School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow
@uofgshw.bsky.social
Leading research; improving health; tackling inequalities
gla.ac.uk/schools/healthwellbeing
Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social
gla.ac.uk/schools/healthwellbeing
Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social
Free community Christmas celebration - A gift from Clarice Pears 🎁
Please join us for festive cheer, crafts, music and refreshments in @byreshub.bsky.social on Tuesday 16th December, 2-4.30pm. Everyone welcome!
Please join us for festive cheer, crafts, music and refreshments in @byreshub.bsky.social on Tuesday 16th December, 2-4.30pm. Everyone welcome!
December 2, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Free community Christmas celebration - A gift from Clarice Pears 🎁
Please join us for festive cheer, crafts, music and refreshments in @byreshub.bsky.social on Tuesday 16th December, 2-4.30pm. Everyone welcome!
Please join us for festive cheer, crafts, music and refreshments in @byreshub.bsky.social on Tuesday 16th December, 2-4.30pm. Everyone welcome!
Applications now open for @uofgmvls.bsky.social College Futures Themes PhD studentships, starting October 2026.
Explore the #HealthInequalities projects on offer: tinyurl.com/9f7dzwrw
#MVLS2033
Explore the #HealthInequalities projects on offer: tinyurl.com/9f7dzwrw
#MVLS2033
University of Glasgow - Colleges - College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences - MVLS Graduate School - PhD Research Opportunities - College Futures Themes PhD Programme - Projects - Health Inequal...
tinyurl.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Applications now open for @uofgmvls.bsky.social College Futures Themes PhD studentships, starting October 2026.
Explore the #HealthInequalities projects on offer: tinyurl.com/9f7dzwrw
#MVLS2033
Explore the #HealthInequalities projects on offer: tinyurl.com/9f7dzwrw
#MVLS2033
Reposted by School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow
So proud to see our article in @bjgp.bsky.social, detailing the work done with @uofgshw.bsky.social colleagues, Humanising Healtthcare and the recovery community. We created a public information comic to help medics understand the complexity & stigma faced by those in active addiction and recovery.
BJGPLife: Pathways of Hope: co-creating a public information comic with a recovery community
bjgplife.com/pathway...
#GeneralPractice #PrimaryCare #FamilyMedicine
bjgplife.com/pathway...
#GeneralPractice #PrimaryCare #FamilyMedicine
November 20, 2025 at 10:09 PM
So proud to see our article in @bjgp.bsky.social, detailing the work done with @uofgshw.bsky.social colleagues, Humanising Healtthcare and the recovery community. We created a public information comic to help medics understand the complexity & stigma faced by those in active addiction and recovery.
Reposted by School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow
📣 New Concept Explainer!
Our latest in the Concept Explainer series looks at Digital Exclusion and its impacts, linking it with marginalised groups and socioeconomic disadvantage. 🔽
Our latest in the Concept Explainer series looks at Digital Exclusion and its impacts, linking it with marginalised groups and socioeconomic disadvantage. 🔽
November 19, 2025 at 4:43 PM
📣 New Concept Explainer!
Our latest in the Concept Explainer series looks at Digital Exclusion and its impacts, linking it with marginalised groups and socioeconomic disadvantage. 🔽
Our latest in the Concept Explainer series looks at Digital Exclusion and its impacts, linking it with marginalised groups and socioeconomic disadvantage. 🔽
Chronic pain in adults may increase their risk of high blood pressure, and this is partly explained by inflammation and depression.
New study led by Prof Jill Pell.
More ➡️ www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
@fredho42.bsky.social @uofgmvls.bsky.social
#Biobank #Hypertension #ChronicPain
New study led by Prof Jill Pell.
More ➡️ www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
@fredho42.bsky.social @uofgmvls.bsky.social
#Biobank #Hypertension #ChronicPain
November 18, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Chronic pain in adults may increase their risk of high blood pressure, and this is partly explained by inflammation and depression.
New study led by Prof Jill Pell.
More ➡️ www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
@fredho42.bsky.social @uofgmvls.bsky.social
#Biobank #Hypertension #ChronicPain
New study led by Prof Jill Pell.
More ➡️ www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
@fredho42.bsky.social @uofgmvls.bsky.social
#Biobank #Hypertension #ChronicPain
Latent #tuberculosis (TB) infection screening programmes for migrants from high to low TB incidence countries can be effective and cost-saving in a variety of settings.
