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From June 2025, Jen Walters, NIHR's Director of Communications, has sent monthly bulletins to all NIHR communicators. These emails provide a quick overview of some of the most pertinent things happening in the world of NIHR communications.
Below, you'll find a brief summary of each update. Click the link at the end of each summary to revisit that month's bulletin.
Please email internal.comms@nihr.ac.uk if you are an NIHR communicator but don't receive Jen's monthly bulletin.
July 2025
July 2025
Jen's July update covers 3 key areas:
The NIHR's Annual Report for 2024/25 has been published, showcasing its contribution to the nation's health and wealth, aligning with the recently published 10-Year Health Plan
The Be Part of Research (BPOR) campaign has seen significant success, with its reinstatement on the NHS app's front page leading to a surge in registrations, particularly from South Asian, Black, and younger demographics
The 'One NIHR' Communications Strategy, which Jen is finalising, will unify the NIHR brand and drive greater engagement with research
Read Jen's full July 2025 update.
June 2025
June 2025
Jen's first Communications Director Digest. Key highlights include:
Our plans for All NIHR Communications webinars during the Autumn
Development of a 3-year One NIHR communications strategy
Successful Be Part of Research campaign kick-off - encouraging people to sign up for clinical trials, with significant media coverage
Launch of the new NIHR Instagram account, focusing on people-centric content
Emphasis on NIHR's economic impact - results from our efforts to "flood our airwaves" with economic impact content, which was particularly useful during the government's Spending Review period
New DHSC guidance on marketing/events and updates to the Acceptable Use Policy for NIHR websites
An update on our Annual Report, which is due to be published in July 2025
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