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The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) School for Public Health Research (SPHR) aims to increase the evidence base for inclusive, equitable and cost-effective #PublicHealth practice.

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NIHR School for Public Health Research @nihrsphr.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Welcome to everyone at #UKPHS2026, the conference is dedicated to new research & cross-sector collaboration in public health in the UK & Ireland with support from @socsocmed.bsky.social
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NIHR School for Public Health Research @nihrsphr.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Join us tomorrow at 12pm for our next webinar. Dr Robin Ireland will explore how industries like fast food, alcohol, gambling & energy drinks use #sport to promote unhealthy products ➡️ sphr.nihr.ac.uk/news-and-events/events/health-and-risk-communication-for-public-health-network-webinar-series/
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NIHR School for Public Health Research @nihrsphr.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
A new, free resource has been created to share families’ lived experiences of #HousingInsecurity 📖 Housing insecurity affects almost every aspect of daily life, with significant consequences for both parents’ & children’s health & wellbeing 🏘️ ↗️ sphr.nihr.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
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NIHR School for Public Health Research @nihrsphr.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
We're in UK parliament today at #evidenceweek presenting to MPs, peers and parliamentary staff our research on restricting the advertisement of unhealthy products, 9.30-12.30 in the Jubilee room, Westminster. @senseaboutsci.bsky.social Find out more: senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...
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Frank de Vocht @frankdv.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
We’ll present our research on #advertising of unhealthy products and #publichealth at #EvidenceWeek @senseaboutsci.bsky.social on 4th Nov: senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee... We "invented" a game for it! @danaldridgemp.bsky.social @sadikal-hassanmp.bsky.social @kennethstevenson.bsky.social
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NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) @nihrspcr.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Join the SPCR Masterclass: Communicating effectively with policy makers 🗓️ Thursday, 20 November 2025 🕚 10am to 11.30am 💡 Sharing practical strategies to help you communicate your research clearly and effectively. 🔗 bit.ly/4h6uA7r @nihrsphr.bsky.social @nihrsscr.bsky.social @sapc.ac.uk
Join the SPCR Masterclass: Communicating effectively with policy makers
🗓️ Thursday, 20 November 2025
🕚 10am to 11.30am
💡 Sharing practical strategies to help you communicate your research clearly and effectively.

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NIHR School for Public Health Research @nihrsphr.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Our October #newsletter is out now! 🎃 🍁 featuring the latest news, research and events from the School as well as funding opportunities and more Read now: mailchi.mp/79c76516ede0... Sign-up to receive the next one: sphr.nihr.ac.uk/mailing-list/
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NIHR School for Public Health Research @nihrsphr.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
We’ll be presenting our latest research on restricting the advertisement of unhealthy products at #EvidenceWeek with @senseaboutsci.bsky.social – @maxwilkinson.bsky.social please join us in Parliament on 4th Nov for a quickfire policy briefing senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee... 📷Adfree cities
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NIHR School for Public Health Research @nihrsphr.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
We’ll be presenting our latest research on restricting the advertisement of unhealthy products at #EvidenceWeek with @senseaboutsci.bsky.social – @lizjarvis.bsky.social please join us in Parliament on 4th Nov for a quickfire policy briefing senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee... 📷Adfree cities
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NIHR School for Public Health Research @nihrsphr.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
We’ll be presenting our latest research on restricting the advertisement of unhealthy products at #EvidenceWeek with @senseaboutsci.bsky.social 4th November in parliament senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee... @houseofcommons.parliament.uk @frankdv.bsky.social 📷 @adfreecities.bsky.social
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NIHR School for Public Health Research @nihrsphr.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Our alumni webinar series continues tomorrow! Join us for a lunchtime session with Dr Dolly van Tulleken, as she explores 'Trying to make food and health policy change happen in the UK through research and advocacy' 🔗 Find out more and sign-up: sphr.nihr.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
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NIHR SPHR Alumni lunchtime webinar series 2025 - NIHR School for Public Health Research
**Details of further webinars taking place after the summer will be listed soon**  We are excited to launch the alumni webinar series. For this series, SPHR alumni are returning to share their journey...
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Prof Amelia Lake @lakenutrition.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Our very own project … presented by our project partner Joe Dunne from #FareShare NorthEast Our @nihrsphr.bsky.social project is called ‘Healthy Food Shouldn’t cost the earth’ - which we strongly believe 🌍 Read more here👇🏼 sphr.nihr.ac.uk/research/hea...
