Join researchers, community groups and voluntary sector organisations from across the North East and North Cumbria for Collaboration for Health: Showcasing Partnerships Between Research and VCSE.
This free event will showcase how researchers and communities are working together to improve health, tackle inequalities and create positive change. Hear inspiring examples of partnership working, learn about the new Community Research Awareness initiative, and connect with others passionate about community-led research.
Highlights include:
Tackling food insecurity through research and community partnerships
Launch of new Community Research Awareness resources
A community-led ageing research project
Research tackling health inequalities across the region
Networking and breakout discussions
Who should attend?
Community and voluntary organisations, community groups, researchers, academics and PPIE practitioners.
Date: Tuesday 17 November 2026, 1pm to 4pm
Venue: Recovery College Collective, Newcastle upon Tyne (NE1 6UF)
Find out how collaboration between research and communities is helping shape better health and care outcomes across our region.
Further reading:
Newcastle Health Research Partnership
Fuse, the Centre for Translation Research in Public Heath
NIHR Applied Research Collaboration NENC
VONNE
Connected Voice Haref
Nine Yards
Creating Connections
Involved and Equal
NIHR Newcastle Biomedical Research Centre
