May 2025
News, views and people
News
News briefing
SoR recommits to important TUC charter, highlighting academic career pathways, remarkable trade union engagement and more.
Analysis
Medical Imaging with Management: Bournemouth’s unique radiography course
Bournemouth University has been running its Medical Imaging with Management master’s programme for five years now. To find out more about its distinctive combination of clinical imaging and leadership training, Synergy spoke to Professor Theo Akudjedu.
People news
Latest news from SoR members
Conference for international radiogaphers, leading the way in AI healthcare and more.
Q&A
Q&A with UK Council rep Nnaemeka Ugwu: ‘Membership is sacrosanct’
Diagnostic Radiographer Nnaemeka was elected to the SoR’s UK Council earlier this year as representative for the northern region. Synergy chatted with him about his passion for service and what makes the Society unique.
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Professional
Hepatocellular carcinoma surveillance ultrasound
Radiographers at the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust have successfully implemented an ultrasound service for detecting one of the most common types of liver cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma.
The role of apprenticeships in supporting Diagnostic Radiographers: curriculum design and outcomes
Sheffield Hallam University is the largest provider of degree-level apprenticeships in England. David Smith explores how the College of Radiographers-accredited scheme supports the radiography workforce.
National Breast Screening Programme: ‘Mammographers have a prime opportunity’
Radiographer Lindsay Batty-Smith was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1999. After years of treatment and work in healthcare, Lindsay was able to share her journey with others earlier this year in the NHS’s first ever breast cancer screening awareness campaign.
Raising the profile of radiography: the SoR manifesto and strategy launch
On 1 April, the SoR officially relaunched its manifesto and publicised its strategy document at the Houses of Parliament. Attendees tell Synergy about the momentous day and highlight the main themes of the manifesto and strategy.
From leadership to collaboration: why the AHP Quality and Safety Senior Leadership Programme is essential for radiographers
Synergy speaks to Malany Kalicharan, Benjamin Roe and Dr Janice St. John-Matthews about how the programme can support senior AHP leaders.
Inside UKIO
Synergy highlights what you can expect from this year’s conference, plus SoR staff’s favourite conference picks.
Careers and learning
Calendar
Education, events and new networks
Your guide to all the latest learning and networking opportunities for UK radiographers, from the SoR
Meet the team
The SoR team is ready to help members
Here we provide the full list of SoR contacts ready to offer all the support you need from the society
Synergy May 2025
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