School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow
@uofgshw.bsky.social
Leading research; improving health; tackling inequalities
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Please vote for #ResearchForEveryone and help raise the profile of inclusive research communications!
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November 5, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Please vote for #ResearchForEveryone and help raise the profile of inclusive research communications!
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On 18th Nov colleagues from the @uofgshw.bsky.social #Cancer Research Behaviour Lab will share findings from a 4 year study about cancer screening for people with #learningdisabilities. Register via Bookitbee & join the discussion on ways to improve screening: events.bookitbee.com/university-o...
October 30, 2025 at 1:17 PM
On 18th Nov colleagues from the @uofgshw.bsky.social #Cancer Research Behaviour Lab will share findings from a 4 year study about cancer screening for people with #learningdisabilities. Register via Bookitbee & join the discussion on ways to improve screening: events.bookitbee.com/university-o...
On a recent visit to Poland @robinireland.bsky.social
recorded a conversation on the impact of sport on public health, and the challenges that the commercialisation and commodification of sport present.
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@uofgsocsci.bsky.social
recorded a conversation on the impact of sport on public health, and the challenges that the commercialisation and commodification of sport present.
🎧 youtu.be/qGAYdmNW2cI?...
@uofgsocsci.bsky.social
The unhealthy side of sport - conversation with Dr Robin Ireland
YouTube video by Gdański Uniwersytet Medyczny
youtu.be
October 24, 2025 at 12:52 PM
On a recent visit to Poland @robinireland.bsky.social
recorded a conversation on the impact of sport on public health, and the challenges that the commercialisation and commodification of sport present.
🎧 youtu.be/qGAYdmNW2cI?...
@uofgsocsci.bsky.social
recorded a conversation on the impact of sport on public health, and the challenges that the commercialisation and commodification of sport present.
🎧 youtu.be/qGAYdmNW2cI?...
@uofgsocsci.bsky.social
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👏 Exciting news! Our team members @celsenbroich.bsky.social and Prof Alison Heppenstall contributed some agent-based modelling to uncover the true market dynamics behind housing affordability in this @uk.theconversation.com article
Compared to a deposit, stamp duty is often a small cost – but axing it would cost the government billions a year.
The real reason abolishing stamp duty won’t help first-time buyers
Compared to a deposit, stamp duty is often a small cost – but axing it would cost the government billions a year.
tcnv.link
October 21, 2025 at 7:50 AM
👏 Exciting news! Our team members @celsenbroich.bsky.social and Prof Alison Heppenstall contributed some agent-based modelling to uncover the true market dynamics behind housing affordability in this @uk.theconversation.com article
New study finds long-term testosterone therapy was associated with increased cardiovascular risk in men over 50 👇
Congratulations to Paul, Samuel, and the rest of the oGRE team on the publication! Thank you to the West of Scotland Safe Haven team and Living Labs for the support! @uofgshw.bsky.social @uofgscmh.bsky.social #research #healthDataScience academic.oup.com/jes/advance-...
Association between Long-term Testosterone Exposure and Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in Ageing Men
AbstractContext. Hypogonadism is a common endocrine disorder in ageing men, associated with adverse cardiometabolic outcomes. Concerns about the cardiovasc
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October 17, 2025 at 8:12 AM
New study finds long-term testosterone therapy was associated with increased cardiovascular risk in men over 50 👇
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With so many policy simulation models available, how do you know which ones to trust? In our Lunchtime Zoom Webinar Dr Lisa Garnham @lisagarnham.bsky.social reveals the key criteria every policymaker and researcher should know. Thursday 23 October at 12 noon. Register Now: bit.ly/4ntpkwN
October 2, 2025 at 2:13 PM
With so many policy simulation models available, how do you know which ones to trust? In our Lunchtime Zoom Webinar Dr Lisa Garnham @lisagarnham.bsky.social reveals the key criteria every policymaker and researcher should know. Thursday 23 October at 12 noon. Register Now: bit.ly/4ntpkwN
New @uofglasgow.bsky.social study will assess which government income support policies can improve population health over the life course, with a particular focus on reducing #ChildPoverty to improve health outcomes.
