Kat Smith
@profkatsmith.bsky.social
Professor of Public Health Policy at the University of Strathclyde. Co-Director of the Centre for Health Policy & Co-Lead of SHERU (the Scottish Health Equity Research Unit). Interested in research, advocacy and policy to reduce inequalities.
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The French version of this documentary is titled “The routes of annexation” with the caption “occupied territory”.
The German version of the same documentary is titled “Israel: new roads for the West Bank” with the caption “why is Israel building new roads?”
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The German version of the same documentary is titled “Israel: new roads for the West Bank” with the caption “why is Israel building new roads?”
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December 11, 2025 at 10:12 AM
The French version of this documentary is titled “The routes of annexation” with the caption “occupied territory”.
The German version of the same documentary is titled “Israel: new roads for the West Bank” with the caption “why is Israel building new roads?”
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The German version of the same documentary is titled “Israel: new roads for the West Bank” with the caption “why is Israel building new roads?”
😐
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MINNEAPOLIS: “All I did was step outside as a Somali American citizen, and I got chased by a masked person, assaulted, kidnapped. It was inhumane. If this is what’s happening to a 🇺🇸 citizen on camera, imagine what could happen to your loved ones.”
December 11, 2025 at 4:00 AM
MINNEAPOLIS: “All I did was step outside as a Somali American citizen, and I got chased by a masked person, assaulted, kidnapped. It was inhumane. If this is what’s happening to a 🇺🇸 citizen on camera, imagine what could happen to your loved ones.”
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This is vile and so so wrong. GB News is the TV version of X.
Extreme racism like this should not be platformed as ‘news.’
It is absolutely disgusting and another attempt to drag ‘debate’ to the right and destabilise our democracy.
Extreme racism like this should not be platformed as ‘news.’
It is absolutely disgusting and another attempt to drag ‘debate’ to the right and destabilise our democracy.
GB News now broadcasting calls to remove the ethnic minority MPs from parliament
December 3, 2025 at 7:53 PM
This is vile and so so wrong. GB News is the TV version of X.
Extreme racism like this should not be platformed as ‘news.’
It is absolutely disgusting and another attempt to drag ‘debate’ to the right and destabilise our democracy.
Extreme racism like this should not be platformed as ‘news.’
It is absolutely disgusting and another attempt to drag ‘debate’ to the right and destabilise our democracy.
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If the decisive factor in any rejection is not the individual applicant’s qualifications, genuineness or conduct, but their legal nationality – the very characteristic that equality law protects - this is direct discrimination on grounds of nationality:
bsky.app/profile/coli...
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UK universities restricting recruitment of Bangladeshi and Pakistani students in order to meet new Home Office requirements on visa refusals and asylum claims by students giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...
UK universities restricting recruitment of Bangladeshi and Pakistani students
At least nine higher education institutions have stopped applications due to tougher Home Office rules and concerns over visa abuse
giftarticle.ft.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:50 AM
If the decisive factor in any rejection is not the individual applicant’s qualifications, genuineness or conduct, but their legal nationality – the very characteristic that equality law protects - this is direct discrimination on grounds of nationality:
bsky.app/profile/coli...
bsky.app/profile/coli...
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2/ ...a related blog for @socialpolicyblog.bsky.social explores those same questions and asks what a socially just response to climate change might mean.
Rethinking Climate Adaptation Through Social Justice & Vulnerability
Climate adaptation must confront inequality and social vulnerability to become effective, just and truly transformative as climate risks intensify globally.
socialpolicyblog.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 7:50 AM
2/ ...a related blog for @socialpolicyblog.bsky.social explores those same questions and asks what a socially just response to climate change might mean.
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New on the Social Policy Blog:
"Rethinking vulnerability in climate adaptation" by Nasar Meer (@nasarmeer.bsky.social).
@socialpolicyuk.bsky.social @universitypress.cambridge.org @alessiodangelo.bsky.social @enricoreuter.bsky.social
socialpolicyblog.co.uk/2025/11/27/r...
"Rethinking vulnerability in climate adaptation" by Nasar Meer (@nasarmeer.bsky.social).
@socialpolicyuk.bsky.social @universitypress.cambridge.org @alessiodangelo.bsky.social @enricoreuter.bsky.social
socialpolicyblog.co.uk/2025/11/27/r...
Rethinking Climate Adaptation Through Social Justice & Vulnerability
Climate adaptation must confront inequality and social vulnerability to become effective, just and truly transformative as climate risks intensify globally.
socialpolicyblog.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 5:05 PM
New on the Social Policy Blog:
"Rethinking vulnerability in climate adaptation" by Nasar Meer (@nasarmeer.bsky.social).
