June 2025
‘Reps are the embodiment of the SoR’: inside the society’s trade union work
News, views and people
News
News briefing
SoR stands with members amid ICB cuts, Scotland pay offer accepted and PRB consultation
Analysis
‘Reps are the embodiment of the SoR’: Inside the SoR’s trade union work
The Society of Radiographers has a proud history as a trade union. Synergy dives into the inner workings of this important function
People news
Latest news from SoR members
Celebrating Elizabeth Miles and join SoR at London Pride
Profile
‘Leadership is everybody’s business’: Jennifer Keane on why radiographers make such good leaders
Therapeutic Radiographer and national director of urgent and emergency care for NHS England Jenny talks to Synergy about her varied career and the inherent leadership qualities of radiographers
Feature
Supporting radiography in wartime: the World Health Organization’s work in Gaza
Tamer Ganem, an Egyptian radiographer living and working in the territory, recalls recent missions by health organisations to support the war-devastated region
Professional
The drivers of change: SoR Student Conference 2025
Before the start of this year’s Annual Delegates Conference, students were offered the chance to hear from the SoR on the topics that really matter to them at the Annual Student Conference
Keep going, keep moving forward: ADC 2025
With a packed itinerary consisting of elections, a record number of motions and a gala dinner, Synergy recaps the 2025 Annual Delegates’ Conference
Annual Delegates Conference 2025: SoR AGM and gallery
At the 2025 Annual General Meeting, the society outlined its progress on strategy, membership and finances, while members voted on a raft of topics
‘Collaboration is at the heart of effective leadership’: the National Conference for Radiology Leaders 2025
Synergy recaps NCRL 2025, an event focused on leadership development for radiographers and radiologists
Advancing education and the workforce: key updates and next steps from the SoR/NHS England project
The society’s executive director of professional policy, Charlotte Beardmore, reflects on the NHS England Allied Health Professional Bodies Education Reform Commission
Facial deformation in childhood cancer survivors: ‘We need to improve our approach’
Radiotherapy researcher Lucy Davies, a former professional contemporary ballet dancer before a dramatic career change, breaks down the significance of her work
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 June 2025
THE SOCIETY OF RADIOGRAPHERS
The Society of Radiographers
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