Dale Esliger [Mirage Against the Machine]
@daleesliger.bsky.social
Digital Health Researcher, Loughborough University, School of Sport, Exercise & Health Sciences. Interested in sensors/wearables, digital biomarkers, exercise medicine, clinical exercise physiology, physical activity, higher education, and innovation.
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Developing consistent, evidence-based physical activity & sedentary behavior guidelines requires shared methodological standards.
A new Delphi study reached consensus on key processes to strengthen guideline development and improve global consistency.
➡️ doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2025-0175
A new Delphi study reached consensus on key processes to strengthen guideline development and improve global consistency.
➡️ doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2025-0175
October 3, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Developing consistent, evidence-based physical activity & sedentary behavior guidelines requires shared methodological standards.
A new Delphi study reached consensus on key processes to strengthen guideline development and improve global consistency.
➡️ doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2025-0175
A new Delphi study reached consensus on key processes to strengthen guideline development and improve global consistency.
➡️ doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2025-0175
Editorial: Universities are — and must continue to be — a force for good www.nature.com/immersive/d4...
The future of universities: A Nature special report
The world's universities are under intense pressure. Nature examines the threats they face and asks how the sector can and must adapt to survive.
www.nature.com
September 26, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Editorial: Universities are — and must continue to be — a force for good www.nature.com/immersive/d4...
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Doing Something About University Finances
a ‘manifesto’ for change ... you asked! profserious.substack.com/p/doing-some...
a ‘manifesto’ for change ... you asked! profserious.substack.com/p/doing-some...
Doing Something About University Finances
a ‘manifesto’ for change ... you asked!
profserious.substack.com
August 17, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Doing Something About University Finances
a ‘manifesto’ for change ... you asked! profserious.substack.com/p/doing-some...
a ‘manifesto’ for change ... you asked! profserious.substack.com/p/doing-some...
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Interesting blog here by Tom Burton from @sport-england-se.bsky.social
Tom reflects on the government’s 10 Year Health Plan a month on from its publication and considers the opportunities it brings.
www.sportengland.org/blogs/10-yea...
Tom reflects on the government’s 10 Year Health Plan a month on from its publication and considers the opportunities it brings.
www.sportengland.org/blogs/10-yea...
10 Year Health Plan – opportunities for physical activity | Sport England
Sport England's strategic lead for health and wellbeing policy Tom Burton reflects on the government’s new plan for the NHS to improve the health of the nation and how we can capitalise on the possibi...
www.sportengland.org
August 11, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Interesting blog here by Tom Burton from @sport-england-se.bsky.social
Tom reflects on the government’s 10 Year Health Plan a month on from its publication and considers the opportunities it brings.
www.sportengland.org/blogs/10-yea...
Tom reflects on the government’s 10 Year Health Plan a month on from its publication and considers the opportunities it brings.
www.sportengland.org/blogs/10-yea...
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📣 This #workshop aims to share the learnings from the Policy Evaluation Network (PEN; https://loom.ly/sGmkqfI), a 4 million, 7 country, 28-research centre project in Europe, and the IMPAQT ERA4Health EU partnership project.
📆 Sep 16 ⏰ 13:00-16:00 CET
Learn more 👉 https://loom.ly/mEEDx0I
📆 Sep 16 ⏰ 13:00-16:00 CET
Learn more 👉 https://loom.ly/mEEDx0I
July 18, 2025 at 10:23 AM
📣 This #workshop aims to share the learnings from the Policy Evaluation Network (PEN; https://loom.ly/sGmkqfI), a 4 million, 7 country, 28-research centre project in Europe, and the IMPAQT ERA4Health EU partnership project.
📆 Sep 16 ⏰ 13:00-16:00 CET
Learn more 👉 https://loom.ly/mEEDx0I
📆 Sep 16 ⏰ 13:00-16:00 CET
Learn more 👉 https://loom.ly/mEEDx0I
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It is clear that bold action is needed to make the shift to prevention a reality.
The Chief Medical Officers from England, Wales, Scotland & Northern Ireland will be joining us in September to explore what we can learn from across the UK.
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The Chief Medical Officers from England, Wales, Scotland & Northern Ireland will be joining us in September to explore what we can learn from across the UK.
buff.ly/nw0MBAu
July 18, 2025 at 1:41 PM
It is clear that bold action is needed to make the shift to prevention a reality.
The Chief Medical Officers from England, Wales, Scotland & Northern Ireland will be joining us in September to explore what we can learn from across the UK.
buff.ly/nw0MBAu
The Chief Medical Officers from England, Wales, Scotland & Northern Ireland will be joining us in September to explore what we can learn from across the UK.
buff.ly/nw0MBAu
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🧵 There's been lots of talk about the UK govt struggling to reform the state. Do they do DOGE-lite? Is the answer devolution? How do we get beyond re-arranging the machinery of government? In this post I share seven ways to make bureaucracy less sclerotic. They are: ...