@socialpolicyuk.bsky.social @universitypress.cambridge.org @alessiodangelo.bsky.social @enricoreuter.bsky.social
socialpolicyblog.co.uk/2025/11/27/r...
"Rethinking vulnerability in climate adaptation" by Nasar Meer (@nasarmeer.bsky.social).
@socialpolicyuk.bsky.social @universitypress.cambridge.org @alessiodangelo.bsky.social @enricoreuter.bsky.social
socialpolicyblog.co.uk/2025/11/27/r...
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⚠️Content warning: Suicide and mental health
📢Our new report, in partnership with @d-liveability.bsky.social, explores how extreme wealth inequality may act as a driver of suicide by undermining the foundations that make life liveable.
Read the full report here: fairnessfoundation.com/unliveable
📢Our new report, in partnership with @d-liveability.bsky.social, explores how extreme wealth inequality may act as a driver of suicide by undermining the foundations that make life liveable.
Read the full report here: fairnessfoundation.com/unliveable
November 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
⚠️Content warning: Suicide and mental health
📢Our new report, in partnership with @d-liveability.bsky.social, explores how extreme wealth inequality may act as a driver of suicide by undermining the foundations that make life liveable.
Read the full report here: fairnessfoundation.com/unliveable
📢Our new report, in partnership with @d-liveability.bsky.social, explores how extreme wealth inequality may act as a driver of suicide by undermining the foundations that make life liveable.
Read the full report here: fairnessfoundation.com/unliveable
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We are in the process of creating a new journal for our community, the Population Health Journal, and we are now inviting applications for editors:
journals.gla.ac.uk/phj/announce....
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October 24, 2025 at 11:18 AM
We are in the process of creating a new journal for our community, the Population Health Journal, and we are now inviting applications for editors:
journals.gla.ac.uk/phj/announce....
journals.gla.ac.uk/phj/announce....
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A wonderful 2 year Research Associate post working with us on ‘Racial Equality Since Devolution: Divergences, Outcomes and Frontiers'. Deadline for applications 10 December. Please share: www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research...
Research Associate
Job PurposeTo make a leading contribution to the Nuffield-funded project ‘Racial Equality Since Devolution: Divergences, Outcomes and Frontiers’ working with Professor Nasar Meer (PI). The successf...
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November 19, 2025 at 2:12 PM
A wonderful 2 year Research Associate post working with us on ‘Racial Equality Since Devolution: Divergences, Outcomes and Frontiers'. Deadline for applications 10 December. Please share: www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research...
Chris van Tulleken on BBC R4: hostile responses to new research on ultra processed food, submitted through Science Media Centre, all came from scientists with UPF industry ties — & the SMC itself is 'a food industry funded press office' www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... www.thelancet.com/series-do/ul...
Radio 4 - Listen Live - BBC Sounds
Listen live to Radio 4 on BBC Sounds
www.bbc.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Chris van Tulleken on BBC R4: hostile responses to new research on ultra processed food, submitted through Science Media Centre, all came from scientists with UPF industry ties — & the SMC itself is 'a food industry funded press office' www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... www.thelancet.com/series-do/ul...
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Over the summer some very important public health program leaders shared their struggles in keeping their work going since the #usaid cuts
Here’s an article about it, please share to increase awareness & motivate political action
“Decades of progress - undone”
www.ips-journal.eu/topics/democ...
Here’s an article about it, please share to increase awareness & motivate political action
“Decades of progress - undone”
www.ips-journal.eu/topics/democ...
Decades of progress — undone
After years of steady gains against poverty and inequality, the recent funding cuts threaten Africa’s health systems. New, resilient funding is vital
www.ips-journal.eu
November 14, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Over the summer some very important public health program leaders shared their struggles in keeping their work going since the #usaid cuts
Here’s an article about it, please share to increase awareness & motivate political action
“Decades of progress - undone”
www.ips-journal.eu/topics/democ...
Here’s an article about it, please share to increase awareness & motivate political action
“Decades of progress - undone”
www.ips-journal.eu/topics/democ...
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Yesterday in Parliament I said that the government should leave X.
🔉What dangers does X pose to our democracy? And should the government stop using it?
Good to hear yesterday from @sundersays.bsky.social and @petergeoghegan.bsky.social on the immense risk of X as it ignores legal obligations and its owner tries to influence UK politics.
@commonswec.parliament.uk
Good to hear yesterday from @sundersays.bsky.social and @petergeoghegan.bsky.social on the immense risk of X as it ignores legal obligations and its owner tries to influence UK politics.
@commonswec.parliament.uk
November 13, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Yesterday in Parliament I said that the government should leave X.
