Beki Langford
@bekilangford.bsky.social
Public health qualitative researcher. Interested in children and young people, mental health, obesity, weight stigma, inequalities, process evaluations and climate change.
We recently talked to school staff about weight-related bullying (WRB) in schools - here's what they told us:
- WRB should be included in bullying policies
- WRB is probably under-reported
- Staff want training and support on this issue
Read more here:
arc-w.nihr.ac.uk/news/what-do...
- WRB should be included in bullying policies
- WRB is probably under-reported
- Staff want training and support on this issue
Read more here:
arc-w.nihr.ac.uk/news/what-do...
What do school staff think about weight-related bullying in schools? Reflections on Catalyst Award conversations - ARC West
Dr Lis Grey and Dr Beki Langford received a University of Bristol Knowledge Mobilisation Catalyst Award to talk to secondary school teachers about their work on weight-related bullying. Here’s what th...
arc-w.nihr.ac.uk
July 15, 2025 at 9:16 AM
We recently talked to school staff about weight-related bullying (WRB) in schools - here's what they told us:
- WRB should be included in bullying policies
- WRB is probably under-reported
- Staff want training and support on this issue
Read more here:
arc-w.nihr.ac.uk/news/what-do...
- WRB should be included in bullying policies
- WRB is probably under-reported
- Staff want training and support on this issue
Read more here:
arc-w.nihr.ac.uk/news/what-do...
Reposted by Beki Langford
Lis Grey and @bekilangford.bsky.social received a @bristoluni.bsky.social Knowledge Mobilisation Catalyst Award to talk to secondary school teachers about their work on weight-related bullying. Read their blog to find out what they discovered.
arc-w.nihr.ac.uk/what-do-scho...
arc-w.nihr.ac.uk/what-do-scho...
What do school staff think about weight-related bullying in schools? Reflections on Catalyst Award conversations - ARC West
Dr Lis Grey and Dr Beki Langford received a University of Bristol Knowledge Mobilisation Catalyst Award to talk to secondary school teachers about their work on weight-related bullying. Here’s what th...
arc-w.nihr.ac.uk
July 14, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Lis Grey and @bekilangford.bsky.social received a @bristoluni.bsky.social Knowledge Mobilisation Catalyst Award to talk to secondary school teachers about their work on weight-related bullying. Read their blog to find out what they discovered.
arc-w.nihr.ac.uk/what-do-scho...
arc-w.nihr.ac.uk/what-do-scho...
Am hoping to apply for some research funding but the call opens end of July and closes end of Sep.
1. My work is with schools and this call opens exactly as schools close for summer
2. Those of us with kids are facing a stressful 6 weeks of juggling childcare while working
Not ideal!
1. My work is with schools and this call opens exactly as schools close for summer
2. Those of us with kids are facing a stressful 6 weeks of juggling childcare while working
Not ideal!
July 10, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Am hoping to apply for some research funding but the call opens end of July and closes end of Sep.
1. My work is with schools and this call opens exactly as schools close for summer
2. Those of us with kids are facing a stressful 6 weeks of juggling childcare while working
Not ideal!
1. My work is with schools and this call opens exactly as schools close for summer
2. Those of us with kids are facing a stressful 6 weeks of juggling childcare while working
Not ideal!
Attending @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social's young people's mental health summer school.
Interesting talk from Prof Stephan Collishaw.
Key take aways: there really is a worrying increase in prevalence of MH problems in young people (not just a reporting issue) and outcomes are getting worse.
Interesting talk from Prof Stephan Collishaw.
Key take aways: there really is a worrying increase in prevalence of MH problems in young people (not just a reporting issue) and outcomes are getting worse.
a neon sign that says attention on a black background
ALT: a neon sign that says attention on a black background
media.tenor.com
July 7, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Attending @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social's young people's mental health summer school.
Interesting talk from Prof Stephan Collishaw.
Key take aways: there really is a worrying increase in prevalence of MH problems in young people (not just a reporting issue) and outcomes are getting worse.
Interesting talk from Prof Stephan Collishaw.
Key take aways: there really is a worrying increase in prevalence of MH problems in young people (not just a reporting issue) and outcomes are getting worse.
Come and work with us!
We're looking for a qualitative or mixed-methods researcher to help evaluate the Why Weight Pledge - a whole systems approach to creating healthier places and tackling weight stigma.
Details here: bit.ly/4lbBWYs
Please share!
We're looking for a qualitative or mixed-methods researcher to help evaluate the Why Weight Pledge - a whole systems approach to creating healthier places and tackling weight stigma.
Details here: bit.ly/4lbBWYs
Please share!
Details | Working at Bristol | University of Bristol
University of Bristol Beacon House Queens Road Bristol, BS8 1QU, UK Tel: +44 (0)117 928 9000 Contact us
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July 2, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Come and work with us!
