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School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow @uofgshw.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

A watercolour painting of the Clarice Pears building by local artist Allan Richardson was unveiled today. Allan has been a regular visitor to the building since @byreshub.bsky.social opened in 2023 and we're delighted to display his wonderful painting on the ground floor. @uofgestates.bsky.social

Watercolour painting of the Clarice Pears building, home to the School of Health & Wellbeing at the University of Glasgow.

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School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow @uofgshw.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Today, 10th September, is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. It is a day to pause and reflect. Director of the Suicidal Behaviour Research Laboratory @roryoc.bsky.social writes about changing the narrative on suicide, and how we all have a role to play. suicideresearch.info/2026/09/10/c...

Four people in silhouette looking over hills with the sun setting. The text says World Suicide Prevention Day 10th September.

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Peter MacPherson @petermacp.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Very pleased to be appointed as a member of the Scottish Science Advisory Council 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Role will include supporting the Chief Scientific Advisor for Scotland in his work with Scottish Ministers @uofgshw.bsky.social @uofgnews.bsky.social scottishscience.org.uk/news-blog/ne...

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New SSAC Members Appointed 2026 | The Scottish Science Advisory Council

New SSAC Members AppointedScience experts will advise Scottish Government 11 new Members and Associate Members will join the Scottish Science Advisory Council (SSAC) from 1 October 2026, strengthening...

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School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow @uofgshw.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

📢2026 James Mackenzie Lecture and @royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social Scotland drinks reception Prof Andrea Williamson will deliver the lecture, 'Applying a missingness lens in healthcare' at Glasgow Science Centre on Wednesday 28th October, from 6pm. Please register engage.rcgp.org.uk/event/a2kWS0...

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Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

1. Just 2 weeks until our 'Health & Wellbeing for All' event in @byreshub.bsky.social #ScotLDWeek26. This free event is open to all and offers activities, demos & information about inclusive & accessible opportunities to support healthy lifestyle. We are here to be seen, being active & having fun!

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School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow @uofgshw.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Join us in Glasgow on Tuesday 10th November for the launch conference of It Takes a Village, our new research programme aiming to involve the community in scaling up child and adolescent #MentalHealth services. @roryoc.bsky.social @profminnis.bsky.social Register 👉 tinyurl.com/avnj5w52

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School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow @uofgshw.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Dr Philip Broadbent, Wellcome Multimorbidity PhD Fellow & Public Health Registrar, argues in @uk.theconversation.com that heat deaths are a public health crisis rooted in housing inequality #ExtremeHeat #Housing #PublicHealth

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Could digital tools help improve #neurodevelopmental assessments? New research suggests many parents and carers think so. The study highlights opportunities to make assessments more accessible and efficient while keeping clinical expertise at the heart of care. tinyurl.com/35b92b8b

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Policy Modelling For Health @handle.invalid · 05/08/2026

How do economic policies shape health and health inequalities? And how can robust evidence support better policymaking? At @phiuk.bsky.social Policy Modelling for Health we're bringing together expertise, partnerships and innovative modelling to answer these important questions. Want to learn more👇

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School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow @uofgshw.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

We were delighted to welcome Maureen Burke MP to Clarice Pears last week to hear about the new Scottish Health and Biomedical Institute (SHBI), our #HealthInequalities research, & Byres Community Hub. @maureenburke.bsky.social @uofgmvls.bsky.social @byreshub.bsky.social @kimsomerside.bsky.social

Four women standing in front of an exhibition wall which says 'What are health inequalities?'.

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School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow @uofgshw.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Health and Wellbeing for All is a FREE event for anyone interested in inclusive and accessible health and wellbeing activities & health information. Wednesday 9th September, Byres Hub. Part of Scottish Learning Disability Week. @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social @byreshub.bsky.social bit.ly/3SHnHkD

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Health and Wellbeing for All

Join us on 9th September for 'Health and Wellbeing for All', a free, public event as part of Scottish Learning Disability Week 2026.

