UKCRD news
This page features news and case studies that demonstrate how UKCRD efforts are helping to make the UK a world leader in clinical trials.
UKCRD publishes a monthly newsletter that summarises recent news, announcements, guidance, and updates.
Red4Research 2026: Celebrating the people powering UK clinical trials
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Our vibrant community spirit was on full display on Friday 19 June as UKCRD partners celebrated #Red4Research, highlighting the pride, teamwork, and human commitment that drives the UK's clinical trials landscape.
The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service is building regional research capacity
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Discover how the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) transitioned from a traditional transport provider into a data-driven, research-active clinical organisation.
NIHR Catalyst unlocks neighbourhood health
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The NIHR has launched its new Innovation Catalyst pilot initiative, a fast-track funding scheme designed to accelerate health research directly into community care settings.
NIHR announces £11.6m workforce investment to boost UK clinical trial delivery
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The NIHR has launched an £11.6m funding investment to strengthen the UK's pharmacy, radiography, and nursing research workforce, addressing critical capacity challenges that currently impact commercial clinical research.
UK leads the world in rapid activation of complex early-phase ATiMP trial
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The UK has demonstrated the strength of its ongoing clinical trial reforms by setting up a highly complex, early-phase advanced therapy trial in just 113 days.
Faster trials, better treatments: How the UK is changing the face of health research
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The UK has nearly doubled its global and European patient recruitment firsts to a record 100 this year, signalling a transformation across the UK clinical trials landscape.