We're looking for a qualitative or mixed-methods researcher to help evaluate the Why Weight Pledge - a whole systems approach to creating healthier places and tackling weight stigma.
Details here: bit.ly/4lbBWYs
Please share!
We're looking for a qualitative or mixed-methods researcher to help evaluate the Why Weight Pledge - a whole systems approach to creating healthier places and tackling weight stigma.
Details here: bit.ly/4lbBWYs
Please share!
Birthday dip, stunning setting
June 20, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Birthday dip, stunning setting
Oh my!
June 12, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Oh my!
Reposted by Beki Langford
Amazing funded opportunity to apply to do a PhD with us on food insecurity!
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Addressing food insecurity through better food aid and improved collaboration at University of Southampton on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Addressing food insecurity through better food aid and improved collaboration at University of Southampton, listed on FindAPhD.com
www.findaphd.com
June 11, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Amazing funded opportunity to apply to do a PhD with us on food insecurity!
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Reposted by Beki Langford
🔊 Please share!
Vacancy: Research Associate - behavioural research and public health
Work within DECIPHer and the ESRC-funded leadership hub @behaviourresuk.bsky.social.
Closing date: Thursday, 19 June 2025
More details and apply here 👉 bit.ly/43pG0hh
Vacancy: Research Associate - behavioural research and public health
Work within DECIPHer and the ESRC-funded leadership hub @behaviourresuk.bsky.social.
Closing date: Thursday, 19 June 2025
More details and apply here 👉 bit.ly/43pG0hh
June 5, 2025 at 11:14 AM
🔊 Please share!
Vacancy: Research Associate - behavioural research and public health
Work within DECIPHer and the ESRC-funded leadership hub @behaviourresuk.bsky.social.
Closing date: Thursday, 19 June 2025
More details and apply here 👉 bit.ly/43pG0hh
Vacancy: Research Associate - behavioural research and public health
Work within DECIPHer and the ESRC-funded leadership hub @behaviourresuk.bsky.social.
Closing date: Thursday, 19 June 2025
More details and apply here 👉 bit.ly/43pG0hh
Totally this! Just keep reminding myself that humans are incredibly bad at predicting future outcomes in complex systems. It may all seem bleak but we really don't know what's going to happen so we might as well...
June 11, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Totally this! Just keep reminding myself that humans are incredibly bad at predicting future outcomes in complex systems. It may all seem bleak but we really don't know what's going to happen so we might as well...
Over 20% of Bristol's children live in income deprived household
June 4, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Over 20% of Bristol's children live in income deprived household
Presenting some of our work on weight related bullying at the Population Health Science Institute annual symposium today.
@bristoluni.bsky.social
@bristoluni.bsky.social
June 4, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Presenting some of our work on weight related bullying at the Population Health Science Institute annual symposium today.
@bristoluni.bsky.social
@bristoluni.bsky.social
Since breaking my ankle last month I've had to use buses instead of cycle everywhere.
Currently stuck in heavy traffic and going to be late for a meeting.
Cannot wait to get back to my bike to avoid this inconvenience and expense!
#BikeLife #ActiveTravel
Currently stuck in heavy traffic and going to be late for a meeting.
Cannot wait to get back to my bike to avoid this inconvenience and expense!
#BikeLife #ActiveTravel
a green bicycle with a red heart that says me + my bike on it
Alt: a green bicycle with a red heart that says me + my bike on it
media.tenor.com
June 4, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Since breaking my ankle last month I've had to use buses instead of cycle everywhere.
Currently stuck in heavy traffic and going to be late for a meeting.
Cannot wait to get back to my bike to avoid this inconvenience and expense!
#BikeLife #ActiveTravel
Currently stuck in heavy traffic and going to be late for a meeting.
Cannot wait to get back to my bike to avoid this inconvenience and expense!
#BikeLife #ActiveTravel
I think I've just found a blind spot in school anti-bullying policies.
Read my blog here: arc-w.nihr.ac.uk/news/i-think...
Read my blog here: arc-w.nihr.ac.uk/news/i-think...
I think I’ve just found a blind spot in school anti-bullying policies - ARC West
Dr Beki Langford is a Lecturer in Public Mental Health at the University of Bristol. She has been looking at school bullying policies to see if they address weight-related bullying as part of a projec...
arc-w.nihr.ac.uk
June 3, 2025 at 8:22 AM
I think I've just found a blind spot in school anti-bullying policies.
Read my blog here: arc-w.nihr.ac.uk/news/i-think...
Read my blog here: arc-w.nihr.ac.uk/news/i-think...
Excited to see our new paper on weight-related bullying in schools published!
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
Read this thread to find out more!
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pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
Read this thread to find out more!
