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Population Research UK (PRUK) @popres-uk.bsky.social · 22d

🚨New funding opportunity alert🚨

Join us for a webinar introducing a new funding call designed to support the development of a searchable register of UK LPS & an information hub.

📅 Don’t miss this chance to learn more about the scope, eligibility, and how to apply. Register: shorturl.at/FEPQU

Population Research UK (PRUK) @popres-uk.bsky.social · 28d

We were proud to sponsor #SLLS2025 - what an inspiring few days of great chats, new connections & brilliant ideas!

Big thanks to everyone who came by our stand, and a special shoutout to the amazing speakers from our panel.

👉 Sign up for our newsletter to get more updates: shorturl.at/Rf2ER

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Jacobs Center for Productive Youth Development @jacobscenteruzh.bsky.social · 28d

At the #SLLS2025 of @popres-uk.bsky.social, Dr. Doris Hanappi from the Jacobs Center shared insights on how research can be translated into policy in Switzerland, highlighting approaches how research institutions can transform evidence to inform decision-making and support better outcomes.

Population Research UK (PRUK) @popres-uk.bsky.social · 29d

🔊 Great panel at #SLLS2025 on our delivery plan & policy work.

We shared our approach to connecting policy stakeholders with LPS, alongside insightful case studies from New Zealand, Switzerland & Ireland.

🗣️ Join the conversation - share your views: pruk.ac.uk/consultation/

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Population Research UK (PRUK) @popres-uk.bsky.social · 29d

🔊 Great panel at #SLLS2025 on our delivery plan & policy work.

We shared our approach to connecting policy stakeholders with LPS, alongside insightful case studies from New Zealand, Switzerland & Ireland.

🗣️ Join the conversation - share your views: pruk.ac.uk/consultation/

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ninsolera.bsky.social @ninsolera.bsky.social · Sep 9

Starting off day 2 of #SLLS2025 with a keynote from Denis Gerstorf (Humboldt University Berlin) discussing how aging has changed over the past decades.

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Tony Robertson @tonyrobertson82.bsky.social · Sep 8

#SLLS2025 kicking off in Fribourg, Switzerland

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ninsolera.bsky.social @ninsolera.bsky.social · Sep 8

Starting off #SLLS2025 with a welcome from President Dale Dannefer here at the University of Fribourg #PopHealthLab

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UCL Centre for Longitudinal Studies @clscohorts.bsky.social · Sep 9

We're excited for another day at @sllshome.bsky.social Conference 2025. If you're there today, do come by our stall opposite the reception desk (and see if there are any CLS chocolates left...) Find our list of CLS colleagues taking part here: bit.ly/41ICJs7 #SLLS2025

Three colleagues with teddy bear at conference

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UCL Centre for Longitudinal Studies @clscohorts.bsky.social · Sep 8

Day one of @sllshome.bsky.social #SLLS2025 - come meet our friendly team, including our mascot 🐻, at our stall opposite the reception desk. Find our list of CLS colleagues taking part here: bit.ly/4lYhdXv

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Society for Longitudinal and Lifecourse Studies (SLLS) @sllshome.bsky.social · Sep 9

And onto Day 2 of #SLLS2025!

A day packed with a broad range of talks, starting with a keynote from Denis Gerstorf, Humboldt University Berlin, and ending with the conference dinner - a perfect way for all delegates to wind down and mingle after a busy day 😊

www.sllsconference.com
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Society for Longitudinal and Lifecourse Studies (SLLS) @sllshome.bsky.social · Sep 8

📢 And so it begins!

Wishing all delegates at #SLLS2025 an enjoyable three days at the University of Fribourg #PopHealthLab

Many thanks to the event sponsors: #Centre_LIVES
@clscohorts.bsky.social @popres-uk.bsky.social

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Population Research UK (PRUK) @popres-uk.bsky.social · Aug 27

Don't miss out on this webinar organised by @hrfh.bsky.social next week!

🎙️"Criminals don’t care…calling it cyber just makes it worse"
📆3 September 2025
🕓1pm-2pm, BST

Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · Aug 20

📢 Just 2 more weeks until our next webinar! Sign up now: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Population Research UK (PRUK) @popres-uk.bsky.social · Aug 21

📢 Calling all LPS data users - researchers, industry, policymakers & the public!

The MRC is hosting a workshop to shape the future of biomedical LPS in the UK. We’ll be there contributing to the discussion.

