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Stuart G. Spicer
@stuartgspicer.bsky.social
Healthcare & psychological researcher at NIHR ARC South West & Plymouth University. Hiking enthusiast & nature lover often found on Dartmoor.
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www.researchgate.net/profile/Stuart-Spicer
This new Gorillaz track is an epic work of musical brilliance 🔥🔥🔥

open.spotify.com/track/1pgl5n...
The Manifesto (feat. Trueno and Proof)
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October 15, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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We're delighted to announce the publication of our new zine, Flow.
It's by far our best and biggest publication yet, featuring 60 pages of work from 35 Dartmoor visual artists exploring the theme of flow across a diversity of styles and mediums, interweaved with the words of writer, Kirsteen McNish.
September 29, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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Why oh why did we ever get rid of day hospitals for older people? With little to replace....
With increasing pressure on budgets and demand, neighbourhood health services need better approaches. At today’s Moving Care Closer to Home event at The King’s Fund, we’re exploring inspiring examples, and you can read more in our blog.

Follow the conversation: #KFCloserToHome
Unleashing The Power Of Communities | The King's Fund
With shrinking budgets but increasing demand, neighbourhood health needs to find radical ways to meet local needs. Adam Lent and Minal Bakhai explore how some places are doing just that.
www.kingsfund.org.uk
October 14, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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Come and join us at our 2025 Innovation day in Bristol! You can expect...
👑 Top class speakers
🥳 Networking opportunities
🖼️ Poster sessions
🛠️ Workshops
🍱 Lunch!!!
See our full speaker line up and book your free place now www.bath.ac.uk/events/south...
September 16, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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This is the smallest National Trust property in existence - Hawker's Hut on the north coast of Cornwall near Morwenstow. #coast #cornwall #photography #walk #hiking
September 22, 2025 at 3:54 PM
This is the smallest National Trust property in existence - Hawker's Hut on the north coast of Cornwall near Morwenstow. #coast #cornwall #photography #walk #hiking
September 22, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Really enjoyed reading The List of Seven (1993) by @markfrost.bsky.social. A genre-bending mix of murder mystery, conspiracy thriller, supernatural adventure, Victorian alternative history & Sherlock Holmes homage. Surprised it hasn't been made into a film (yet!)📖
www.bymarkfrost.com/books/the_li...
The List of Seven | MARK FROST - novelist, television/film writer, director, Producer
www.bymarkfrost.com
September 22, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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I often find myself thinking about this advert from the 1980s, which unintentionally serves as a disturbingly effective masterclass in horror.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0wD...
British Porks got the lot 1984
YouTube video by advertarchive
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September 15, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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September 20, 2025 at 6:26 AM
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I returned to Japan to experience cherry blossoms. This painting captures a weeping branch of pink cherry blooms with thick, expressive brush strokes and subtle color changes.

Weeping Cherry
Original Oil Painting
by Erin Hanson, 2024
36 x 24 in

#sakura #cherryblossom #treepeople #japan #dailyart
September 18, 2025 at 7:50 PM
I often find myself thinking about this advert from the 1980s, which unintentionally serves as a disturbingly effective masterclass in horror.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0wD...
British Porks got the lot 1984
YouTube video by advertarchive
www.youtube.com
September 15, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Our research on video game loot boxes was cited in a recent Forbes article about Labubus. The article was a systematic review exploring the links between loot boxes, problem gambling and problem video gaming. In other words, purchases with chance-based outcomes. 1/2

www.forbes.com/sites/traver...
2 Reasons Behind The Sudden ‘Labubu’ Craze, According To A Psychologist
Some are baffled by how quickly Labubu’s have taken the world by storm. But, psychologically, trends like these are anything but surprising.
www.forbes.com
July 30, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Delighted to announce our new research study investigating the overprescribing of medication for chronic pain in older adults. This work will be crucial for developing better and safer pain management practices.
(1/2) @penarc.bsky.social @plymuni.bsky.social

www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/study-i...
Study investigates scale and impact of pain medication overprescribing in older people
University of Plymouth news: The HOPE-AO project is being led by the University of Plymouth with funding from the National Institute for Health and Care...
www.plymouth.ac.uk
May 12, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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New study investigates scale and impact of pain medication overprescribing in older people
www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/study-i...
May 12, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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Dartmoor sunset 🙏

#Nature #photography #Dartmoor
April 27, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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Viaduct near Tavistock at sunset earlier this month. #Nature meets #architecture - I've posted some photos of this before and it's always a great spot for a walk.
#Dartmoor #photography 📷😎
April 27, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Dartmoor sunset 🙏

#Nature #photography #Dartmoor
April 27, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Viaduct near Tavistock at sunset earlier this month. #Nature meets #architecture - I've posted some photos of this before and it's always a great spot for a walk.
#Dartmoor #photography 📷😎
April 27, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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My painting PEAK DISTRICT
April 25, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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We're excited to announce an open call to #Dartmoor visual artists, printmakers and photographers for our 4th zine, entitled 'Flow'.
Exploring themes of change, movement and time, the zine will feature words by artist and writer Kirsteen McNish.
Follow the link to find out more:

bit.ly/flowzine
April 14, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Petition - Ban Gambling Industry Donations to Political Parties & MPs.

Gambling harms cause financial, relationship, and psychological distress, and are associated with suicide.

Parties & MPs can accept donations from industry - time to close this loophole.

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
Petition: Ban Gambling Industry Donations to Political Parties and MPs
We welcome recent policy change, including a statutory levy on gambling companies. We think it will ensure research, prevention, and treatment are free from undue influence. However, political parties...
petition.parliament.uk
April 14, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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There is still time to apply for this Research Associate post - closes tomorrow 👇
Job opportunity for part time quantitative researcher at University of Exeter @penarc.bsky.social

Join our NIHR funded project on chronic pain in older adults. Working with a large national dataset to understand issues around prescribing.

Closing date 15th April.

www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMI510/p...
Postdoctoral Research Associate at University of Exeter
An academic position as a Postdoctoral Research Associate is being advertised on jobs.ac.uk. Click now to find more details and explore additional academic job opportunities.
www.jobs.ac.uk
April 14, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Petition - Ban Gambling Industry Donations to Political Parties & MPs.

Gambling harms cause financial, relationship, and psychological distress, and are associated with suicide.

Parties & MPs can accept donations from industry - time to close this loophole.

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
Petition: Ban Gambling Industry Donations to Political Parties and MPs
We welcome recent policy change, including a statutory levy on gambling companies. We think it will ensure research, prevention, and treatment are free from undue influence. However, political parties...
petition.parliament.uk
April 14, 2025 at 10:24 AM
There is still time to apply for this Research Associate post - closes tomorrow 👇
Job opportunity for part time quantitative researcher at University of Exeter @penarc.bsky.social

Join our NIHR funded project on chronic pain in older adults. Working with a large national dataset to understand issues around prescribing.

Closing date 15th April.

www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMI510/p...
Postdoctoral Research Associate at University of Exeter
An academic position as a Postdoctoral Research Associate is being advertised on jobs.ac.uk. Click now to find more details and explore additional academic job opportunities.
www.jobs.ac.uk
April 14, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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A (hopefully) calming scene in a turbulent time...silhouetted trees reflected in the Pamba River in the Kerala Backwaters, #India for today's #BlueSkyArtShow #silhouette theme.

#stormhour #thephotohour #reflections #photography #kerala #keralabackwaters #backwaters #trees #sunset #palmtrees #trees
April 5, 2025 at 8:38 AM