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Sophie Orton

@sophieorton.bsky.social
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Senior Research Fellow at the University of Nottingham. Interested in tobacco control, smoking cessation in pregnancy, harm reduction and behaviour change.

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 19/08/2026
The SSA’s Early Career Research Network is hosting a free webinar about patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) on Wednesday 2 September (11:00–12:00). Book your place tinyurl.com/yepun42e
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Improving research with patient and public involvement
Join us to explore how involving patients and the public can enhance the quality and relevance of research.
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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 02/06/2026
The SSA is pleased to introduce the first cohort of PhD students and fellows through the Addiction Healthcare Goals flagship research leadership programme – a major new initiative funded by the UK Government's Office for Life Sciences. Find out more: www.addiction-ssa.org/news/meet-th...
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Sophie Orton @sophieorton.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
SSA PhD studentships and fellowships in addiction science now open. I’ve really benefited from SSA support in my own work and would encourage others to apply! Deadline 30 July 2026 tinyurl.com/ssa-funding
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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 13/05/2026
The SSA’s Early Career Research Network is hosting a free science communication webinar on Wednesday 20 May (14:00–15:00). Book your place tinyurl.com/y4bah836
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Sophie Orton @sophieorton.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
How do you make your research matter beyond journals and conferences? Join the @addiction-ssa.org Early Career Network webinar 'A practical guide to communicating research beyond academia.' Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-practica...
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A practical guide to communicating research beyond academia
This webinar will explore how to communicate research findings and their implications effectively to public and non-academic audiences.
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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 13/04/2026
The PhD Symposium is a free annual event for PhD students or people who have recently submitted their thesis. Apply to be a speaker by 17:00 BST on 28 May 2026 tinyurl.com/4ayek5b3
Apply to speak at the 2026 PhD Symposium. The SSA's PhD Symposium provides a great opportunity for early career researchers to share their research findings and refine their presentation skills among a supportive group of peers. If you are a PhD student or have recetnly submitted your thesis, apply to be a speaker by 28 May 2026.
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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 09/04/2026
The SSA is offering two types of bursaries, designed to support different roles and career stages. Find out more and apply: tinyurl.com/ywhtw46k
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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 08/01/2026
Reminder: One week left to apply for a PhD studentship or fellowship www.addiction-ssa.org/news/advance...
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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 31/12/2025
If you are applying for a PhD studentship or fellowship through the SSA, watch our webinars on 'How to get shortlisted': www.youtube.com/@Societyfort... | Featuring @robcalder.bsky.social @melissaoldham.bsky.social @ptoner.bsky.social
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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 20/11/2025
The SSA is now accepting applications for full-time PhD studentships. Funding will include a stipend (living allowance), tuition fees, and research and training costs. Find out how to apply: tinyurl.com/y3n5dvk2
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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 13/11/2025
An upcoming webinar will guide early and mid-career researchers through the process of developing strong applications for research grants. Sign up here: tinyurl.com/mrwmzk7k
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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 14/10/2025
Sign up for webinars about three major milestones for researchers: applying for a PhD (28 Oct), fellowship (31 Oct), and research grant (20 Nov) tinyurl.com/d4vvxuc2 #AcademicSky #ResearchSky
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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 18/09/2025
The SSA is hiring!! We are looking for 1 x Administrator and 2 x Science Communication Officers. Find out more and apply here: tinyurl.com/3smhh9n9 | #Hiring #Jobs #ScienceCommunication #AddictionScience #AdministratorJobs
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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 09/09/2025
If you are a current #PhD student or have recently submitted your thesis, apply to attend the SSA's annual PhD Symposium in Newcastle upon Tyne on Wednesday 5 November tinyurl.com/355ersv2
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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 12/09/2025
The UK Government has announced £10 million in funding to support the next generation of leaders in addiction research. Find out more about the Addiction Healthcare Goals Research Leadership Programme: tinyurl.com/2sveeum8
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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 02/09/2025
Reserve your place at the SSA’s Annual Conference – the UK’s foremost gathering of addiction researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and experts by experience tinyurl.com/ycx29y3y
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Sophie Orton @sophieorton.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
Reminder: Our free Science Communication Webinar is today at 12:00–13:00. Join us for expert talks on: 📰 Writing press releases 📺 Preparing for televised news interviews 🎙️ Capitalising on the influence of blogs and podcasts Register here: tinyurl.com/3bcw8juu
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Beyond the journal: Sharing addiction science through the media
Discover how to share your research with integrity, impact, and confidence across traditional news outlets and contemporary media platforms.
