Amy K. McEwan
@dramykmce.bsky.social
Working class academic, teaching all things public health at UofG. Interested in substance use, HCV reinfection & health sociology. Qualitative research is my happy place. Daily coffee needed to achieve human status. Views my own. (she/her)
Pinned
Amy K. McEwan
@dramykmce.bsky.social
· Nov 16
Thought I would reintroduce myself! I’m Amy, a working class academic from Scotland. My interests are substance use, HepC reinfection and social determinants of health. I also post too many pics of my dog, Luna (example included below! 😅) So feel free to give me a follow ☺️ #AcademicSky
Reposted by Amy K. McEwan
Do you know what I really love? Sitting in my house.
December 6, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Do you know what I really love? Sitting in my house.
Reposted by Amy K. McEwan
💡 New booklet!
Helping reduce #stigma for people who receive #opioid substitution treatment, and empower them in their interactions with pharmacy staff
💬 Read the blog by @vic-carlisle.bsky.social about how they co-produced the booklet 👉 arc-w.nihr.ac.uk/how-we-co-pr...
@capcbristol.bsky.social
Helping reduce #stigma for people who receive #opioid substitution treatment, and empower them in their interactions with pharmacy staff
💬 Read the blog by @vic-carlisle.bsky.social about how they co-produced the booklet 👉 arc-w.nihr.ac.uk/how-we-co-pr...
@capcbristol.bsky.social
Voice of the Voiceless: How we co-produced materials to help reduce stigma for people receiving opioid substitution therapy in pharmacies - ARC West
Voice of the Voiceless is a collaboration between people who receive opioid substitution therapy (OST) for opioid dependence, University of Bristol academics (Dr Vicky Carlisle, Dr Adam Holland, Dr Je...
arc-w.nihr.ac.uk
November 27, 2025 at 10:49 AM
💡 New booklet!
Helping reduce #stigma for people who receive #opioid substitution treatment, and empower them in their interactions with pharmacy staff
💬 Read the blog by @vic-carlisle.bsky.social about how they co-produced the booklet 👉 arc-w.nihr.ac.uk/how-we-co-pr...
@capcbristol.bsky.social
Helping reduce #stigma for people who receive #opioid substitution treatment, and empower them in their interactions with pharmacy staff
💬 Read the blog by @vic-carlisle.bsky.social about how they co-produced the booklet 👉 arc-w.nihr.ac.uk/how-we-co-pr...
@capcbristol.bsky.social
Semester 1 teaching is done - I made it! Although I have to say, I’m actually pretty sad they’re over. Definitely the highlight of my week!
November 26, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Semester 1 teaching is done - I made it! Although I have to say, I’m actually pretty sad they’re over. Definitely the highlight of my week!
Reposted by Amy K. McEwan
Do you have an idea that could drive innovative responses to addiction to illicit drugs and alcohol? Are you committed to a research career in the field of addiction? Apply for a PhD studentship or fellowship by 15 January 2026 tinyurl.com/5etmhm9e
November 3, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Do you have an idea that could drive innovative responses to addiction to illicit drugs and alcohol? Are you committed to a research career in the field of addiction? Apply for a PhD studentship or fellowship by 15 January 2026 tinyurl.com/5etmhm9e
Not me obsessively trying to get into a Zoom meeting today only to realise it’s part of the outage…
a man is looking out a window and says `` let me in '' .
ALT: a man is looking out a window and says `` let me in '' .
media.tenor.com
October 20, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Not me obsessively trying to get into a Zoom meeting today only to realise it’s part of the outage…
Regardless of what comes out of the US, HepB is a bloodborne virus with a range of transmission routes. Please do your own research on BBVs and don’t rely on a politician to spoon feed “knowledge” to you!
September 23, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Regardless of what comes out of the US, HepB is a bloodborne virus with a range of transmission routes. Please do your own research on BBVs and don’t rely on a politician to spoon feed “knowledge” to you!
Can confirm that having a fringe in this horrendously warm weather is not ideal.
August 13, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Can confirm that having a fringe in this horrendously warm weather is not ideal.
Me: aw I’ll take some annual leave in August because it’s usually nice-ish weather.
The Scottish weather: WEATHER WARNING. WIND. RAIN. ALL ROUND DREICHNESS…
Me:
The Scottish weather: WEATHER WARNING. WIND. RAIN. ALL ROUND DREICHNESS…
Me:
a baby with a sad look on his face
ALT: a baby with a sad look on his face
media.tenor.com
August 4, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Me: aw I’ll take some annual leave in August because it’s usually nice-ish weather.
