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Population Data Science at Swansea University

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The science of data about people. We are proud to be pioneering this science across a range of data-intensive initiatives. Find out more about us on our website popdatasci.swan.ac.uk

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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 16h
How are Women’s Health Hubs in Wales helping to address health inequalities? Dr Helen Daniels spoke with Dr Helen Munro, Clinical Lead for Women’s Health in Wales, to explore how these hubs bring specialists together & what early rollout data tells us. Read: popdatasci.swan.ac.uk/womens-healt...
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Women’s Health Hubs interview with Dr Helen Munro - Population Data Science
Dr Helen Daniels from our team talks to Dr Helen Munro about the development of Women’s Health Hubs in Wales, the lessons emerging from their implementation, and how they could support the wider ambit...
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Do you have substantial experience of managing complex cohort or health research data? We have a job opportunity for you! Data Manager - Neurological Data Platform (NDP) 📌£39,906 to £46,049 per annum Apply here: www.swansea.ac.uk/jobs-at-swan... @ukserp.bsky.social @dpukdataportal.bsky.social
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The latest Data Insight from the @adrwales.bsky.social Housing & Homelessness research team has highlighted the extent to which young people in Wales experience severe disadvantage during the transition into adulthood. Learn more: popdatasci.swan.ac.uk/study-highli...
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ADR Wales | YDG Cymru @adrwales.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
A new analysis has highlighted the extent to which young people in Wales experience severe disadvantage during the transition into adulthood, finding that roughly 1 in 18 young people experienced multiple (two or more) forms of severe disadvantage. ▶️ adrwales.org/study-highli...
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
📢 Women in Wales - we want to hear from you! @swanseauni.bsky.social and Health and Care Research Wales are inviting women from across Wales to help shape how we measure the success of the Women’s Health Plan for Wales. For more info and to take part, visit: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
A new population-scale research resource in the @saildatabank.bsky.social is bringing together data from across health, education and social care to help researchers better understand the factors that shape children’s health and wellbeing in Wales. Learn more: popdatasci.swan.ac.uk/new-sail-dat...
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New SAIL data resource strengthens research into child health inequalities - Population Data Science
A new population-scale research resource is bringing together data from across health, education and social care to help researchers better understand the factors that shape children’s health and well...
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Please welcome our newest member of the team, Raph Derecki👋 Raph is joining us as our new Research Officer and Data Scientist, working on the @adrwales.bsky.social Ymateb Programme and associated projects. We are delighted to welcome him on board! #employee #datascience @ashleyakbari.bsky.social
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ADR Wales | YDG Cymru @adrwales.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Lucy Griffiths, Co-Director of ADR Wales and Professor of Epidemiology at Swansea University Medical School, has been elected a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. ▶️ adrwales.org/adr-wales-co...
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
A huge congratulations to Professor Lucy Griffiths, who has been elected a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. Lucy is one of 74 leading social scientists recognised this year for their outstanding contributions to research, policy and practice. 🔗 popdatasci.swan.ac.uk/swansea-acad...
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
And that’s a wrap on our Summer Internship Programme 2026! Well done to our interns who presented their impactful research projects at yesterday's showcase event. We're incredibly proud of all your achievements this summer and can’t wait to see what’s next! ✨Highlights below!
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Get to know our summer intern, Shuyuan Zhang, in this rapid fire video!🔥 We recently caught up with Shuyuan at his desk to get to know him a little better and learn more about his experience with us this summer. 🎥 Press play to discover more about Shuyuan👇 #PDSInterns2026 #Internship
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Wales is set to become the first country to test and evaluate a national open-access mental health model. Backed by £3.4M in NIHR funding, this landmark project aims to deliver faster, more flexible support. Full story popdatasci.swan.ac.uk?p=21242
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First-of-its-kind funding to evaluate open access mental health support across Wales - Population Data Science
A major research award has been secured to evaluate a pioneering approach to mental health support across Wales, aiming to improve access, patient experience and outcomes for people in need of care. F...