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NIHR PHIRST @nihr-phirst.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
Join the next PHIRST Webinar, Healthy Place Making: Improving Public Health through Planning ⏰Monday 20 October, 12-1.30PM on MS Teams. eventbrite.co.uk/e/1664383829... How local governments in England have been working to design and deliver healthier places
Navy blue background with a vertical red stripe and the words 'PHIRST Webinar Healthy Place Making: Improving Public Health through Planning. 20 October 2025, 12-1.30PM, Online, MS Teams'. There is an image of a communal green space with plants and benches next to a block of apartments and a shared play space next to some housing.
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NIHR School for Public Health Research @nihrsphr.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
The NIHR #ThreeSchools Prevention Programme is funding a new collaborative project led by @fuseonline.bsky.social @northumbriauni.bsky.social evaluating the success of the 'Making Every Contact Count' healthcare initiative sphr.nihr.ac.uk/prevention/n...
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NIHR School for Public Health Research @nihrsphr.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
We're excited to work with @peopleshealthtrust.bsky.social to evaluate this work. Our researchers will focus on understanding how community-led action against discrimination can translate into tangible health benefits & how marginalised communities can be empowered to challenge systemic injustices
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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
The 2026 UK Public Health Science Conference will be in Newcastle on 21 April 2026, with an ECR event the day before. Abstract submission is now open! hg3.co.uk/ukphsc/ #PublicHealth #UKPHS2026 @nihrsphr.bsky.social @uofgshw.bsky.social @ukphsci.bsky.social @newcastleuni.bsky.social
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NIHR School for Public Health Research @nihrsphr.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
We're excited to launch a new Alumni webinar series where #SPHR alumni are returning to share their journeys and insights with our current #SPHRtrainees and researcher community. Find out more and register below: sphr.nihr.ac.uk/news-and-eve... #PublicHealth #CapacityBuilding
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NIHR SPHR Alumni lunchtime webinar series 2025 - NIHR School for Public Health Research
**Details of further webinars taking place after the summer will be listed soon**  We are excited to launch the alumni webinar series. For this series, SPHR alumni are returning to share their journey...
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NIHR School for Public Health Research @nihrsphr.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Abstract submission is now open for the 2026 UK #PublicHealth Science conference, closing date 17th October ▶️ jech.bmj.com/content/earl... ▶️ ukpublichealthscience.org
UK Public Health Science Conference, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tuesday 21st April 2026
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Rowan Streckfuss Davis @rsdavis.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Delighted to say that I have recently received funding from @nihrsphr.bsky.social Early Career Researcher Network to explore gender euphoria 🌈 Our team are looking at how positive emotions around gender are discussed and what this could mean for public health⬇️ sphr.nihr.ac.uk/research/str...
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Strengths-based concepts and gender healthcare - NIHR School for Public Health Research
Background Positive feelings such as joy and pleasure play powerful roles in human health and behaviour, for example in social activity, drug and alcohol use, and concentration and flow. Yet studies i...
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NIHR School for Public Health Research @nihrsphr.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
New #SPHR research led by Charan Bijlani has found that the responsibility for managing #FoodInsecurity has shifted away from national government to often under-resourced community wraparound support. Find out more about the research and key recommendations: sphr.nihr.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
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Addressing food insecurity in England - NIHR School for Public Health Research
New SPHR research published in Policy Design and Practice has found that the responsibility for managing food insecurity has shifted away from national government to often under-resourced community wr...
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NIHR School for Public Health Research @nihrsphr.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
Great to see #SPHR research led by the University of Sheffield feature in @bbclooknorth.bsky.social Investigating the #MentalHealth of young men in community settings through collaborative research www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXzm...
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NIHR School for Public Health Research @nihrsphr.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
On BBC Radio Sheffield this morning, #SPHR researcher Will Mason, alongside Osman Jama, discussed research on how vital safe & trusted community spaces are for young men's mental health. They’ll also be on the regional news tonight! - sphr.nihr.ac.uk/research/imp... - www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Improving mental health outcomes for disadvantaged young men: the role and efficacy of VCSE services in Northern England - NIHR School for Public Health Research
Background The mental health of young people has deteriorated in the past five years in England and has been significantly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Young men report being less likely to disc...
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NIHR School for Public Health Research @nihrsphr.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
We're excited to announce that the NIHR #ThreeSchools Prevention Programme has launched three funding calls: 👉 Research project awards 👉 Follow-on research awards 👉 Career development awards sphr.nihr.ac.uk/current-fund... @nihrspcr.bsky.social @nihrsscr.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social
NIHR Three Schools Prevention Programme funding opportunities
- Research project awards
- Follow-on research awards
- Career development awards
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NIHR School for Public Health Research @nihrsphr.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Listen to 'Researchers in the making' a new #podcast from our #SPHRtrainees Charan and Karen discussing the ins and outs of doing a PhD in #PublicHealth research and their experiences 📻 open.spotify.com/show/046rENl...
