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Allison Dunne, PhD
@allisoningalway.bsky.social
Pharmacist, researcher, singer, parkrunner.
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Huge congratulations to our MA Health Promotion graduates! Your commitment and achievements inspire us. Wishing you all the best as you take your next steps. Well done! 🎉
November 19, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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🎉 Health Promotion Micro-credentials starting Jan 2026!

- Mental Health Promotion
- Promoting Health in the Workplace
- Promoting Healthy Behaviors

Deadline is December 15th!

See link to information webinar here: youtu.be/U6MJTBUsK6M

Don’t miss your chance to upskill and make an impact! 🎓
MicroCreds Semester 2 Lunchtime Webinar
YouTube video by University of Galway
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November 17, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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🎉 Congratulations @allisoningalway.bsky.social 🎓
Dr. Allison Dunne has officially graduated with her PhD from Sheffield Hallam University! We’re absolutely thrilled for you -what a fantastic achievement. Enjoy every moment of the celebrations! 🥂✨
November 12, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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Some of the posters presented at our conference today 🎓#HPRC2025
June 26, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Looking forward to a day of learning, networking and new friends. #hprc25 @galwayhprc.bsky.social
June 26, 2025 at 8:33 AM
A pre-print of my PhD research on social connections at parkrun is now available on Medrxiv. Thank you to my supervisors Steve Haake, Alice Bullas and Helen Quirk for their guidance during this project. medrxiv.org/cgi/content/...
Social experiences during participation in a community physical activity initiative: a cross-sectional study of parkrun participants in Ireland
Community initiatives are a popular social prescribing choice to support mental wellbeing. Recent studies suggest that parkrun, a global physical activity initiative, can promote mental wellbeing and ...
medrxiv.org
June 23, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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The HBSC Trends Report shows changes in child health behaviours between 1998 and 2022:

www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

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June 3, 2025 at 2:34 PM
New data from @galwayhprc.bsky.social highlights poor mental health among young people in Ireland.
June 4, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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HBSC Trends report a reduction in tobacco use amongst young people by 4.7%. It was 22.6% in 1998. #hbsctrends #HBSCIreland @uniofgalway.bsky.social @roinnslainte.bsky.social
June 3, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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HBSC Trends report that dieting or trying to lose weight in young people has increased by 12.7%. It was 11.9% in 2002 #HBSCtrends #HBSCIreland @uniofgalway.bsky.social @roinnslainte.bsky.social
June 3, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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The proportions of children drinking alcohol in Ireland have reduced very significantly from 33% in 1998 to 18% in 2022 as reported in the latest HBSC trends report #hbsctrends #hbsc #alcohol @uniofgalway.bsky.social @roinnslainte.bsky.social
June 4, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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18.3% of school aged children reported having gone to school or bed hungry. This has increased since 2002 (16.6%). #hunger #hbsc #hbsctrends #schoolchildren @uniofgalway.bsky.social @roinnslainte.bsky.social
June 4, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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Our Annual #HealthPromotion Conference website is now live!! 🥳 You can register and submit an abstract at www.hprcconference.ie. An Early Bird registration fee is available until April 21st, and the deadline for abstracts is May 7th. We are looking forward to seeing you in Galway in June! #HPRC2025
April 8, 2025 at 1:53 PM
“We’re there for the social, as much as the business” Expert patient Derek Stewart gives advice on how to encourage online patient engagement in research: allow 10 mins for chat before and after PPI meetings. Fantastic day of PPI education from @uniofgalway.bsky.social
April 8, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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“Want a chair?” a spectator asks.

“No..chairs are for finishers,” John replies.

In the howling wind and rain, John Kelly completes a “Fun Run” at the 2025 Barkley Marathons in 39 hours and 50 minutes. Afterward, he takes the ceremonial bugle and plays his own taps.
March 20, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Any updates? #BM100
March 19, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Is there a small European woman in Frozen Head State Park this year? #BM100
March 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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An important chance to share your experience and observations on suicide reduction in Ireland. www.gov.ie/en/press-rel... #Speirgorm
Minister for Mental Health launches public consultation on new suicide reduction policy
www.gov.ie
March 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Ready for action at today’s postgraduate open day for @galwayhprc.bsky.social @uniofgalway.bsky.social Come over and say hello 😃
February 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Special thanks to Dr. Carmen Kealy for her talk today on "Megatrends of Migration and Urbanization and it's impact on Health and Well-being", a really fascinating and important piece of work. #migration #urbanization #DIFI
February 18, 2025 at 10:17 PM
What a beautiful day for a walk on #Salthill prom ☀️. After the storm the sea was calm and it was fantastic to see young and old enjoying the fresh air and sunshine. Spring is definitely coming soon😃 #Galway #StBrigid #Spring2025 #Hope
January 31, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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We are live on Blue sky! Please follow us for news and updates from the Health Promotion Research Centre at the University of Galway @galwayhprc.bsky.social
January 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Chief Medical Officer, Prof Mary Horgan, recently launched ‘Pathways to Wellbeing - National Mental Health Promotion Plan’. Prof Margaret Barry and the HPRC research team provided background and support for the development of this Plan. tinyurl.com/tpsruu6p
December 18, 2024 at 10:43 AM
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December 25, 2024 at 6:37 AM
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I've started compiling a starter pack of researchers and advocates working in public health and health promotion. Its not complete and I can add to it, so would love if you could pop any recommendations for anyone else below!

go.bsky.app/RhTFdxd
November 7, 2024 at 7:06 AM