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Events
Seminars in 'Health and Health Systems in the Global Context (HHSGC)'
This is an inter-disciplinary seminar series which aims to bring together researchers interested in broadening the understanding and tackling some of the most pressing challenges faced by health systems globally.
The series provides a forum for interdisciplinary exchange, showcasing theoretical and empirical research, policy analysis, and implementation insights from diverse regional, disciplinary and methodological perspectives.
This is a great opportunity to connect with colleagues from across the University who share an interest in health and health systems across different settings. We welcome suggestions and ideas.
The seminars will be held in person only.
Join us to connect and learn!
Next seminar
25 February 12:00 – 13:00 – Room Uni Place_4.212, University Place
Dr Luis Martínez Juárez, Lecturer in Global Health at the University of Manchester
“Childhood anaemia in rural Maya communities: universal screening and first-cycle outcomes from a cluster maternal and child health program in Quintana Roo, Mexico”
This seminar presents a cluster-based maternal and child health project implemented with multiple actors, including non-governmental organizations and the regional Ministry of Health. The focus is childhood anaemia in rural Maya communities in Quintana Roo, Mexico.
The talk will present findings from universal anaemia screening across rural communities, followed by first-cycle outcomes from targeted prevention among children at risk and treatment among children with anaemia. It will then discuss what these results suggest for program monitoring, follow-up design, and regional scale-up within routine maternal and child health services.
About the speaker: Dr Luis Martínez Juárez is a Lecturer in Global Health at the University of Manchester. He holds a Master’s degree and a PhD in Public Health. He is affiliated with the Center for Global Health Equity at the University of Michigan and the Center for Humanitarian Health at Johns Hopkins University. He is a medical doctor and global health researcher working at the intersection of community health delivery, operational research, and health systems. He leads multi-actor research partnerships in Mexico and Latin America focused on anemia, nutrition, chronic disease, and access to care.
Upcoming seminars
22 April 14:00 – 16:00 – Room TBD - Prof Rochelle Burgess, Professor of Global Mental Health and Social Justice, Institute for Global Health, University College London (UCL)
May, date and room TBD - Prof dr Ali Ghufron Mukti, Director of BPJS Kesehatan National Health Insurance, Indonesia
Please get in touch if you have suggestions, proposed speakers, or are interested in presenting or simply to be added to the mailing list.
Invitation to Horizon Europe Reapply Masterclass 2026
February and March 2026
09:30 – 16:30
Bristol, Edinburgh, Manchester, London
Join this workshop aimed at supporting those who have already unsuccessfully applied for Horizon funding.
Have you applied for Horizon Europe but didn’t secure funding? Innovate UK invite you to register your interest and join an exciting in-person regional event where you will learn how taddress the main areas in a proposal where marks are dropped, hosted by NCPs and experts, enabling you to submit a higher quality proposal next time.
Horizon Europe is a very competitive programme and there are many reasons why your project proposal may have missed the mark. We’re here to help support you by upskilling you to submit a better application. This interactive event will include expert presentations and group exercises.
This workshop is aimed at those who have applied for Horizon funding previously and want to improve their proposal.
Register here
EC Webinars on Lump Sum Funding in Horizon Europe
A dedicated “Lump sum funding in Horizon Europe” section is available on the Funding and Tender Opportunities Portal. It brings together all the information on lump sum funding in the programme, FAQs and events.
Information on Lump Sum funding was circulated in October 2023
- H2020/Horizon Europe - Financial Management and Post-Award Reporting held on 14th November 2023 - Slides available
- Horizon Europe – Engaging with the Programme and Proposal Submission held on 16th November 2023 - Slides to follow
- EC Webinar on Lump Sum Funding in Horizon Europe held on 8th February 2024 - Slides to follow
News
UKRI Horizon Europe Guarantee guidance updated
The latest version of the Horizon Europe Guarantee guidance document has been published on the UKRI website (PDF, 0.9MB) – also attached, with a number of updates relevant to ERC and MSCA Guarantee grants.
Key changes include:
- Updates on awards being issues & closed through the Funding Service (TFS)
- Clarification of total funding requested through the Guarantee
- Exchange rate updates for 2025
- Further guidance added on subcontracting and setting up applicants on IFS
- Policy clarifications on remote working and cascade funding
- MSCA: additional guidance on end-of-grant financial reporting, requirements for changing supervisor (PF), and expectations for ROs regarding contributions for recruited researchers.
Please check out our New Global Futures website
New Research Security Hub is here
All the information and guidance you need to keep you and your work secure
The University’s new Research Security Hub is now live, helping academics and PS staff keep themselves and their work safe as we face a complex international environment and therefore new and changing potential risks.
The Hub contains all the information, guidance and support colleagues will need as they carry out their work, whether it’s collaborating on research, managing data, information governance, travelling or working abroad, welcoming visitors, ATAS requirements or managing Export Controls.
The Hub also includes Government guidance from the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA), including its Trusted Research campaign to support the UK’s research community.
You can visit the Hub at:
Quantum leap for UK and Germany science and research links
South Korea to associate with Horizon Europe
Funding for ‘greener’ international travel
Colleagues say our top up fund for reducing emissions is easy to access – and opens up new ways of working
Further details
Horizon Europe Guarantee fund awards £1bn in grants
The funding is enabling them to participate in Horizon Europe projects while the UK’s association to the flagship EU funding programme is delayed.
Also today the government has set out its prospectus for a programme to protect and support the UK research and innovation sector, should it be required.
The guarantee fund is delivered by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). It supports researchers and innovators who have been successful in Horizon Europe competitions but cannot receive EU funding due to the delays to the UK’s association to the programme. With guarantee funding they can continue their important work in research and innovation.
INTERNATIONAL VISITS UPDATE
Emerging and Developing International Partnerships and Initiatives
Kuwait
- FBMH met with National Technology Enterprises Company, Kuwait to discuss the possibility of developing a medical university in Kuwait
- NTEC is a fully owned subsidiary of the Kuwait Investment Authority
- A visit is planned to discuss possible plans further
