Sharon Greenwood
@sharongreenwood.bsky.social
Prog Lead, MPH (on campus), Senior Lecturer in Public Health, and Deputy Director of Education in School of Health & Wellbeing, University of Glasgow. Sociologist.
🤔👩🏻🏫 Substance Use • Health • Inequality • Ethics • Pedagogy
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🤔👩🏻🏫 Substance Use • Health • Inequality • Ethics • Pedagogy
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Hello! I'm programme lead for on campus MPH at @uofglasgow.bsky.social. PhD in sociology, but interested in public health, substance use, #SDoH, gender, qual methods, #SoTL. My teaching/research practice is rooted in intersectional feminist values. Proud to be from a working class background 💖
I’ll be there representing the Masters in Public Health programme (with other @uofgshw.bsky.social colleagues) - drop by, say hi, and ask us all the questions! 💖
🎓 Postgraduate Open Evening!
Thinking about postgraduate study? Come along to our MVLS Postgraduate Open Evening to find out more about studying at the University of Glasgow. 💙
👉 Find out more and register here: www.gla.ac.uk/study/worldc...
Thinking about postgraduate study? Come along to our MVLS Postgraduate Open Evening to find out more about studying at the University of Glasgow. 💙
👉 Find out more and register here: www.gla.ac.uk/study/worldc...
November 12, 2025 at 6:24 PM
I’ll be there representing the Masters in Public Health programme (with other @uofgshw.bsky.social colleagues) - drop by, say hi, and ask us all the questions! 💖
Represented our Public Health @uofgshw.bsky.social team with Dr Claire Hastie today at the @uofgmvls.bsky.social EDI conference sharing some insights on our event in June ✨
November 5, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Represented our Public Health @uofgshw.bsky.social team with Dr Claire Hastie today at the @uofgmvls.bsky.social EDI conference sharing some insights on our event in June ✨
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New opportunities for addictions PhD and fellowships launched today! More on the website and more to follow. Watch this space....
Do you have an idea that could drive innovative responses to addiction to illicit drugs and alcohol? Are you committed to a research career in the field of addiction? Apply for a PhD studentship or fellowship by 15 January 2026 tinyurl.com/5etmhm9e
November 3, 2025 at 4:50 PM
New opportunities for addictions PhD and fellowships launched today! More on the website and more to follow. Watch this space....
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The Trump administration and its allies have taken several steps to ensure that medical schools in the US dismantle all diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.
It is patients who will be the victims of this, write @gavinyamey.bsky.social and @michaeldgreen.com
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
It is patients who will be the victims of this, write @gavinyamey.bsky.social and @michaeldgreen.com
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
October 10, 2025 at 5:13 PM
The Trump administration and its allies have taken several steps to ensure that medical schools in the US dismantle all diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.
It is patients who will be the victims of this, write @gavinyamey.bsky.social and @michaeldgreen.com
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
It is patients who will be the victims of this, write @gavinyamey.bsky.social and @michaeldgreen.com
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Always love a new workplace setting 😅 @bhauteshjani.bsky.social @jimlewsey.bsky.social
🚧Prof. Jim Lewsey & SHW colleagues led interactive sessions with Multiplex workers on substance use, wellbeing & safety in construction.
👷The talks explored how drugs & alcohol impact health & performance, & highlighted key support services.
➡️https://tinyurl.com/2yembwhn
👷The talks explored how drugs & alcohol impact health & performance, & highlighted key support services.
➡️https://tinyurl.com/2yembwhn
October 6, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Always love a new workplace setting 😅 @bhauteshjani.bsky.social @jimlewsey.bsky.social
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If you are a @uofglasgow.bsky.social staff or student interested in intersex, non-binary and trans studies join us for our GLINTS launch event later this month on October 21st: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/glints-lau... also enjoy this image of some our publications (books and zines!) from our stall.