#ChallengePoverty Week #CPW25 @povertyalliance.org
More - tinyurl.com/ykr6fsub
#ChallengePoverty Week #CPW25 @povertyalliance.org
More - tinyurl.com/ykr6fsub
October 6, 2025 at 11:07 AM
New @uofglasgow.bsky.social study will assess which government income support policies can improve population health over the life course, with a particular focus on reducing #ChildPoverty to improve health outcomes.
#ChallengePoverty Week #CPW25 @povertyalliance.org
More - tinyurl.com/ykr6fsub
#ChallengePoverty Week #CPW25 @povertyalliance.org
More - tinyurl.com/ykr6fsub
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🎧 New season of Spotlight kicks off with a deep dive into Scotland’s health future.
With the Chief Medical Officer on prevention, Realistic Medicine & the long-term challenges facing the NHS.
Alongside UofG experts @pmeierprof.bsky.social & @dnblane.bsky.social
🔗 Tune in: www.uofgspotlight.com
With the Chief Medical Officer on prevention, Realistic Medicine & the long-term challenges facing the NHS.
Alongside UofG experts @pmeierprof.bsky.social & @dnblane.bsky.social
🔗 Tune in: www.uofgspotlight.com
October 2, 2025 at 8:25 AM
🎧 New season of Spotlight kicks off with a deep dive into Scotland’s health future.
With the Chief Medical Officer on prevention, Realistic Medicine & the long-term challenges facing the NHS.
Alongside UofG experts @pmeierprof.bsky.social & @dnblane.bsky.social
🔗 Tune in: www.uofgspotlight.com
With the Chief Medical Officer on prevention, Realistic Medicine & the long-term challenges facing the NHS.
Alongside UofG experts @pmeierprof.bsky.social & @dnblane.bsky.social
🔗 Tune in: www.uofgspotlight.com
🆕book co-authored by @alastairleyland.bsky.social shows the scientific and policy-added value of combining health systems, health services and population health research.
The book is open access and published by @springernature.com
link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
The book is open access and published by @springernature.com
link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
October 1, 2025 at 2:29 PM
🆕book co-authored by @alastairleyland.bsky.social shows the scientific and policy-added value of combining health systems, health services and population health research.
The book is open access and published by @springernature.com
link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
The book is open access and published by @springernature.com
link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
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⚡️New publication⚡️
We investigated the risk and determinants of mortality in people notified with Invasive Group A Streptococcal disease in Scotland between Jan 2017 and Dec 2024.
doi.org/10.1016/j.ij...
@uofgshw.bsky.social
We investigated the risk and determinants of mortality in people notified with Invasive Group A Streptococcal disease in Scotland between Jan 2017 and Dec 2024.
doi.org/10.1016/j.ij...
@uofgshw.bsky.social
September 29, 2025 at 5:16 PM
⚡️New publication⚡️
We investigated the risk and determinants of mortality in people notified with Invasive Group A Streptococcal disease in Scotland between Jan 2017 and Dec 2024.
doi.org/10.1016/j.ij...
@uofgshw.bsky.social
We investigated the risk and determinants of mortality in people notified with Invasive Group A Streptococcal disease in Scotland between Jan 2017 and Dec 2024.
doi.org/10.1016/j.ij...
@uofgshw.bsky.social
This #WorldHeartDay ❤️ we're celebrating the launch of ACROSS - a new global research programme to increase the capacity of health services in Bangladesh, India and Pakistan to deliver home-based rehab programmes for people with heart disease and a mental health difficulty.
tinyurl.com/3u7w9sc4
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September 29, 2025 at 10:31 AM
This #WorldHeartDay ❤️ we're celebrating the launch of ACROSS - a new global research programme to increase the capacity of health services in Bangladesh, India and Pakistan to deliver home-based rehab programmes for people with heart disease and a mental health difficulty.
tinyurl.com/3u7w9sc4
tinyurl.com/3u7w9sc4
People who consumed excess free sugar, starch, and animal protein had increased #Type2Diabetes risk, regardless of total calories.
For those people, substituting with non-free sugar and plant protein could reduce the risk.
#UKBiobank #Macronutrients #Diet #Obesity
For those people, substituting with non-free sugar and plant protein could reduce the risk.
