NIKRF APRIL Outreach Meeting & Ulster University Partnership Launch – ALL WELCOME!
2026-04-15 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/Dublin) | C-TRIC Building, Glenshane Rd, Londonderry, BT47 6SB, United Kingdom
🚀 The NIKRF Roadshow is Heading North West!
We are thrilled to announce a brand-new research partnership with Ulster University, and we’re kicking things off with an exclusive open night in Derry/Londonderry!
Ever wondered how Artificial Intelligence could change the future of healthcare? Join us for “Kidney Connections,” where we’ll explore how AI and cutting-edge research are transforming the fight against kidney disease.

🗓️ Event Details:
When: 15th April 2026 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Where: C-TRIC Building, Altnagelvin Hospital

🎤 Featured Speakers:
💬 Dr Taranjit Singh Rai (Ulster University): “Can AI Accurately Predict Kidney Disease Progression?”
💬 Prof Tim Brown (Belfast City Hospital/Ulster University): “Advances in Complex Kidney Transplantation.”
💬 Dr Oonagh McCloskey (Western Trust): “From Research to Clinical Practice: Advancing Care in the Renal Unit.”

The event will finish with a Q and A session and light refreshments.
This partnership with Ulster University marks an exciting new chapter for NIKRF as we continue supporting innovative research and better care for kidney patients.
Whether you’re a patient, a healthcare professional, or just curious about the future of med-tech, we’d love to see you there. Let’s advance kidney research and patient care together. Stay tuned for more updates as we bring NIKRF research and innovation to the Western community. 📢

Belfast City Marathon 2026
2026-05-03 | Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom

Balmoral Show 2026
2026-05-13 - 2026-05-16 | Eikon Exhibition Centre, Halftown Road, Lisburn, BT27 5RD, United Kingdom
We will be at Balmoral Show with Bella, our Kidney Cow and volunteers to promote the work of the Northern Ireland Kidney Research Fund. Come find us at stand number 42!

NIKRF JUNE Meeting – ALL WELCOME!
2026-06-17 20:00 | Seminar Room, Level 11, Belfast City Hospital, Belfast, BT9 7AB, United Kingdom
June 17 @ 8pm

Venue: Seminar Room, Level 11 Belfast City Hospital, Belfast

Speaker: TBC

Billy Old Rectory Garden Open Day 2026
2026-06-20 - 2026-06-21
20th & 21st June 2025 – 1pm-5pm
This is a mature 3-acre garden on a historic site. At the front of the Georgian rectory is a large lawn with mature trees, an ancient well and a developing woodland garden with a small fernery. At the rear there is another large lawn with contrasting borders of roses, herbaceous, shrubs and pond area. Also kitchen, greenhouse, herb, vegetable and fruit gardens and a large old orchard and area with wild flowers and annuals.
Teas will be provided on the lawn with all the proceeds going to the Northern Ireland Kidney Research Fund. Proceeds from teas to NIKRF.

Waringstown Cavalcade 2026
2026-06-26 18:00 | Waringstown Cavalcade
