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Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social · 19d

🌍 Today is Youth Mental Health Day, a reminder of the importance of coming together to share support 💚

We’re hosting a free webinar for primary school staff in Wales on ADHD in children, led by Dr Joanna Martin from the Wolfson Centre on October 7.

🔗 Find out more: adhd-at-school.eventbrite.co.uk

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DECIPHer @deciphercentre.bsky.social · 21d

🎉Today was the official launch of RISE - Reducing Inequalities in School Food Environments: Supporting provision, uptake and consumption of Free School Meals in primary schools.

It brought together key stakeholders and RISE team members for wide-ranging discussions.

🍽️More on RISE: bit.ly/4nbeaNh

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Graham Moore @grahammoore.bsky.social · 29d

Is this what happens if you let an AI generate your design and don’t check the output?
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Great North Run apologises over ‘Newcastle map’ medals that actually show Sunderland

Finisher T-shirts also feature outline of River Wear, as organisers spin medals as ‘most unique’ in event’s history

www.theguardian.com

Graham Moore @grahammoore.bsky.social · Aug 31

As a parent slightly dreading getting my kids back to school this week, I’m not sure this lecture from the English EdSec is all that helpful…

The Guardian @theguardian.com · Aug 31

Bridget Phillipson: parents must do more about bad behaviour and attendance in schools

Education secretary targets 800 schools as she attempts to turn around post-Covid trends with enhanced support Parents and caregivers “need to do more” to reverse post-Covid trends of poor attendance and behaviour in schools, the education secretary has said, announcing new measures to support schools in England before the start of the new school year. Bridget Phillipson unveiled a UK government programme on Sunday targeting 800 schools attended by about 600,000 pupils, beginning with an initial wave of 21 schools that will serve as attendance and behaviour hubs. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

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DECIPHer @deciphercentre.bsky.social · Jul 18

📖 New paper on the SCeTCH study:

🚬 Smoking prevalence among people experiencing homelessness is high. The NIHR-funded SCeTCH study explored factors which influenced potential smoking abstinence.

🤝Participants received an e-cigarette intervention.

👉 Read the findings here: bit.ly/4f2H1jG

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Graham Moore @grahammoore.bsky.social · Jul 9

Pleased to see this announcement - colleagues in @deciphercentre.bsky.social, @cusocsci.bsky.social will be leading a £1.3m UKRI funded project on free school meals in primary schools:

www.ukri.org/news/project...

Projects spanning the UK to tackle food inequality unveiled

Six projects across the UK have been announced to address concerns around accessibility and affordability of nutritious meals.

www.ukri.org

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · Jul 8

We are recruiting a #ResearchFellow based at the University of Edinburgh and working with Professor Deborah Fry and others on our resilient communities theme. This post will also contribute to the work of Childlight. More details & how to apply: elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...

Research Fellow (Behavioural Research and Online Child Safety)

Childlight, a global child safety institute, is looking for Research Fellow in Behavioural Research and Online Child Safety to work as part of the Behavioural Research UK Leadership Hub funded by the ...

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DECIPHer @deciphercentre.bsky.social · Jul 1

“To see people you’ve mentored secure major grants, build teams and shape the research agenda is hugely rewarding.”

Excellent interview with @grahammoore.bsky.social,
DECIPHer Director and Health and Care Research Wales Senior Research Leader 💫👉 bit.ly/44HS9P5

Professor Graham Moore: mentoring the next generation of research leaders in Wales

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Graham Moore @grahammoore.bsky.social · Jun 28

NEW PAPER: “Individual and School Environment Predictors of Mental Health and Wellbeing Across the Primary-to-Secondary School Transition” Led by Dr Caitlyn Donaldson @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social @deciphercentre.bsky.social

link.springer.com/article/10.1...

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Graham Moore @grahammoore.bsky.social · Jun 28

NEW PAPER: “Individual and School Environment Predictors of Mental Health and Wellbeing Across the Primary-to-Secondary School Transition” Led by Dr Caitlyn Donaldson @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social @deciphercentre.bsky.social

link.springer.com/article/10.1...

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · Jun 16

❗ CLOSING THIS WEEK – Reminder that applications for this Research Associate position based at Cardiff University closes this Thursday.
Click below for further information!

DECIPHer @deciphercentre.bsky.social · Jun 5

🔊 Please share!

Vacancy: Research Associate - behavioural research and public health

Work within DECIPHer and the ESRC-funded leadership hub @behaviourresuk.bsky.social.

Closing date: Thursday, 19 June 2025

More details and apply here 👉 bit.ly/43pG0hh

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Graham Moore @grahammoore.bsky.social · Jun 13

Still a few days left to apply for this Research Associate job with us

Graham Moore @grahammoore.bsky.social · Jun 4

Job opportunity: Research Associate working within the health and wellbeing theme of @behaviourresuk.bsky.social and @deciphercentre.bsky.social at Cardiff University. Closing date 19th June
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DECIPHer @deciphercentre.bsky.social · Jun 5

🔊 Please share!

Vacancy: Research Associate - behavioural research and public health

Work within DECIPHer and the ESRC-funded leadership hub @behaviourresuk.bsky.social.