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JAMA Internal Medicine @jamainternalmed.com · 27/06/2025
Prenatal use of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) and varenicline was not clearly associated with an increased risk of major congenital malformations compared with smoking during the first trimester. ja.ma/3ZCtsAC
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Risk of Major Congenital Malformations Following Prenatal Exposure to Smoking Cessation Medicines
This cohort study examines whether prenatal use of smoking cessation pharmacotherapies is associated with increased risks of major congenital malformations.
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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 02/07/2025
Discover how to share your #research across traditional and contemporary media platforms with our free lunchtime webinar tinyurl.com/3bcw8juu | Featuring @melissaoldham.bsky.social, Mark Greaves, @tattanbirch.bsky.social, and Suzi Gage
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Sophie Orton @sophieorton.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Join us 15 July, 12–1pm for Beyond the Journal: Sharing Addiction Science Through the Media - a free webinar on media engagement, live interviews and how to explain complex findings. 🔗 Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beyond-the...
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Beyond the journal: Sharing addiction science through the media
Discover how to share your research with integrity, impact, and confidence across traditional news outlets and contemporary media platforms.
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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 04/06/2025
Apply for prestigious academic prizes as an SSA member or associate. We will present the Fred Yates Prize to an early career researcher for their contributions to the field, and the Impact Prize for work that has had a strong public-facing impact. Read more: www.addiction-ssa.org/news/recogni...
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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 23/05/2025
SSA-funded researchers Dr Chloe Burke, Dr Sophie Orton, Dr Carol-Ann Getty, and Dr Rachel Coleman spoke this week at the @rcpsych.bsky.social Addictions Faculty Conference. The theme for the event was 'intersectionality in addictions' tinyurl.com/4wf8uf5z
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ncsct.bsky.social @ncsct.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
This guide from @ashorguk.bsky.social will help guide you through the change in the law about single use vapes ash.org.uk/media-centre...
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The 2025 Disposable Vapes Ban: What You Need to Know - ASH
Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) is a campaigning public health charity that works to eliminate the harm caused by tobacco.
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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 16/05/2025
Dr @sophieorton.bsky.social writes about why the SSA’s PhD Symposium is a ‘must-attend event’ for PhD students in the field of addiction, and shares the opportunity to present at this year’s symposium tinyurl.com/59vwaete | Closing date for applications: 28 May 2025
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Caitlin Notley @addictionuea.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
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Reducing smoking in pregnancy in England—a public health success story
In recent years rates of smoking in pregnancy in England have declined, from 11.7% of pregnant women in 2014/15, to 5.9% in quarter 3 2024/25, according to the latest smoking at the time of delivery (...
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Addiction journal @addictionjournal.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
How much does the absence of the ‘hidden population’ from United Kingdom household surveys underestimate smoking prevalence? buff.ly/cCYCYMC Emma Beard @lionshahab.bsky.social @jamiebrown.bsky.social @sharoncox.bsky.social
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Sophie Orton @sophieorton.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Are smoking cessation meds safe in pregnancy? Our new JAMA Internal Medicine commentary reviews reassuring data on NRT, bupropion & varenicline. Read more 👉 jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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Using Pharmacologic Smoking Cessation Treatments in Pregnancy
Smoking in pregnancy constitutes a major global public health problem and is the leading cause of avoidable harm to women and infants, including fetal and neonatal deaths and long-term health issues.1...
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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 24/04/2025
➡️ Hear from our organising committee about why you should attend the SSA's 2025 PhD Symposium. If you are a PhD student keen to present your research in a supportive environment, apply now for this free event: www.addiction-ssa.org/events/phd-s... #AcademicSky
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