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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 7d

Abstracts are welcome on any UK/Ireland public health research.
✅ Published in JECH | ⏳ Deadline: 17 Oct 2025
Call for abstracts: jech.bmj.com/content/earl...

Full conference details: ukpublichealthscience.org

UK Public Health Science conference 2026: a call for abstracts

We are delighted to invite you to the 2026 UK Public Health Science (UKPHS) conference held in collaboration with our new partner, the Society for Social Medicine and Population Health (SSMPH). Previo...

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 7d

Feeling post-conference blues after our annual conference in Bradford?

Still plenty of time to get your abstract in for UK Public Health Science Conference 2026, 21 April in Newcastle!

Abstract submission: hg3.co.uk/ukphsc/

@nihrsphr.bsky.social
@newcastleuni.bsky.social
@ukphsci.bsky.social

Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · Aug 15

The 2026 UK Public Health Science Conference will be in Newcastle on 21 April 2026, with an ECR event the day before.

Abstract submission is now open! hg3.co.uk/ukphsc/

#PublicHealth #UKPHS2026
@nihrsphr.bsky.social @uofgshw.bsky.social @ukphsci.bsky.social @newcastleuni.bsky.social

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Peter Tennant @pwgtennant.bsky.social · 13d

I enjoyed taking part (remotely) in this fascinating session on the 'future of epidemiology' at the #DGEpi2025 conference in Münster. Look out for a fascinating white paper!

Similar reflection needed across the rest of Europe and beyond!

cc @socsocmed.bsky.social @societyforepi.bsky.social

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 21d

Interested in applying evidence synthesis to food policy?

Work with Dr Oliver Mytton (UCL) on an @nihr.bsky.social funded study evaluating the effects of voluntary supermarket policies that restrict the use of price promotions to sell unhealthy foods.

www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...

UCL – University College London

UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).

www.ucl.ac.uk

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 23d

And that's it for #SSM2025! Thank you all for coming, sharing your research, & making it a conference to remember. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we have!

Biggest thanks to Jane West, Katie Swinden + the local organising committee from @bihr.bsky.social & @arc-yharc.bsky.social for all your work

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 25d

Have any pictures of you presenting or the conference in general? Please do share them with us at [email protected] !

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NIHR PRU Behavioural and Social Sciences @nihr-pru-bass.bsky.social · 25d

Yesterday at #SSM2025 @socsocmed.bsky.social, Dr @laurajmcgowan.bsky.social presented our study on training pathways for prospective nurses.

Want to know more? See the policy brief here: behscipru.nihr.ac.uk/wp-content/u...

Dr Laura McGowan presenting at the Society for Social Medicine and Population Health conference

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James Larkin @jameslarkin13.bsky.social · 26d

Less inequality = fewer problems

@profkepickett.bsky.social lays our her vision for a good society at #SSM2025

@socsocmed.bsky.social

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 26d

Professor Kate Pickett on what she sees as a good society and how to get there during our annual invited Cochrane lecture

@profkepickett.bsky.social @healthequitynorth.bsky.social @bihr.bsky.social @arc-yharc.bsky.social

#SSM2025

Prof Kate Pickett delivering the Cochrane Lecture

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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 26d

🌟🌟We were thrilled to present at the #SSM2025! Our KM Lead, Kate Robinson, shared insights on how we help researchers create real-world impact. Thanks for the great turnout! 🚀

@socsocmed.bsky.social
@cityofresearch.bsky.social

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 26d

In our Society annual general meeting yesterday, we were delighted to award honorary membership to three long-standing Society members: @jmindell.bsky.social, Catherine Hayes & @martinwhite33.bsky.social (in absentia) - thank you for all of your contributions to our Society over the years!