How do we save bureaucracy from itself? A new long-read from me with seven practical examples of techniques we can use to make big institutions less sclerotic.
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How to save bureaucracy from itself
Seven ways to make big institutions less sclerotic
medium.com
July 11, 2025 at 9:19 AM
🧵 There's been lots of talk about the UK govt struggling to reform the state. Do they do DOGE-lite? Is the answer devolution? How do we get beyond re-arranging the machinery of government? In this post I share seven ways to make bureaucracy less sclerotic. They are: ...
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In which countries do scientists earn the most? Does having a doctorate degree provide greater job security than having a master’s degree? What sectors and jobs do Ph.D.-holders in different parts of the world end up in?
These questions and more are now easier to answer, thanks to a new database… ⮛
These questions and more are now easier to answer, thanks to a new database… ⮛
How do research careers compare across countries? New global database has some answers
Online tool from the Research and Innovation Careers Observatory allows users to compare salary, typical career destinations, and more
www.science.org
July 3, 2025 at 11:18 AM
In which countries do scientists earn the most? Does having a doctorate degree provide greater job security than having a master’s degree? What sectors and jobs do Ph.D.-holders in different parts of the world end up in?
These questions and more are now easier to answer, thanks to a new database… ⮛
These questions and more are now easier to answer, thanks to a new database… ⮛
Been waiting for this to drop so I an tuck into it! Lots for us Digital Health folks and loving the prevention focus. www.gov.uk/government/p...
Fit for the future: 10 Year Health Plan for England - executive summary
www.gov.uk
July 3, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Been waiting for this to drop so I an tuck into it! Lots for us Digital Health folks and loving the prevention focus. www.gov.uk/government/p...
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16 years ago, I found myself in the back garden of a couple I'd just met, as they showed me their pillow fighting arena. The lesson they taught me about games - especially competitive ones - has stayed with me ever since, but I forgot to mention it in interviews when asked if competition is bad. So:
July 1, 2025 at 8:48 PM
16 years ago, I found myself in the back garden of a couple I'd just met, as they showed me their pillow fighting arena. The lesson they taught me about games - especially competitive ones - has stayed with me ever since, but I forgot to mention it in interviews when asked if competition is bad. So:
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"We want [applicants] to be able to describe that project as they see it, rather than trying to force it into the box of a particular council scheme."
This year, we launched phase 2 of our cross research council responsive mode pilot scheme. Prof Alison Park explains the philosophy behind it 👇
This year, we launched phase 2 of our cross research council responsive mode pilot scheme. Prof Alison Park explains the philosophy behind it 👇
July 2, 2025 at 10:09 AM
"We want [applicants] to be able to describe that project as they see it, rather than trying to force it into the box of a particular council scheme."
This year, we launched phase 2 of our cross research council responsive mode pilot scheme. Prof Alison Park explains the philosophy behind it 👇
This year, we launched phase 2 of our cross research council responsive mode pilot scheme. Prof Alison Park explains the philosophy behind it 👇
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See #obesity trail for 10 year plan > There's a lot in this if big retailers (who are also big producers) really buy-in, but can't shift the dial on it's own & needs careful design re health inequalities. (From some time ago.. kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...)
Trail >
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Trail >
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Healthy food revolution to tackle obesity epidemic
New healthy food standard will see big businesses promoting healthier food and drink
www.gov.uk
June 29, 2025 at 8:12 AM
See #obesity trail for 10 year plan > There's a lot in this if big retailers (who are also big producers) really buy-in, but can't shift the dial on it's own & needs careful design re health inequalities. (From some time ago.. kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...)
Trail >
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Trail >
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Last week on Wonkhe: Rather than examine how much graduates get paid, why not ask them how they feel about what they are doing? Sean Brophy explains.
Subject-level insights on graduate activity
Rather than examine how much graduates get paid, why not ask them how they feel about what they are doing? Sean Brophy explains.
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June 8, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Last week on Wonkhe: Rather than examine how much graduates get paid, why not ask them how they feel about what they are doing? Sean Brophy explains.
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Physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and intrinsic capacity at older ages: get active
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
With regard to intrinsic capacity, whatever the question.... the answer = sweat more and lift stuff
As ever, "prevention" is always "someone else's responsibility"
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
With regard to intrinsic capacity, whatever the question.... the answer = sweat more and lift stuff
As ever, "prevention" is always "someone else's responsibility"
Physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and intrinsic capacity at older ages: get active!
Considering the rising global ageing population, WHO recommends identifying clinically
vulnerable older adults, aged 60 years or older, and helping them to maintain and
improve their intrinsic capacit...
www.thelancet.com
June 4, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and intrinsic capacity at older ages: get active
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
With regard to intrinsic capacity, whatever the question.... the answer = sweat more and lift stuff
As ever, "prevention" is always "someone else's responsibility"
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
With regard to intrinsic capacity, whatever the question.... the answer = sweat more and lift stuff
As ever, "prevention" is always "someone else's responsibility"
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Musculoskeletal diseases have risen sharply with global ageing, affecting over 121 million people in the USA.
