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Bringing together a wide range of multi-disciplinary applied health research in the School of Health and Life Sciences at Glasgow Caledonian University
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GCU Research Centre for Health (ReaCH) @gcureach.bsky.social · Sep 25
Check out some of latest research happening in the School of Health and Life Sciences at Glasgow Caledonian University in the September issue of the ReaCH newsletter!
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Very proud of our Dr Lee Curley who delivered evidence-based, interactive training on juror decision-making and biases to @scottishgov.bsky.social
Lee’s research was also mentioned by the Justice Secretary this week @gcureach.bsky.social
December 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Professor Anita Simmers, Dean of the School of Health and Life Sciences at Glasgow Caledonian University, has written a blog post about the University’s pioneering steps to transform eye care provision across Scotland. 👓

Read the blog ⬇️
www.sfc.ac.uk/transforming...

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Close-up of an eye exam with specialised ophthalmic equipment.
December 3, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Join us at this FREE talk about my book ‘Beyond the Medical Gaze: Practicing Psychologically Informed Medicine’ @oxunipress.bsky.social hosted by Polyvagal Institute ❤️

Find out more @psychmag.bsky.social

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#book #medsky #psychsky #livedexperience #healthcare
November 15, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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Datavysts, a new international project led by data researchers at Glasgow Caledonian University, is taking a fresh approach to artificial intelligence by using it to help people and communities. 🌍

Learn more on our website ⬇️
www.gcu.ac.uk/aboutgcu/uni...

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November 4, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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A groundbreaking sexual health project that created innovative films to tackle STI stigma and boost testing among young people has won the 2025 BMA Foundation MEDFASH Award. 👏

🔗 Read the full story: www.gcu.ac.uk/aboutgcu/uni...
Photo shows (L-R) – BMA President Professor Dame Parveen Kumar, who presented the awards, André Bright, Amelia McInnes-Dean and Professor David Nott, who spoke at the awards.
October 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Learn more in our Impact Magazine ⬇️
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Eradicating Hepatitis C in Scotland
Scotland is on the verge of becoming one of the first countries in the world to eliminate Hepatitis C. Glasgow Caledonian University’s groundbreaking research and award-winning partnership work has be...
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October 28, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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Leading physiotherapist Dr David Hamilton has showcased his expertise to millions of viewers after appearing twice in one week on BBC Morning Live. 📺

📽️ Watch now:

👉 segment 1: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

👉 segment 2: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Dr David Hamilton GCU Physiotherapist Dr David Hamilton with Morning Live’s resident GP Dr Punam Krishan and a physiotherapy student.
October 28, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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Tune back in on Thursday, 23 October, to get tips for back pain.

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October 21, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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🔗 Check our Impact Magazine for more: www.gcu.ac.uk/impact/under...

#GCUImpact #GCUImpactMagazine
Under the microscope
Microbiology research at Glasgow Caledonian University is underpinning consumer health in many everyday products found in supermarkets and pharmacies around the world.
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October 17, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Senior Lecturer in Applied Psychology @drlizamorton.bsky.social has been named as a finalist in the Volunteers Award category in this year’s Scotland’s Health Awards in recognition of her tireless campaign work. 👏

👉 Read the full story: www.gcu.ac.uk/aboutgcu/uni...
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October 14, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Stem cell trials for tendon injuries risk failure without proper rehabilitation, say researchers at Glasgow Caledonian University. 🔬

👉 Learn more on our website: www.gcu.ac.uk/aboutgcu/uni...

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October 14, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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A virtual reality (VR) games rehabilitation project that's transforming the lives of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) in Scotland has won The ALLIANCE Self Management Awards – Digital Innovator award. 🏆

🔗 Read more: www.gcu.ac.uk/aboutgcu/uni...

