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NIHR HPRU in Evaluation and Behavioural Science @hpruebs.bsky.social · 23d

📢New blog📢Shaping a migrant health research agenda through public involvement.
Long-term infections like Hep B, C, HIV & TB are more common among migrants than in those UK born. Tackling these infections is vital to address unfair differences. More➡️ bit.ly/3Isktg9 @carmel93.bsky.social

Shaping a migrant health research agenda through public involvement meeting

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Richard Amlôt @richardamlot.bsky.social · 28d

@poppyellislogan.bsky.social's excellent work featured by King's College London. A very worthy Public Policy Impact Prize Winner. Watch the video below!

poppyellislogan.bsky.social @poppyellislogan.bsky.social · 29d

Public health messages should use self-explanatory language. If messages use vague words (like 'vulnerable'), people have to fill in the blanks. My research has impacted the language that @ukhsa.bsky.social uses. Here's an article and video all about it! www.kcl.ac.uk/news/spotlig...

#HealthEquity

Why words matter in public health | King's College London

Public health messages often describe some people as ‘vulnerable’. In emergencies, people categorised as ‘vulnerable’ even receive different information and advice. Research by Poppy Ellis Logan, PhD ...

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NIHR HPRU in Evaluation and Behavioural Science @hpruebs.bsky.social · Aug 7

📢Blog!📢What do boys & men know about their reproductive health? @bristoluni.bsky.social PhD Student Ewan Walker attended the HPRU EBS Dragons Den initiative exploring men’s knowledge of testicular health & fertility aiming to improve their awareness & when they sought help. More➡️ bit.ly/4fqIy2Q

Three men stood around a laptop attending an online group discussion about what boys and men know about their reproductive health.

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NIHR HPRU in Evaluation and Behavioural Science @hpruebs.bsky.social · Jul 29

📰News!📰 New research shows worldwide scale of HCV among babies & children.
“Given the availability of effective medicine & further progress in this field, it’s vital that testing & diagnosis rates improve so more people can be treated & cured.”
➡️ bit.ly/4oh4zFI #WorldHepatitisDay @nihr.bsky.social

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Richard Amlôt @richardamlot.bsky.social · Jul 25

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 12th August 2025.
More details here: www.findaphd.com/phds/project... (7/7)

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Richard Amlôt @richardamlot.bsky.social · Jul 25

It is particularly suited to candidates with academic backgrounds in Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Management Science, Operations Research, Transport studies, or a closely related discipline. (6/7)

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Richard Amlôt @richardamlot.bsky.social · Jul 25

This is a cross-disciplinary project that sits at the intersection of aerospace systems, emergency logistics, public health, and intelligent operations. (5/7)

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Richard Amlôt @richardamlot.bsky.social · Jul 25

The project will examine how these technologies can be integrated with existing infrastructure to support the timely and effective delivery of expertise, equipment, and medical resources in response to complex and large-scale emergencies across the United Kingdom. (4/7)

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Richard Amlôt @richardamlot.bsky.social · Jul 25

...specifically electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles (eVTOLs) and uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs), within the context of national emergency logistics. (3/7)

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Richard Amlôt @richardamlot.bsky.social · Jul 25

The student will work with Somayeh Allahyari (Birmingham), Thomas Finnie (UKHSA) and others, on a project focused on the development, optimisation, and coordinated deployment of advanced aerial platforms... (2/7)

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Richard Amlôt @richardamlot.bsky.social · Jul 25

Another New PhD studentship opportunity alert! Please share with your networks. We are recruiting a PhD student to work in the new University of Birmingham-led Emergency Preparedness and Response Health Protection Research Unit, a partnership with UK Health Security Agency. Details below: (1/7)

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Louise Davidson @loudavidson.bsky.social · Jul 25

🌟Evaluation of psychology-based training for improving interoperability in the emergency services: A comparison of online and in-person delivery methods
📢Available open access
🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@profjohndrury.bsky.social @richardamlot.bsky.social @alexhaslam.bsky.social

Evaluation of psychology-based training for improving interoperability in the emergency services: A comparison of online and in-person delivery methods

Recent research highlights the importance of incorporating psychological perspectives to improve interoperability in multi-agency emergency response i…

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Richard Amlôt @richardamlot.bsky.social · Jul 24

Many thanks! 😁

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UK Health Security Agency @ukhsa.bsky.social · Jul 21

We’re pleased to welcome Professor Robin May as UKHSA’s Interim Chief Scientific Officer from September.
Robin joins us from @foodgov.bsky.social, bringing expertise in public health threats, and continues as Professor of Infectious Disease at @unibirmingham.bsky.social.

