INSIGHT Seminar Series
We’re delighted to launch the INSIGHT Programme for Yorkshire and Humber Seminar Series, a new collection of short, practical webinars designed to help you grow as a developing researcher.
Across the series, you’ll hear from experienced academics and professionals who will share guidance on building a sustainable research career — from navigating mentorship and supervision, to strengthening resilience, preparing strong PhD applications, and turning your work into publication‑ready writing.
Whether you’re just beginning your research journey or looking to build momentum, these sessions offer supportive, accessible insights to help boost your skills and confidence.
Upcoming Seminars
- 20 April 2026, 17:00–18:00
Mentors, Supervisors and Coaches — Prof Anne‑Maree Keenan
Watch the recording on our youtube channel - 18 May 2026, 17:00–18:00
How to apply for a PhD — Prof Richard Cooper
Watch the recording on our youtube channel - 23 June 2026, 17:00–18:00
Resilience — Dr Maria Paton
Registration: https://tinyurl.com/2rkpu6sc - 21 July 2026, 17:00–18:00
Writing for publication — Dr John Gierula
Registration: https://tinyurl.com/4whxs3kt - 16 September 2026, 17.00 – 18.00
Career in research delivery — Nicola Lancaster
Registration: https://tinyurl.com/y3tvd32p
We look forward to welcoming you to the series and supporting you as you develop your research career in Yorkshire & Humber.
INSIGHT Masters Programme 2026/27
We’re pleased to announce a new webinar series designed to support both applicants and managers, with sessions running throughout spring 2026. Join us on 2 March at 17:00 for the application launch session, 8 April at 17:00 for the line manager session, and 7 May at 13:00 for an informal drop‑in session.
Click on the date to register for the session ✅ 7th May 2026
You can watch the recording of the 2nd March 2026 webinar here
You can watch the recording of the Line Manager Session held on the 8th April 2026 here
INSIGHT Conference 2026: Inspiring the health and care researchers of tomorrow
Date: Thursday, 26 February 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Cloth Hall Court, Quebec Street, Leeds LS1 2HA
A Big Thank You to Everyone Who Took Part!
INSIGHT Conference 2026 brought together pre‑registration health, care, and public health students from across the region for a day dedicated to curiosity, inspiration, and future careers in research. It was fantastic to see so much energy in the room and to welcome students who are passionate about improving health and care through innovation and evidence.
Highlights from the Day
Participants enjoyed a full programme that included:
- Inspiring keynote talks from leaders in health and care research
- Hands‑on workshops and interactive sessions designed to build confidence and essential research skills
- Live research demonstrations, offering a unique chance to see research in action
- Career insights into clinical research pathways and roles
- Networking opportunities with experts, organisations, and fellow students
- Fully funded places, including travel support
- And, of course, a delicious hot buffet lunch that fuelled plenty of great conversations
Looking Ahead
INSIGHT aims to encourage the next generation of health and care researchers, and we hope the conference helped spark new ideas and opened doors to future opportunities. Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to such a vibrant and engaging event.
Registration for this event is now closed.
If you would like to hear about future opportunities, please email: [email protected]
Research Capability Framework Webinar
We are working with colleagues from the INSIGHT team in the North East and Cumbria to bring a joint webinar based on the Research Capability Framework on the 8th July at 14.00 for an hour.
Join us for our webinar, where we’ll explore how to make the most of this national resource designed to support health and care professionals like you in embedding research into your everyday practice—no matter your setting or specialty.
We’ll guide you through the entry-level domains of the framework and discuss practical ways to connect it to your own clinical work.
Further information is on the attached leaflet. You can register for the waiting list here.
INSIGHT Masters Programme 25/26
Webinar Series
We were thrilled to host a webinar series, designed to provide you with valuable information on the INSIGHT Programme for Yorkshire and Humber Masters Opportunities during the application window for the second intake of the programme in winter and spring 2025.
You can watch a recording of the launch webinar that took place on the 27th February 2025 by clicking here, the webinar from the 19th March 2025 here and the final drop in session on the 28th April 2025 here.
A recording of the Information for Line Managers webinar on the 2nd April can be found here.
If you have not been able to make our webinars, you can contact the team using the contact us form. We’re happy to help over email or arrange a quick meeting if it’s helpful.
INSIGHT Conference 2025: Inspiring the health and care researchers of tomorrow
The NIHR INSIGHT Programme for Yorkshire and Humber Conference 2025 ‘Inspiring the health and care researchers of tomorrow’, held on March 27th at Cloth Hall Court in Leeds, was a dynamic and engaging event aimed at inspiring the next generation of health and care researchers. The conference brought together pre-registration healthcare students from across the Yorkshire and Humber region, providing them with opportunities to explore potential careers in research. Attendees participated in breakout sessions and small group discussions, alongside keynote speeches and networking opportunities with professionals from universities and employing organisations. The event also featured a live research project using the ‘buzz wire’ game, giving students hands-on experience in the field. The conference offered valuable resources for future researchers.
Soft Launch Event
We were delighted to welcome members of the NIHR Yorkshire and Humber INSIGHT Group to the University of Leeds from across the region. The day was extremely productive in establishing how we can promote the Masters places, ensure we have our Universities engaged in our INSIGHT activities and crucially, how we can embed the programme within the NHS and Care communities.