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SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

As the World Cup winds down, a new piece by @richardpurves.bsky.social in The Conversation examines what alcohol sponsorship at the tournament has meant for the millions of children and young people watching. The researchers asked young people directly. Their answers are worth hearing...

theconversation.com

The 2026 World Cup has been a tournament where alcohol brands hoped to win influence through sponsorship

Tournament sponsors have a captive audience.

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James Nicholls @jamesnicholls.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Plans to rapidly overhaul alcohol licensing in England and Wales have just been published. They're being sold as ‘tearing up outdated licensing rules’, but could seriously undermine democratic accountability and local control. The devil (as ever) is in the details. www.gov.uk/government/n...

gov.uk

Cheers to Change: Red Tape Review Could Bring More Food, Music and Fun to Your Local

The Government is launching a fast-track review to tear up outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars and local events and we want to hear from the people who know best: landlords...

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Richard Purves @richardpurves.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

Glad to contribute to this article today. Although the term 'pilot' might not be strictly accurate, it's really important that these trials are properly designed, monitored and evaluated by an independent research team with funding from a neutral source to produce useful data.

scotsman.com

Smoke and mirrors surround 'pilot scheme' allowing alcohol at Scottish football

Despite widespread publicity, initiative does not move the needle

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All Island Institute of Public Health (IPH) @instpublichealth.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Tighter regulations needed on marketing of sunbed use by commercial tanning salons, new research finds Read the report>>> bit.ly/4edtWn4 @hselive.bsky.social @richardpurves.bsky.social

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Richard Purves @richardpurves.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Not long to go until the closing date of 24th March but there is still time to register your interest in this amazing PhD opportunity.

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Richard Purves @richardpurves.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Research conducted last year by the Institute for Social Marketing and Health into this topic showed the importance of considering the long-term impact of pilot schemes on alcohol consumption and public health and that it needs to be fully and independently evaluated: www.stir.ac.uk/media/stirli...

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Richard Purves @richardpurves.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Fully Funded PhD Opportunity – Environmental Approaches to Improving Health in Community Sports Clubs The University of Stirling is offering an interdisciplinary PhD studentship in collaboration with the world-renowned Institute for Social Marketing and Health and the Division of Sport. 📅 Apply now

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Health and Wellbeing | Research | University of Stirling

Explore funded PhD opportunities in Health and Wellbeing and submit a project proposal.

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icara-atod.bsky.social @icara-atod.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

We are seeking a project administrator (UK-based and casual) for our project looking at strengthening collaborations in alcohol research with the Global South. Deadline for submitting interest is 13th March. Details here: icara.info/seeking-proj...

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Seeking project administrator (casual) | ICARA

ICARA are seeking a UK-based project administrator (casual) for our Royal Society of Edinburgh-funded project, focusing on strengthening collaborations in alcohol research with the Global South. Full ...

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Catherine Best @cathbest.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Looking for a PhD opportunity? Check out these funded studentships at University of Stirling www.stir.ac.uk/research/res...

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Institute for Advanced Studies Studentships | Research | University of Stirling

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Catherine Best @cathbest.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

If you are interested in research on Commercial Determinants of Health -sign up to the free newsletter from the Institute for Social Marketing and Health at University of Stirling eepurl.com/iY89Sw

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