New study by @petermacp.bsky.social @alice-e-taylor.bsky.social @publichealthscot.bsky.social
journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
New study by @petermacp.bsky.social @alice-e-taylor.bsky.social @publichealthscot.bsky.social
journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
The impact of latent tuberculosis screening programmes for migrant populations in high income, low burden countries
Background Migrants from high to low tuberculosis (TB) incidence countries may benefit from screening for latent TB infection (LTBI), but the optimal approaches and effectiveness are not well describe...
journals.plos.org
November 14, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Latent #tuberculosis (TB) infection screening programmes for migrants from high to low TB incidence countries can be effective and cost-saving in a variety of settings.
New study by @petermacp.bsky.social @alice-e-taylor.bsky.social @publichealthscot.bsky.social
journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
New study by @petermacp.bsky.social @alice-e-taylor.bsky.social @publichealthscot.bsky.social
journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
Reposted by School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow
🎓 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 3:44 PM
🎓 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...
Reposted by School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow
🆕GCTU Publication: 3 months of resistance exercise significantly improved Long COVID recovery
233 ppts showed better walking distance, quality of life, mental health & grip strength vs controls.
A simple, accessible intervention that works. #LongCOVID #clinicaltrial
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
233 ppts showed better walking distance, quality of life, mental health & grip strength vs controls.
A simple, accessible intervention that works. #LongCOVID #clinicaltrial
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Resistance Exercise Therapy After COVID-19 Infection
This randomized clinical trial assesses the effects of a personalized resistance exercise intervention on exercise capacity, health status, and psychological function among adults after COVID-19 infec...
jamanetwork.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:29 AM
🆕GCTU Publication: 3 months of resistance exercise significantly improved Long COVID recovery
233 ppts showed better walking distance, quality of life, mental health & grip strength vs controls.
A simple, accessible intervention that works. #LongCOVID #clinicaltrial
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
233 ppts showed better walking distance, quality of life, mental health & grip strength vs controls.
A simple, accessible intervention that works. #LongCOVID #clinicaltrial
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Please vote for #ResearchForEveryone and help raise the profile of inclusive research communications!
The #KEAwards25 public vote is now open! ✨
We are delighted #ResearchForEveryone is shortlisted in the Knowledge Exchange UK Public Vote category. Watch our short video & vote:
ke.org.uk/ke-awards-20...
Thank you for supporting our project!
#KnowledgeExchangeUK #KEUK #KnowledgeExchange #Impact
We are delighted #ResearchForEveryone is shortlisted in the Knowledge Exchange UK Public Vote category. Watch our short video & vote:
ke.org.uk/ke-awards-20...
Thank you for supporting our project!
#KnowledgeExchangeUK #KEUK #KnowledgeExchange #Impact
KE Awards 2025 | Public Vote - Knowledge Exchange UK
ke.org.uk
November 5, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Please vote for #ResearchForEveryone and help raise the profile of inclusive research communications!
Reposted by School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow
On 18th Nov colleagues from the @uofgshw.bsky.social #Cancer Research Behaviour Lab will share findings from a 4 year study about cancer screening for people with #learningdisabilities. Register via Bookitbee & join the discussion on ways to improve screening: events.bookitbee.com/university-o...
October 30, 2025 at 1:17 PM
On 18th Nov colleagues from the @uofgshw.bsky.social #Cancer Research Behaviour Lab will share findings from a 4 year study about cancer screening for people with #learningdisabilities. Register via Bookitbee & join the discussion on ways to improve screening: events.bookitbee.com/university-o...
On a recent visit to Poland @robinireland.bsky.social
recorded a conversation on the impact of sport on public health, and the challenges that the commercialisation and commodification of sport present.
🎧 youtu.be/qGAYdmNW2cI?...
@uofgsocsci.bsky.social
recorded a conversation on the impact of sport on public health, and the challenges that the commercialisation and commodification of sport present.
🎧 youtu.be/qGAYdmNW2cI?...
@uofgsocsci.bsky.social
The unhealthy side of sport - conversation with Dr Robin Ireland
YouTube video by Gdański Uniwersytet Medyczny
youtu.be
October 24, 2025 at 12:52 PM
On a recent visit to Poland @robinireland.bsky.social
recorded a conversation on the impact of sport on public health, and the challenges that the commercialisation and commodification of sport present.