#UKBiobank #Macronutrients #Diet #Obesity
New study: We examined macronutrients linked to higher type 2 diabetes risk, their optimal amounts, and replacements to reduce risk. Led by our PhD student Jirapitcha Boonpor.
@uofgshw.bsky.social
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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September 19, 2025 at 10:06 AM
People who consumed excess free sugar, starch, and animal protein had increased #Type2Diabetes risk, regardless of total calories.
For those people, substituting with non-free sugar and plant protein could reduce the risk.
#UKBiobank #Macronutrients #Diet #Obesity
For those people, substituting with non-free sugar and plant protein could reduce the risk.
#UKBiobank #Macronutrients #Diet #Obesity
New public information comic aims to build understanding and reduce the stigma around drug and alcohol dependence.
'Pathways of Hope' was co-created with the recovery community, medical students and doctors.
#LivedExperience #Recovery @nicmdickson.bsky.social
gla.ac.uk/schools/heal...
'Pathways of Hope' was co-created with the recovery community, medical students and doctors.
#LivedExperience #Recovery @nicmdickson.bsky.social
gla.ac.uk/schools/heal...
September 12, 2025 at 1:08 PM
New public information comic aims to build understanding and reduce the stigma around drug and alcohol dependence.
'Pathways of Hope' was co-created with the recovery community, medical students and doctors.
#LivedExperience #Recovery @nicmdickson.bsky.social
gla.ac.uk/schools/heal...
'Pathways of Hope' was co-created with the recovery community, medical students and doctors.
#LivedExperience #Recovery @nicmdickson.bsky.social
gla.ac.uk/schools/heal...
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Interested in learning how to use Structured Query Language (SQL) for data extraction and analysis?
NCRM and @uofglasgow.bsky.social are running an introductory course on 23 September 2025.
Learn more: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=14351
NCRM and @uofglasgow.bsky.social are running an introductory course on 23 September 2025.
Learn more: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=14351
Training course: SQL for researchers: demystifying databases - online
Many organisations store their data in relational databases rather than spreadsheets or CSV files, requiring SQL (Structured Query Language) to access, extract and analyse data. This hands-on course
www.ncrm.ac.uk
August 25, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Interested in learning how to use Structured Query Language (SQL) for data extraction and analysis?
NCRM and @uofglasgow.bsky.social are running an introductory course on 23 September 2025.
Learn more: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=14351
NCRM and @uofglasgow.bsky.social are running an introductory course on 23 September 2025.
Learn more: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=14351
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Please join us soon in Glasgow for a 1-day course on “How to be a Great Chief Investigator” featuring trialists and CTU experts from around Scotland - supported by UKCRC - *Thursday 9th October* - open to all!
@uofgshw.bsky.social @uofgscmh.bsky.social @uofgmvls.bsky.social
@uofgshw.bsky.social @uofgscmh.bsky.social @uofgmvls.bsky.social
Interested in or currently leading a clinical trial?
Want to be the best Chief Investigator you can be?
Want to build a peer support network?
This UPDATED course is for you!
⏰Registration for the October 2025 workshop in Glasgow is now open.⏰
Find out more here: ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/how-to-be-a-...
Want to be the best Chief Investigator you can be?
Want to build a peer support network?
This UPDATED course is for you!
⏰Registration for the October 2025 workshop in Glasgow is now open.⏰
Find out more here: ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/how-to-be-a-...
September 11, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Please join us soon in Glasgow for a 1-day course on “How to be a Great Chief Investigator” featuring trialists and CTU experts from around Scotland - supported by UKCRC - *Thursday 9th October* - open to all!
@uofgshw.bsky.social @uofgscmh.bsky.social @uofgmvls.bsky.social
@uofgshw.bsky.social @uofgscmh.bsky.social @uofgmvls.bsky.social
🆕paper co-authored by @petermacp.bsky.social
Key finding - Open tibia fractures result in significant costs to patients, the healthcare system and society in Malawi.
Re-balancing of health budgets is needed to prioritise trauma care.
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
Key finding - Open tibia fractures result in significant costs to patients, the healthcare system and society in Malawi.
Re-balancing of health budgets is needed to prioritise trauma care.