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
🆕New research from @swanseauni.bsky.social, @cardiffuni.bsky.social & The University of York shows people with #ADHD and learning difficulties face a higher risk of experiencing violence and needing emergency care. Read more👇 popdatasci.swan.ac.uk/study-reveal...
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Study reveals people with ADHD are more likely to experience violence - Population Data Science
Researchers have discovered that people with ADHD are more likely to experience violence and attend hospital emergency departments. New research by Cardiff University, Swansea University and the Unive...
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Researchers from @swanseauni.bsky.social, using the @saildatabank.bsky.social, lead major European study published in PLOS One, examining how socio-economic disadvantage affects survival among children born with major congenital anomalies. Read more: popdatasci.swan.ac.uk/sail-databan...
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MAGENTA Project @magentaproject.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Highlights from #WalesAirshow✈️ We had a fantastic weekend connecting with the public, sharing our research, and recruiting new study participants. A huge highlight was seeing 3 of our study participants and their wonderful MAGENTA babies!👶 Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello!❤️
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
What happens when children breach court order conditions? The #BREACH study uses anonymised court data to understand youth breach proceedings and their impact, ahead of autumn workshops. Read more 👉 popdatasci.swan.ac.uk/portfolio/br... @saildatabank.bsky.social @researchwales.bsky.social
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
📢We're HIRING! Metadata Standards Manager Lead the development, harmonisation, transformation and operational management of metadata standards across national research infrastructures and Trusted Research Environments (TREs) hosted within @ukserp.bsky.social. 👉 www.swansea.ac.uk/jobs-at-swan...
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Meet our 2026 Summer Interns: Part 4 To conclude our blog series, our final five interns share how the programme is helping them develop new skills and prepare for future careers. 📲Scroll through thread to learn a bit about them! 🔗Read more: popdatasci.swan.ac.uk/meet-our-202... #PDSInterns2026
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MAGENTA Project @magentaproject.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Today is #ClimateEmergencyDay!🌍 At MAGENTA, we’re researching how rising temperatures affect pregnancy & how homes and surroundings impact birth outcomes.🏠🏙️ We are working with @birthcompanions.bsky.social to turn data into support. Swipe for details.🧵 @wellcometrust.bsky.social
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Meet our 2026 Summer Interns: Part 3 In today’s blog, meet four more interns and hear about their projects, motivations for joining the programme, and future aspirations. 👇Follow thread below and get to know them better! 🔗Read blog: popdatasci.swan.ac.uk/meet-our-202... #PDSInterns2026
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Meet our 2026 Summer Interns: Part 2! In Part 2, meet four more of our #PDSInterns2026, learn about the research they're contributing to and what they hope to gain from the programme 👇 🔗 Read Part 2: popdatasci.swan.ac.uk/meet-our-202... 🧵Follow thread to learn more about our interns!
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Meet Our 2026 Summer Interns: Part 1 Today we’re kicking off our four-part blog series, introducing the first four interns from this year's cohort. 🧵Follow thread to learn more about their interests and what they hope to achieve! 🔗Read blog: popdatasci.swan.ac.uk/meet-our-202...
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Our #PDSInterns2026 recently visited the @senedd.wales and Welsh Government to see how data and research support policymaking in Wales. Interns had the opportunity to meet Members of the Senedd and explore how evidence informs public policy. Read more🔎 popdatasci.swan.ac.uk/population-d...
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Introducing the second group of #PDSInterns2026 👏 We're so pleased to have you on board and look forward to following your journey over the summer. Welcome to PDS! 🤝 🖱️Click through to meet our interns!
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Pioneering project supporting pupils’ health & wellbeing has extended to nursery & reception kids! 🏫 'Little HAPPEN' invites parents of kids aged 3-5 to take a survey to help schools gain key insights. 👉 popdatasci.swan.ac.uk/new-project-... @swanseauni.bsky.social
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New project helping to shape the future wellbeing of Welsh nursery children - Population Data Science
Centre for Population Health News. Published 13/07/2026  A pioneering project aimed at supporting Welsh primary pupils’ health and wellbeing has been such a success it has now been extended to include...