🎧 youtu.be/qGAYdmNW2cI?...
@uofgsocsci.bsky.social
recorded a conversation on the impact of sport on public health, and the challenges that the commercialisation and commodification of sport present.
🎧 youtu.be/qGAYdmNW2cI?...
@uofgsocsci.bsky.social
Reposted by School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow
👏 Exciting news! Our team members @celsenbroich.bsky.social and Prof Alison Heppenstall contributed some agent-based modelling to uncover the true market dynamics behind housing affordability in this @uk.theconversation.com article
Compared to a deposit, stamp duty is often a small cost – but axing it would cost the government billions a year.
The real reason abolishing stamp duty won’t help first-time buyers
Compared to a deposit, stamp duty is often a small cost – but axing it would cost the government billions a year.
tcnv.link
October 21, 2025 at 7:50 AM
👏 Exciting news! Our team members @celsenbroich.bsky.social and Prof Alison Heppenstall contributed some agent-based modelling to uncover the true market dynamics behind housing affordability in this @uk.theconversation.com article
New study finds long-term testosterone therapy was associated with increased cardiovascular risk in men over 50 👇
Congratulations to Paul, Samuel, and the rest of the oGRE team on the publication! Thank you to the West of Scotland Safe Haven team and Living Labs for the support! @uofgshw.bsky.social @uofgscmh.bsky.social #research #healthDataScience academic.oup.com/jes/advance-...
Association between Long-term Testosterone Exposure and Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in Ageing Men
AbstractContext. Hypogonadism is a common endocrine disorder in ageing men, associated with adverse cardiometabolic outcomes. Concerns about the cardiovasc
academic.oup.com
October 17, 2025 at 8:12 AM
New study finds long-term testosterone therapy was associated with increased cardiovascular risk in men over 50 👇
Reposted by School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow
With so many policy simulation models available, how do you know which ones to trust? In our Lunchtime Zoom Webinar Dr Lisa Garnham @lisagarnham.bsky.social reveals the key criteria every policymaker and researcher should know. Thursday 23 October at 12 noon. Register Now: bit.ly/4ntpkwN
October 2, 2025 at 2:13 PM
With so many policy simulation models available, how do you know which ones to trust? In our Lunchtime Zoom Webinar Dr Lisa Garnham @lisagarnham.bsky.social reveals the key criteria every policymaker and researcher should know. Thursday 23 October at 12 noon. Register Now: bit.ly/4ntpkwN
New @uofglasgow.bsky.social study will assess which government income support policies can improve population health over the life course, with a particular focus on reducing #ChildPoverty to improve health outcomes.
#ChallengePoverty Week #CPW25 @povertyalliance.org
More - tinyurl.com/ykr6fsub
#ChallengePoverty Week #CPW25 @povertyalliance.org
More - tinyurl.com/ykr6fsub
October 6, 2025 at 11:07 AM
New @uofglasgow.bsky.social study will assess which government income support policies can improve population health over the life course, with a particular focus on reducing #ChildPoverty to improve health outcomes.
#ChallengePoverty Week #CPW25 @povertyalliance.org
More - tinyurl.com/ykr6fsub
#ChallengePoverty Week #CPW25 @povertyalliance.org
More - tinyurl.com/ykr6fsub
Reposted by School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow
🎧 New season of Spotlight kicks off with a deep dive into Scotland’s health future.
With the Chief Medical Officer on prevention, Realistic Medicine & the long-term challenges facing the NHS.
Alongside UofG experts @pmeierprof.bsky.social & @dnblane.bsky.social
🔗 Tune in: www.uofgspotlight.com
With the Chief Medical Officer on prevention, Realistic Medicine & the long-term challenges facing the NHS.
Alongside UofG experts @pmeierprof.bsky.social & @dnblane.bsky.social
🔗 Tune in: www.uofgspotlight.com
October 2, 2025 at 8:25 AM
🎧 New season of Spotlight kicks off with a deep dive into Scotland’s health future.
With the Chief Medical Officer on prevention, Realistic Medicine & the long-term challenges facing the NHS.
