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Anne Greaves @annefgreaves.bsky.social · 14d

Great to see our latest report out in the wild today, and gaining plenty of media coverage too 🙌 #publichealth #nolo

SARG - SCHARR @sarg-scharr.bsky.social · 14d

Lots of media coverage this morning of findings from our new report 'Alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks in Great Britain: Monitoring report on 2023 data'. The no/lo market continues to expand and no/lo drinks are more likely to be consumed by risky drinkers. Find out more 👇 @nihr.bsky.social

New report reveals further growth and key trends in alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks market - Sheffield Addictions Research Group

A second Monitoring Report from the Sheffield Addictions Research Group has been published, revealing further growth in the alcohol-free and low-alcohol (no/lo) drinks market and offering new insights...

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SARG - SCHARR @sarg-scharr.bsky.social · Sep 2

We're looking for people in #Sheffield aged 18+ to take part in a workshop to talk about how business activities can positively or negatively affect people’s health. Participants will receive a £75 shopping voucher as a thank you. Find out more and register your interest at: bit.ly/46dyLdD

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SARG - SCHARR @sarg-scharr.bsky.social · Aug 21

🎉 Huge congratulations to SARG researcher @ambercopeland.bsky.social who has secured almost £600k funding from the @wellcometrust.bsky.social to develop a cutting-edge computational model that explores how a person's environment influences their attempts to cut down on alcohol. #PublicHealth

SARG researcher secures major Wellcome funding to model how context influences alcohol consumption - Sheffield Addictions Research Group

Dr Amber Copeland from the Sheffield Addictions Research Group (SARG) has been awarded a prestigious Wellcome Trust fellowship worth £591,755 over five years. The funding will support a new project to...

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Anne Greaves @annefgreaves.bsky.social · Aug 16

I use BetterPoints and haven't paid for a coffee @sheffielduni.bsky.social for ages! I think it's a great scheme 👌

The Guardian @theguardian.com · Aug 16

These exercise apps reward steps with freebies – but which ones are worth the effort?

The walk to work could earn you rewards such as cheaper coffee or Amazon discounts. We put the apps through their paces

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Information is Beautiful @infobeautiful.bsky.social · Aug 15

If "Brexit" happened in other countries, what would they call it? :))

A humorous map of Europe showing potential punny names for different EU countries leaving the union, inspired by 'Brexit'. Examples include 'Swexit' and 'Finish' for Nordic countries, 'Deutschleave' for Germany, 'Quitaly' for Italy, 'Fruckoff' and 'Oui out' for France, and 'Nullgaria' for Bulgaria. The map shows EU member states in yellow with their suggested exit names, while non-EU countries are shown in grey. Created by bezzleford.

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Information is Beautiful @infobeautiful.bsky.social · Aug 11

All things must pass... except perhaps Reddit.

(by @chartrdaily)

This image presents a series of line graphs showing the Google Search Volume for various social media platforms from 2004 to 2024. Each graph represents a different platform, including Myspace, Friendster, Flickr, Twitter, Tumblr, Facebook, Vine, YouTube, Snapchat, LinkedIn, BeReal, Instagram, TikTok, Reddit, WhatsApp, and Pinterest. The graphs illustrate the rise and fall in search interest for each platform over time, highlighting the cyclical nature of social media trends.

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Anne Greaves @annefgreaves.bsky.social · Aug 9

*Really* enjoyed the Colour exhibition at the Millennium Gallery today. So many cool exhibits and works of art, these are just a few. Highly recommend 👌 #sheffield @sheffieldmuseums.bsky.social

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Street Art Utopia @streetartutopia.com · Aug 9

Brilliant Art By Le CyKlop (10 Photos) - STREET ART UTOPIA

By putting an eye on them, I try to bring them to life, give them a soul and give birth to a form of fantasy. Think about the mythical creature, the Cyclops, sporting a single eye in the center of its...

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Andy Tattersall @andytattersall.bsky.social · Aug 6

If you are interested in public health and in particular how we measure obesity, then please do have a listen to the latest @sheffielduni.bsky.social Communicable Research podcast where I spoke to Dr Laura Gray about this topic.
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Communicable Research Podcast #40 - Dr Laura Gray - How does the BMI scale compare to other obesity measures?

Podcast Episode · Communicable Research Podcast · 04/08/2025 · 22m

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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · Aug 7

We fed people milkshakes containing 130g of fat to see what it did to their brains.

We fed people a milkshake with 130g of fat to see what it did to their brains – here’s what we learned

We fed people milkshakes containing 130g of fat to see what it did to their brains.

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Anne Greaves @annefgreaves.bsky.social · Aug 6

Picked this up at a National Trust book sale at the weekend as I absolutely could not resist the cover 🧡

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · Aug 2

Helsinki hasn’t registered a single traffic-related fatality in the past year, municipal officials revealed this week.

Helsinki just went a full year without a single traffic death

The capital city is Finnish’ed with car-related fatalities.

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Faculty of Health | University of Sheffield @fohsheffield.bsky.social · Aug 5

A new report from Nutrition North (incl. Uni of Sheffield) reveals deep nutritional inequality in England. Northern communities face the worst food insecurity, poor diets & highest rates of obesity, cancer, CVD & diabetes.
🔗 sheffield.ac.uk/health/news/...

