Let's Talk Research 2020 - Call for papers is now open!

NHS Research and Development North West are pleased to announce the Call for Papers for Lets Talk Research 2020 - The Time is Now! Thursday 25th June 2020, The Monastery, Gorton

Let’s Talk Research celebrates the exemplary work of early career NHS researchers that is laying the foundations for the methods and practices of the future and asks us to consider what we want research and innovation in the NHS to look like in 2050 and beyond. We would like to invite presenters to submit abstracts for innovative workshops, alternative format presentations and 'Research Has Got Talent' 3 minute paper presentations for Let’s Talk Research 2020 – The Time is Now.  The conference provides a multidisciplinary platform to critically articulate research, development and innovation in health and social care across the region. We want to hear about how your research is going to change the future of health and social care.   We particularly welcome contributions from clinicians, early career researchers, clinical academics, patients involved in research and members of the public. To download abstract guidelines, please click here Download an application form for presentations and workshops Download an application form the alternative format presentations The submission deadline is 5pm Friday 27th March 2020. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO BOOK YOUR PLACE TODAY, CLICK HERE!  CONFIRMED SPEAKERS SO FAR...   Prof Soo Downe, Professor in Midwifery Studies, UcLan Click here to watch Prof Downe’s recent Wonder Woman podcast video where she shares with us her career journey from clinical midwife to practising researcher Simon R. Stones Simon is a postgraduate researcher based in the School of Healthcare at the University of Leeds. He is a passionate patient advocate, consultant and ambassador for young people living with musculoskeletal diseases, inspired by his own journey with arthritis, fibromyalgia, and Crohn’s disease since childhood. Prof Dave Jones, Dean, NIHR Academy Professor Dave Jones is responsible for assisting NIHR and universities in the leadership training and career management of all trainees funded through NIHR Integrated Academic Training Schemes and NIHR Personal Awards Schemes Dr Justin Jagosh, Director, Centre for Advancement in Realist Evaluation & Synthesis, University of Liverpool Justin is an Honorary Research Associate at the University of Liverpool and Director for the Centre for Advancement in Realist Evaluation and Synthesis – CARES.  He is an advisor on numerous research contracts involving realist methodology and delivers training workshops in the UK and Internationally, including an annual CARES Summer School. (as Justin is based in Canada his keynote will be done by live feed – something not to be missed!!!) “What a brilliant conference, really loved the creative element and it really stood out as one of the best conferences I've ever been to! A day well spent!'' Delegate 2016  “Rarely have I learnt so much and had so much fun at a conference before - i'd recommend this to anyone!''  Delegate 2017