Science and technology are at the heart of the NRC proposition and their potential to revolutionise rehabilitation will be brought to life as part of the Royal Society’s Summer Science Exhibition this July.
Our university partners – led by Loughborough University and the University of Nottingham – are shaping exciting research programmes and the NRC’s National Clinical and Academic Partnership (NCAP) is a core part of the overall programme and potential of the NRC.
The NRC will contribute one of just nine interactive exhibits at the prestigious Summer Science Exhibition which takes place from 4-9 July 2023 at the Royal Society, Carlton House Terrace, London. The event is free to attend and open to the public.
The Exhibition is billed as an ‘extravaganza of science’, showcasing the UK’s most exciting research and bringing together more than 300 scientists – together with the public – over six inspiring days.
The NRC’s ‘Revolutionising Rehabilitation’ exhibition will showcase the pioneering work of scientists and clinicians from Loughborough University, The University of Nottingham and the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
“Everyone at some point their life will need rehabilitation or know someone who will. But when we think about rehabilitation, we don’t necessarily think about the science and technology that is already making huge strides in transforming the lives of millions of people. At the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition, we will have a range of interactive opportunities including computer games, smart robots, and bionic bandages to bring the public closer to the science we are pioneering through the NRC. We can’t wait to welcome everyone.” Professor Mark Lewis, Loughborough University Dean of the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences and NRC Programme Lead “The opportunity for us to present the NRC at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition allows us to demonstrate how rehabilitation research is now at the cutting edge of science; bringing together disciplines, for example, from engineering, bio-science, imaging, pharmacy, physiology and Arts with the more traditional physiotherapy, nursing, medicine and occupational therapy sciences to really have impact on people’s lives after major trauma or those living with long term health conditions. Our research is having real impact on enabling people to enjoy independent fulfilling lives, employment, and good mental health. The NRC allows us to work in partnership with clinicians, industry, scientists and most importantly patients and families to open new horizons in rehabilitation.” Professor Pip Logan, Professor of Rehabilitation Research, University of Nottingham, Academic lead for the NRC and Occupational Therapist for the NHS “The National Rehabilitation Centre will pioneer innovative new approaches to rehabilitation combining clinical treatment, research, innovation and technology, and training all under one roof. Our fantastic academic partnership led by Loughborough University and the University of Nottingham is central to this new model and way of working. The NRC has the potential to transform clinical rehabilitation in this country. It’s exciting, it’s cutting-edge science, it’s the best of British and we’re looking forward to being part of The Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition.” Miriam Duffy, NRC Programme Director
“Everyone at some point their life will need rehabilitation or know someone who will. But when we think about rehabilitation, we don’t necessarily think about the science and technology that is already making huge strides in transforming the lives of millions of people. At the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition, we will have a range of interactive opportunities including computer games, smart robots, and bionic bandages to bring the public closer to the science we are pioneering through the NRC. We can’t wait to welcome everyone.”
Professor Mark Lewis, Loughborough University Dean of the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences and NRC Programme Lead
“The opportunity for us to present the NRC at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition allows us to demonstrate how rehabilitation research is now at the cutting edge of science; bringing together disciplines, for example, from engineering, bio-science, imaging, pharmacy, physiology and Arts with the more traditional physiotherapy, nursing, medicine and occupational therapy sciences to really have impact on people’s lives after major trauma or those living with long term health conditions. Our research is having real impact on enabling people to enjoy independent fulfilling lives, employment, and good mental health. The NRC allows us to work in partnership with clinicians, industry, scientists and most importantly patients and families to open new horizons in rehabilitation.”
Professor Pip Logan, Professor of Rehabilitation Research, University of Nottingham, Academic lead for the NRC and Occupational Therapist for the NHS
“The National Rehabilitation Centre will pioneer innovative new approaches to rehabilitation combining clinical treatment, research, innovation and technology, and training all under one roof. Our fantastic academic partnership led by Loughborough University and the University of Nottingham is central to this new model and way of working. The NRC has the potential to transform clinical rehabilitation in this country. It’s exciting, it’s cutting-edge science, it’s the best of British and we’re looking forward to being part of The Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition.”
Miriam Duffy, NRC Programme Director
Revolutionising Rehabilitation features the science that underpins the NRC’s vision for personalised rehabilitation, including: using sensors to see how the brain controls muscles, bioengineering muscles in the lab to rebuild damaged tissue, individually tailored prostheses and implants, super-smart textiles for real-time remote health monitoring, and socially and physically assistive robots.
As well as the flagship exhibitor zones including the NRC, the Summer Science Exhibition features talks from well-known figures such as Professor Jonathan Van-Tam, the former Deputy Chief Medical Officer, and Dr Helen Sharman, the first British astronaut.
The full programme for the Summer Science Exhibition is available at the Royal Society’s website.