NIHR Maudsley BRC Blog

Our latest news and events

NIHR Maudsley BRC Trainees’ Conference celebrates the work of our PhD students

The NIHR Maudsley BRC Trainees’ Conference celebrated the work of our PhD students and showcased some of the work taking place across the BRC and wider NIHR Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 22 Sep 2020
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From Babylonian blood-letting practices to wearable tech, new film on the evolution of depression perceptions and treatment

A new three-minute animated film exploring how perceptions of depression have evolved over time has been created to engage audiences in the topic. It covers our understanding and treatment of mental health issues and stigma throughout time.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 19 May 2020
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Inspiring young people ‘take over’ the BRC

On 29 November 2019, the BRC Youth Award Winners hosted a takeover of the BRC as part of The Takeover Challenge, run by First News.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 16 Dec 2019
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Expert panel examines barriers faced by working class academics

Our panel discussion event sparked lively and thought-provoking discussion on the thorny topic of class in academia.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 7 Nov 2019
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Autistic people urge scientists to work alongside them

An initiative to bring autistic people together with scientists to share ideas and influence the research agenda has culminated in an exhibition of thought-provoking portraits at Science Gallery London.  

Changing the Face of Autism Research Together is led by Dr Kinga Bercsenyi, Sir Henry Wellcome Fellow at the Centre for Developmental Neurobiology at King’s College London. Its aim is to establish a dialogue between the autistic community and researchers, so that future studies are influenced by the views, priorities and input of autistic people.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 2 Apr 2019
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