October 2025
The evolving radiographer: how the profession has undergone revolutionary change in the past 30 years
The evolving radiographer: how the profession has undergone revolutionary change in the past 30 years
News, views and people
Analysis
The evolving radiographer
The role of a radiographer has undergone dramatic change in recent decades. Marese O’Hagan explores shift
People news
Latest news from SoR members
Therapeutic Radiographer shortlisted for prestigious award, radiographers reunite 50 years later, editorial fellowships awarded, and more
Profile
Why leadership matters: radiographer turned life coach Vafa Taleban
Vafa Taleban spent 25 years as a medical imaging professional before exploring new pastures as the founder of a personal development coaching business
Professional
Meet the team: Royal Surrey County Hospital
Royal Surrey’s 2025 open day was a unique opportunity for its radiology department to welcome visitors and showcase its innovative work
By sonographers, for sonographers: innovation in fetal imaging
For the past 10 years, Jacqueline Matthew has been working on researching and developing an AI fetal ultrasound device
Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month – celebrating the society’s sonographer members
Each October, the Society of Radiographers highlights the often unsung work of sonographers
How did the University of Cumbria make its apprenticeship course one of the best in the country?
The university has received an award for its outstanding diagnostic radiography apprenticeship programme.
Sponsored article: How Automatic Dose Control is advancing patient safety in CBCT for emergency surgeries
Probo Medical sets out the importance of Cone Beam CT, an innovative technique used in modern dental and maxillofacial imaging
Can you teach passion? Reflections on the SoR student leadership placement
The path to a career in radiography can be winding and uncertain, but the SoR exists to help new radiographers on their journey.
Scotland’s National Ultrasound Training Programme: developing a ‘creative, supportive and empowering culture’
Morag Stout, clinical lead for Scotland’s National Ultrasound Training Programme, shares her reflections on the successes and challenges that came alongside the scheme
New MRI e-learning safety training: identifying medically implanted devices using plain film radiographs
An innovative new e-learning programme is designed to raise awareness of different medical implants for radiographers
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
Contacts
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