Professor Robin May will join UKHSA as Interim Chief Scientific Officer in September

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Richard Amlôt @richardamlot.bsky.social · Jul 6

Please re-post through your networks - a fantastic opportunity to secure research funding, part of ESRC's investment in building national capability for behavioural research.

Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · Jul 3

🌍 Calling UK behavioural researchers! Unlock potential with the BR-UK Commissioning Fund. From integrating diverse datasets to explaining intervention effectiveness across contexts – check out this new funding. #GlobalChallenges #BRUKFunding
bit.ly/4lF7jKJ

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Richard Amlôt @richardamlot.bsky.social · Jul 6

Closing date for applications, Thursday 31st July 2025. More details here: www.findaphd.com/phds/project... (3/3)

Co-developing a model for community readiness in emergency response with emphasis on groups experiencing disproportionate health burden at University of Birmingham on FindAPhD.com

PhD Project - Co-developing a model for community readiness in emergency response with emphasis on groups experiencing disproportionate health burden at University of Birmingham, listed on FindAPhD.co...

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Richard Amlôt @richardamlot.bsky.social · Jul 6

The student will work with Ameeta Retzer, Tony Belli (UoB), Emma Bennett (UKHSA) and others, on a project to co-develop a model for community readiness in emergency response that places particular emphasis on groups experiencing a disproportionate burden of health challenges. (2/3)

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Richard Amlôt @richardamlot.bsky.social · Jul 6

New PhD studentship opportunity alert! Please share with your networks. We are recruiting a PhD student to work as part of the new University of Birmingham-led Emergency Preparedness and Response Health Protection Research Unit, a partnership with UK Health Security Agency. Details below: (1/3)

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Richard Amlôt @richardamlot.bsky.social · Jul 6

“You think darkness is your ally? I was born in it, molded by it. I didn't see the light until I was already a man, and by then it was nothing to me but blinding." 😂

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NIHR HPRU in Evaluation and Behavioural Science @hpruebs.bsky.social · Jun 26

📢New event!📢
Get your ticket now for the:
🎫CARRii workshop: Understanding and reducing respiratory infection risk and infections @carriiuk.bsky.social
2 Sep 11-3pm
📍 @unisouthampton.bsky.social
More info▶️ bit.ly/3HXNvDQ
Register ▶️ bit.ly/3IesZPi

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NIHR HPRU in Evaluation and Behavioural Science @hpruebs.bsky.social · Jul 3

📰In the news!📰
📢Continuing to #vaccinate for #mpox through a routine targeted programme for #gay & #bisexual men delivered by sexual health services will greatly reduce the number of cases & save the #NHS millions, new research has found.
More➡️ bit.ly/402nw4m @bristoluni.bsky.social

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John Drury @profjohndrury.bsky.social · Jun 10

Congratulations to our brilliant PhD student @freyamills.bsky.social for passing her viva today for her thesis on the role of social identity processes in support groups for people with Long Covid. @sussexresearcher.bsky.social

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NIHR HPRU in Evaluation and Behavioural Science @hpruebs.bsky.social · Jun 5

📰News!📰 ChinaHarrison, Research Fellow with us @bristoluni.bsky.social & @arc-west.bsky.social concludes that a new study has found that using MediEmo, a fertility-focused smartphone app, may improve key outcomes for patients undergoing IVF treatment.
Read more➡️ bit.ly/43Nnb6w

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Richard Amlôt @richardamlot.bsky.social · May 30

We are also recruiting to a SEO Senior Insights Manager role. The advert is here: lnkd.in/eGV7GkCe
📅 Closing date: Thursday 19th June 2025

Richard Amlôt @richardamlot.bsky.social · May 30

1 x 3-year fixed-term SEO Behavioural Scientist to work on climate change and health security topics.
The advert is here: lnkd.in/edZ7XXgV
📅 Closing date: Sunday 15th June 2025

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