Research has often been perceived to be undertaken by academics in universities and medics in the clinical field. While this is true to a certain extent, and research is often led or supported by those with research training and familiarity, realistically no research is ever carried out by one individual and the research team will comprise many people who bring different knowledge, skills and experience to the table. Excitingly, a dynamic change is being seen among radiography students and those working in the diagnostic and therapeutic radiography disciplines, where there is a desire to engage with research to provide or implement the evidence that underpins practice. This may be part of undergraduate training or additional postgraduate education, as an adjunct to clinical or operational duties as part of personal and professional career development, or as a pillar of the main role. Regardless of the setting or hierarchy, improving the care, experience and health outcomes of our patients is always central to our involvement in research.
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