Closing date: Thursday, 19 June 2025

More details and apply here 👉 bit.ly/43pG0hh

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Graham Moore @grahammoore.bsky.social · Jun 4

Job opportunity: Research Associate working within the health and wellbeing theme of @behaviourresuk.bsky.social and @deciphercentre.bsky.social at Cardiff University. Closing date 19th June
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DECIPHer @deciphercentre.bsky.social · Jun 3

🌍 A new €6.3 million initiative will bring together researchers from 12 countries to address critical gaps in identifying and supporting cases of children who have experienced abuse.

💡 Read more about the SERENA project here:
bit.ly/4kqElhy
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Major new Horizon Europe grant to advance research on child maltreatment services - DECIPHer

A new €6.3 million initiative will bring together researchers from 12 countries to address critical gaps in identifying and supporting cases of children who have experienced abuse.

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Graham Moore @grahammoore.bsky.social · Jun 2

In London as part of the teaching team for this masterclass. Will be sharing @deciphercentre.bsky.social led frameworks for intervention research, with a focus on implementation.

NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) South London @arc-southlondon.bsky.social · Feb 11

Booking is now open for ARC South London's 2025 Implementation Science Masterclass. Learn from international experts in the field and receive guidance on how to work more effectively on your own implementation projects. #ImpSci

arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/events-train...

Text on a cream background reads:

"Implementation Science Masterclass 2025

2-3 June, King’s College London, Strand Campus

A two day, CPD accredited course for health and social care professionals, researchers, patients and service users who want to make sure health and care services routinely offer treatment and care that is based on the most recent research evidence.

Booking now open"

There is an image of people learning in a classroom.

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Graham Moore @grahammoore.bsky.social · Jun 1

Twenty years today since (as a 25 year old still finishing up my MSc in UoBristol), I crossed the Severn bridge, and relocated to Wales after getting a Research Assistant job in Cardiff Uni. A lot can change in 20 years, in and out of work!

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Graham Moore @grahammoore.bsky.social · May 2

Pleased to have been appointed for a 2nd term, as one of 20 Health and Care Research Wales Senior Research Leaders @deciphercentre.bsky.social ; @cusocsci.bsky.social
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Health and Care Research Wales announces appointments of Senior Research Leaders

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Graham Moore @grahammoore.bsky.social · Apr 27

I think what a lot of these unsuccessful interventions have in common is that they are about changing kids within schools, rather than changing the school itself. The school becoming a channel for reaching lots of kids, rather than the school environment itself being a target for intervention.

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Graham Moore @grahammoore.bsky.social · Apr 7

NEW PAPER: Findings from a cluster randomised feasibility study of a school-based physical activity role model intervention (CHARMING) for 9–10-year-old girls. led by Dr Kelly Morgan @deciphercentre.bsky.social @shrnwales.bsky.social

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Graham Moore @grahammoore.bsky.social · Apr 1

Pleased to begin the next phase of the @deciphercentre.bsky.social - read about it here

DECIPHer @deciphercentre.bsky.social · Apr 1

Today marks the start of a new phase for DECIPHer 🎉. Read about our new objectives, themes and leadership on the DECIPHer blog, written by Director @grahammoore.bsky.social: bit.ly/4iPpLiG

DECIPHer 2025-30: Continuity and evolution in public health improvement intervention research - DECIPHer

New leaders, partnerships and themes: Director Graham Moore on DECIPHer’s exciting new phase We recently celebrated 15 years since DECIPHer was established as one of six UKCRC funded centres of excell...

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DECIPHer @deciphercentre.bsky.social · Apr 1

Today marks the start of a new phase for DECIPHer 🎉. Read about our new objectives, themes and leadership on the DECIPHer blog, written by Director @grahammoore.bsky.social: bit.ly/4iPpLiG

DECIPHer 2025-30: Continuity and evolution in public health improvement intervention research - DECIPHer

New leaders, partnerships and themes: Director Graham Moore on DECIPHer’s exciting new phase We recently celebrated 15 years since DECIPHer was established as one of six UKCRC funded centres of excell...

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Graham Moore @grahammoore.bsky.social · Mar 25

Pleased that @deciphercentre.bsky.social will be a partner with the ESRC Centre for Society and Mental Health in its next phase.

ESRC Centre for Society and Mental Health @kingscsmh.bsky.social · Mar 25

The Centre wants to thank everyone who has been involved in securing funding for the next phase, including Centre members, stakeholders and partners.

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ESRC Centre for Society and Mental Health @kingscsmh.bsky.social · Mar 25

We’re delighted to have been awarded a further 3 years of funding by the ESRC and KCL.

This will allow us to realise our long-term ambition of a sustainable Centre, delivering actionable insights on the links between social change, inequalities, and mental health.

www.kcl.ac.uk/news/esrc-ce...

ESRC Centre for Society and Mental Health receive funding for 3 further years

The ESRC Centre for Society and Mental Health (CSMH) has been awarded an additional three years of funding from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and King’s College London.

www.kcl.ac.uk

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · Mar 21

📢 Exciting PhD opportunity!

A BR-UK studentship based at Cardiff University on the use of behavioural research at the interface of public health and climate change is open for applications.
Apply by 28th March here: shorturl.at/qQeul

Behavioural Research-UK studentship: Use of behavioural research at the interface of public health and climate change at Cardiff University on FindAPhD.com

PhD Project - Behavioural Research-UK studentship: Use of behavioural research at the interface of public health and climate change at Cardiff University, listed on FindAPhD.com

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