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School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow @uofgshw.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Embedding a patient-focused approach across all healthcare settings could help to better tackle the problem of #missingness in healthcare, according to a new study by Prof Andrea Williamson, Dr Calum Lindsay & colleagues. @deependgp.bsky.social @uofgnews.bsky.social www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

A clinician wearing a blue blouse and with a stethescope around her neck is taking notes.

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Dr Louise Marryat @lmarryat.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

New paper out! 📢 Our systematic review examined school-age outcomes following prenatal opioid exposure, bringing together evidence from 27 studies involving more than 31,000 exposed children. [1/3] onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... @uofgshw.bsky.social @dundee.ac.uk @morayhouse.bsky.social

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Still deciding whether to join us this September? Here's 5 reasons to register for SSMPH EuroEpi2026: ✅ Hear world-leading keynote speakers, including the prestigious Pemberton and Cochrane Lectures. ✅ Explore the latest population health research through oral and poster presentations.

70th Society for Social Medicine & Population Health Conference & European Congress of Epidemiology 20269-11 September 2026, Queen Mary University of London Mile End Campus. Organised by the Society for Social Medicine & Population Health & the International Epidemiological Association

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School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow @uofgshw.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Breaking up periods of prolonged sedentary behaviour with light physical activity every day could reduce the risk of #cancer death by 12%. This research led by @fredho42.bsky.social has been widely reported in the media. Read more about the findings ⬇️ www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

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Replacing sedentary behaviour could lower the risk of cancer death

Breaking-up periods of prolonged sedentary behaviour with light physical activity every day could reduce the risk of cancer death by 12%

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School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow @uofgshw.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

GP practices in Scotland are changing with the emergence of #megapractices with large patient lists and different service models. New research led by @gerrymccartney1.bsky.social identified 5 megapractices with over 30,000 patients - including one with almost 120,000. doi.org/10.1016/j.pu...

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School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow @uofgshw.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Dawn Haughton, Schools Health and Wellbeing Improvement Research Network (SHINE) Manager is speaking at the first meeting of the SHARE Network ⬇️

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School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow @uofgshw.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Thanks to support from @beatsoncharity.bsky.social our researchers are exploring how storytelling and creative practice can play a meaningful role in #cancer care. 'A Waiting Game', a play by @loridelrob.bsky.social is being performed at theatres this summer. 🔗 www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

Five woman and a man, some holding sheets of white paper scripts, stand or sit in the steps of a building with the word's Glasgow's Heath on the signage.

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NHS Research Scotland @nhsresearchscotland.org.uk · 23/06/2026

A vacancy is now open to oversee running of the NHS Research Scotland Primary Care Network — a Chief Scientist Office funded initiative which works to consistently improve the quality and quantity of primary care research conducted across Scotland. Read more and apply 🔗 tinyurl.com/54d2w37e

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School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow @uofgshw.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

The BEGIN project (Birth and Early Years Grants in the UK: an evaluation) has its first stakeholder advisory group meeting today. Find out more about BEGIN ➡️ www.gla.ac.uk/schools/heal... #ChildPoverty #ChildHealth #MaternalHealth #Welfare #EarlyYears #SureStart #BestStart

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School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow @uofgshw.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

At @who.int request, @petermacp.bsky.social and a multinational team led an analysis of cause and risk of death for people living with #HIV admitted to hospital. 1 in 6 people with HIV who were hospitalized, died. In-hospital survival hasn't improved in the last 20 years. 👉 tinyurl.com/3pb9pf8e

A doctor is holding a red ribbon representing HIV Aids awareness.

