Dianna Smith
geodianna.bsky.social
Dianna Smith
@geodianna.bsky.social
Health geographer who loves food, research methods, collaboration.
Aims to address social inequality while working in geography & public health.
Trustee @ Citizens Advice New Forest
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/people/5xfq7k/professor-dianna-smith
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Want to do a PhD with @nisreenalwan.bsky.social and me on food aid and working to make this system better for those who need to use it? Fully funded, make it your own, more details here: www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
#PhDfunding #foodaid #foodinsecurity #healthgeography #food
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
April 2, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Two research fellow opportunities! Our new UKRI-funded project, Food Aid Inequality Rectified (FAIR), is working to improve the #foodaid available across Wessex, funded until 31/3/28 with Jenny Baverstock @nisreenalwan.bsky.social

jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
Job Opportunity at the University of Southampton: Research Fellow in Food Aid and Food Systems
Research Fellow in UKRI Food Aid Inequality Rectified (FAIR-food) We are delighted to welcome applications for a Research Fellow post within the FAIR-food project to develop substantial changes to the...
jobs.soton.ac.uk
April 30, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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We see the impact of food insecurity, where poor nutrition contributes to long-term health complications. Patients struggling with unstable employment or financial hardship often delay seeking medical help, leading to more severe illness by the time they reach us.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Doctors urge government to fight poverty after rise in patients with Victorian diseases
Survey finds vast majority of doctors are concerned at impact of health inequalities on their patients
www.theguardian.com
April 3, 2025 at 6:29 AM
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Registration is open for our summer school on experimental methods in the #SocialSciences.

The event takes place between 30 June and 4 July 2025 at @unisouthampton.

It will cover lab, field and survey experiments.

Learn more: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=14073.php
April 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Come and work with us!!!
April 2, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Want to do a PhD with @nisreenalwan.bsky.social and me on food aid and working to make this system better for those who need to use it? Fully funded, make it your own, more details here: www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
#PhDfunding #foodaid #foodinsecurity #healthgeography #food
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
April 2, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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Latest DWP Family Resources Survey data just released. Of households reporting severe food insecurity over the last 30 days (skipping meals, being unable to afford food) 84% did not use a food bank - Food bank use is as ever the tip of the food insecurity iceberg.

www.gov.uk/government/s...
March 27, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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✨ Don’t miss our event on 9 April, co-chaired by Professor Emily Oliver @ejoliver.bsky.social + me, on #MentalHealth, #Hearing & their impact on society, with 180+ attendees!

📍 In-person (+ lunch & tea! ☕🍰)
Limited spots: buff.ly/4fMulw8

💻 Online: shorturl.at/sW7VB

with #LiveCaptions & #BSL
March 27, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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Who fancies coming to do a PhD with me in the newly established www.geods.ac.uk - the topic is "AI and Geodemographics".... UK Students only unfortunately - but a great opportunity to join our exciting team - www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
www.geods.ac.uk
February 25, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Excited to be running with @geodianna.bsky.social the ‘Data Skills & Methods’ and ‘Health and Wellbeing’ Thematic Clusters training retreat for our @scdtp.bsky.social PhD students! Looking forward to 2 days of learning, engagement, and connection ✨🤩📚🤓📖✍️
#WritingRetreat #SCDTP #AcademicCommunity
February 26, 2025 at 10:50 AM
If you want to hear more about what @nisreenalwan.bsky.social and I have been up to over the last few years on food insecurity and diet, mental health outcomes, join this webinar!
February 10, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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This will be amazing: NCRM event which centres research curiosity, ideation and how we turn these into doable research. Please submit!!
NCRM is inviting researchers to contribute to its unique new event, the Research Methods Rendezvous!

The two-day, online event will provide attendees with the opportunity to present research ideas and develop them with other researchers.

Read the call: https://buff.ly/3EnkrUs
February 4, 2025 at 1:39 PM