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PAIR Celebrates World Radiography Day with Engaging Quiz and Educational Lecture Series

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Professional Alliance of Indian Radiographers, UK, Celebrates World Radiography Day with Engaging Quiz and Educational Lecture Series. London, UK – November 8, 2025 – The Professional Alliance of Indian Radiographers (PAIR), UK, a dynamic special interest group under the Society of Radiographers (SoR), proudly marked World Radiography Day on November 8th, 2025, with a day of knowledge, camaraderie, and professional development. The celebration featured an engaging and fun-filled quiz competition and the continuation of the insightful PAIR-RadX lecture series. The highlight of the festivities was a highly competitive quiz that tested the knowledge of radiographers from across the UK. After a thrilling contest, Sreenath Sreekumar, Senior MRI Radiographer at Hull University , emerged as the champion, securing the 1st prize. Jibin Roy, MRI/CT Radiographer at Kettering General Hospital NHS Trust , was awarded the 2nd prize, followed by Vishnu Sajeev from London Independent Hospital Circle ...

PAIR‑RadX Series: Session Two

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  PAIR‑RadX Series: Session Two CT Image Quality and Dose Optimisation — A UK DRL Focus    πŸ“… Date: Saturday, 8th November 2025  πŸ•— Time: 20:30–21:30 GMT  πŸ”— Meeting link will be shared on Friday The PAIR‑RadX Series continues with its second session, spotlighting a critical topic in CT imaging: balancing image quality with dose optimisation, guided by UK Diagnostic Reference Levels (DRLs). This session is designed for radiographers working in CT or those keen to deepen their understanding of dose management and quality assurance in clinical practice. πŸŽ™️ Speaker Mr. Biju Sivanandan Sarala Senior Radiographer, Inhealth CT Mobiles With over 26 years of international experience across the UAE, India, Singapore, and the UK, Mr. Biju brings a wealth of practical insight into CT operations and quality control. Currently serving as a Senior CT Radiographer with Inhealth, he has worked extensively across NHS sites, ensuring high standards in imaging delivery and...

Online Lecture Series: Resonate with PAIR

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 Bridging Practice and Discovery: Research Pathways for International Radiographers in the UK Date: Wed, Oct 15 Time: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM GMT+1 Online event Registration link :  please click here   About the Speaker Dr Cynthia Swarnalatha is a Senior Researcher at the University of Oxford and a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Exeter.  With a PhD in Applied Health Sciences and a background in physiotherapy and psychology, her work focuses on implementing and evaluating evidence-based physiotherapy interventions globally. She has contributed to digital knowledge mobilisation projects, Cochrane reviews, and international collaborations translating patient materials into 13 languages. Cynthia also champions research capacity building—leading journal clubs and learning hubs for physiotherapists in India and the UK—and advancing culturally adapted outcome measures in Tamil. Her volunteer contributions include Cochrane Tamil translations and PEDro Tamil resources,...

PAIR‑RadX Series: Your platform. Your voice. Your future

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PAIR is excited to launch the PAIR‑RadX Series, a monthly online lecture programme designed to support radiographers’ professional growth. Each month we’ll showcase practical, career‑focused and technical topics delivered by experienced clinicians and leaders—designed for learning, discussion and peer support.   First session Speaker: Afra Sulifikher Topic: Beyond Imaging : A guide to ambitious Radiographers to step up the career ladder through leadership Date & Time: Saturday 11th, 20:30–21:30 BST Chair: Bosco Antony , Vice Chairman, PAIR Meeting link: The meeting link will be shared on Friday. About the speaker Afra Sulifikher is a senior medical imaging professional with over 14 years’ experience across the UAE , India and the NHS . She is the Pan‑Trust CT Service Lead at United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust , overseeing CT operations across acute and community diagnostic centres. Afra holds postgraduate qualifications in CT Head Reporting Advanced Practi...

🌟 PAIR XPLORE: Career Insights for Radiographers Worldwide! 🌟

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Professional Alliance of Indian Radiographers (PAIR UK) Invites You to an Exclusive Webinar Series: PAIR XPLORE ”Radiographers: Career Opportunities & Challenges – A Global Perspective”  Explore the current scenario for radiographers in the UK, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, USA, and the Middle East in a powerful series of online webinar sessions hosted by PAIR UK. Hear directly from radiographers working in these regions, sharing insights on: • Job opportunities and trends • Licensing and professional pathways • Workplace experiences and challenges • Tips for internationally aspiring radiographers Interactive Q&A: Participants will get the opportunity to ask questions live during the discussion. Dates to be announced soon! Can’t attend live? No problem! All sessions will be recorded and uploaded to our YouTube channel. Subscribe now and stay tuned for updates: YouTube : https://youtube.com/@pair_uk Register your interest through the form below: https://fo...

IRC2025- Thanks for the participation and Important information

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  Dear Delegates, Thank you to everyone who participated in IRC2025. Your presence and enthusiasm have truly energised our team and reinforced our commitment to organising more impactful events in the future. πŸŽ“ All CPD certificates have been sent to your registered email addresses. If you haven’t received yours yet, please check your spam/junk folder. If it’s still missing, kindly email us at ncpairuk@gmail.com—our team will promptly assist you. On behalf of the IRC2025 organising team, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your support and encouragement. Your engagement is the cornerstone of our success. Warm regards, Team IRC2025 The Professional Alliance of Indian Radiographers (PAIR) a special interest group under the Society of Radiographers (SoR)  PAIR Website  I  YouTube  I  Blog  I  Facebook  I  LinkedIn  I  Twitter

MRI Safety Week- Online Program : registration open

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MRI Safety Week Hosted by the Professional Alliance of Indian Radiographers (PAIR), UK Join us for an insightful online program dedicated to MRI Safety! Enhance your knowledge and stay updated on crucial safety protocols in magnetic resonance imaging. Program Highlights:  MRI Hardware Safety     * Presented by Shilpa Singh, Clinical Scientist at University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust  Introduction to MRI Safety    * Presented by Abhilash Thachandra Rajan, Lead MRI Radiographer at Cleveland Clinic London  Exploring the MRI Safety Questionnaire & Implant Updates    * Presented by Noyal Mathew, Head of Professional Education at PAIR and MRI Practice Educator at UCLH Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of MRI safety from leading experts in the field! Date: 23rd July 2025 Time: From 19.30 to 21.00 Registration link πŸ”—  https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f38db53e-1d4a-4089-8d64-d4df922f86...