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🌍 Reminder to register!

The Sixth Global School on Refugee & Migrant Health takes place 9–11 Dec 2025 (Geneva + online).

Open to all for online participation, with interpretation in Arabic, English, French & Spanish.

👉 Register here: www.who.int/news-room/ev...
December 4, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Important new research on patient safety and interpreting 👇

This work highlights key risks and considerations around the use of AI communication tools in primary care, especially for migrant patients who rely on accurate interpreting and clear communication.

🔗 bjgpopen.org/content/earl...
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November 27, 2025 at 2:57 PM
🚨 Last day to register!
Join tomorrow’s Public & Patient Involvement Workshop: Finding Research Partners at UL.
📅 Wed, Nov 12 | 🕚 11am–1pm | 📍 Schuman Building, Room S114
Facilitators: Jon Salsberg & Alison Johnson

👉 Register today: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
November 11, 2025 at 11:55 AM
🔍 PPI Workshop: Finding Research Partners

Join us for this interactive session with Jon Salsberg (UL) & Alison Johnson (PPI contributor).

📅 Wed, Nov 12 | 🕚 11am–1pm
📍 Schuman Building, Room S114
👉 Register here - forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

#PPI #Research #UL #PPINetwork #HealthResearch
November 4, 2025 at 10:14 AM
🔍 Public & Patient Involvement Workshop: Finding Research Partners
Looking to connect with the right partners for your research?
Join us Wed Nov 12, 11am–1pm - Schuman Building - Room S114 for a practical PPI workshop with Jon Salsberg & Alison Johnson.
👉 Register here - shorturl.at/SQDHd
October 31, 2025 at 11:20 AM
At last weeks seminar Postdoc Deepanjali Vishwakarma presented on the MiHealth project. A project based on 'Strengthening health information systems for refugee and migrant health policy and practice in Ireland'

A fantastic presentation followed by a truly evocative discussion! #ul #ppi #research
October 22, 2025 at 1:34 PM
The PHR Unit was absolutely delighted to have Professor Pauline O'Reilly from the School of Nursing and Midwifery speak at our weekly seminar on her project 'Identifying the quality-of-life needs of adults with Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN)'
#UL #PPI #Research
October 22, 2025 at 1:12 PM
🌍🎶 Great to share our work with WHO Europe on using participatory methods — including music & singing — to build partnerships in migration health research.

Showcased the PPI INCLUDES project & Le Chéile performance.
#MigrationHealth #PPI #ArtsInResearch #UL
October 7, 2025 at 2:29 PM
🎶 Tower Seminar @ UL

Songwriting as a Participatory Method in Migrant Health Research

📅 Wed 15 Oct | 🕓 4–5:30PM | 📍 Theatre 2, Irish World Academy

Featuring co-created songs, stories & insights on migrant healthcare.
#MigrantHealth #ArtsInResearch #UL
October 7, 2025 at 2:23 PM
🚨 Registration closes soon! 🚨

Don’t miss our Intro to PPI & PHR Workshop on Oct 15 (11am–12pm, online).

⏰ Registration closes Oct 8 – just 7 days away!

🔗 Register: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
October 1, 2025 at 11:56 AM
🎶💜 Pregnant in Limerick? Join our MuM (Mums Using Music) Community!

📍 Thursday mornings @ Northside Family Resource Centre
👶 For mums-to-be (18–35 weeks pregnant by Oct 2025, age 18+)

More info 👉 info@northsidefrc.ie
| (061) 326 623
September 26, 2025 at 9:56 AM
📢 Online Workshop: Intro to PPI & PHR
🗓 Wed Oct 15 | ⏰ 11am–12pm | 💻 Webinar

Learn how public & patient involvement shapes health research.

Facilitators:
👤 Jon Salsberg (UL)
👤 Alison Johnson (HRB/PPI)

🔗 Register: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

#PPI #HealthResearch #UL
September 23, 2025 at 11:40 AM
🌟 Calling all PhD students! 🌟
The inaugural UL National PPI Excellence Award is open for applications!
🗓 Deadline: Oct 15th
📧 Info & applications: ppi-ignite@ul.ie
Let’s celebrate the impact of meaningful PPI in research 💡
September 18, 2025 at 11:23 AM
🎭 Legislative Theatre Workshop: Who Cares for the Carer?