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School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow @uofgshw.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

This #InternationalDayofPlay we're highlighting new research showing that children who spend more time playing outdoors between the ages of two and four may be less likely to develop emotional and behavioural difficulties later in childhood. #OutdoorPlay #MentalHealth www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

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UofG MVLS @uofgmvls.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

📢 “Here in Cyprus, we are just at the start of our Infant Mental Health journey. By studying this programme, I am becoming equipped to begin pioneering this work here.” This #InfantMentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we're sharing the experiences of students helping to shape the future of infant mental

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Peter MacPherson @petermacp.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

New: Risk & cause of death among people living with #HIV admitted to hospital Overall mortality remains unacceptably high (16%) & probably hasn’t changed since 2000 AIDS-related conditions (72%) esp. #TB (27%) main cause of death dx.doi.org/10.1002/jia2... @uofgshw.bsky.social #IDSky #TBSky 🧪🛟

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School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow @uofgshw.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

📢We are delighted to announce that Professor Peter MacPherson has been appointed Deputy Head of the School of Health & Wellbeing. @petermacp.bsky.social @uofgmvls.bsky.social @glasgow.ac.uk

Quote by Professor Peter MacPherson - I am thrilled to take on this new role. I look forward to working closely with Professor Emma McIntosh and the School management team to further enhance the reputation of our School as a place of world-leading population health research and teaching. The Clarice Pears building is in the background.

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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

NEW: 2026 Election Policy Insights - Health 🩺 🚨Calling all MSPs speaking in tomorrow's NHS debate🚨 Prof Sara Macdonald offers timely insights into Scotland's 'unprecedented' health crisis and the challenge of multiple long-term conditions. Read: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

2026 Election Policy Insights: Health, Professor Sara Macdonald. University of Glasgow Centre for Public Policy

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School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow @uofgshw.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

The next online CPD session for primary care professionals is on Thursday 11th June, 7-8.30pm. Dr Robin Kerr will present "Improving understanding of #ME #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #LongCovid and other energy-limiting conditions" @deependgp.bsky.social

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School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow @uofgshw.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

New report and policy briefing from @crew-waters.bsky.social project on reducing the mental health and wellbeing impacts of flooding. @drcenz.bsky.social

Circular infographic summarising the different types of intervention reviewed, ordered according to stage along the flood resilience and public mental health pathways

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School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow @uofgshw.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Girls from a deprived background who are diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder #ADHD may be more likely to experience multiple long-term health conditions, or #Multimorbidity in adulthood, according to new research led by Dr Naomi Wilson. www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

A quote by Dr Naomi Wilson: Overall our study shows the need for earlier identification of ADHD in girls, with targeted interventions that address both clinical and social factors to improve the long-term health outcomes for this group. The Clarice Pears building, home of the School of Health & Wellbeing is in the background.

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Peter MacPherson @petermacp.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

We updated our review of sex diff. in #TB prevalence In 102 surveys (4.7M participants) men were 2x as likely to have TB than women Evidence consistent with sex differences widening over time 🧪🛟 journals.plos.org/plosmedicine... @nswartwood.bsky.social @kchorton.bsky.social @uofgshw.bsky.social

A map showing countries where surveys were conducted. Bar chart shows the number of surveys per country

A forest plot showing the empirical and modelled estimates of sex differences in TB prevalence between men and women

Plots showing the empirical and time trends on male-to-female tuberculosis prevalence ratio overall, and by WHO region

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School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow @uofgshw.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Congratulations to Professors Frances Mair and Petra Meier who have been elected as Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences in recognition of their world-changing public health research. @acmedsci.bsky.social @francesmair.bsky.social @pmeierprof.bsky.social www.gla.ac.uk/schools/heal...

Two smiling women. Professor Frances Mair on the left and Professor Petra Meier on the right.

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School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow @uofgshw.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

New analyses confirm that adverse changes in #LifeExpectancy in Scotland across the first two decades of the 21st century have been most pronounced in the most deprived areas of the country. 1/2 @gerrymccartney1.bsky.social @publichealthscot.bsky.social

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Glasgow Centre for Population Health @thegcph.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

📣 Newly published! Our Understanding Glasgow Neighbourhood Profiles are now live, with data on population size & composition, households, housing, health, employment, education, health & poverty. www.gcph.co.uk/latest/news-...

