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We are an internationally-recognised research programme which aims to find out what keeps families healthy and happy by tracking the lives of over 60,000 Bradfordians.

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BiB Research @bibresearch.bsky.social · Jan 31

Hello Bluesky! We are excited to be here!

If you want to know more about our research check out our website: borninbradford.nhs.uk

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BiB Research @bibresearch.bsky.social · 14d

Are you passionate about communications and health research?

📢 If so, we want to hear from you!

We are looking for an amazing Communications Coordinator to join our team!

Find out more 👇
borninbradford.nhs.uk/careers/

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Population Health Improvement UK @phiuk.bsky.social · Jul 28

Abstract submission now open for #PreventionResearch26 4-5 March 2026
📄Abstracts invited from all corners of the prevention research community
🎤 Oral/poster presentations, Symposia and Workshops
📅 Deadline: 10 Sept 2025
👉 registrations.hg3conferences.co.uk/hg3/frontend...

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BiB Research @bibresearch.bsky.social · Jul 30

We are very proud to have our evaluation study of the Bradford Clean Air Zone featured in the
@nihr.bsky.social annual report 🎉 🥳

🔎📖 Check out our impact report (page 11) and the rest of the report here: nihr.widen.net/s/bcgvj2gmpr...

BiB Research @bibresearch.bsky.social · Jul 30

Ready to reduce your environmental exposures? 💡

🔧 Our new ATHLETE toolkit supports policymakers, schools, and the public to better understand how the environment impacts our health and what actions they can take to make a difference.

borninbradford.nhs.uk/athlete-tool...

ATHLETE Toolkit - Introduction - Born in Bradford

Find answers to common questions and helpful guidance to support you every step of the way.

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BiB Research @bibresearch.bsky.social · Jul 28

✨ NEW STUDY ALERT! ✨

We are launching our new HEALTHY HOMES study to investigate the impact of energy efficiency retrofits on indoor air quality, health, and the environment

Read here: borninbradford.nhs.uk/news/new-bra...

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BiB Research @bibresearch.bsky.social · Jun 18

📯 📯 WE ARE HIRING! 📯 📯

We are looking for a Senior Research Fellow to lead quantitative research projects, and support knowledge mobilisation efforts.

borninbradford.nhs.uk/careers/equa...

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Rosie McEachan @profrosiemc.bsky.social · Jun 13

New study led by Mikel Subiza Pérez exploring impact of unhealthy environments on mental health. Headline - moving to a more polluted area can increase risk of mental ill-health by 10%.
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How does air pollution affect mental health? New study aimed to find out

Research looked at records of 14,800 people in Bradford to see what happened after they moved to more polluted area

www.theguardian.com

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BiB Research @bibresearch.bsky.social · May 20

CALLING ALL BRADFORD COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS

We are looking to appoint one or more community-based organisations with experience in community engagement and established community networks

Find out more: www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/02259...

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · May 13

Did you know evidence from social science-based research programme @bibresearch.bsky.social directed by @profrosiemc.bsky.social has led to millions of pounds worth of investment in improving urban green spaces & establishing a clean air zone in Bradford? Find out more➡️ acss.org.uk/born-in-brad...

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mrvinbradford.bsky.social @mrvinbradford.bsky.social · May 6

Recap of MRVin’s construction! After the chassis arrived, @mrvinbradford.bsky.social really started to take shape. This marked a major milestone in our journey to make health research more accessible to everyone in our community.

Recap of MRVin’s construction! After the chassis arrived, @MRVinBradford really started to take shape. This marked a major milestone in our journey to make health research more accessible to everyone in our community.

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BiB Research @bibresearch.bsky.social · Apr 29

We are very excited to announce funding for our exciting BiBBS ACHIEVE project from Wellcome Trust which will enable us to continue following our Born in Bradford's Better Start children into Primary School!

Find out more: borninbradford.nhs.uk/news/prestig...

BiB Research @bibresearch.bsky.social · Apr 17

🌟 🌟 Another new vacancy alert! 🌟 🌟

We are looking for Community Research Assistants to join our team to work across our Born in Bradford studies- in particular our new Healthy Homes study!

borninbradford.nhs.uk/careers/comm...

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BiB Research @bibresearch.bsky.social · Apr 8

We still have two fantastic job opportunities with our team!

We are looking for a:

🔵 Systems Developer
🟢 Study Manager- Healthy Homes

Come and join our amazing multi-disciplinary team!

borninbradford.nhs.uk/careers/

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BiB Research @bibresearch.bsky.social · Mar 31

BiB needs you!

We are looking for a fantastic Senior Research Fellow/Study Manager to join our team and coordinate our brand new Healthy Homes project!

Will you be joining us?

borninbradford.nhs.uk/careers/seni...

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BiB Research @bibresearch.bsky.social · Mar 11

🌟🌟We are hiring again!🌟🌟

We are looking for a Research Associate to work with us with experience in research in diverse communities and citizen science

Come and join our fantastic team!

borninbradford.nhs.uk/careers/rese...

BiB Research @bibresearch.bsky.social · Mar 10

It was a very happy (and sad) day on Saturday as we held our last Twins photoshoot with Ian Beesley at the beautiful City Hall!

Our Twins will form part of Ian's exhibition at Salts Mill from 26th March until the end of the year!

borninbradford.nhs.uk/news/renowne...

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BiB Research @bibresearch.bsky.social · Feb 25

🌟 🌟 We are hiring again! 🌟 🌟

🟢 Are you excited about working with rich datasets to gain fresh insights into young people’s mental health and wellbeing?

🔵 Are you interested in the role of digital and social media? Inequalities?

Then we need you!

borninbradford.nhs.uk/careers/seni...

BiB Research @bibresearch.bsky.social · Feb 18

There is still time to apply for one of our Senior Research Fellow positions!

borninbradford.nhs.uk/careers/seni...

BiB Research @bibresearch.bsky.social · Feb 14

Will you be joining us for our latest Seminar?

Digital Storytelling as a Health Promotion Tool for Ethnic Minoritised Communities

Book your tickets here: borninbradford.nhs.uk/events/digit...

BiB Research @bibresearch.bsky.social · Feb 10

Bradford is very proud to be hosting this years' Society for Social Medicine and Population Health Conference!

Abstract submissions are live now: hg3.co.uk/ssm/

Submission Deadline: 23:59 GMT, Monday 24th February

Conference Dates: Wednesday 10th-Friday 12th September 2025

BiB Research @bibresearch.bsky.social · Feb 7

Our BiB breathes study has published new findings exploring the health impacts of the Bradford Clean Air Zone

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Bradford clean air zone saves NHS over £30,000 a month in first year

After one year of the zone, which is the second largest in England, GP visits for respiratory illnesses were down by a quarter

www.theguardian.com

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BiB Research @bibresearch.bsky.social · Feb 5

We are very excited to launch our online Healthy Urban Places Seminar Series that will aim to explore topics relating to the impact of urban environments on health by inviting guest speakers to share their research!

Click here to book your place: lnkd.in/edHuUU9f

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BiB Research @bibresearch.bsky.social · Feb 3

✨ ✨ WE ARE HIRING! ✨ ✨

We need two new Senior Research Fellows!

Have you:
🟢 Experience in statistical and epidemiological analysis
🔵 Used quasi-experimental methods
🟢 An understanding of epidemiological methods

Then we need you!

borninbradford.nhs.uk/careers/seni...

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BiB Research @bibresearch.bsky.social · Jan 31

Hello Bluesky! We are excited to be here!

If you want to know more about our research check out our website: borninbradford.nhs.uk