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
Economic burden and cost-effectiveness of treatments for open tibia fractures in Malawi: Economic analysis of a multicentre prospective cohort study
Background Open tibia fractures result in substantial lifelong disability for patients, and are expensive to treat. As the injury typically affects young working men, the societal costs from open tibi...
doi.org
September 9, 2025 at 8:46 AM
🆕paper co-authored by @petermacp.bsky.social
Key finding - Open tibia fractures result in significant costs to patients, the healthcare system and society in Malawi.
Re-balancing of health budgets is needed to prioritise trauma care.
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
Key finding - Open tibia fractures result in significant costs to patients, the healthcare system and society in Malawi.
Re-balancing of health budgets is needed to prioritise trauma care.
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
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We stand together with people with learning disabilities, their families & carers, across Scotland to celebrate inclusion, break down barriers and create a Scotland where everyone belongs. www.ScotLDWeek.com
#WeAreHere #IAmHereScotland #ScotLDWeek25 @scldnews.bsky.social @uofgshw.bsky.social
#WeAreHere #IAmHereScotland #ScotLDWeek25 @scldnews.bsky.social @uofgshw.bsky.social
September 8, 2025 at 9:32 AM
We stand together with people with learning disabilities, their families & carers, across Scotland to celebrate inclusion, break down barriers and create a Scotland where everyone belongs. www.ScotLDWeek.com
#WeAreHere #IAmHereScotland #ScotLDWeek25 @scldnews.bsky.social @uofgshw.bsky.social
#WeAreHere #IAmHereScotland #ScotLDWeek25 @scldnews.bsky.social @uofgshw.bsky.social
Health and Sustainability: a panel discussion with Sir Michael Marmot #GlasgowChangingFutures
🗓️Tue 16th September, 4-6pm
📍Senate Room, Gilbert Scott Building, Uni of Glasgow
@michaelmarmot.bsky.social @uofggcf.bsky.social @publichealthscot.bsky.social
Register 👇
buytickets.at/universityof...
🗓️Tue 16th September, 4-6pm
📍Senate Room, Gilbert Scott Building, Uni of Glasgow
@michaelmarmot.bsky.social @uofggcf.bsky.social @publichealthscot.bsky.social
Register 👇
buytickets.at/universityof...
Select tickets – Health and Sustainability : a panel discussion with Sir Michael Marmot – University of Glasgow, Gilmorehill Campus, Senate Room (Gilbert Scott Building)
Multi-Solving for a Healthy, Equitable and Sustainable Future: a Glasgow Changing Futures panel discussion with Sir Michael Mar...
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September 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Health and Sustainability: a panel discussion with Sir Michael Marmot #GlasgowChangingFutures
🗓️Tue 16th September, 4-6pm
📍Senate Room, Gilbert Scott Building, Uni of Glasgow
@michaelmarmot.bsky.social @uofggcf.bsky.social @publichealthscot.bsky.social
Register 👇
buytickets.at/universityof...
🗓️Tue 16th September, 4-6pm
📍Senate Room, Gilbert Scott Building, Uni of Glasgow
@michaelmarmot.bsky.social @uofggcf.bsky.social @publichealthscot.bsky.social
Register 👇
buytickets.at/universityof...
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We have a Vacancy: Research Scientist - Data Visualisation skills to help bring complex model outputs to life through clear, engaging, and accessible visuals + narratives for diverse audiences. 0.5 FTE post based @uofgshw.bsky.social 📅 Apply by 8 Sept 2025 👉 bit.ly/4fUNT2H @phiuk.bsky.social
Research Scientist
Job PurposeThe University of Glasgow is seeking to appoint a talented and highly motivated Research Scientist (Data Visualisation) to join the £7.5m Policy Modelling for Health consortium, funded b...
www.jobs.gla.ac.uk
August 26, 2025 at 11:47 AM
We have a Vacancy: Research Scientist - Data Visualisation skills to help bring complex model outputs to life through clear, engaging, and accessible visuals + narratives for diverse audiences. 0.5 FTE post based @uofgshw.bsky.social 📅 Apply by 8 Sept 2025 👉 bit.ly/4fUNT2H @phiuk.bsky.social
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Reductions in development assistance for health funding threaten decades of progress in Africa
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August 22, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Reductions in development assistance for health funding threaten decades of progress in Africa
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New paper co-authored by David McAllister and @peterhanlon.bsky.social finds the electronic frailty index identifies younger adults with #frailty at high risk of adverse health events and might be a tool to identify younger people for further assessment/intervention.
doi.org/10.1016/j.la...
doi.org/10.1016/j.la...