Join us in Galway City, 26–28 September, for a unique theatre workshop facilitated by José Soeiro.

💡 How can theatre amplify the voices of carers and spark social change? Be part of the conversation!
September 16, 2025 at 9:35 AM
🎉 Big congrats to Kyriaki Pantelidou & Siobhán O’Reilly! Winners of the 2025 PPI Ignite @ UL bursaries (€2k each) supporting inclusive health research. 🎵👶🌟👵🧑‍🎨
🔗 Learn more: www.ul.ie/ehs/medicine...
September 3, 2025 at 11:55 AM
🌍 New @WHO_Europe partnership with University of Limerick + Uppsala University is putting refugees & migrants on the map in national health data systems.
Because if people aren’t counted, they risk being left behind.
Read more ➡️ www.who.int/europe/news/...
New partnership strengthens information systems for refugee and migrant health
Two WHO collaborating centres based in Ireland and Sweden are working together to support the integration of refugee and migrant health data into national health information systems. Health informatio...
www.who.int
August 28, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Doing our MPH research on migrants’ views of cancer screening — big thanks to the Dept. of Health & Joseph Cully for hosting us + sharing policy insights. Grateful to work with Refugee & Migrant Health Partnership & NSS.
August 5, 2025 at 10:16 AM
🔍 Ethical dilemmas in PPI research?
Join Dr. Virginia Minogue & Dr. Jon Salsberg at #PPIUL24 as they unpack the complex realities of power-sharing, IP, community rights & trust in research partnerships.
🧭 Towards values-based PPI
@phrunit-ul.bsky.social
June 27, 2025 at 9:13 AM
🔬 Workshop B: Starting Together
Dr Edel Burton shares reflections on co-creating a meaningful #PPI partnership in the context of chronic disease and medication management.
💬 Real experiences
🤝 Collaborative lessons
🏥 Patient-centred research
@phrunit-ul.bsky.social
June 27, 2025 at 9:13 AM
PPI in cancer research is more than a checkbox — it’s about collaboration, trust & lived experience.
At #PPIUL24, Lorna Kerin shares how partnership in cancer research brings new insights, impact & hope.
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June 27, 2025 at 9:12 AM
📣 Plenary 2: A Decade of PPI in Ireland – Hope, Hurdles & Honest Reflections
Join Dr Avril Kennan as she shares insights from 10 years of public and patient involvement—what we've learned and where we go from here.
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June 26, 2025 at 4:42 PM
🌟 Journeying Together: Co-creating a PPI Impact Framework 🌟
How do we define, capture & communicate impact in Public & Patient Involvement?
Join Michael Foley & Dr Liz Farsaci from @PPI_Ignite_TCD at #PPIUL24 as they guide a collaborative workshop on shaping a meaningful PPI Impact Framework.
June 26, 2025 at 1:30 PM
🔎 Workshop B: Creating Inclusive PPI – Practical Ideas from the Rare Disease Community
Join Dr Cassandra Dinius & Dr Sarah Delaney at #PPISummerSchool2025 to explore real-world strategies for inclusive involvement.
➡️ Grounded in rare disease experiences
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June 26, 2025 at 1:29 PM
🧒📚 Looking to work ethically with children & young people in research?
Check out the brand-new toolkit developed by @PPI_Ignite_DCUNetwork, Barretstown & Tusla.
✔️ Practical tools
✔️ Rights-based approach
✔️ Created with young collaborators
👉 ppinetwork.ie/resource/eth...
June 26, 2025 at 1:28 PM
How can we collaborate meaningfully with large groups?
At PPI Summer School 25, Jess Drinkwater, Becci Morris & Manoj Mistry introduce Group Level Assessment – a practical, participatory tool to co-create knowledge and actions together.
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June 26, 2025 at 11:05 AM