The Scottish weather: WEATHER WARNING. WIND. RAIN. ALL ROUND DREICHNESS…
Me:
The Scottish weather: WEATHER WARNING. WIND. RAIN. ALL ROUND DREICHNESS…
Me:
Luna cuddles are my favourite cuddles! (Even though she snores louder than any human I’ve ever heard 😅) #DogsofBluesky #SkyDogs
July 16, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Luna cuddles are my favourite cuddles! (Even though she snores louder than any human I’ve ever heard 😅) #DogsofBluesky #SkyDogs
My outlook is constantly gaslighting me by saying I have unread emails when I don’t… or at least, not any that I can see 🙃
July 15, 2025 at 1:53 PM
My outlook is constantly gaslighting me by saying I have unread emails when I don’t… or at least, not any that I can see 🙃
You know what’s not ideal? Getting a power cut because of the hot weather IN THE MIDDLE OF WRITING FEEDBACK FOR STUDENTS… 🥲
July 11, 2025 at 1:50 PM
You know what’s not ideal? Getting a power cut because of the hot weather IN THE MIDDLE OF WRITING FEEDBACK FOR STUDENTS… 🥲
Not to be a buzzkill, but I honestly hate this heat with my whole heart. Give me winter any day 🥲
July 10, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Not to be a buzzkill, but I honestly hate this heat with my whole heart. Give me winter any day 🥲
Reposted by Amy K. McEwan
Our latest [open access] paper evaluated what happened to drug-related mortality risk among people with opioid dependence in Scotland during the Covid-19 pandemic. In short, they stabilised (at a very high level), and OAT remained highly protective. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Risk of drug-related mortality among people receiving opioid-agonist treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland
The COVID-19 pandemic led to changes in delivery of opioid-agonist treatment (OAT) and risk of drug-related harm in Scotland. This study aimed to (i) …
www.sciencedirect.com
July 7, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Our latest [open access] paper evaluated what happened to drug-related mortality risk among people with opioid dependence in Scotland during the Covid-19 pandemic. In short, they stabilised (at a very high level), and OAT remained highly protective. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Annual leave is great, but that first day back after it is not so great 🙃
July 7, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Annual leave is great, but that first day back after it is not so great 🙃
And just like that, my PhD journey is officially complete! 💙
July 2, 2025 at 5:06 PM
And just like that, my PhD journey is officially complete! 💙
There is actually a breeze coming in my office… I’ve actually never been so grateful for anything in my life 🥲
June 20, 2025 at 9:43 AM
There is actually a breeze coming in my office… I’ve actually never been so grateful for anything in my life 🥲
Giving students feedback on dissertation chapters only to realise that I’ve spelled ‘grammar’ as ‘grammer’ twice. TWICE 🙃
June 17, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Giving students feedback on dissertation chapters only to realise that I’ve spelled ‘grammar’ as ‘grammer’ twice. TWICE 🙃
I’ve only just left the house and my hayfever is already playing up. Love that for me 🙃
June 10, 2025 at 7:00 AM
I’ve only just left the house and my hayfever is already playing up. Love that for me 🙃
Reposted by Amy K. McEwan
Interested in #Health #Inequality #SocialDeterminants of Health? #PublicHealth #HealthResearch -sadly some topics which seem to be taboo in USA at present. Then consider coming to do our #MPH @uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgmvls.bsky.social www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate...
MPH Public Health, MVLS Graduate School, University of Glasgow, Glasgow University, Postgraduate Taught
MPH Public Health, MVLS Graduate School, University of Glasgow, Glasgow University, Postgraduate Taught
www.gla.ac.uk
May 26, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Interested in #Health #Inequality #SocialDeterminants of Health? #PublicHealth #HealthResearch -sadly some topics which seem to be taboo in USA at present. Then consider coming to do our #MPH @uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgmvls.bsky.social www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate...
Every time I buy a new backpack for work, I’m reminded of a tweet I saw years ago along the lines of… no matter how successful an academic you are, you’re still just an adult wearing a backpack 😅
May 25, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Every time I buy a new backpack for work, I’m reminded of a tweet I saw years ago along the lines of… no matter how successful an academic you are, you’re still just an adult wearing a backpack 😅
Thursdays are easier to work when you know you're off the Friday/Monday 🎉
May 22, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Thursdays are easier to work when you know you're off the Friday/Monday 🎉
Very much not a fan of the new AI ScotRail announcement voice.
May 20, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Very much not a fan of the new AI ScotRail announcement voice.
Reposted by Amy K. McEwan
Byres Hub Community Day 2025: Celebrating Connections
Join staff, students and Hub community groups for a day filled with fun health & wellbeing activities.
🗓️Sat 7th June, 12-4pm
🏢Clarice Pears building
🔗https://tinyurl.com/mr3ywspt
#GlaSciFest #WestFestGlasgow #Glasgow850
Join staff, students and Hub community groups for a day filled with fun health & wellbeing activities.
🗓️Sat 7th June, 12-4pm
🏢Clarice Pears building
🔗https://tinyurl.com/mr3ywspt
#GlaSciFest #WestFestGlasgow #Glasgow850
May 6, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Byres Hub Community Day 2025: Celebrating Connections
Join staff, students and Hub community groups for a day filled with fun health & wellbeing activities.
🗓️Sat 7th June, 12-4pm
🏢Clarice Pears building
🔗https://tinyurl.com/mr3ywspt
#GlaSciFest #WestFestGlasgow #Glasgow850
Join staff, students and Hub community groups for a day filled with fun health & wellbeing activities.
🗓️Sat 7th June, 12-4pm
🏢Clarice Pears building
🔗https://tinyurl.com/mr3ywspt
#GlaSciFest #WestFestGlasgow #Glasgow850
Reposted by Amy K. McEwan
🌲 Join us next Wednesday 28th May at 11am for a webinar exploring Dr Wendy Masterton (& team)'s research on how nature-based programmes support mental health & substance use challenges.
📝Learn from new research
📂Access practical guidance docs
Register now!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nature-bas...
📝Learn from new research
📂Access practical guidance docs
Register now!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nature-bas...
Nature-based programmes for mental health and drug/alcohol problems
An online information sharing webinar exploring nature-based programmes for people with substance dependence and mental health challenges.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
May 19, 2025 at 2:09 PM
🌲 Join us next Wednesday 28th May at 11am for a webinar exploring Dr Wendy Masterton (& team)'s research on how nature-based programmes support mental health & substance use challenges.
📝Learn from new research
📂Access practical guidance docs
Register now!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nature-bas...
📝Learn from new research
📂Access practical guidance docs
Register now!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nature-bas...
May 17, 2025 at 2:11 PM