Sometimes, I get a sudden sense of loss for people I hardly knew, who seemed like they made the world a little brighter while they were here. Currently thinking of Paul Woodgate, who always seemed so supportive of social research on health & of ECRs at Wellcome Trust – share.google/DxW8s5esZeHx...
Paul Woodgate – tribute and donations | Thames Valley Harriers
Paul's funeral took place on Wednesday 9th December 2020. Donations in memory of Paul to Meadow House Hospice can be made online at https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/helen-davies135 Paul Woodgate...
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November 10, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Sometimes, I get a sudden sense of loss for people I hardly knew, who seemed like they made the world a little brighter while they were here. Currently thinking of Paul Woodgate, who always seemed so supportive of social research on health & of ECRs at Wellcome Trust – share.google/DxW8s5esZeHx...
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And if we think it’s bad now, imagine what it could look like, say, two months from a U.K. general election?
Could imagine huge sums in US far right cash flooding in, much of what would only be declared after the election (our electoral rules really are a jape)
Could imagine huge sums in US far right cash flooding in, much of what would only be declared after the election (our electoral rules really are a jape)
Be clear, the American far right are coming for British democracy.
November 9, 2025 at 8:50 PM
And if we think it’s bad now, imagine what it could look like, say, two months from a U.K. general election?
Could imagine huge sums in US far right cash flooding in, much of what would only be declared after the election (our electoral rules really are a jape)
Could imagine huge sums in US far right cash flooding in, much of what would only be declared after the election (our electoral rules really are a jape)
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The health inequalities agenda is "tired and risks having run out of road" - not my words, the words of a senior health policymaker in the Scottish Government. But other SG policymakers told me health inequalities were a "huge priority" - so what's going on? A thread... 1/
November 5, 2025 at 2:58 PM
The health inequalities agenda is "tired and risks having run out of road" - not my words, the words of a senior health policymaker in the Scottish Government. But other SG policymakers told me health inequalities were a "huge priority" - so what's going on? A thread... 1/
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Really helpful resources here for thinking about decisions and tradeoffs for policy-relevant modelling.
🎥 Our recording of last week’s “What Makes a ‘Good’ Policy Simulation Model?” webinar is now live! Watch @lisagarnham.bsky.social excellent presentation on our Youtube play list youtu.be/PeF1dbZoMe4?...
This is part of our Policy Modelling for Health Lunchtime Webinar Series.
This is part of our Policy Modelling for Health Lunchtime Webinar Series.
What Makes a ‘Good’ Policy Simulation Model?
YouTube video by Population Health Improvement UK
youtu.be
November 4, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Really helpful resources here for thinking about decisions and tradeoffs for policy-relevant modelling.
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I’m at #EACS2025 partly to talk about the Ask Us Europe study, by SHARE Research.
We’re seeking to understand more about the interactions between people with HIV and their healthcare providers about new medications.
If you’re HIV+, on treatment and in Europe you can take part here:
bit.ly/4oqzvCG
We’re seeking to understand more about the interactions between people with HIV and their healthcare providers about new medications.
If you’re HIV+, on treatment and in Europe you can take part here:
bit.ly/4oqzvCG
October 15, 2025 at 6:11 PM
I’m at #EACS2025 partly to talk about the Ask Us Europe study, by SHARE Research.
We’re seeking to understand more about the interactions between people with HIV and their healthcare providers about new medications.
If you’re HIV+, on treatment and in Europe you can take part here:
bit.ly/4oqzvCG
We’re seeking to understand more about the interactions between people with HIV and their healthcare providers about new medications.
If you’re HIV+, on treatment and in Europe you can take part here:
bit.ly/4oqzvCG
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Zack Polanski saying what every politician should be saying,
"It's problematic to weaponise the synagogue attack to silence protest in this country against the genocide in Gaza"
"These are separate things and we should condemn them both"
"It's problematic to weaponise the synagogue attack to silence protest in this country against the genocide in Gaza"
"These are separate things and we should condemn them both"
October 3, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Zack Polanski saying what every politician should be saying,
"It's problematic to weaponise the synagogue attack to silence protest in this country against the genocide in Gaza"
"These are separate things and we should condemn them both"
"It's problematic to weaponise the synagogue attack to silence protest in this country against the genocide in Gaza"
"These are separate things and we should condemn them both"
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My heartbreak and horror at the killing and starvation of Gazans does not negate my total support and solidarity with my fellow jewish citizens across the UK against terror. The conflation on display by some politicians and media outlets over the last 24 hours is sickening.
October 3, 2025 at 6:59 AM
My heartbreak and horror at the killing and starvation of Gazans does not negate my total support and solidarity with my fellow jewish citizens across the UK against terror. The conflation on display by some politicians and media outlets over the last 24 hours is sickening.
