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News Briefing
A quick catch-up on all the latest news from around the UK, including increase in workplace assaults, VR in radiography for children and NI achieving imaging accreditation
Analysis
Tips for sustainable radiography in your department
Synergy investigates the practical ways your department can help protect the environment
Opinion
'How the new government can really tackle the NHS crisis' ,'
SoR chief executive Richard Evans on the priorities for the incoming prime minister
People News
Latest news from SoR members
Radiographer takes on 40-event challenge and nominations now open for 2024 Radiography Awards
Profile
Halfway around the world: Nima Norbu Sherpa on radiography in the UK
Student radiographer Nima recounts his journey from India to Scotland, and from psychology into radiography
Professional
The people have spoken: SoR leadership reacts to new Labour government
Synergy checks in with senior SoR leadership about what comes next for the new prime minister
‘It’s not a traditional radiographer job’: life and radiography on a remote Scottish island
Synergy visits one of the most remote places in the UK to explore the challenges faced by radiographers there
Revisit UKIO 2024
Synergy recaps an inspiring edition of the UK Imaging and Oncology Congress, held in Liverpool
‘Do no harm’: the mission to reduce the environmental impact of radiotherapy
Robert Chuter and Arafat Mirza on how to make cancer treatment more sustainable
A transformative approach: How Sheffield Hallam is changing the face of practice-based learning
Helen Batty sets out her university's innovative approach to radiographer education
‘The best part for me is the variety of people’: Q&A with Kayleigh Hizzett
Synergy meets Kayleigh, an assistant radiographer professor with a passion for interventional radiology
NCRM 2024: ‘Together we’re stronger’
The National Conference for Radiology Managers is an essential gathering for leaders and decision makers in the profession. Synergy revisits this year's event
College of Radiographers: UKIO is an essential stop for radiographers
Marcus Jackson recounts an enthralling trip to Liverpool for UKIO 2024
Sponsored content: ‘I know I’m not alone anymore’ - how Breast Cancer Now can support your patients
Charity Breast Cancer Now highlights its key services for radiographers and patients
Sponsored content: Committed to building relationships - Guerbet introduces its latest innovation
Guerbet's next generation of contrast agents promises greater safety and sustainability
Careers and learning
CoRIPS
CoRIPS research grants and partnership
The key points on CoRIPS for SoR members seeking research funding or companies keen to contribute
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 July 2024
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