Alongside UofG experts @pmeierprof.bsky.social & @dnblane.bsky.social
🔗 Tune in: www.uofgspotlight.com
With the Chief Medical Officer on prevention, Realistic Medicine & the long-term challenges facing the NHS.
Alongside UofG experts @pmeierprof.bsky.social & @dnblane.bsky.social
🔗 Tune in: www.uofgspotlight.com
🆕book co-authored by @alastairleyland.bsky.social shows the scientific and policy-added value of combining health systems, health services and population health research.
The book is open access and published by @springernature.com
link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
The book is open access and published by @springernature.com
link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
October 1, 2025 at 2:29 PM
🆕book co-authored by @alastairleyland.bsky.social shows the scientific and policy-added value of combining health systems, health services and population health research.
The book is open access and published by @springernature.com
link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
The book is open access and published by @springernature.com
link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
Reposted by School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow
⚡️New publication⚡️
We investigated the risk and determinants of mortality in people notified with Invasive Group A Streptococcal disease in Scotland between Jan 2017 and Dec 2024.
doi.org/10.1016/j.ij...
@uofgshw.bsky.social
We investigated the risk and determinants of mortality in people notified with Invasive Group A Streptococcal disease in Scotland between Jan 2017 and Dec 2024.
doi.org/10.1016/j.ij...
@uofgshw.bsky.social
September 29, 2025 at 5:16 PM
⚡️New publication⚡️
We investigated the risk and determinants of mortality in people notified with Invasive Group A Streptococcal disease in Scotland between Jan 2017 and Dec 2024.
doi.org/10.1016/j.ij...
@uofgshw.bsky.social
We investigated the risk and determinants of mortality in people notified with Invasive Group A Streptococcal disease in Scotland between Jan 2017 and Dec 2024.
doi.org/10.1016/j.ij...
@uofgshw.bsky.social
This #WorldHeartDay ❤️ we're celebrating the launch of ACROSS - a new global research programme to increase the capacity of health services in Bangladesh, India and Pakistan to deliver home-based rehab programmes for people with heart disease and a mental health difficulty.
tinyurl.com/3u7w9sc4
tinyurl.com/3u7w9sc4
September 29, 2025 at 10:31 AM
This #WorldHeartDay ❤️ we're celebrating the launch of ACROSS - a new global research programme to increase the capacity of health services in Bangladesh, India and Pakistan to deliver home-based rehab programmes for people with heart disease and a mental health difficulty.
tinyurl.com/3u7w9sc4
tinyurl.com/3u7w9sc4
People who consumed excess free sugar, starch, and animal protein had increased #Type2Diabetes risk, regardless of total calories.
For those people, substituting with non-free sugar and plant protein could reduce the risk.
#UKBiobank #Macronutrients #Diet #Obesity
For those people, substituting with non-free sugar and plant protein could reduce the risk.
#UKBiobank #Macronutrients #Diet #Obesity
New study: We examined macronutrients linked to higher type 2 diabetes risk, their optimal amounts, and replacements to reduce risk. Led by our PhD student Jirapitcha Boonpor.
@uofgshw.bsky.social
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@uofgshw.bsky.social
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
September 19, 2025 at 10:06 AM
People who consumed excess free sugar, starch, and animal protein had increased #Type2Diabetes risk, regardless of total calories.
For those people, substituting with non-free sugar and plant protein could reduce the risk.
#UKBiobank #Macronutrients #Diet #Obesity
For those people, substituting with non-free sugar and plant protein could reduce the risk.
#UKBiobank #Macronutrients #Diet #Obesity
New public information comic aims to build understanding and reduce the stigma around drug and alcohol dependence.
'Pathways of Hope' was co-created with the recovery community, medical students and doctors.
#LivedExperience #Recovery @nicmdickson.bsky.social
gla.ac.uk/schools/heal...
'Pathways of Hope' was co-created with the recovery community, medical students and doctors.
#LivedExperience #Recovery @nicmdickson.bsky.social
gla.ac.uk/schools/heal...
September 12, 2025 at 1:08 PM
New public information comic aims to build understanding and reduce the stigma around drug and alcohol dependence.
'Pathways of Hope' was co-created with the recovery community, medical students and doctors.
#LivedExperience #Recovery @nicmdickson.bsky.social
gla.ac.uk/schools/heal...
'Pathways of Hope' was co-created with the recovery community, medical students and doctors.