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New neighbourhood profiles published using 2022 Census data

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School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow @uofgshw.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Check out the fantastic @pintofscience.uk Glasgow programme with 3 talks from our researchers on the Brain-Body Connection, plus @joinchley.bsky.social on 'Tweens, Teens and Screens: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly'. 📅18-20 May 🔗https://pintofscience.co.uk/events/glasgow/ #PintofScience

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Pint of Science Glasgow

Researchers from the University of Glasgow share their discoveries with you.

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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

NEW #UofGSpotlight On the Elections - Can the next Scottish government fix public services?🚨 An insightful conversation with two experts, from the manifestos, to prevention, the NHS, delivery challenges, and rebuilding trust. @francesmair.bsky.social @sarahdavidson.bsky.social 🎧 uofgspotlight.com

Spotlight On the elections: Can the next Scottish government fix public services? With Sarah Davidson and Frances Mair, University of Glasgow Centre for Public Policy

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University of Glasgow @glasgow.ac.uk · 28/04/2026

2026 marks 20 years of the Glasgow Science Festival! 🔬 The festival will return to the city this June with a packed programme of events including dogs with jobs, cocktail chemistry, and musical performances inspired by cosmic rays. Learn more: gla.ac/3P4BeRW

A promotional graphic for the Glasgow Science Festival. Text reads: 4th to 14th June 2026, Cheers for 20 years.

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School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow @uofgshw.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

The next online CPD session for primary care professionals is on Thursday 30th April, 7-8.30pm. Improving understanding of #ME #CFS #LongCOVID and other energy-limiting conditions - Dr Robin Kerr. www.gla.ac.uk/schools/heal...

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School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow @uofgshw.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Are you interested in #LongCOVID research? @dnblane.bsky.social & Prof Kate O'Donnell were involved in the first qualitative study in the UK exploring the experiences of people with Long COVID. Since then, our researchers have been involved in three other studies. 🔗 gla.ac.uk/longcovid

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School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow @uofgshw.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Writing in today's @scotsman.com, @robinireland.bsky.social cautions that watching the Commonwealth Games could be bad for your health. "Sponsorship is a convenient way for unhealthy brands to get themselves noticed, but at the expense of both environmental and human health." archive.ph/zwXZk

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School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow @uofgshw.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Film screening of ‘Love & Trouble’ by Amy Hardie to mark the start of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek • Kelvin Hall • Monday 11th May, 5.30pm • Panel discussion with @roryoc.bsky.social Tickets free but spaces are limited. Please book: tinyurl.com/3v7w43sb

Flyer for Film Screening 'Love & Trouble' by Amy Hardie. 11th May, 5.30pm.

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School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow @uofgshw.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

@petermacp.bsky.social has received an @nihr.bsky.social Global Health Research Professorship. He will work with partners in Malawi to investigate a new approach to artificial intelligence testing for tuberculosis #TB @uofgnews.bsky.social @uofgmvls.bsky.social www.gla.ac.uk/schools/heal...

Professor Peter MacPherson, smiling at camera wearing glasses and a blue shirt.

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Journal of Critical Public Health @cphjournal.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

New paper: Daniel Bradford, Denise Brown, @gerrymccartney1.bsky.social & colleagues identify austerity as well as COVID to blame for excess mortality journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/jc...

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Excess mortality in England and Scotland in 2022: The long shadow of austerity and the return to an unacceptable pre-pandemic baseline | Journal of Critical Public Health

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School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow @uofgshw.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Emma Stewart recently completed an evidence review as part of an Academic Fellowship at the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe). 📄The impact of cash transfers in the first 1000 days on child health outcomes and health inequalities digitalpublications.parliament.scot/ResearchBrie...

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The Scottish Parliament | Recent Research Briefings

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School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow @uofgshw.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

We are delighted to welcome Emma McIntosh, Professor of Health Economics, to her new role as Head of the School of Health and Wellbeing. @uofghehta.bsky.social @uofgmvls.bsky.social @uofgnews.bsky.social www.gla.ac.uk/schools/heal...

Professor Emma McIntosh and the Clarice Pears building at the University of Glasgow

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