October 1, 2025 at 5:27 AM
If you are a @uofglasgow.bsky.social staff or student interested in intersex, non-binary and trans studies join us for our GLINTS launch event later this month on October 21st: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/glints-lau... also enjoy this image of some our publications (books and zines!) from our stall.
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Calling all UK Qualitative researchers working with Health-related Trials! We’d love your insights in a survey exploring your experience of the pace and timing of the qualitative research, as well as your experience of working with the trial team. 🔗 uofg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
September 22, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Calling all UK Qualitative researchers working with Health-related Trials! We’d love your insights in a survey exploring your experience of the pace and timing of the qualitative research, as well as your experience of working with the trial team. 🔗 uofg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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We are hiring 5 new postdocs (for 5 years) to work on our Wellcome project in Edinburgh. Deadline next week. For more info on the jobs & the project, head to our website www.medicinewithoutdoctors.org/blog-posts/j...
Please share widely!
Please share widely!
September 26, 2025 at 9:03 AM
We are hiring 5 new postdocs (for 5 years) to work on our Wellcome project in Edinburgh. Deadline next week. For more info on the jobs & the project, head to our website www.medicinewithoutdoctors.org/blog-posts/j...
Please share widely!
Please share widely!
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🌟 We’re looking for a Communications Officer to join our team!
Full time (37.5 hours)
£34,043 – £38,824
Are you passionate about bringing people, services & organisations together to create a mental health system powered by lived experience?
scottishrecovery.net/were-looking...
Full time (37.5 hours)
£34,043 – £38,824
Are you passionate about bringing people, services & organisations together to create a mental health system powered by lived experience?
scottishrecovery.net/were-looking...
We're looking for a Communications Officer to join our team! - Scottish Recovery Network
Are you passionate about bringing people, services and organisations together to create a mental health system powered by lived experience.
scottishrecovery.net
September 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
🌟 We’re looking for a Communications Officer to join our team!
Full time (37.5 hours)
£34,043 – £38,824
Are you passionate about bringing people, services & organisations together to create a mental health system powered by lived experience?
scottishrecovery.net/were-looking...
Full time (37.5 hours)
£34,043 – £38,824
Are you passionate about bringing people, services & organisations together to create a mental health system powered by lived experience?
scottishrecovery.net/were-looking...
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Calling all qual researchers working in clinical trials! Can you help? Fill in a short questionnaire for my wonderful PhD student @ythqual.bsky.social. Any questions, give him a shout!
Calling all qual researchers working in clinical trials! Can you help? Fill in a short questionnaire for my wonderful PhD student @ythqual.bsky.social. Any questions, give him a shout!
Calling all UK Qualitative researchers working with Health-related Trials! We’d love your insights in a survey exploring your experience of the pace and timing of the qualitative research, as well as your experience of working with the trial team. 🔗 uofg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
September 23, 2025 at 2:48 PM
✨ Please repost!! ✨
Calling all qual researchers working in clinical trials! Can you help? Fill in a short questionnaire for my wonderful PhD student @ythqual.bsky.social. Any questions, give him a shout!
Calling all qual researchers working in clinical trials! Can you help? Fill in a short questionnaire for my wonderful PhD student @ythqual.bsky.social. Any questions, give him a shout!
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Vaccines cause adults
Tylenol causes pain relief
Neurodiversity is good
Tylenol causes pain relief
Neurodiversity is good
September 22, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Vaccines cause adults
Tylenol causes pain relief
Neurodiversity is good
Tylenol causes pain relief
Neurodiversity is good
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As part of The Scottish Wellbeing Economy Strategy Group, we are launching a new webinar series aiming to generate energy and discussion around the concept of a #WellbeingEconomy and what this means for Scotland. First up will be
@gerrymccartney1.bsky.social
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@gerrymccartney1.bsky.social
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August 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
As part of The Scottish Wellbeing Economy Strategy Group, we are launching a new webinar series aiming to generate energy and discussion around the concept of a #WellbeingEconomy and what this means for Scotland. First up will be
@gerrymccartney1.bsky.social
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
@gerrymccartney1.bsky.social
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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"nobody should be under any illusions as to what [MAHA] is—a dangerous pseudoscientific programme of work that supports a corrupt & unscientific wellness industry, seeks to discredit mainstream medicine, & portrays institutions & experts as enemies, not partners." #IllnessPolitics
The week beginning Aug 4 was the most dangerous, tragic week of RFK Jr’s tenure yet.
