September 2026
A goodbye for now: Richard Evans retires as CEO of the Society of Radiographers after 22 years
A goodbye for now: Richard Evans retires as CEO of the Society of Radiographers after 22 years
Charlotte May on her journey from radiography to palliative care: ‘Take the risk if it feels right’
Charlotte May on her journey from radiography to palliative care: ‘Take the risk if it feels right’
News, views and people
News
News briefing
Catch up on the latest NICE guidance, ultrasound and SoR campaigns against racism in healthcare, read about the first diagnostic X-rays in space and more
People news
Latest news from SoR members
Volunteering at the commonwealth games, tributes to much-loved SoR members and more
Professional
Finding a purpose: Amanda Riley reflects on her experience of the SoR’s Leadership Mentoring Scheme
Amanda is a recent graduate of the mentorship programme for radiographers aspiring to senior roles. Here she shares her perspective on the course
Society of Radiographers makes an impact at Birmingham’s Big Bang science fair
The society exhibited at the UK’s biggest STEM schools event to help raise awareness of radiography careers
When your head says yes but your body says no: my transition from radiographer to lecturer
Diagnostic Radiographer and lecturer Donna Collins shares her experience of a life-changing accident that forced her out of clinical practice
‘A whole new adventure’: How radiography and archaeology met at the University of Cumbria
Students at the University of Cumbria had a unique chance to explore how imaging is used outside the hospital setting.
Rose Hazell-Evans: my experience as the first radiographer to undertake a radiology PhD at Cambridge
Two years on from becoming the UK’s second ever consultant radiographer in nuclear medicine, Rose Hazell-Evans returns to Synergy to discuss the specialty and how her role has change
How the SoR’s student leadership placement is helping radiographers gain a wider understanding of the profession
Now in its sixth year, the programme prepares future radiographers for senior roles as their careers progress. Here, graduates from the 2026 placement share their highlights
Careers and learning
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Education, events and new networks
Your guide to all the latest learning and networking opportunities for UK radiographers, from the SoR
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