#WeAreGCU #GCUGraduateSchool
Photo by photographer Iman Tajik shows Professor Lorna Paul receiving the award. Left to right - Health and Social Care Alliance Chief Officer Sara Redmond, Dr Matthieu Poyade, Professor Lorna Paul and awards host Laura Boyd.
October 6, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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Vision health researchers have found that a childhood myopia management module for eye care practitioners at Glasgow Caledonian is improving children’s lives and boosting workplace satisfaction. 👓

🔗 Read more: www.gcu.ac.uk/aboutgcu/uni...
Photo of a child during an eye exam.
October 7, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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GCU researchers are teaming up with the Scottish Government to host a special event on women’s pelvic floor health as part of Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Week 2025. 💙

#SheCanSheWill @gcureach.bsky.social

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Join the Sporting a Healthy Pelvic Floor event at Glasgow Caledonian
Glasgow Caledonian University researchers are teaming up with the Scottish Government to host a special event on women’s pelvic floor health as part of Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Week 2025.
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September 26, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Check out some of latest research happening in the School of Health and Life Sciences at Glasgow Caledonian University in the September issue of the ReaCH newsletter!
@glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social

👉 bit.ly/46mEkXq
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September 25, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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Glasgow Caledonian University physiotherapy lecturer and researcher Dr Vicky Joshi has been awarded an Early Postdoctoral Fellowship from the Chief Scientist Office (CSO). 👏

Read more ⬇️
www.gcu.ac.uk/aboutgcu/uni...

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Dr Vicky Joshi
September 22, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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Professor Andrew McAuley (@arjmcauley.bsky.social ) discusses Scotland's drug deaths ⬇️

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Scotland 'still UK's drug deaths capital' despite miscount in England and Wales
Speaking to the Sunday Mail, Professor Andrew McAuley of Glasgow Caledonian University said the UK-wide picture hadn’t changed.
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September 23, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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The latest RCN Research forum podcast is now live! In the podcast Gordon Hill & an ECR discuss writing for publication with Ann McMahon & Andree Le May. Ann & Andree share strategies & give excellent advice to help nurses to get their work published. #RCNResearch25 on.soundcloud.com/nmhwvyVvTiIQ...
Writing for publication
The Royal College of Nursing is the world’s largest nursing union and professional body. We represent more than 450,000 nurses, student nurses, midwives and nursing support workers in the UK and inter
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September 10, 2025 at 5:28 AM
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Researchers from all over the UK and beyond attended a major vision science congress hosted by Glasgow Caledonian University. 👏

🔗 Read more: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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Group photo of the vision congress participants in front of the Govan Mbeki building.
September 3, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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My doctoral thesis is finally published! If you are a researcher interested in #mentalhealthstigma #participatoryresearch then it may be of interest to you.

Using participatory research methods we designed a model and measurement tool to capture youth mental health stigma experiences!
Development of the Youth Stigma Experiences Scale (YSES): A Participatory Mixed Methods Exploration of Youth Mental Health Stigma
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August 26, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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A virtual reality (VR) games rehabilitation project that’s transforming the lives of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) in Scotland has been shortlisted for a prestigious digital innovation award. 👏

🔗 Read more: www.gcu.ac.uk/aboutgcu/uni...
Person wearing a black virtual reality headset reaching out with their right hand against a plain white background.
August 11, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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August 8, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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Dr Lee John Curley, Lecturer in Applied Psychology at Glasgow Caledonian University, joined The Why? Curve podcast to explore the evidence behind jury decision-making.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1Gi2...

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Dr Lee John Curley.
July 25, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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📢 Researcher opportunity 🎉
Are you an allied health professional with experience in neurological conditions. We have an exciting opportunity for a part time post at GCU on a Stroke Association funded study. Closing date is 28/07/2025. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/3Iq7rQ9
July 16, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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Check out some of latest research happening in the School of Health and Life Sciences at Glasgow Caledonian University in the June issue of the ReaCH newsletter!
@glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social

👉 bit.ly/3Gp6DKn
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June 30, 2025 at 10:26 AM