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Researchers in the making
Podcast · NIHR School for Public Health Research · Researchers in the Making is a podcast hosted by Charan and Karen, discussing the ins and outs of doing a PhD in public health. From the intricacies ...
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NIHR School for Public Health Research @nihrsphr.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Join us tomorrow for the last webinar in our Health and Risk Communication series. Dr Marco Bardus will discuss his research exploring the critical role of risk communication and community engagement in responding to #PublicHealth threats. 🕛12–1pm (zoom) Wed 18 Jun sphr.nihr.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
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Health and risk communication for public health network webinar series - NIHR School for Public Health Research
The SPHR Network for Health and risk communication for public health is excited to announce an upcoming lunchtime webinar series. The series will explore a range of topics across health and risk commu...
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Prof Ruth Kipping @ruthkipping.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Great to support Helen Little’s first international conference presentation of her qualitative systematic review #ISBNPA2025 @nihrsphr.bsky.social
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NIHR School for Public Health Research @nihrsphr.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
👏 Congratulations to the #SPHR projects and researchers that have received nominations for the upcoming #FuseAwards25 ▶️ Project 2,999🧶; Twinkle, Twinkle Arti⭐; the Joyful and Safe Physical Activity project team👟; Cassey Muir and Neha Jain Find out more about the finalists below:
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NIHR School for Public Health Research @nihrsphr.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Do dietary and activity strategies help prevent obesity in children aged 2 to 4 years? New #SPHR research published today in a Cochrane Review sphr.nihr.ac.uk/news-and-eve... @fuseonline.bsky.social
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Do dietary and activity strategies help prevent obesity in children aged 2 to 4 years? - NIHR School for Public Health Research
New SPHR research published today in a Cochrane Review has found that children who are helped with a strategy to change their diet and activity levels may have a reduced BMI, compared to those not giv...
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NIHR School for Public Health Research @nihrsphr.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Join us tomorrow for our 3rd webinar in the Health and Risk Communication series. Dr Marek Palace will be discussing visual art in health communication and how it can make complex health messages more engaging and accessible 🕛12–1pm (zoom) Wed 28th May sphr.nihr.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
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People's Health Trust @peopleshealthtrust.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Thank you @nihrsphr.bsky.social for asking our CEO John Hume to speak at its Annual Scientific Meeting in Bristol about our evaluation partnership with SPHR for two of our Health Justice Fund Priorities. Find out more about our work with SPHR: www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/funding/heal...
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Mario Martínez-Jiménez @mariomarjim.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Very happy to attend to #ASMSPHR2025 in Bristol. It was meant to be here 5 years ago when I was in my first year of PhD, but it is never too late! Looking forward to connecting with peers working on any topics of #PublicHealth and learn from all the wide community of @nihrsphr.bsky.social!
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Beki Langford @bekilangford.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
45% primary school children in Weston Super Mare are eligible for free school meals. Really interesting talk by North Somerset Director of Public Health, Matt Lenny. #ASMSPHR2025 #HealthInequities @nihrsphr.bsky.social
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NIHR School for Public Health Research @nihrsphr.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
We are excited to welcome our first keynote speaker Matt Lenny, Director of Healthy and Sustainable Communities at North Somerset Council to #ASMSPHR2025 @northsomersetc.bsky.social #PublicHealth
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Beki Langford @bekilangford.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Absolutely loving the lightning talks at the #ASMSPHR2025. Such interesting work and so far I want to talk to every single speaker later on to hear more! @nihrsphr.bsky.social
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NIHR School for Public Health Research @nihrsphr.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Our Annual Scientific Meeting takes place today and tomorrow hosted by @bristoluni.bsky.social. We've got two days of networking, talks, posters and more. Follow #ASMSPHR2025 to stay updated and share your thoughts #PublicHealth #CapacityBuilding #SPHRtrainees
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NIHR School for Public Health Research @nihrsphr.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Great to be at this year's Annual #ResNet meeting for a day of networking, workshops and discussions with alumni. We'll be exploring career journeys, impact beyond academia, and translating research into practice #SPHRtrainees #CapacityBuilding #PublicHealth
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NIHR School for Public Health Research @nihrsphr.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Watch new video that follows Dr Sarah Martin-Denham @fuseonline.bsky.social and a group of parents on their roadshow around the UK with giant blanket of 2,999 squares to raise awareness of exclusions from school and mobilise action #Project2999 #PullUpAChair www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbLe...
