Event details
Location: University of Sheffield Students Union Concourse, Western Bank, Broomhall, Sheffield S10 2TG
Date: Wednesday 13 May 2026
Time: 10:00am - 14:00pm GMT
Please feel free to drop by on the day, this is a walk-in event, but if you would like to let us know you are coming and save the date in your calendar, you can register for a free ticket via Eventbrite.
Event overview
Is a career in health and care research right for you?
Join us at our upcoming NIHR Sheffield event to explore the wide range of opportunities available through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).
Whether you are a student, an early-career professional, or simply curious about making a difference through research, this event is a great opportunity to learn more. Connect with experts, explore potential career pathways, and discover how you can get involved.
You will hear from the NIHR Academy, who will share insights into funding opportunities and career development routes within NIHR. You will also meet Strolll and experience their innovative augmented reality health technology for neurorehabilitation.
Expect an engaging, informal atmosphere with interactive stands, opportunities to speak with colleagues from across the NIHR infrastructure based in Sheffield, and insights into how the NIHR is shaping the future of health and care.
As the NIHR celebrates its 20th anniversary, there has never been a better time to get involved.
Come along, ask questions, and take the next step towards a meaningful career.
Who you will meet
- HRC Network
- Devices for Dignity: NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Long Term Conditions
- NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Paediatrics and Child Health
- NIHR Sheffield Biomedical Research Centre (BRC)
- NIHR Sheffield Clinical Research Facility (CRF)
- NIHR Sheffield Children's Commercial Research Delivery Centre - Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
- NIHR BioResource
- NIHR Academy
