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Check out the Events page on our website for upcoming activities and opportunities relevant to Healthcare Science.

Scotland's Health Awards 2026

Congratulations to the nominees for Healthcare Scientist Of the Year in the Scotland's Health Awards 2026:

⭐Dr Ruth Brotherstone, NHS Lothian
⭐Gayle Johnstone, NHS Dumfries and Galloway
⭐Zoe Rolland, NHS Lothian

Winners will be announced on 12th November at the ceremony held at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange. Good luck to all the nominees!

Antimicrobial Stewardship in Practice: Making safe and effective prescribing decisions webinar

 

Join PSD Scotland on Monday 23rd November 2026, 7pm to 8.30pm, for this national webinar exploring the current antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) landscape in Scotland.

Through practical case-based examples, participants will develop their understanding of stewardship principles and how to apply them to support safe, effective, and person-centred prescribing decisions.

The session is suitable for all primary care prescribers and other health and social care professionals with an interest in antimicrobial stewardship.

 

NHS Fellowship in Clinical AI

Healthcare professionals across Scotland are being encouraged to apply for the NHS Fellowship in Clinical AI, a nationally recognised work-based learning programme designed to build clinical AI capability and leadership across the healthcare workforce. 

The fellowship aligns with key priorities within Scotland's Programme for Government, including:

  • digital innovation
  • artificial intelligence
  • workforce development
  • leadership
  • education and skills

Applications close on Monday 16th November 2026.

📢 Got an event to share?

If you’re aware or involved in an upcoming CPD event, an outreach activity or engagement opportunity linked to Healthcare Science, please send the details to us 📩 hcs@nes.scot.nhs.uk

We’ll add it to the Healthcare Science events calendar and feature it in our upcoming events emails - helping boost visibility, connect activity, and make sure colleagues don’t miss out.