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SeRP - Secure eResearch Platform @ukserp.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
This week, as gold sponsors, we're at the @ipdln.bsky.social conference at Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands. Explore the graphic below and the full programme here - ipdln.org/2026-ipdln-c... to see the range of activities we'll be involved in. serp.ac.uk. @popdatascisu.bsky.social
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Please give a warm welcome to the first group of this year's summer interns!👏 We're excited to have you on board and look forward to seeing all that you'll achieve. Welcome to PDS! 👀Stay tuned for tomorrow's post as we welcome the rest of our #PDSInterns2026! @swanseauni.bsky.social
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
New research by Dr Claire Hargreaves, supported by @adrwales.bsky.social's Rhodri Johnson & Sian Morrison-Rees, plus Paul Caskie (AFBI), provides a vital overview of farmers’ health by linking AD|ARC data with the @saildatabank.bsky.social 🚜📊 Read more: adrwales.org/new-data-ins...
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ADR Wales | YDG Cymru @adrwales.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
New research by ADR UK Fellow Dr Claire Hargreaves and supported by ADR Wales team members has provided one of the first national overviews of the health of farmers in Wales by linking agricultural records with healthcare data. ▶️ adrwales.org/new-data-ins...
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International Journal of Population Data Science (IJPDS) @ijpds.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
The IPDLN Conference abstracts have now been published! Explore the innovative research being presented, discover new ideas, and start planning your conference. And remember—today's conference abstract could become tomorrow's published paper READ: ijpds.org/issue/view/47 @ipdln.bsky.social
The IPDLN Conference abstracts have now been published!

Explore the innovative research being presented, discover new ideas, and start planning your conference.

And remember—today's conference abstract could become tomorrow's published paper

READ ALL ABSTRACTS: https://ijpds.org/issue/view/47

#IPDLN2026
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International Journal of Population Data Science (IJPDS) @ijpds.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺? We’re hosting two Publishing Clinics Stop by the IJPDS booth, meet the editors and chat about publishing population data research. We’d love to hear about your latest work. #IPDLN2026
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ADR Scotland @adr-scotland.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Join our team in Wales - excellent job opportunity for a #data #scientist. @popdatascisu.bsky.social @ukdataservice.bsky.social
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
We are #hiring a Research Officer to join the ADR Suicide Programme at @swanseauni.bsky.social! 🧠💻 🔹 Fixed-term, full-time 🔹 £39,355 - £45,413 📅 Apply by 26th July 2026 Details here 👇 www.swansea.ac.uk/jobs-at-swan... @adrwales.bsky.social
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
🆕WE ARE HIRING: Data Scientist. Want to shape the future of secure health research? Join our team @swanseauni.bsky.social and advance synthetic data pipelines for the @dpukdataportal.bsky.social. 👉https://www.swansea.ac.uk/jobs-at-swansea/current-vacancies/details/?opening-id=11315
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
🔬New Data Insights from @adrwales.bsky.social examine the science teaching workforce in Wales, highlighting substantial differences across biology, chemistry and physics. Read more👉https://adrwales.org/under-the-microscope-new-data-insights-explore-the-science-teacher-workforce-in-wales/
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ADR Wales | YDG Cymru @adrwales.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Two new Data Insights from the ADR Wales Education team examine the composition of the science teaching workforce in Wales, highlighting substantial differences across biology, chemistry and physics at a time of growing concern over STEM skills shortages. ▶️ adrwales.org/under-the-mi...