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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Big thanks @rplackett.bsky.social @nihrsphr.bsky.social for taking the time to be featured in our new Mental Health Research Initiatives videos. You make some really important points about overcoming barriers in mental health research. 👏🏽
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NIHR School for Public Health Research @nihrsphr.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Join us tomorrow for our 2nd webinar in the Health and Risk Communication series with Prof Clare Jinks Explaining #Osteoarthritis Well. What are the next steps for health communication research? 🕛12–1pm (zoom) Wed 7th May Find out more and register sphr.nihr.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
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Health and risk communication for public health network webinar series - NIHR School for Public Health Research
The SPHR Network for Health and risk communication for public health is excited to announce an upcoming lunchtime webinar series. The series will explore a range of topics across health and risk commu...
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Martin Webber @martinwebber.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Social frailty in older people is a growing issue and there are no robust tools available to health and social care practitioners in the UK to identify it. Well, not at the moment anyway... @nihrsphr.bsky.social sphr.nihr.ac.uk/news-and-eve... Watch this space for updates!
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New research project to tackle ‘Social Frailty’ in older adults secures NIHR Three Schools funding after groundbreaking preliminary study - NIHR School for Public Health Research
A research initiative exploring how to better identify and respond to ‘social frailty’ among older adults has successfully completed its development phase and secured funding for a major follow-on stu...
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NIHR School for Public Health Research @nihrsphr.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
The SPHR Health and risk communication for public health network have an exciting new #webinar series starting soon, find out more below: sphr.nihr.ac.uk/news-and-eve... #PublicHealth
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Health and risk communication for public health network webinar series - NIHR School for Public Health Research
The SPHR Network for Health and risk communication for public health is excited to announce an upcoming lunchtime webinar series. The series will explore a range of topics across health and risk commu...
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NIHR School for Public Health Research @nihrsphr.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Read our March #newsletter mailchi.mp/bb025e928570... And sign-up to receive the next one sphr.nihr.ac.uk/mailing-list/
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People's Health Trust @peopleshealthtrust.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
The programme has a significant potential for a cost effective roll out across the country to support many more young people It will be evaluated by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) School for Public Health Research. @nihrsphr.bsky.social
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NIHR School for Public Health Research @nihrsphr.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Join the #SPHR Natural Experiment Network this Thursday for a webinar discussing research evaluating the new calorie labelling regulations implemented in England 📅 27th March 12–1pm (zoom) sphr.nihr.ac.uk/news-and-eve... @frankdv.bsky.social @lshtm.bsky.social
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Natural Experiment webinar: Evaluation of the new calorie labelling regulations implemented in England - NIHR School for Public Health Research
The next NIHR SPHR Natural Experiment Network will be co-hosted by the SPHR Healthy places, healthy planet research programme. On 27th March at 12pm, Dr Laura Cornelsen from LSHTM will present her (an...
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NIHR School for Public Health Research @nihrsphr.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Congratulations 👏 to #SPHR researcher Davara Bennett who has been awarded an #NIHRImpactPrize for research to improve improve understanding of inequalities in children entering care in England sphr.nihr.ac.uk/news-and-eve... @livuninews.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social @liverpooluni.bsky.social
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NIHR School for Public Health Research @nihrsphr.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Great to see #SPHRTrainee Dafni Lima speaking at #FuseRE about her TDP placement linking legal regulation and public health
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NIHR School for Public Health Research @nihrsphr.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
We're really excited that #SPHR researcher Davara Bennett has been shortlisted in the #NIHRImpactPrizes for her work to improve #inequalities in children entering care in England You can find out more here: sphr.nihr.ac.uk/news-and-eve... @livuninews.bsky.social @liverpooluni.bsky.social
NIHR Impact Prizes 2025. Finalist
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NIHR School for Public Health Research @nihrsphr.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Read new blog by Dr Steph Ejegi-Memeh @sheffielduni.bsky.social about ensuring #PublicHealth research directly benefits under-served communities sphr.nihr.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
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Is our research truly serving marginalised communities? Beyond inclusion in public health research - NIHR School for Public Health Research
Given that inclusion is now a key NIHR funding requirement, shouldn’t community benefit also be a core condition? This blog post, authored by SPHR researcher Steph Ejegi-Memeh (co-lead of the CLARITY+...
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NIHR School for Public Health Research @nihrsphr.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
For those North East based, see @fuseonline.bsky.social event below:
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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
🥁Abstract submission now live for this year's conference!🥁 Conference dates: Wednesday 10th - Friday 12th September 2025, with an ECR day on Tuesday 9th Where: Bradford Submit your abstract here: bit.ly/3PKGo2k Submission deadline: 23:59 GMT, Monday 24th February 2025 📷 Neil Turner
Bradford City Hall, taken from the 8th floor seminar suite at the National Media Museum.
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