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Amy K. McEwan

@dramykmce.bsky.social
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Scottish working-class academic, teaching all things public health at UofG. Interested in substance use, BBVs & health sociology. Qualitative research is my happy place. Daily coffee needed to achieve human status. Views my own. (she/her)

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Deeply irresponsible. We're in a climate crisis. This is such a terrible start. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Burnham to announce plans for new North Sea oil and gas drilling
Drilling has become a controversial topic for the Labour party after the 2024 manifesto pledged to not issue new licences.
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UofG MVLS @uofgmvls.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
and successfully completing the microcredential. Explore this ODL programme - www.gla.ac.uk/study/microc... #MVLS
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University of Glasgow - Study - Microcredentials - Understanding Infant Mental Health & Development
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UofG MVLS @uofgmvls.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
The Infant Mental Health microcredential team were delighted to welcome two of our students to the University to receive their certificates today. Balancing work, study and personal commitments is no small achievement, and we congratulate all of our students for managing the juggle
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Amy K. McEwan @dramykmce.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
I’ve just gone down a ‘Project 25’ rabbit hole and I very much wish I could go back in time and unlearn things 🙃
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Amy K. McEwan @dramykmce.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
The West Coast of Scotland will forever be one of my favourite views 🩷 #Scotland #ScottishPhotography #WestCoast
A picture of the Isle of Arran, just of the west coast of Scotland. The picture shows the sea and sand, with a couple stopping on the sand to admire the sunset. The sunset has painted the sky with fiery oranges and pastel pinks, before being covered by the blueish clouds above.
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Amy K. McEwan @dramykmce.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
Got up, made a cuppa and I’m now about to watch the final ep of Stranger Things!
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Amy K. McEwan @dramykmce.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Semester 1 teaching is done - I made it! Although I have to say, I’m actually pretty sad they’re over. Definitely the highlight of my week!
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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 03/11/2025
Do you have an idea that could drive innovative responses to addiction to illicit drugs and alcohol? Are you committed to a research career in the field of addiction? Apply for a PhD studentship or fellowship by 15 January 2026 tinyurl.com/5etmhm9e
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Amy K. McEwan @dramykmce.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Not me obsessively trying to get into a Zoom meeting today only to realise it’s part of the outage…
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Amy K. McEwan @dramykmce.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Regardless of what comes out of the US, HepB is a bloodborne virus with a range of transmission routes. Please do your own research on BBVs and don’t rely on a politician to spoon feed “knowledge” to you!
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Amy K. McEwan @dramykmce.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
Can confirm that having a fringe in this horrendously warm weather is not ideal.
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Amy K. McEwan @dramykmce.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Me: aw I’ll take some annual leave in August because it’s usually nice-ish weather. The Scottish weather: WEATHER WARNING. WIND. RAIN. ALL ROUND DREICHNESS… Me:
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a baby with a sad look on his face
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Amy K. McEwan @dramykmce.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Luna cuddles are my favourite cuddles! (Even though she snores louder than any human I’ve ever heard 😅) #DogsofBluesky #SkyDogs
A black and white image of a cockapoo cuddled into a woman wearing glasses.
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Amy K. McEwan @dramykmce.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
My outlook is constantly gaslighting me by saying I have unread emails when I don’t… or at least, not any that I can see 🙃
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Amy K. McEwan @dramykmce.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
You know what’s not ideal? Getting a power cut because of the hot weather IN THE MIDDLE OF WRITING FEEDBACK FOR STUDENTS… 🥲
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Amy K. McEwan @dramykmce.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
Not to be a buzzkill, but I honestly hate this heat with my whole heart. Give me winter any day 🥲
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Andrew McAuley @arjmcauley.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
Our latest [open access] paper evaluated what happened to drug-related mortality risk among people with opioid dependence in Scotland during the Covid-19 pandemic. In short, they stabilised (at a very high level), and OAT remained highly protective. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Risk of drug-related mortality among people receiving opioid-agonist treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland
The COVID-19 pandemic led to changes in delivery of opioid-agonist treatment (OAT) and risk of drug-related harm in Scotland. This study aimed to (i) …
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Amy K. McEwan @dramykmce.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
Annual leave is great, but that first day back after it is not so great 🙃
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Amy K. McEwan @dramykmce.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
And just like that, my PhD journey is officially complete! 💙
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Amy K. McEwan @dramykmce.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
There is actually a breeze coming in my office… I’ve actually never been so grateful for anything in my life 🥲
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Amy K. McEwan @dramykmce.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Giving students feedback on dissertation chapters only to realise that I’ve spelled ‘grammar’ as ‘grammer’ twice. TWICE 🙃
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Amy K. McEwan @dramykmce.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
I’ve only just left the house and my hayfever is already playing up. Love that for me 🙃
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Professor Frances Mair @francesmair.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
Interested in #Health #Inequality #SocialDeterminants of Health? #PublicHealth #HealthResearch -sadly some topics which seem to be taboo in USA at present. Then consider coming to do our #MPH @uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgmvls.bsky.social www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate...