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Welcome to our newest member of the team, Sadiq Balogun👋 Saqid is joining us as our new Data Scientist and will be working on the Health Data Research UK (HDR UK) Big Data for Complex Disease (BDCD) Driver Programme. We are excited to have him on board! #welcome #newemployee #healthdataresearch
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
We are delighted to welcome to our newest member of the team, Dobgima Mofor👋 Dobgima will be on working on the @researchwales.bsky.social Evidence Centre programme and projects. We are thrilled to have him on the team! #welcome #newemployee #datascience #research
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
In a new @adrwales.bsky.social blog, Rhodri Johnson shares his work on unlocking the potential of household energy efficiency data to create a valuable resource for research. Read more: adrwales.org/safely-unloc... #admindata @swanseauni.bsky.social @adr-uk.bsky.social @saildatabank.bsky.social
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ADR Wales | YDG Cymru @adrwales.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
In a new blog, Rhodri Johnson discusses the work that he has been involved in to safely unlock the potential of home energy efficiency data, so that this data can be a valuable resource for health research. ▶️ adrwales.org/safely-unloc...
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Dr April Rees & Dr Laura Cowley are leading a new study exploring the link between period products and inflammation. In our latest blog, Dr Rees reflects on a recent public involvement event and the importance of hearing lived experiences. 🔎Find out more: popdatasci.swan.ac.uk/whats-in-our...
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What’s in Our Period Products? Public Perspectives on Menstrual Health Research - Population Data Science
On Wednesday 16th July, Dr April Rees and Dr Laura Cowley hosted a Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) event in the Data Science Building at Swansea University to discuss their new study exploring th...
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Our Summer Internship Programme is officially underway! 🎉 Today, Programme Director, @ashleyakbari.bsky.social, welcomed this year's summer interns, who will be working alongside our multidisciplinary teams on real-world projects, gaining valuable hands-on experience. #PDSInterns2026
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Would you like to join a leading suicide prevention, self-harm and #mentalhealth research team led by Prof Ann John? We have an exciting #jobopportunity for you ➡️Research Officer - PROMISE £39,355 to £45,413 | Closing: 28th June 🔗Apply today: swansea.ac.uk/jobs-at-swan... @swanseauni.bsky.social
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Have you used the HDR UK website? 💻 Share your thoughts on what you like and what you think could be improved to better your experience. 📝Complete the short 10 minute survey by 22nd June: lnkd.in/evEr-Xai
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
🎬BTS of EMPOWER’s Contrast Therapy Study! The EMPOWER-CT study is investigating contrast therapy (alternating heat and cold) as a potential symptom management strategy for endometriosis. Follow one study participant through her first study session to see what’s involved👇 @swanseauni.bsky.social
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ADR Wales | YDG Cymru @adrwales.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
ADR Wales is delighted to congratulate our Mental Health and Suicide Prevention theme lead, Professor Ann John, on receiving an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours. ▶️ adrwales.org/adr-wales-th... @popdatascisu.bsky.social @saildatabank.bsky.social @wiserd-research.bsky.social
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MAGENTA Project @magentaproject.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Say hello to our newest member of the team, Sarah Eagle 👋 Sarah will be joining us as our Research Midwife, supporting participants throughout their involvement in the study and helping to ensure a positive and engaging research experience. We’re excited to have Sarah on board! #meettheteam
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Welcome to our newest member of the team, Wally Abdeldayem👋 Wally is joining the Ymateb team within @adrwales.bsky.social as a Research Officer & Data Scientist. We look forward to the impact Wally will make💫#welcome #newemployee #PopulationDataScience #meetourteam @swanseauni.bsky.social
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MAGENTA Project @magentaproject.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
On #InternationalDayOfTheMidwife, we’re celebrating our three research midwives 💙 They help women throughout their study journey, supporting recruitment and ongoing check-ups for both mother and baby, while working with communities to shape research that’s relevant and inclusive.
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MAGENTA Project @magentaproject.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Say hello to our newest member of the team, Kelly Watkins 👋 Kelly is joining us as our Research Midwife, supporting expectant mums through their study experience. We are excited to have her on the team and look forward to the impact she will have on the MAGENTA Project 🚀 #newemployee #midwife
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