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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

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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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