Epilepsy Research Institute

Work with us! 🎓
We partner with universities to deliver high-quality epilepsy research and build research capacity. Opportunities include joint strategic funding applications, establishing doctoral training centres, and supporting the next generation of researchers through placements and training. Together, we can strengthen expertise and accelerate discovery.
https://epilepsy-institute.org.uk/eri/research/partnerships/

We're pleased to be co-hosting 'Mind the Gap – Women Succeeding in the Worlds of Quantum & Clinical Research' with the QuSIT Hub on 8 July at the University of Glasgow.

This collaborative event will bring together researchers from across disciplines to explore leadership, confidence, resilience and career progression. Through inspiring talks, shared experiences and interactive sessions, attendees will gain practical insights to support their careers and help build a more inclusive research community.

🎟️ Tickets are £10, with proceeds supporting epilepsy research.
https://epilepsy-institute.org.uk/hub/noticeboard/mind-the-gap-event/

Run the Great North Run for the Epilepsy Research Institute and experience one of the UK’s most iconic half marathons, with thousands of supporters cheering you every step of the way!

We’ll be by your side with fundraising tips, dedicated event support, a free running top and a post-race party 🥳 https://epilepsy-institute.org.uk/supporters/events/great-north-run-2026/

Take on the iconic Great North Run with the Epilepsy Research Institute🏃‍♀️
Join 60,000 runners in this world-famous half marathon from Newcastle to South Shields and raise vital funds to support epilepsy research.

View all the benefits, sign up today and be part of something incredible!
https://epilepsy-institute.org.uk/supporters/events/great-north-run-2026/

🔍 Up to 50,000 people with epilepsy become pregnant across Europe each year.
Yet for many anti-seizure medications, we still don't have enough evidence about their long-term effects on children's health and development. That's why we're launching the LIFETIME project: a new international network bringing together leading centres across the UK and and Europe to collect long-term data, improve understanding of medication safety and help families make informed treatment decisions.

Initially involving up to 350 mothers and children, with ambitions to grow to around 2,000 families, LIFETIME represents a major step towards answering some of the most important unanswered questions in epilepsy care. Find out more about this important project here: https://epilepsy-institute.org.uk/eri/news/epilepsy-research-institute-launches-network-improve-understanding-of-anti-seizure-medication-safety-in-pregnancy/

There's still time to get your tickets for our inaugural Research Summit on 16 July 2026 at the Royal College of Physicians, London.

This year’s theme asks a vital question: “So what?” – shifting the focus from discovery to real-world impact. Across the day, we will showcase research shaping practice and policy, and bring the epilepsy research community together to explore how we can better design, deliver and translate research to improve lives.

Find out more and secure your tickets here: https://epilepsy-institute.org.uk/hub/noticeboard/research-summit-2026-so-what/

Join us for ‘Mind the Gap – Women Succeeding in the Worlds of Quantum & Clinical Research’, a unique event co-hosted by the Epilepsy Research Institute and the QuSIT Hub.

Bringing together researchers from academia, clinical research and industry, the day will explore leadership, career development and the importance of supporting women to thrive in research. Expect inspiring speakers, honest conversations and opportunities to connect with colleagues across disciplines.

📍 University of Glasgow | 📅 8 July | 🎟️ £10
https://epilepsy-institute.org.uk/hub/noticeboard/mind-the-gap-event/

Work with us! 📚
We collaborate with academics and clinicians to accelerate progress in epilepsy research. Partner with us as a co-applicant or collaborator to strengthen funding applications and access specialist expertise, project management support, and multidisciplinary networks. We also support patient and public involvement through our Shape Network, participant recruitment, and dissemination of research findings.
https://epilepsy-institute.org.uk/eri/research/partnerships/