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MPH Public Health, MVLS Graduate School, University of Glasgow, Glasgow University, Postgraduate Taught
MPH Public Health, MVLS Graduate School, University of Glasgow, Glasgow University, Postgraduate Taught
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Amy K. McEwan @dramykmce.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
Every time I buy a new backpack for work, I’m reminded of a tweet I saw years ago along the lines of… no matter how successful an academic you are, you’re still just an adult wearing a backpack 😅
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Amy K. McEwan @dramykmce.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Thursdays are easier to work when you know you're off the Friday/Monday 🎉
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Amy K. McEwan @dramykmce.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Very much not a fan of the new AI ScotRail announcement voice.
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School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow @uofgshw.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Byres Hub Community Day 2025: Celebrating Connections Join staff, students and Hub community groups for a day filled with fun health & wellbeing activities. 🗓️Sat 7th June, 12-4pm 🏢Clarice Pears building 🔗https://tinyurl.com/mr3ywspt #GlaSciFest #WestFestGlasgow #Glasgow850
White board with the words Byres Hub Community Day and a big orange arrow pointing to the right.
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SACASR Stirling @sacasrstir.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
🌲 Join us next Wednesday 28th May at 11am for a webinar exploring Dr Wendy Masterton (& team)'s research on how nature-based programmes support mental health & substance use challenges. 📝Learn from new research 📂Access practical guidance docs Register now! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nature-bas...
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Nature-based programmes for mental health and drug/alcohol problems
An online information sharing webinar exploring nature-based programmes for people with substance dependence and mental health challenges.
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Amy K. McEwan @dramykmce.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
Luna enjoying a wee doggy ice lolly in the sunshine! #SkyDogs #Dogsofbluesky #AcademicDogs
A golden cockapoo called Luna licking a pineapple shaped ice lollyA close up of the cockapoo, Luna, eating a pineapple ice lolly
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Amy K. McEwan @dramykmce.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
I’ve got Ayrshire tatties for dinner tonight and honestly couldn’t be more excited. HURRAH FOR AYRSHIRE TATTIE SEASON.
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Amy K. McEwan @dramykmce.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
“I never met a sunset I didn’t like…” -unknown.
The sun is setting across the Ayrshire coast. The sky is a mix of orange and blue. The sun is reflected in the water, which is still and calm.
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Amy K. McEwan @dramykmce.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Finally finished all of my marking today! 🥳
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Amy K. McEwan @dramykmce.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Today was not a good day to forget my hayfever pills…
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Amy K. McEwan @dramykmce.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Why does this 4 day work week feel infinitely longer than my normal 5 day work week… 🥲
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Waverley Care @waverleycare.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
📢 Big news from @ScotGov: Opt-out testing for blood-borne viruses will be rolled out in A&Es across @nhslothian.bsky.social and @nhsggc.bsky.social At Waverley Care, we strongly welcome this news; early diagnosis saves lives and is key to achieving our goal of zero new HIV transmission by 2030.
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The Struggling Scientists @thestrugglings4.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
I hear Mordor is great this time of year
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Sharon Greenwood @sharongreenwood.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
✨ FREE EVENT! ✨ We are running an afternoon seminar exploring equality, diversity, and inclusion issues associated with epidemiology & statistical data. Join us for an interesting afternoon for anyone interested in public health and/or knowledge production. events.bookitbee.com/university-o...
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Working Mindfully with Data: Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in Epi & Stats
Join us to spend an afternoon exploring EDI issues in epidemiology and statistical research
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Amy K. McEwan @dramykmce.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
A large coffee after 7pm was a baaaad idea…
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Amy K. McEwan @dramykmce.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Mad dash against the clock, but my PhD has been approved by the research committee and I can officially graduate in July!
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Amy K. McEwan @dramykmce.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Such a great day at the @uofgshw.bsky.social away day! Lots of amazing speakers, ending the day with the @buildrecovery.bsky.social Lego community garden session.
Nine Lego gardens grouped together to create a community garden. The gardens all have trees, some with flowers. Two have water features. Two have vegetables. One has lots of animals and a shed. The final garden has a bridge with a shark underneath. A Lego garden with a blue pool, surrounded with flowers and trees. There is a Lego explorer in the garden too.
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James Morris @jamesmorris24.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
ICYMI This paper includes tables defining a range of alcohol-related terms and concepts that might be of use to students, journalists, policy makers or other stakeholders (and is open access) - feel free to share!
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Amy K. McEwan @dramykmce.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Just had an email to say my PhD corrections have been approved!
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Amy K. McEwan @dramykmce.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
As much as I love sunny days, I hate my hayfever more.
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Amy K. McEwan @dramykmce.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
A wholesome day spent doon Girvan shore. The best part was finding mint choc chip ice cream - forever my favourite flavour!
There are black railings, behind which you can see the beach and the sea. In the background is the Ailsa Craig, a small island off the west coast of Scotland. The sky is a blue/grey colour. An ice cream cone with mint choc chip ice cream. The ice cream is lime green with dark chocolate flakes throughout it.
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Amy K. McEwan @dramykmce.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Four full days off work with no PhD to focus on anymore. Is this what freedom feels like??
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a man with blue hair is holding a sword in a field and says `` freedom !!! '' .
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Amy K. McEwan @dramykmce.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Present me would like to thank past me for not putting away my winter scarves since apparently winter has made a comeback today 🥲
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Amy K. McEwan @dramykmce.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
Finally submitted my PhD amendments! 🥳
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Amy K. McEwan @dramykmce.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
Made it to Friday after the busiest of busy weeks…
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