Research Events

15 May 2025 – PCSM Research Hub Stall at Ascent Cumbria

PCSM Research Hub had a stall at the Ascent Cumbria event on 15 May 2025 where attendees were able to ask questions about the Health Research Projects funding and register for upcoming events.

2 June 2025 – Speed-Dating Session for Health Research Projects Funding Call

A speed-dating session will be held at No 2, the Abbey (Carlisle CA3 8TZ), on Monday 2 June 2025 at 17:30. The event will be an opportunity for researchers from University of Cumbria and NHS (NCIC) to meet and discuss potential collaborations for the Health Research Projects funding. You will be able to present your research ideas and meet potential collaborators. We will also provide an introduction to the PCSM Research Hub.

Register your interest by emailing pcsmresearchhub@cumbria.ac.uk. Refreshments will be provided. There is no on-site parking provided, but there are plenty of public parking options available within walking distance.

3 June 2025 – PCSM Research Hub Q&A Session for GP and Primary Care Staff

The PCSM Research Hub is pleased to invite GPs and other primary care staff to an introduction and Q&A session on the new Research Hub at the University of Cumbria medical school. The session will take place on Tuesday, 3 June 2025 from 14:00-16:00, at the University of Cumbria Learning Gateway (Room LG102), Carlisle CA1 2HH, or you can join the session online via the Teams link. Refreshments will be provided.

Sophie Day and Mary Morrell will introduce the PCSM Research Hub, which promotes, supports, and funds health research in partnership with the University of Cumbria, Imperial College London, and the North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC).

If attending in person, Pay & Display parking is available on campus. However, please note that parking is limited. The university operates a cashless system, and it is possible to pay for parking via the RingGo website. When campus parking is full, ample Pay & Display spaces are available at the nearby Cecil Street Car Park. During the hours of the session, you will be able to freely enter the Leaning Gateway building. If you have any accessibility needs, please get in touch. If you have any queries, please email us at pcsmresearchhub@cumbria.ac.uk.

17 June 2025 – Online Q&A for Health Research Projects Funding Call

An online Q&A session for the Health Research Projects Funding Call will be held from 18:00-20:00 on 17 June 2025 to field questions regarding the Health Research Projects funding. You can join the Microsoft Teams call via this link.

26 June 2025, 12:30-13:30 – CumbriaMed Research Webinar Series, Webinar 1: Prostate Cancer

The CumbriaMed Research Webinar Series showcases leading health researchers working in and with Cumbria. Each session features two expert speakers, followed by a Q&A. Open to staff, patients, relatives, and the public, the series explores how local research is shaping the future of care. The first webinar of the series is on the theme of Prostate Cancer, with speakers Kathie Wong and Hashim Ahmed exploring the treatment and diagnosis of the condition. For more information and how to register, click here.