In The Lancet Healthy Longevity, authors discuss the need for personalised, multidisciplinary approaches to address these diseases: tinyurl.com/4ybej569
In The Lancet Healthy Longevity, authors discuss the need for personalised, multidisciplinary approaches to address these diseases: tinyurl.com/4ybej569
June 4, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Musculoskeletal diseases have risen sharply with global ageing, affecting over 121 million people in the USA.
In The Lancet Healthy Longevity, authors discuss the need for personalised, multidisciplinary approaches to address these diseases: tinyurl.com/4ybej569
In The Lancet Healthy Longevity, authors discuss the need for personalised, multidisciplinary approaches to address these diseases: tinyurl.com/4ybej569
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A new research paper from Tera Allas and Dimitri Zenghelis explores why the UK invests less in capital than its international peers - and what that means for our long-term productivity. Read the summary blog and full paper here www.productivity.ac.uk/news/mind-th...
#productivity #ukproductivity
#productivity #ukproductivity
Mind the capital gap: British citizens are poorer because UK workers are denied capital - The Productivity Institute
British workers are operating with a third less capital per hour worked than their counterparts abroad, finds new research by Tera Allas and Dimitri Zenghelis.
www.productivity.ac.uk
June 2, 2025 at 12:32 PM
A new research paper from Tera Allas and Dimitri Zenghelis explores why the UK invests less in capital than its international peers - and what that means for our long-term productivity. Read the summary blog and full paper here www.productivity.ac.uk/news/mind-th...
#productivity #ukproductivity
#productivity #ukproductivity
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The remarkable benefit of exercise was just extended to improved survival after cancer in a randomized trial
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June 1, 2025 at 2:52 PM
The remarkable benefit of exercise was just extended to improved survival after cancer in a randomized trial
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Exciting new study on the benefits of regular physical activity for preventing cancer recurrence in those with colon cancer apnews.com/article/colo...
Exercise boosts survival rates in colon cancer patients, study shows
A first-of-its-kind experiment shows a three-year exercise program improved survival in colon cancer patients.
apnews.com
June 1, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Exciting new study on the benefits of regular physical activity for preventing cancer recurrence in those with colon cancer apnews.com/article/colo...
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The NHS is due a refresh of its long term workforce plan for England - analysis of trends in the workforce provides useful context.
Our staffing tracker sets out trends in key areas of the NHS including hospital and community care, general practice, and the training pipeline 👇
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Our staffing tracker sets out trends in key areas of the NHS including hospital and community care, general practice, and the training pipeline 👇
buff.ly/Gc5mQBR
NHS staffing tracker
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May 31, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The NHS is due a refresh of its long term workforce plan for England - analysis of trends in the workforce provides useful context.
Our staffing tracker sets out trends in key areas of the NHS including hospital and community care, general practice, and the training pipeline 👇
buff.ly/Gc5mQBR
Our staffing tracker sets out trends in key areas of the NHS including hospital and community care, general practice, and the training pipeline 👇
buff.ly/Gc5mQBR
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Fancy a short weekend read?
Here’s this weeks article on the NHS aspirations for a single patient record.
It should stop care gaps, put people in control of their data & help research.
I cover what it is in more depth & why tech is only part of the solution.
priteshmistry.ghost.io/spr-avoiding...
Here’s this weeks article on the NHS aspirations for a single patient record.
It should stop care gaps, put people in control of their data & help research.
I cover what it is in more depth & why tech is only part of the solution.
priteshmistry.ghost.io/spr-avoiding...
The Single Patient Record: Avoiding the Tech Mirage
The single patient record promises all patient information in one place. But we already have many solutions. A radical shift is needed but we also need to look at the non-technological approaches to a...
priteshmistry.ghost.io
May 31, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Fancy a short weekend read?
Here’s this weeks article on the NHS aspirations for a single patient record.
It should stop care gaps, put people in control of their data & help research.
I cover what it is in more depth & why tech is only part of the solution.
priteshmistry.ghost.io/spr-avoiding...
Here’s this weeks article on the NHS aspirations for a single patient record.
It should stop care gaps, put people in control of their data & help research.
I cover what it is in more depth & why tech is only part of the solution.
priteshmistry.ghost.io/spr-avoiding...
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Another opinion paper arguing for adversarial collaboration. However, many researchers invest a lot in theories/models/paradigms; being able to take the risk that they might be wrong can be hard! But, it is important! Funders should have calls to support such efforts. www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Make science more collegial: why the time for ‘adversarial collaboration’ has come
Bringing together proponents of rival theories to test their ideas against each other can advance science — but only if all sides can accept that they might be wrong.
www.nature.com
May 31, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Another opinion paper arguing for adversarial collaboration. However, many researchers invest a lot in theories/models/paradigms; being able to take the risk that they might be wrong can be hard! But, it is important! Funders should have calls to support such efforts. www.nature.com/articles/d41...