🗓️ 22 September | 10:00 - 12:30

📌 Register by 2 September: pruk.ac.uk/event/mrc-co...

MRC consultation: What do users need from longitudinal population studies? | Population Research UK (PRUK)

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Population Research UK (PRUK) @popres-uk.bsky.social · Jul 21

🧬 Last chance!

Applications to become our next PRUK Forum chair close tomorrow – 22 July. Help lead engagement and shape the future of longitudinal research.

🔗 Apply today: shorturl.at/fXByW

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Population Research UK (PRUK) @popres-uk.bsky.social · Jul 16

🚨 Deadline extended!

There’s still time to apply to become our next Forum chair – a key role representing the biomedical research community and shaping national conversations on longitudinal research.

📅 New deadline: 22 July 2025
🔗 Apply now: shorturl.at/fXByW

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Population Research UK (PRUK) @popres-uk.bsky.social · Jul 15

Are you a data manager interested in reducing the burden of maintaining separate metadata profiles across multiple platforms?

Join our metadata workshop next week and help shape a more coordinated approach.

👉Register today: shorturl.at/QDLFH

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Population Research UK (PRUK) @popres-uk.bsky.social · Jul 14

Final call! We're recruiting a new PRUK Forum chair to represent the biomedical research community.

📅Apply by 15 July: shorturl.at/fXByW

👥 Hear from our first Forum chairs ‪Rosie McEachan & Paul Bradshaw: shorturl.at/0rR59

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Population Research UK (PRUK) @popres-uk.bsky.social · Jul 7

🧬 We’re recruiting a new PRUK Forum chair to represent the biomedical research community. This key role helps ensure community views are represented throughout our work.

📅 Apply by 15 July
👉 Learn more: shorturl.at/fXByW

Population Research UK (PRUK) @popres-uk.bsky.social · Jul 3

🔗Would you like to shape the development of a sustainable, study-led metadata system that supports dynamic sharing across existing platforms?

Join us on 22 July and contribute to the discussion!

👉 Register: shorturl.at/QDLFH

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Population Research UK (PRUK) @popres-uk.bsky.social · Jul 2

Great news from ‪‪@ukllc.bsky.social‬

📰 Check out our recent article with Andy Body - UK LLC Director and our Infrastructure chair - to learn more about these unique linkages.

Read here: shorturl.at/NRvYb

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Population Research UK (PRUK) @popres-uk.bsky.social · Jul 1

We’ve just launched our delivery plan 2025 - 2028!

Shaped by the LPS community, this plan sets out our next phase of work to:

✅ Coordinate + advocate for LPS
🔍 Enhance discovery
🧩 Streamline access
🔗 Enable linked data
📚 Build skills + capacity

Read more: shorturl.at/RPRdT

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UK Data Service @ukdataservice.bsky.social · Jun 6

The poster session at #IASSIST2025 has proven to be very popular. We were proud to share our expertise about working in collaboration with @popres-uk.bsky.social. Additionally, our own Dr. Placide Abasabanye presented a poster about how policymakers can make the best use of Census data.

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UK Data Service @ukdataservice.bsky.social · Jun 6

Close-ups of the Census and @popres-uk.bsky.social partnership posters we showcased at #IASSIST2025.

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Population Research UK (PRUK) @popres-uk.bsky.social · May 28

⌚ Working on a study idea in population health using smartphones or wearables? This Grant Writing Retreat could help you turn it into a fundable proposal.

🔗 Join the waiting list today - shorturl.at/BrwTz

Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · May 28

🎤We’re thrilled to introduce some of the confirmed speakers for our Grant Writing Retreat, taking place 10 - 11 July at The University of Manchester. Want to see what they will speak on? Scroll along to find our timetable of events.

Population Research UK (PRUK) @popres-uk.bsky.social · May 22

👏 Congratulations to our Co-Director, Professor Nicholas Timpson, on being elected a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences!

We're proud to have Nic as our co-lead, helping to drive our work to maximise the impact of longitudinal population studies.

Andy Crawford @crayfish27.bsky.social · May 22

Congratulations to @popres-uk.bsky.social Co-director Nic Timpson on being elected a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences

www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2025/ma...

Bristol professor joins Academy of Medical Sciences Fellowship

A University of Bristol academic who is the Principal Investigator for the Children of the 90s health study has been elected a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences. Professor Nic Timpson joins 53...

www.bristol.ac.uk

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