1/8
Weight-related bullying in schools: a review of school anti-bullying policies
Weight is reported to be the most common target for bullying at school - far more common than other targets such as ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation. Research suggests weight bias and stigma ...
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
June 3, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Excited to see our new paper on weight-related bullying in schools published!
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
Read this thread to find out more!
1/8
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
Read this thread to find out more!
1/8
Florence Darling is talking about using creative facilitation techniques to work with children and families exploring holiday food and activity clubs. I really love this technique, especially the handy connections activity - "like collaborative thematic analysis in the room". #ASMSHPR2025
May 22, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Florence Darling is talking about using creative facilitation techniques to work with children and families exploring holiday food and activity clubs. I really love this technique, especially the handy connections activity - "like collaborative thematic analysis in the room". #ASMSHPR2025
Leticia Marca talking about her really interesting scoping review on tools to support climate change action at the local level. #ASMSPHR2025 @nihrsphr.bsky.social
May 22, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Leticia Marca talking about her really interesting scoping review on tools to support climate change action at the local level. #ASMSPHR2025 @nihrsphr.bsky.social
The digital stories created by @nihrsphr.bsky.social researchers are just fantastic! So engaging any impactful. #ASMSPHR2025
May 21, 2025 at 4:22 PM
The digital stories created by @nihrsphr.bsky.social researchers are just fantastic! So engaging any impactful. #ASMSPHR2025
In UK schools there's only one way to be a successful student now... and that has led to increased disengagement for many pupils.
#ASMSPHR @nihrsphr.bsky.social
#ASMSPHR @nihrsphr.bsky.social
May 21, 2025 at 4:04 PM
In UK schools there's only one way to be a successful student now... and that has led to increased disengagement for many pupils.
#ASMSPHR @nihrsphr.bsky.social
#ASMSPHR @nihrsphr.bsky.social
Unintended consequences: the focus on getting children to achieve 5 GCSEs meant attainment improved overall but declined for lower attaining children as schools focused efforts on getting the marginal children "across the line"
Chris Bonell key note speech #ASMSPHR2025 @nihrsphr.bsky.social
Chris Bonell key note speech #ASMSPHR2025 @nihrsphr.bsky.social
May 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Unintended consequences: the focus on getting children to achieve 5 GCSEs meant attainment improved overall but declined for lower attaining children as schools focused efforts on getting the marginal children "across the line"
Chris Bonell key note speech #ASMSPHR2025 @nihrsphr.bsky.social
Chris Bonell key note speech #ASMSPHR2025 @nihrsphr.bsky.social
How can we facilitate a sense of belonging in schools and what impact would this have on young people's mental health and risk behaviours?
Enjoying Chris Bonell's key note speech.
#ASMSPHR2025 @nihrsphr.bsky.social
Enjoying Chris Bonell's key note speech.
#ASMSPHR2025 @nihrsphr.bsky.social
May 21, 2025 at 3:56 PM
How can we facilitate a sense of belonging in schools and what impact would this have on young people's mental health and risk behaviours?
Enjoying Chris Bonell's key note speech.
#ASMSPHR2025 @nihrsphr.bsky.social
Enjoying Chris Bonell's key note speech.
#ASMSPHR2025 @nihrsphr.bsky.social
Really interesting to hear Chris Bonell talking about his research on toxic education and how schools can sometimes harm young people.
(Also lovely to be reminded of the fantastic work of the late Farah Jamal.)
#ASMSPHR2025 @nihrsphr.bsky.social
(Also lovely to be reminded of the fantastic work of the late Farah Jamal.)
#ASMSPHR2025 @nihrsphr.bsky.social
May 21, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Really interesting to hear Chris Bonell talking about his research on toxic education and how schools can sometimes harm young people.
(Also lovely to be reminded of the fantastic work of the late Farah Jamal.)
#ASMSPHR2025 @nihrsphr.bsky.social
(Also lovely to be reminded of the fantastic work of the late Farah Jamal.)
#ASMSPHR2025 @nihrsphr.bsky.social
May 21, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Really moving watching a video and looking at this zine created by LGBTQIA+ young people about creating safe spaces for physical activity.
@nihrsphr.bsky.social #SSMSPHR2025
@nihrsphr.bsky.social #SSMSPHR2025
May 21, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Really moving watching a video and looking at this zine created by LGBTQIA+ young people about creating safe spaces for physical activity.
@nihrsphr.bsky.social #SSMSPHR2025
@nihrsphr.bsky.social #SSMSPHR2025
Interesting to hear about "unmethods" in #ASMSPHR2025 children's and families work. Letting go of our traditional methods and allowing ourselves to "fall into conversations" with young people.
May 21, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Interesting to hear about "unmethods" in #ASMSPHR2025 children's and families work. Letting go of our traditional methods and allowing ourselves to "fall into conversations" with young people.