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Wednesday
01
Oct
2025

British Institute of Radiology appoints Mike Kirby as President-elect

The British Institute of Radiology (BIR) has appointed Dr Mike Kirby as its next President-elect. A long-standing member and former Chair of the Oncology and Radiotherapy Special Interest Group, Dr Kirby is an Honorary Lecturer in Radiotherapy Physics at the University of Liverpool and Honorary Lecturer at the University of Manchester. He is a Fellow of the BIR and member of several international professional organisations.

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Tuesday
09
Sep
2025

BIR launches National Survey of Radiation Protection Supervisors in Healthcare

The BIR’s Radiation Safety Special Interest Group is conducting a nationwide survey of Radiation Protection Supervisors (RPSs) working in healthcare. The survey seeks to understand how the role of RPSs is defined by employers, the resources and support available to them, and how their responsibilities are carried out in practice.

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Wednesday
09
Jul
2025

One Voice for Radiotherapy – BIR Supports the Launch of World Radiotherapy Awareness Day (WRAD)

On 7 September this year, global radiotherapy partners will unite to launch World Radiotherapy Awareness Day (WRAD), an initiative aimed at raising awareness of radiotherapy’s vital role in cancer treatment.

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Thursday
12
Jun
2025

George du Boulay's remarkable legacy lives on as the British Institute of Radiology (BIR) takes on the role of hosting and supporting the newly established BIR George du Boulay Pump-Priming Award

The Radiological Research Trust (RRT) has announced that the BIR will now serve as the awarding body for this prestigious accolade, created in honour of Professor George du Boulay.

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Thursday
12
Jun
2025

Highlights from UKIO

UKIO 2025 exceeded expectations in attendance, bringing together over 3,000 professionals for vibrant networking and knowledge exchange.

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