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Final day to get your abstracts in for SSM 2025!

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Very interesting paper from @drmcnamara.bsky.social and @profbambra.bsky.social that explains 1) what is a #policycrisis and 2) its implications for global health and health inequalities

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If you're at all interested in commercial determinants of health #CDoH and health harming industries, then this article from @maizie333.bsky.social and colleagues is a must read.

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This is a must see long read for anyone involved in health research in @theguardian.com today. It should have been shocking, unacceptable, and unthinkable at the time. The distrust from studies such as this still remains today. www.theguardian.com/news/2025/fe...

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The @socsocmed.bsky.social conference is great - full of friendly people and thought provoking conversations. I submitted an abstract this morning, you've got until Monday 24th February to get yours in!

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Pleased to have contributed to this article & highlight how big industry shapes our food environment & the food choices we make! 🍏🏘️🍎 @helenjmoore.bsky.social @fuseonline.bsky.social @teessideuni.bsky.social

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Great article from @arc-southlondon.bsky.social about how X is alienating many in academia arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/news-insight... @nihrarcs.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social

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Come & join us at our creative ideation session at the 2025 Behaviour Change Conference, hosted by the UCL Centre for Behaviour Change (@ucl-cbc.bsky.social) & the NOVA National School of Public Health, Portugal. Spaces are limited, learn more & book now: www.ucl.ac.uk/behaviour-ch... #BCConf2025

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Sounds like a super interesting post-doc - reach out to @eleanorwinpenny.bsky.social if you're interested in finding out more!

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🚨 We're hiring! Join us as a Research Fellow at the Centre for Food Policy, City St Georges . Lead impactful research on healthy, sustainable diets. Apply by 19th Feb 2025. Salary: £42,632 - £60,321. More info: www.city.ac.uk/about/jobs/a... #ResearchJobs #FoodPolicy #Health

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This is well worth a flick through this morning!

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A genuine concern...there are alternatives, but shows why we can't be so reliant on being proficient in navigating single databases!

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Interested in physical activity and wanting to do a PhD? Apply for this opportunity @newcastleuni.bsky.social with several of my fab colleagues!

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An interesting take on the causes of the regional disparities we face in England

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We were at #EvidenceWeek in Parliament this week with @senseaboutsci.bsky.social to present research evidence on effective complaints handling in the NHS to MPs, peers and parliamentary staff. We discussed our latest findings to help them scrutinise government policy in this area.

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This post hits hard

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JOB OPPORTUNITY Looking for some research experience in psychology or public health? We have a short-term, part-time post on a small project about use of alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks by low-income groups. More information below and at the link: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DLM054/r...

submitted 35 days ago • 0 comments

Please stop telling me about risk factors. 🙏😖 (ICYMI) statsepi.substack.com/p/sorry-what...

submitted 37 days ago • 9 comments

Still plenty of time left to apply for our studentship - the application process is quick. We look forward to hearing from prospective students.

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Exciting role for a Nutrition Research Fellow to join an NIHR funded project on the Health Effects of Diet in Young Children at the University of Edinburgh, working with Prof Geraldine McNeill and Dr Alexa Bellows! Apply by 5th Feb: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DLL456/n...

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ULEZ has not negatively impacted High Streets. But it has improved air quality Lots said "it will kill local businesses" The actual evidence said no impact This didn't stop the negative press. ?fueled by PR?? Here is more evidence that says same www.centreforcities.org/blog/ulez-ex...

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Calorific alcoholic drinks are often overlooked in obesity policy discussions. This article explores how policies in Scotland and England address alcohol consumption post- devolution and how ineffective voluntary labeling is a barrier to public awareness. Read https://buff.ly/40b3P9D

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Our first 2025 publication is out 🔓 We explored whether presenting less attractive 'decoy' options for Covid-19 vaccination appointments increased people's intention to get the vaccine. We found that use of decoys could increase uptake in some people. www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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Very interesting read! This blog highlights that statistics or anecdotes highlighting policy effectiveness don't really impact on public support for a policy. More powerfully, it is negative anecdotes that are powerful in reducing support for policy.

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#PhD studentship: #physicalactivity promotion & the #systems that drive it. Funded position - £19,237 stipend + training grant (overseas students surcharges apply). Min 2:1 degree, & physical activity interest is essential. Deadline: 31/1/25 www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DLC852/p...

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This is very illuminating...

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What role can weight loss drugs play in reducing obesity across the UK? Ahead of tonight's BBC Panorama, here's @nestauk.bsky.social's explainer blog setting out the impact the drugs are having and other steps needed to reduce the need for them in the first place: www.nesta.org.uk/blog/can-wei...

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Upcoming Coventry Health Determinants Research Collaboration webinars. If you’re interested in attending any of these sessions, please complete this form: forms.office.com/pages/respon... 📌 22/01 Structural Racism, Ethnicity, and Health Inequalities in London 🗣️ Dr. Jessica Allen

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Happy new year! We were productive in 2024 - check out a complete list of our publications at our website: behscipru.nihr.ac.uk/outputs/publ...

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I didn't have Morrisons offering weight loss drugs (tirzepatide) on my 2025 bingo card...🤔

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“if this wasn’t France, you’d be in a bath of shit 10,000 times worse” This has strong King George III in Hamilton vibes to it...

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The updated @socsocmed.bsky.social Early Career Researchers subcommittee is now live on the website! Please do reach out if you have anything you'd like us to know 😊

submitted 68 days ago • 0 comments

A few new recent additions to this starter pack, please check it out and let me know if you'd like to be added! go.bsky.app/Q3xXqKM

submitted 69 days ago • 0 comments

First Christmas in my new role, and what a lovely team it is!

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