A Lancet Editorial outlines why—unpacking a movement that seeks to discredit mainstream medicine and portray institutions and experts as enemies, not partners. tinyurl.com/4zppw6ay
A Lancet Editorial outlines why—unpacking a movement that seeks to discredit mainstream medicine and portray institutions and experts as enemies, not partners. tinyurl.com/4zppw6ay
August 22, 2025 at 5:48 PM
"nobody should be under any illusions as to what [MAHA] is—a dangerous pseudoscientific programme of work that supports a corrupt & unscientific wellness industry, seeks to discredit mainstream medicine, & portrays institutions & experts as enemies, not partners." #IllnessPolitics
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Next month I am running a 4 half day training on designing survey questions surrounding sex, gender and sexuality for @instats.bsky.social . If your interested check it out here:
instats.org/seminar/surv...
instats.org/seminar/surv...
Surveying Sex, Gender and Sexuality - Live-streaming:
This Instats seminar on Surveying Sex, Gender and Sexuality taught by Kirstie Ken English will help you take your research to the next level. Sign up today!
instats.org
August 19, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Next month I am running a 4 half day training on designing survey questions surrounding sex, gender and sexuality for @instats.bsky.social . If your interested check it out here:
instats.org/seminar/surv...
instats.org/seminar/surv...
Good short read to understand university financing. It’s baffling to me how many folk who work in HE are completely unaware of things like this (see also: admissions, targets, marketing) 🙃
Very few people seem to understand university finances and, distressingly, this includes many academics and most policymakers. This is an attempt to condense the key points you need to know. open.substack.com/pub/profseri...
Understanding University Finances
... a very short guide
open.substack.com
August 10, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Good short read to understand university financing. It’s baffling to me how many folk who work in HE are completely unaware of things like this (see also: admissions, targets, marketing) 🙃
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NEWS | New findings from @liverpooluni.bsky.social and @uofglasgow.bsky.social show socioeconomic inequalities in children’s mental health are already evident by age five and persist throughout childhood and adolescence.
Read more⬇️
news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/08/06/r...
@livunihls.bsky.social
Read more⬇️
news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/08/06/r...
@livunihls.bsky.social
August 7, 2025 at 1:55 PM
NEWS | New findings from @liverpooluni.bsky.social and @uofglasgow.bsky.social show socioeconomic inequalities in children’s mental health are already evident by age five and persist throughout childhood and adolescence.
Read more⬇️
news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/08/06/r...
@livunihls.bsky.social
Read more⬇️
news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/08/06/r...
@livunihls.bsky.social
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uofg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Please consider participating in this fab DClinPsy study.
Clinicians and researchers talk about relapse in psychosis but there is no agreed definition and certainly not one that includes the perspectives of people with psychosis or their supporters.
Please consider participating in this fab DClinPsy study.
Clinicians and researchers talk about relapse in psychosis but there is no agreed definition and certainly not one that includes the perspectives of people with psychosis or their supporters.
August 7, 2025 at 5:43 PM
uofg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Please consider participating in this fab DClinPsy study.
Clinicians and researchers talk about relapse in psychosis but there is no agreed definition and certainly not one that includes the perspectives of people with psychosis or their supporters.
Please consider participating in this fab DClinPsy study.
Clinicians and researchers talk about relapse in psychosis but there is no agreed definition and certainly not one that includes the perspectives of people with psychosis or their supporters.
