Fellowships – North East Information Day

Sam King — Fri, 10 May 2013 11:04:48 +0000

On Wednesday 8th May Durham University hosted a Marie Curie Information Day on behalf of the NE regional universities. Marie Curie Actions have been renamed Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions to distinguish the new MC scheme in Horizon 2020 from the MC scheme in Framework 7. The aim of Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions is to contribute towards a strong high-quality research landscape in …