Redirecting
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August 22, 2025 at 9:35 AM
New paper co-authored by David McAllister and @peterhanlon.bsky.social finds the electronic frailty index identifies younger adults with #frailty at high risk of adverse health events and might be a tool to identify younger people for further assessment/intervention.
doi.org/10.1016/j.la...
doi.org/10.1016/j.la...
🆕 Health Equity Evidence Centre blog by Prof Andrea Williamson
Applying a missingness lens to healthcare, and a new approach to appointment letters aimed at better supporting patients and improving engagement with services.
heec.co.uk/resource/app...
#HealthInequalities @deependgp.bsky.social
Applying a missingness lens to healthcare, and a new approach to appointment letters aimed at better supporting patients and improving engagement with services.
heec.co.uk/resource/app...
#HealthInequalities @deependgp.bsky.social
Applying a missingness lens to healthcare – missed appointments letters – tear up and start again! - Health Equity Evidence Centre
In this guest blog, Professor Andrea Williamson reflects on her previous research into repeated missed healthcare appointments, which links high non-attendance to poorer health outcomes and social dis...
heec.co.uk
August 20, 2025 at 8:44 AM
🆕 Health Equity Evidence Centre blog by Prof Andrea Williamson
Applying a missingness lens to healthcare, and a new approach to appointment letters aimed at better supporting patients and improving engagement with services.
heec.co.uk/resource/app...
#HealthInequalities @deependgp.bsky.social
Applying a missingness lens to healthcare, and a new approach to appointment letters aimed at better supporting patients and improving engagement with services.
heec.co.uk/resource/app...
#HealthInequalities @deependgp.bsky.social
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The 2026 UK Public Health Science Conference will be in Newcastle on 21 April 2026, with an ECR event the day before.
Abstract submission is now open! hg3.co.uk/ukphsc/
#PublicHealth #UKPHS2026
@nihrsphr.bsky.social @uofgshw.bsky.social @ukphsci.bsky.social @newcastleuni.bsky.social
Abstract submission is now open! hg3.co.uk/ukphsc/
#PublicHealth #UKPHS2026
@nihrsphr.bsky.social @uofgshw.bsky.social @ukphsci.bsky.social @newcastleuni.bsky.social
August 15, 2025 at 6:36 AM
The 2026 UK Public Health Science Conference will be in Newcastle on 21 April 2026, with an ECR event the day before.
Abstract submission is now open! hg3.co.uk/ukphsc/
#PublicHealth #UKPHS2026
@nihrsphr.bsky.social @uofgshw.bsky.social @ukphsci.bsky.social @newcastleuni.bsky.social
Abstract submission is now open! hg3.co.uk/ukphsc/
#PublicHealth #UKPHS2026
@nihrsphr.bsky.social @uofgshw.bsky.social @ukphsci.bsky.social @newcastleuni.bsky.social
Socioeconomic inequalities in children’s mental health are already evident by age five and persist throughout childhood and adolescence.
New analysis co-authored by Dr Anna Pearce ➡️
gla.ac.uk/schools/heal...
#HealthInequalities #MentalHealth @livuni-iph.bsky.social
New analysis co-authored by Dr Anna Pearce ➡️
gla.ac.uk/schools/heal...
#HealthInequalities #MentalHealth @livuni-iph.bsky.social
August 6, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Socioeconomic inequalities in children’s mental health are already evident by age five and persist throughout childhood and adolescence.
New analysis co-authored by Dr Anna Pearce ➡️
gla.ac.uk/schools/heal...
#HealthInequalities #MentalHealth @livuni-iph.bsky.social
New analysis co-authored by Dr Anna Pearce ➡️
gla.ac.uk/schools/heal...
#HealthInequalities #MentalHealth @livuni-iph.bsky.social