October 2024
‘Never give up’ – Helen McNair’s journey to professor
News, views and people
News
News briefing
A quick catch-up on all the latest news from around the UK, including radiographer burnout and an Exeter university course celebrating 20 years
Analysis
Use your voice: the radiography students leading the way through podcasting
Synergy learns more about the newly launched Student Radiographer Podcast and its inspiring hosts
Opinion
‘The NHS Organ Donor Register proves there can always be life after death’
SoR membership services manager Joel Wilkins on how the donation register impacted his life
People news
Latest news from SoR members
Winners of prestigious World Radiography Day poster competition, thousands raised for breast imaging services and more
Profile
Profile: Professor Helen McNair
Clinical academic radiographer Helen McNair and her heartfelt message to all radiographers
Professional
How an end of cancer treatment ritual impacts patients
Keeley Rigby explains the successes behind her College of Radiographers-funded project
Raising awareness: inside the SoR’s breast imaging group
Noelle Clerkin spearheads the launch of the society's new breast imaging group
Celebrating the London Imaging Academy
Everything you need to know about the London Imaging Academy, founded during the Covid pandemic
Forging a strong network: the SoR Ultrasound Advisory Group
An update on essential work during Medical Ultrasound Awareness month
Get ahead of the game: RCR Global AI Conference preview
Join the SoR at the Royal College of Radiologists global conference
Sponsored content: The importance of MRI safety: a guide for radiographers
Probo Medical UK on the need for MRI vigilance
Join the team! SoR is recruiting for a new head of research and education
Find out more about this exciting opportunity to join the Society and help lead the organisation
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 October 2024
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