#LivedExperience #Recovery @nicmdickson.bsky.social
gla.ac.uk/schools/heal...
Reposted by School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow
Interested in learning how to use Structured Query Language (SQL) for data extraction and analysis?
NCRM and @uofglasgow.bsky.social are running an introductory course on 23 September 2025.
Learn more: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=14351
NCRM and @uofglasgow.bsky.social are running an introductory course on 23 September 2025.
Learn more: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=14351
Training course: SQL for researchers: demystifying databases - online
Many organisations store their data in relational databases rather than spreadsheets or CSV files, requiring SQL (Structured Query Language) to access, extract and analyse data. This hands-on course
www.ncrm.ac.uk
August 25, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Interested in learning how to use Structured Query Language (SQL) for data extraction and analysis?
NCRM and @uofglasgow.bsky.social are running an introductory course on 23 September 2025.
Learn more: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=14351
NCRM and @uofglasgow.bsky.social are running an introductory course on 23 September 2025.
Learn more: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=14351
Reposted by School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow
Please join us soon in Glasgow for a 1-day course on “How to be a Great Chief Investigator” featuring trialists and CTU experts from around Scotland - supported by UKCRC - *Thursday 9th October* - open to all!
@uofgshw.bsky.social @uofgscmh.bsky.social @uofgmvls.bsky.social
@uofgshw.bsky.social @uofgscmh.bsky.social @uofgmvls.bsky.social
Interested in or currently leading a clinical trial?
Want to be the best Chief Investigator you can be?
Want to build a peer support network?
This UPDATED course is for you!
⏰Registration for the October 2025 workshop in Glasgow is now open.⏰
Find out more here: ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/how-to-be-a-...
Want to be the best Chief Investigator you can be?
Want to build a peer support network?
This UPDATED course is for you!
⏰Registration for the October 2025 workshop in Glasgow is now open.⏰
Find out more here: ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/how-to-be-a-...
September 11, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Please join us soon in Glasgow for a 1-day course on “How to be a Great Chief Investigator” featuring trialists and CTU experts from around Scotland - supported by UKCRC - *Thursday 9th October* - open to all!
@uofgshw.bsky.social @uofgscmh.bsky.social @uofgmvls.bsky.social
@uofgshw.bsky.social @uofgscmh.bsky.social @uofgmvls.bsky.social
🆕paper co-authored by @petermacp.bsky.social
Key finding - Open tibia fractures result in significant costs to patients, the healthcare system and society in Malawi.
Re-balancing of health budgets is needed to prioritise trauma care.
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
Key finding - Open tibia fractures result in significant costs to patients, the healthcare system and society in Malawi.
Re-balancing of health budgets is needed to prioritise trauma care.
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
Economic burden and cost-effectiveness of treatments for open tibia fractures in Malawi: Economic analysis of a multicentre prospective cohort study
Background Open tibia fractures result in substantial lifelong disability for patients, and are expensive to treat. As the injury typically affects young working men, the societal costs from open tibi...
doi.org
September 9, 2025 at 8:46 AM
🆕paper co-authored by @petermacp.bsky.social
Key finding - Open tibia fractures result in significant costs to patients, the healthcare system and society in Malawi.
Re-balancing of health budgets is needed to prioritise trauma care.
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
Key finding - Open tibia fractures result in significant costs to patients, the healthcare system and society in Malawi.
Re-balancing of health budgets is needed to prioritise trauma care.
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
Reposted by School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow
We stand together with people with learning disabilities, their families & carers, across Scotland to celebrate inclusion, break down barriers and create a Scotland where everyone belongs. www.ScotLDWeek.com
#WeAreHere #IAmHereScotland #ScotLDWeek25 @scldnews.bsky.social @uofgshw.bsky.social
#WeAreHere #IAmHereScotland #ScotLDWeek25 @scldnews.bsky.social @uofgshw.bsky.social
September 8, 2025 at 9:32 AM
We stand together with people with learning disabilities, their families & carers, across Scotland to celebrate inclusion, break down barriers and create a Scotland where everyone belongs. www.ScotLDWeek.com
#WeAreHere #IAmHereScotland #ScotLDWeek25 @scldnews.bsky.social @uofgshw.bsky.social
#WeAreHere #IAmHereScotland #ScotLDWeek25 @scldnews.bsky.social @uofgshw.bsky.social