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Urgent Action Needed as New Report Links Poor Diets in the North to Higher Rates of Disease and Mortality

University of Sheffield researchers call for targeted investment to tackle nutrition crisis in northern England.

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Rand Fishkin @randfish.bsky.social · Jul 11

Goddamn poetry by @craigmod.com. I immediately subscribed and followed.

What a piece. What a writer!

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SARG - SCHARR @sarg-scharr.bsky.social · Jul 16

The STAR Project is all about co-developing practical ways to include youth voices in local vaping and tobacco policymaking. ✉️ Sign up to our email newsletter for regular updates: sarg-sheffield.ac.uk/star/#star-s... @nihrsphr.bsky.social #PublicHealth

Supporting tobacco and vaping policymaking by including youth voices in local authority responses to new national legislation (STAR) - Sheffield Addictions Research Group

The STAR project aims to understand how local authorities can effectively incorporate youth voices in the development of policies related to the new national tobacco and vaping legislation.

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Matt Alt @mattalt.bsky.social · Jun 20

Overtourism is driving Japan crazy, yet the government forges ahead with plans to double the number of inbound tourists by 2030. Ever wonder why? blog.pureinventionbook.com/p/hell-is-ot...

Hell is Other People

The real reason the Japanese government is so obsessed with tourism

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Anne Greaves @annefgreaves.bsky.social · Jul 1

Opportunity for Sheffield people to get involved in research led by my colleague @mervemolla.bsky.social

SARG - SCHARR @sarg-scharr.bsky.social · Jul 1

The research team is currently looking for people in #Sheffield who regularly drink alcohol, are finding it hard to manage financially, and don't often drink alcohol-free or low-alcohol drinks to take part in the study. Find out more about the project and how to get involved 👇

Understanding barriers to the use of alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks to reduce alcohol consumption among individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds - Sheffield Addictions Research Group

This project aims to shed light on why alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks may not be as accessible or appealing to those from disadvantaged communities.

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Anne Greaves @annefgreaves.bsky.social · Jul 1

Lunchtime seminar from @know-ph.bsky.social @andytattersall.bsky.social #publichealth

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Katie Mather @katiematherkm.bsky.social · Jun 28

Not wishing to jump on anyone's discussions for my own gain, but I have a story coming out next week discussing over-tourism, wine and personal quandaries surrounding travel and I'm excited for it to come out and spark conversations.

Simon J Woolf @simonjwoolf.com · Jun 18

I always wanted to go to Santorini, and was considering a Greek island adventure this autumn.

But after reading this (and other similar articles about over-tourism on the island), I just don't think I can go.

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Andrew Jefford: ‘We face three challenges: lack of rain, manpower and tourism’ - Decanter

Andrew Jefford speaks to grape growers in Santorini about the challenges the industry faces: ‘Lack of rain, manpower and tourism.’

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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · Jun 28

Several royal deaths were attributed to tennis in the 16th century.

Sixteenth-century tennis was a dangerous sport played with balls covered in wool

Several royal deaths were attributed to tennis in the 16th century.

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Dr Emma L Davies @dremmadavies.bsky.social · Jun 26

It’s not enough to ask individuals to drink less. We need to rethink how alcohol is framed in society, in our culture, in our messaging, and in our policies. Check out our new paper on alcohol and breast cancer awareness @wcrf.org @obu-hst-research.bsky.social www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brooke...

New study reveals how to talk about alcohol and breast cancer without blame or fear - Oxford Brookes University

A new study from Oxford Brookes University, funded by the charity Prevent Breast Cancer, reveals how health campaigns can better communicate the link between alcohol and breast cancer - without aliena...

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SARG - SCHARR @sarg-scharr.bsky.social · Jun 25

In our latest SARG Blog post, @victimofmaths.bsky.social shares insights from a recent study on UK alcohol tax data, examining shifts in sales trends since COVID-19. He discusses the surprising divergence between overall consumption and rising alcohol-specific deaths, and what this means for policy.

What UK alcohol tax data tells us about drinking trends since the pandemic - Sheffield Addictions Research Group

Colin Angus shares insights from a new study on UK alcohol tax data, examining shifts in sales trends since COVID-19. He discusses the surprising divergence between overall consumption and rising alco...

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Anne Greaves @annefgreaves.bsky.social · Jun 23

Great idea! 🎃

Anne Greaves @annefgreaves.bsky.social · Jun 20

Flippin love this film!

'It has the appeal of an actual horror': How Return to Oz became one of the darkest children's films ever made

Released 40 years ago this week, The Wizard of Oz sequel Return to Oz was as scary as it was unconventional. It was a box office failure, but has since become a cult classic.

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The University of Sheffield @sheffielduni.bsky.social · Jun 19

The QS World University Rankings 2026 have just been released and we’ve placed 92nd within the World Top 100! Huge congratulations and thanks to everyone in the University of Sheffield community for this achievement; from staff and students to alumni, supporters and friends around the world!

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