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Four months in Toronto: what I learnt from my PhD Placement in Canada
Blog by SPHR trainee Rosalyn Arnold This summer, I spent four months in Toronto as part of a PhD research placement at the University of Toronto, working with Professor Valerie Tarasuk, Dr Andrée-Anne Fafard St-Germain and Dr Marc-Antoine Châtelain for PROOF – an interdisciplinary research programme studying…
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Reflections on the LA SPARC: Catherine Jacobs
The Local Authority Short Placement Award for Research Collaboration (LA SPARC) offers the opportunity for placements between the NIHR and Local Authority settings, in either direction, to build collaborations and bridge the gap between academia and practice. In this blog, Catherine Jacobs writes about her experience applying…
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SPHR trainee Jennie Parnham wins NIHR Impact Award
We’re excited to announce that SPHR trainee Jennie Parnham has won an NIHR early career researcher Impact Award. These prizes celebrate the contribution of an early career researcher to the impact of research. Now in its second year, the NIHR Impact Prizes honour those who…
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Exploring industry perspectives on potential ultra-processed food policy in the UK
By SPHR intern Grace Leung Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) now account for approximately 56% of daily energy intake in the UK. Among children and young people, UPFs make up around two-thirds of daily energy intake. But what are ultra-processed foods, and why are they becoming a subject of…
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SPHR Pre-application support fund – an internal award for SPHR staff, ResNet and alumni
INTERNAL ONLY – Applicants must have a link with SPHR either working or leading on SPHR activity, as a ResNet member or an alumnus. As part of the NIHR SPHR capacity building programme for the extension to 2029, we have committed to providing support for those who need it to…
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On your marks, get set, WRITE! Reflections from the NIHR Doctoral Training Camp 2026
SPHR trainee Helen Little from the University of Cambridge shares her experience attending the seventeenth NIHR Annual Doctoral Training Camp. What is the NIHR Doctoral Training Camp? The NIHR Doctoral Training Camp is an annual face-to-face event designed to prepare early career researchers to submit successful grant applications. I…
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Call for new ResNet Co-Chair
ResNet is the SPHR’s Early Career Researcher network, bringing together researchers to foster collaboration, peer support, professional development and knowledge exchange. As Co-Chair, you will work alongside the existing Chair, the ResNet Committee and the SPHR Capacity Building Team to help shape the direction of the network and deliver…
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Reflections from my PhD: Improving the mental health of young people through early intervention and prevention
By Liam Spencer The rising prevalence of mental health disorders underscores the need for timely intervention and prevention, with data showing that the proportion of children aged 8 to 16 in England with a probable mental disorder increased from around 1 in 8 (12.5%) in 2017 to…
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NIHR SPHR Transdisciplinary Fellowships in public health research 2026
The NIHR School for Public Health Research (SPHR) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for Transdisciplinary Fellowships in public health research. This is the second call for applications to our Transdisciplinary Fellowship (TDF) scheme. These fellowships will provide people currently working in fields from which public…
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NIHR SPHR fellowships in public health research 2026
The NIHR School for Public Health Research (SPHR) is funding up to 5 post-doctoral launching fellowships as part of its initiative to build capacity in public health research. The fellowship competition has opened today, offering a flexible opportunity to undertake either a post-doctoral fellowship on a full-time or part-time…
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Constructing a digital story…with LEGO?
Blog by SPHR trainee Libby Haynes I usually find it very daunting to present my work in front of an audience. It’s an important part of research, of course, and I will take any opportunity to do it in the hope that it will become less daunting over time,…
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An international conversation on child health equity: Reflections from INRICH 2026
Back in May, SPHR trainees Leah and Rosalyn had the opportunity to attend the International Network for Research on Inequalities in Child Health (INRICH) workshop in Hamilton, Canada. Bringing together researchers from the UK, Canada, Australia, Chile, Sweden, and more, the workshop focused on a shared challenge: developmental…
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