Carrying on the tradition of adding new things to my signature for the new academic year…🥰
August 1, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Carrying on the tradition of adding new things to my signature for the new academic year…🥰
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A new paper in The Lancet, one of the world’s foremost peer reviewed medical journals, estimates that USAID prevented 91 million deaths across 133 countries over 20 years.
The paper estimates that Elon Musk’s DOGE funding cuts to USAID will lead to 14 million deaths by 2030 (4.5 million children).
The paper estimates that Elon Musk’s DOGE funding cuts to USAID will lead to 14 million deaths by 2030 (4.5 million children).
Evaluating the impact of two decades of USAID interventions and projecting the effects of defunding on mortality up to 2030: a retrospective impact evaluation and forecasting analysis
USAID funding has significantly contributed to the reduction in adult and child mortality
across low-income and middle-income countries over the past two decades. Our estimates
show that, unless the a...
www.thelancet.com
July 1, 2025 at 10:43 AM
A new paper in The Lancet, one of the world’s foremost peer reviewed medical journals, estimates that USAID prevented 91 million deaths across 133 countries over 20 years.
The paper estimates that Elon Musk’s DOGE funding cuts to USAID will lead to 14 million deaths by 2030 (4.5 million children).
The paper estimates that Elon Musk’s DOGE funding cuts to USAID will lead to 14 million deaths by 2030 (4.5 million children).
Four Tet at Glasto on the BBC red button 🥰
June 27, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Four Tet at Glasto on the BBC red button 🥰
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📣 In our new blog on LGBT+ wellbeing for #PrideMonth, Mohasin reflects on the need for researchers, service providers & support organisations to take an intersectional approach to LGBT+ inclusivity & why, illustrated using this powerful quote:
Link: gcph.co.uk/latest/news-...
Link: gcph.co.uk/latest/news-...
June 25, 2025 at 1:34 PM
📣 In our new blog on LGBT+ wellbeing for #PrideMonth, Mohasin reflects on the need for researchers, service providers & support organisations to take an intersectional approach to LGBT+ inclusivity & why, illustrated using this powerful quote:
Link: gcph.co.uk/latest/news-...
Link: gcph.co.uk/latest/news-...
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Peter Krykant kept the lives being lost to drugs in the public eye & shamed the Scottish gov into action. His van prevented overdoses & and continues to so as, without it, The Thistle wouldn’t exist. It was a privilege to know him. I hope he’s at peace. www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/peter-k...
Peter Krykant dies suddenly as tributes paid to pioneering Scots drugs reformer
Krykant, who battled addiction issues, was found dead at home in Falkirk. He inspired many to regard addiction as a health issue and paved the way for state-backed safe drug consumption areas
www.dailyrecord.co.uk
June 11, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Peter Krykant kept the lives being lost to drugs in the public eye & shamed the Scottish gov into action. His van prevented overdoses & and continues to so as, without it, The Thistle wouldn’t exist. It was a privilege to know him. I hope he’s at peace. www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/peter-k...
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As part of the Glasgow Science Festival, Nursing and Healthcare School staff and students from UofG will be at the Riverside Museum Saturday 7th June 11am – 3pm raising the profile of the pioneers of community nursing in Glasgow. www.glasgowsciencefestival.org.uk
June 6, 2025 at 3:39 PM
As part of the Glasgow Science Festival, Nursing and Healthcare School staff and students from UofG will be at the Riverside Museum Saturday 7th June 11am – 3pm raising the profile of the pioneers of community nursing in Glasgow. www.glasgowsciencefestival.org.uk
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This month sees the 'Best Practice in Social Sciences Teaching Conference 2025', organised by colleagues here in the School of Social and Political Sciences, including our own @litots.bsky.social...
Best Practice in Social Sciences Teaching Conference 2025
Second annual conference, showcasing class activities which demonstrate imaginative teaching.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
June 5, 2025 at 2:28 PM
This month sees the 'Best Practice in Social Sciences Teaching Conference 2025', organised by colleagues here in the School of Social and Political Sciences, including our own @litots.bsky.social...