Prof Mags Watson
Prof Mags Watson
@magswatson1.bsky.social
Health services researcher. Pharmacist.
Founder/Owner of Watson Research & Training Ltd.
Author of Women in Academia: Achieving Our Potential.
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Age UK has published ‘The State of Health and Care of Older People in England 2025’. 

Read More: buff.ly/xPF130p
November 14, 2025 at 12:45 PM
It was my pleasure to work with @vivensa.bsky.social academy members today. A very interactive session. Thank you.
November 13, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Leadership in academia isn’t about titles - it’s about people.

Inclusivity. Vision. Mentorship. Courage. Integrity.

We help leaders develop these qualities through coaching and mentoring for sustainable success.

💬 What leadership quality matters most to you?

🔗 bit.ly/43UNys5
November 10, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Book now for next week's free online masterclass with @magswatson1.bsky.social on how to mentor effectively in academia. We have covered the cost of the session for Academy members, and you can book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/masterclas...
#FundingForAgeingWell #MentoringMasterclass
Masterclass: How to mentor effectively in Academia
This Masterclass is suitable for those who currently mentor individuals and/or who are likely to mentor individuals
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Research productivity isn’t just about working harder - it’s about working smarter.

At Watson Research and Training Ltd, we help academics find sustainable strategies for growth.

What’s your top tip for staying productive in research?

#AcademicLife #Research
October 30, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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There is still such a long way to go (ideas & vision) with a lot of unmet societal mental wellbeing needs but as I called for in 2023;now long overdue,role of Community Pharmacy in delivering evidence-based integrated Mental Health care is finally emerging: www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/opinion/we-m...
We must develop a mental health support role
Why do we continue to think of our role solely in terms of medicines optimisation? Post-pandemic demand for mental health support means pharmacy has the ideal o
www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk
October 29, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Reminder: our Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods Masterclass with Dr Aileen Grant runs this Thursday (30 Oct, 10am–1pm, Zoom).

A practical, discussion-based session for anyone exploring qualitative research.

🎟️ admin@watsonresearchandtraining.co.uk

#QualitativeResearch #ResearchTraining
October 27, 2025 at 4:08 PM
🎓 Exciting news from Watson Research and Training Ltd — our Autumn/Winter 2025 online masterclasses are here!
Designed for researchers, postgrads & supervisors looking to strengthen research & writing skills.
👇
October 26, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Sensory Support 4 Medicines – created to help support people with vision/hearing impairment navigate their medicines safely.

Developed by Univ. of Strathclyde & backed by the Vivensa Foundation.

If you’re in pharmacy, older-people care or sensory-support charity work: check it out and share.
October 22, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Thinking qualitatively means seeing beyond numbers - into stories, meanings, and human experiences.

Join Dr Aileen Grant for our Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods Masterclass.

📅 30 Oct or 24 Nov

Details via admin@watsonresearchandtraining.co.uk

#QualitativeResearch #ResearchTraining
October 20, 2025 at 10:55 AM
October brings World Teachers’ Day and the International Day of the Girl Child - reminders of how education can shape futures and expand possibilities.

Women in Academia: Achieving our Potential, explores how we can build academic spaces that support growth, balance, & inclusion.

📖 bit.ly/3KTILR1
October 16, 2025 at 9:44 AM
With International Day of the Girl Child this month, I want to reflect on how we can empower future generations.

Imagine a young girl/woman just starting her academic journey.

What advice would you give her to help her thrive and achieve her potential?
October 13, 2025 at 10:11 AM
What do 70000 geese sound like? Turn up the volume to find out. #Montrose Basin today. And the sunset was immense. Montrose Station must surely have one of THE best views in this planet. 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
October 11, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Wise words from a wonderful woman- pls listen until the end.
Earlier this year, Dr. Jane Goodall sat down for an interview for Brad Falchuk’s new Netflix series, Famous Last Words.

The premise of the series is to interview people on the condition that the interview not air until the subject has passed away.
October 6, 2025 at 1:42 PM
💊Community pharmacists in Scotland - please consider participating in an interview with my #PhD student.💊

No specialist knowledge of depression is required: it is your opinions & perceptions that matter. Thank you.

#CommunityPharmacy #Pharmacist #Scotland #research #depression

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October 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM
October brings World Teachers’ Day and the International Day of the Girl Child - both powerful reminders of the difference guidance and encouragement can make.

I help academics and professionals build clarity, confidence, and purpose - creating ripples of impact across the communities they serve.
October 6, 2025 at 12:23 PM
October theme: Achieving Our Potential in Academia.
With World Teachers’ Day on 5 Oct, I’m reflecting on the educators + researchers who’ve shaped our journeys.

What’s the one thing that made the biggest difference in your academic or professional path?

🌐 watsonresearchandtraining.co.uk
October 3, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Beautiful day on the Tay. I 💙 Scotland in the sunshine.
Happy Wednesday. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

#Scotland #Sunshine
September 24, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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We're supporting World Patient Safety Day 2025 and the theme 'patient safety from the start'.

Find out about @who.int 's goals for World Patient Safety Day 2025 and explore our resources to help you achieve them: rpharms.com/wpsd25

#WorldPatientSafetyDay #PatientSafety
September 17, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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We are looking forward to meeting everyone at #BOPA2025 in Belfast. At each break the executive committee members will be at the #BOPA stand
Please come along and say hello👋
It is an ideal opportunity to get more involved, to see the subcommittee rota🔗
bopa.org.uk/invitation-to-…
September 15, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Golden Eagle, Wester Ross. Fab-u-lous!!!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
September 12, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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We have great sessions lined up for #BOPA2025 incl:
👁️Ophthalmic complications of oncology drugs
🫀 Cardiotoxicity
🌞Skin cancer in the pharmacy
🧑‍🎓Research - poster into publication
👦Paediatrics & TYA
🧑‍🏫Pharmacy technician - meds rec & counselling
🔗bopa.org.uk/latest-confere…
September 9, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Looking forward to visiting ‘my beach’ soon. #WesterRoss #Scotland #bliss #beach 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙
September 9, 2025 at 6:49 AM
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Have you registered yet for #BOPA2025 ?
Friday plenary sessions incl.
💰Funding across the nations
🧩Pharmaceutical conundrums in cancer related thrombosis
🕴️Pharmacy Leadership
♋️Cancer aspects of Darzi in community & primary care pharmacy
bopa.org.uk/latest-confere…
September 8, 2025 at 9:08 PM
The Tay. Looking spectacular and dreamy today. Happy Tuesday! #Scotland #sunshine #summertime
August 12, 2025 at 8:14 AM