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Wow! Great job opp.
Ooh the opportunity to run the Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity has come up. £81k. Based at Birmingham City University. Great chance to create positive change
jobs.bcu.ac.uk/en/sites/CX_...
jobs.bcu.ac.uk/en/sites/CX_...
Director of the Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity
The Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity (LHC) is seeking a visionary and dynamic Director to lead its mission to improve the diversity of representation and employment across contemporary Briti...
jobs.bcu.ac.uk
October 3, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Wow! Great job opp.
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🇮🇪 What an inspiring story 💪
🏴 In 1986 Glasgow City Council changed the name of the street where apartheid South Africa had their Consulate, to “NELSON MANDELA PLACE”
As a result, mail posted to the SA Consulate included the name of Nelson Mandela in the address 💪
youtube.com/shorts/O5yK7...
🏴 In 1986 Glasgow City Council changed the name of the street where apartheid South Africa had their Consulate, to “NELSON MANDELA PLACE”
As a result, mail posted to the SA Consulate included the name of Nelson Mandela in the address 💪
youtube.com/shorts/O5yK7...
Fruit for thought. Never judge a book by its cover. #comedy #histoty #storytelling #standup
YouTube video by David Nihill
youtube.com
October 2, 2025 at 8:31 AM
🇮🇪 What an inspiring story 💪
🏴 In 1986 Glasgow City Council changed the name of the street where apartheid South Africa had their Consulate, to “NELSON MANDELA PLACE”
As a result, mail posted to the SA Consulate included the name of Nelson Mandela in the address 💪
youtube.com/shorts/O5yK7...
🏴 In 1986 Glasgow City Council changed the name of the street where apartheid South Africa had their Consulate, to “NELSON MANDELA PLACE”
As a result, mail posted to the SA Consulate included the name of Nelson Mandela in the address 💪
youtube.com/shorts/O5yK7...
So heartening to pull into a protest against the genocide in Gaza in Edinburgh Waverley station just now ❤️
October 2, 2025 at 5:57 PM
So heartening to pull into a protest against the genocide in Gaza in Edinburgh Waverley station just now ❤️
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It’s the responsibility and the duty of anyone with a public platform to keep reminding everybody that civilisations flourish by collaboration not hostility and prejudice. This includes intellectuals who keep to their lanes in generating knowledge. Make no mistake, this is absolutely your lane.
October 1, 2025 at 8:08 AM
It’s the responsibility and the duty of anyone with a public platform to keep reminding everybody that civilisations flourish by collaboration not hostility and prejudice. This includes intellectuals who keep to their lanes in generating knowledge. Make no mistake, this is absolutely your lane.
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Former leader of Reform UK in Wales pleads guilty to bribery charges relating to statements in favour of Russia in the European parliament.
But Reform UK want to get rid of regulators and cut govt spending ... leading to less investigation and enforcement ... more bribery and security threats.
But Reform UK want to get rid of regulators and cut govt spending ... leading to less investigation and enforcement ... more bribery and security threats.
Reform UK’s ex-leader in Wales Nathan Gill pleads guilty to bribery charges
Gill admits eight counts of bribery relating to pro-Russia statements made in European parliament and articles
www.theguardian.com
September 27, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Former leader of Reform UK in Wales pleads guilty to bribery charges relating to statements in favour of Russia in the European parliament.
But Reform UK want to get rid of regulators and cut govt spending ... leading to less investigation and enforcement ... more bribery and security threats.
But Reform UK want to get rid of regulators and cut govt spending ... leading to less investigation and enforcement ... more bribery and security threats.
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Thanks to @ldattaro.bsky.social for this lovely write-up of Getting Better.
If this sparks your interest, you can get the book open access here: policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/getting-better
@profkatsmith.bsky.social @profbambra.bsky.social @pennldi.bsky.social @pennaging.bsky.social
If this sparks your interest, you can get the book open access here: policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/getting-better
@profkatsmith.bsky.social @profbambra.bsky.social @pennldi.bsky.social @pennaging.bsky.social
Hope for a Healthier World
With a new book, Professor of Political Science Julia Lynch and colleagues offer legislators a roadmap for reducing health inequality.
omnia.sas.upenn.edu
September 25, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Thanks to @ldattaro.bsky.social for this lovely write-up of Getting Better.
If this sparks your interest, you can get the book open access here: policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/getting-better
@profkatsmith.bsky.social @profbambra.bsky.social @pennldi.bsky.social @pennaging.bsky.social
If this sparks your interest, you can get the book open access here: policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/getting-better
@profkatsmith.bsky.social @profbambra.bsky.social @pennldi.bsky.social @pennaging.bsky.social