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The NIHR Innovation Observatory is a world leading health and care horizon scanning centre, providing data-driven insights to foster innovation and equitable access to high-quality care, hosted at Newcastle University.

07/11/2025

⏳ The countdown is on - LAST FEW TICKETS LEFT!

In just under TWO weeks, we’ll welcome delegates from across the world to the Futures, Foresight & Horizon Scanning Conference 2025.

With the theme Equity, Ethics & Inclusivity, the conference will explore how foresight and evidence can shape a fairer, more responsible future for healthcare.

🎟️ Register now:
Secure your place at the conference → https://nihr.oa-event.com/

Newcastle University National Institute for Health and Care Research The Catalyst Newcastle Helix

24/10/2025

🙌Supporting the renewal of the Women’s Health Strategy🙌

Yesterday’s announcement from the Department of Health and Social Care - DHSC marks an important step forward in tackling inequalities and improving access to care for women across England.

At the NIHR Innovation Observatory we share this commitment. Our horizon scanning, evidence work and technology briefings continue to inform research, innovation, and policy decisions that can make a tangible difference to women’s health outcomes.

There is an abundance of outputs on our resources page (https://ow.ly/P9LW50Xhvb6) but here are some examples:

⭐NIHR Women’s Health Challenge: Supporting prioritisation through intelligence synthesis: https://ow.ly/gjET50Xhvb5

⭐Menotrophin pre-filled pen for treating female infertility: https://ow.ly/pbKA50Xhvb9

⭐Elinzanetant for treating vasomotor symptoms caused by adjuvant endocrine therapy in women with hormone-receptor positive breast cancer: https://ow.ly/yWhO50Xhvb7

⭐Elinzanetant for the treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes) associated with the menopause:
https://io.nihr.ac.uk/techbriefings/elinzanetant-for-the-treatment-of-moderate-to-severe-vasomotor-symptoms-hot-flashes-associated-with-the-menopause/

From fertility and menopause to cancer care, our analyses aim to shine a light on innovations that can improve diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life for women.

As the Women’s Health Strategy is renewed, we look forward to continuing our collaboration across research, industry, and the NHS, ensuring innovation works for everyone.

Newcastle University National Institute for Health and Care Research NHS England

03/10/2025

🔊Futures Foresight and Horizon Scanning Conference 2025 - REGISTER NOW🔊

📅 19–20 November 2025
📍 The Catalyst, Newcastle upon Tyne & Online

Hosted by the NIHR Innovation Observatory, this hybrid event will bring together experts in foresight, futures thinking, and horizon scanning to explore how these tools can inform better health decisions.

🔍 With a central conference theme of Equity, Ethics and Inclusivity, we will explore:

⭐Advancing Horizon Scanning, Foresight & Futures Methodologies
⭐Emerging Disruptors
⭐Insight to Implementation

🎟️ Register here 👉 https://nihr.oa-event.com/

Newcastle University National Institute for Health and Care Research BeaconHouse Events

25/09/2025

🗣️MEET OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKERS🗣️

We have THREE amazing speakers lined up for the Futures Foresight and Horizon Scanning Conference 2025 on 19-20 November 2025!

⭐Prof Sarah Cunningham-Burley, Chair of Nuffield Council on Bioethics and Professor of Medical and Family Sociology at the University of Edinburgh where she is co-head of the Centre for Biomedicine, Self and Society, Usher Institute.

⭐Will Moy, Chief Executive of The Campbell Collaboration advancing the global use of rigorous social science evidence to ensure policy and horizon scanning are built on trustworthy, ethical, and inclusive research.

⭐Chris Taylor, Sustainability Lead UKI at Philips Healthcare, championing climate action and sustainable innovation in medical imaging while driving industry-wide net zero initiatives.

🎟️ Secure your full conference ticket here 👉 https://ow.ly/HwFT50X1myh

National Institute for Health and Care Research Newcastle University

23/09/2025

⭐Meet our Keynote Speakers⭐

We have two exciting keynote speakers lined up for the CORE Information Retrieval Forum 2026!

🙌Julie Glanville – A leading information retrieval specialist with over 30 years’ experience in systematic reviews, co-author of the Cochrane Handbook chapter on searching for evidence and co-manager of the ISSG Search Filter Resource.

🙌Dr Miriam Albers – Head of the ZB MED Library and expert in strategic library management, open access and academic publishing, bringing deep insight into the future of information services.

We return on Thursday 29 January 2026 at The Catalyst, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK! This FREE in-person event sponsored by the NIHR Methodology Incubator and NIHR Innovation Observatory, both hosted at Newcastle University, welcomes information professionals from across disciplines to share knowledge, research and experience in a day of learning, discussion and collaboration.

Submit your abstract (oral, poster or workshop) under one of our five key themes. All information for the event here ➡️ https://ow.ly/eZNp50WYaRl

Newcastle University National Institute for Health and Care Research Newcastle Helix

22/09/2025

📢 New publication alert!

Our latest article, “Exploring the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Evidence Synthesis: Insights From the CORE Information Retrieval Forum 2025,” is now live on the Wiley Online Library.

This paper captures the perspectives of information specialists on AI including:
👉Critical perception – opportunities and challenges
👉 Current uses – where AI is already making a difference
👉 Tools & training – needs for future adoption

The piece reflects discussions from the inaugural CORE Information Retrieval Forum (Jan 2025), co-sponsored by NIHR Innovation Observatory and NIHR Methodology Incubator

Authored by Claire H. Eastaugh, Madeleine Still, Fiona R. Beyer, Sheila A. Wallace and Hannah O'Keefe

Read the full article here👉https://ow.ly/2f9o50X032z

And don’t miss the next chapter: CORE Information Retrieval Forum 2026 – now open for registrations and abstract submissions!

All event info here👉 https://ow.ly/xhJQ50X032y

Newcastle University National Institute for Health and Care Research

18/09/2025

⭐Registration & Call for Abstracts Now Open!⭐

The CORE Information Retrieval Forum 2026 returns on Thursday 29 January 2026 at The Catalyst, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK! This is a FREE in-person event sponsored by the NIHR Methodology Incubator and NIHR Innovation Observatory both hosted at Newcastle University

Join information professionals from across disciplines to share knowledge, research and experience in a day of learning, discussion and collaboration.

Submit your abstract (oral, poster or workshop) under one of our five key themes:

👉Research & Impact
👉Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technologies
👉Funding & Collaboration
👉Careers & Professional Development
👉Networking

All information for the event here ➡️ https://ow.ly/eZNp50WYaRl

Newcastle University National Institute for Health and Care Research Newcastle Helix

17/09/2025

🤝Shaping a More Equitable Future in Health and Care: FINAL CALL FOR ABSTRACTS!🤝

The DEADLINE for Abstracts for the Futures Foresight and Horizon Scanning Conference 2025 is THIS FRIDAY 19th September at midnight!

Our Director, Prof Dawn Craig has shared some thoughts on why you should submit an abstract ahead of the closing date:

🗨️This conference is more than an academic gathering; it is a platform to influence how the UK and global health communities think about and plan for the future...Whether you are developing innovative methodologies, researching disruptive trends, or demonstrating how foresight can accelerate the adoption of innovation, we want to hear from you.🗨️

Take a look at Dawn's full article which contains the links to all abstract information you will need👉 https://ow.ly/B0Wm50WY6m8

National Institute for Health and Care Research Newcastle University

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