The Christabel Pankhurst Institute

🌟 New Opportunity for University Staff 🌟 The Students as Partners (SasP) programme at The University of Manchester is offering staff the chance to collaborate with trained Student Partners to facilitate focus groups and consultation activities. 💡 What’s on offer? - Support from Student Partners trained in facilitation skills. - Funding available to pay students for their time. - Guidance and resources to help design effective focus groups or consultations. 📋 Examples of activities: - 👥 Focus Groups: Gather student feedback on topics like timetabling, assessment, or placement experiences. - 🗣️ Consultations: Dive deeper with recurring discussions or research tasks. 👀 Interested? Contact studentpartnership@manchester.ac.uk to explore your ideas. Let’s enhance our work by engaging directly with our student community! #Partnership #StudentEngagement #FocusGroups #UniversityOfManchester

To ensure you don't miss out on our latest health technology funding opportunities and exciting business engagement events, join us on Slack. Don't miss out on the incredible opportunities coming soon!   ➡️ Join us here: https://lnkd.in/gSrVpQBR What can you expect? Connect with fellow health tech enthusiasts: 🤝 Network with researchers, clinicians, entrepreneurs, and patients – all working together to push the boundaries of healthcare. 💷 Get the latest updates on funding opportunities, business engagement possibilities, and upcoming events relevant to your interests. 👩⚕️ Deep dive into specific themes: Explore dedicated channels focused on topics like multi-omic technologies, AI in healthcare, and more. 🧠 Collaborate and share ideas: Foster discussions, brainstorm solutions, and accelerate the development of groundbreaking health tech solutions. #slack #healthtech #christabelpankhurstinstitute

🎙️ The Christabel Pankhurst Podcast Health Tech Matters is Back in 2025! 🎉 We're thrilled to announce that our host Videha Sharma is partnering with Translation Manchester for a new series coming in 2025! 🌍 2024 was a great year for the Pankhurst Podcast: 📈 Our followers grew by a whopping 33%! Our most popular episode was Digital mental health with Dr Joseph Firth. 🎧 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gu4Vntj5 Follow us on Spotify to stay updated: https://lnkd.in/gYNFMmKK #Podcast #HealthTechMatters #HealthTech #Manchester

🚨 Calling all students, early career researchers, and AI enthusiasts! 🚨 👥 Join us at the LMS-Bath Symposium on Inverse Problems and Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, hosted by the University of Bath from 23rd June to 4th July 2025. This two-week programme, funded by the International Centre for Mathematical Sciences (ICMS), offers a unique opportunity to dive deep into the intersection of AI, mathematics, and medicine. 📅 Event Highlights: Week 1 (24th - 27th June): 💡 Mini-courses by leading experts: - Michael Unser (EPFL) - Marcelo Pereyra (Heriot-Watt University) - Bernhard Schmitzer (Goettingen) - Jean Feydy (INRIA) 💼 Collaborate on real-world research problems with industry. Week 2 (30th June - 4th July): 🎤 Workshop featuring: - Cutting-edge research talks - Poster and spotlight sessions - Discussions on the latest methods, applications, and theory in medical mathematics. 🧑🎓 Students and early career researchers are encouraged to apply for financial support. 📖 More information and updates: LMS-Bath Symposium 🗓️ Registration opens January 2025! Let’s connect the brightest minds in AI and medicine! #ArtificialIntelligence #MedicalAI #InverseProblems #Mathematics #EarlyCareerResearchers #StudentOpportunities #AIinMedicine #ResearchConference #NetworkingEvent

🚀 Applications for Conception X Cohort 8 are NOW OPEN! 👀 Are you a PhD student ready to turn your groundbreaking research into real-world impact? 🌍 Conception X, the UK's leading cross-university programme, helps PhD students like you launch and accelerate startups based on cutting-edge research – all while continuing your studies. 📅 Programme Start: March 2025 ⏳ Apply by: 2 February 2025 🔎 Why Conception X? 🧑🔬 Two tailored tracks for launching a startup or exploring research commercialization 🤝 Access to industry experts, investors, and innovation grants 💡 Networking and coaching opportunities to refine your venture 👍 With over 500 PhD participants, 125 startups, and more than £100 million raised in early-stage funding, Conception X has established itself as a leading platform for turning groundbreaking ideas into successful ventures. Cohort 8's top startups, specializing in AI, quantum computing, robotics, biotech, and other cutting-edge technologies, will also have the opportunity to secure funding of up to £250,000 through our partnership with XTX Ventures. 🔑 Exciting opportunity for materials-focused researchers: In partnership with the Henry Royce Institute, we’re offering 10 spots for PhD researchers working on hydrogen technology challenges. 💡 Next step: 👥 Join a Discovery Session to learn more about the programme and meet alumni: https://lnkd.in/eePztZAK Let’s bring your research to life! #PhD #DeepTech #ResearchToStartup #Innovation

Anyone who's thinking of putting in an application to any of the Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Catalyst funding schemes, the closing date is this Thursday 5 December. We look forward to seeing some exciting applications!

🌍Are you an academic interested in seeing your research transformed into a business? 🤝 Join us on Monday, December 9th, from 2-3 PM at the Pankhurst/Northern Gritstone Seminar to learn about this exciting journey firsthand. Learn from Prof Alejandro Frangi FREng and Jessica McCreadie as they discuss what makes an academic spinout successful. 💷 From investment insights to firsthand experiences, this event is ideal for researchers ready to make a bigger impact. 📅 Date: Monday, Dec 9 ⏰ Time: 2-3 PM 📍 Location: Christabel Pankhurst Building 🔍 Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and explore new possibilities! 🔗 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/e36fV3Py #AcademicSpinouts #HealthTechInnovation #PankhurstInstitute | Northern Gritstone

Join us on Monday, December 9th for a panel discussion that will take your research to the next level. Learn about the spin-out experience from investors, expert innovators, and academics. What's new? We're thrilled to announce that Elliott Jennings from the University of Manchester Innovation Factory will be joining Prof Alejandro Frangi FREng from The Christabel Pankhurst Institute and Jessica McCreadie from Northern Gritstone on the panel. Register now and secure your spot! https://lnkd.in/ezWTBv-d #ResearchCommercialisation #Innovation #NorthernGritstone #UMIF #Investment #Medtech #AI #Digitalhealth #Entrepreneurship #Spinouts

🚀 Are you ready to take your groundbreaking research from the desk or bedside to commercial success? 🌟 If you're part of our vibrant Greater Manchester community, join us at The Christabel Pankhurst Institute! This is your chance to unlock the potential of your ideas and transform them into impactful innovations. 💡✨ Register at: https://lnkd.in/e22DVa4P Let’s make it happen together! 🙌 Proudly supported by: Northern Gritstone | The University of Manchester | Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise Hub | University of Manchester Innovation Factory

🎙️ Causality in Healthcare at Manchester🎙️ 📅 On 5th December, join us at The University of Manchester for a hybrid event that dives into causal inference and its application in healthcare. Highlights include talks on breakthrough research, lightning sessions, and a networking lunch to connect with peers. 🤝 Expand your network, explore collaboration opportunities, and engage in impactful discussions on healthcare causality. 🔗 Book your space now: https://lnkd.in/eTBaVpvf #HealthcareResearch #Networking #InnovationInHealthcare #ManchesterEvents