Catherine Hayes (left) and Jenny Mindell (right) holding honorary member certificates awarded by Janis Baird (middle)

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 26d

A little taste of our entertainment last night from Punjabi Roots

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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 26d

Final day! 👋 Last chance to visit our @yhpsrc.bsky.social stall at the #SSM2025 conference. Come chat with our team before you go! #PublicHealth #Research

@socsocmed.bsky.social
@bihr.bsky.social
@nihrarcs.bsky.social

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 26d

How is the final day here already?! Still plenty to 👁️ & 👂

9.30: oral & poster presentations

12.10: mentoring scheme talk

12.20: Cochrane Lecture from @profkepickett.bsky.social on The Evidence Foundations of a Good Society

1:10 Closing remarks & intro to next year's conference

#SSM2025

Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 26d

Our conference dinner last night was in the beautiful Princes Ballroom of the Midland Hotel, and we were lucky to have entertainment from the very engaging Dhol band Punjabi roots

#SSM2025 @bihr.bsky.social @arc-yharc.bsky.social

Conference dinner in the Princes Ballroom, Bradford

Dhol band and dancing from Punjabi Roots

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Dr Will Ball @wpball.com · 26d

Some very interesting discussion, especially around constraints on the ability of researchers to influence policy.

I wonder whether we should perhaps spend less time trying to influence policymakers as they are now, and more time building a public mandate

#SSM2025

Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 26d

Less than 15 minutes to our plenary panels, and already heard many important insights from Susan Hinchcliffe & Jenny Harries

#SSM2025

Jenny Harries & Susan Hinchcliffe (speaking) during a debate

Jenny Harries speaking during a panel debate

Panel speakers Jenny Harries, Susan Hinchcliffe and Felix Kumi-Ampofo at the start of the debate

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Dr Will Ball @wpball.com · 26d

"Build alliances with people who create different types of evidence"

Good advice from @profkatsmith.bsky.social in the 'translating evidence into policy' plenary at #SSM2025

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 26d

Less than 15 minutes to our plenary panels, and already heard many important insights from Susan Hinchcliffe & Jenny Harries

#SSM2025

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 26d

Kat Smith (@profkatsmith.bsky.social, Professor of Public Policy, University of Strathclyde),
John Wright (Director, @bihr.bsky.social)

Chaired by: Sunil Bhopal (Director of Child Health Research, Born in Bradford)

@bihr.bsky.social @arc-yharc.bsky.social

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 26d

Next up today, we have our plenary panel debate on ‘How do we get research evidence into policy & practice?’

Including: Jenny Harries (Former CEO @ukhsa.bsky.social),
Susan Hinchcliffe (Council Leader, Bradford Council), Felix Kumi-Ampofo (Director of Inclusive Economy, Skills, and Culture, WYCA)⬇️

Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · Jul 31

Alongside our annual Pemberton and Cochrane lectures, this year's Thursday lunchtime slot is a panel debate on ‘How do we get research evidence into policy & practice?’

Find full programme and details for our annual conference in Bradford, 10-12 September 2025 on our website: bit.ly/4kkvI7i

Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · Jul 4

📯Programme now out!📯

Find out what is in store for our 2025 annual conference in Bradford, 10-12 September: bit.ly/4kkvI7i

Early bird registration is open until 25 July, details and registration here: bit.ly/44xeb5Q

@bihr.bsky.social @arc-yharc.bsky.social @nihrsphr.bsky.social

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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 27d

Day 2 at @socsocmed.bsky.social Annual Scientific Meeting, hosted by @CityOfResearch

🚀 We're here and ready to chat all things @arc-yharc.bsky.social . If you haven't had a chance to visit our stand yet, come on over and say hello!☺️

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 27d

5pm: the Society Annual General Meeting

7pm: Conference dinner

Don't forget to tag us in your posts! #SSM2025

@bihr.bsky.social @yhpsrc.bsky.social

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 27d

Day 2 of our annual conference! Today is packed with a mix of science & culture:

Morning: oral and poster sessions

Lunchtime: SCR informal lunch - all welcome

1.30: Plenary Debate Panel – ‘How do we get research evidence into policy & practice’

2:30: Workshops/social activities

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Salts Mill, Saltaire
Photo by Rick Harrison

National Science and Media Museum, Bradford, with a statue of J. B. Priestley in front.
Photo by Chemical Engineer, CC BY-SA 4.0

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James Larkin @jameslarkin13.bsky.social · 27d

Do unhealthy commodity advertising restrictions affect energy consumption, have unintended effects and are there loopholes?

Great presentation by @frankdv.bsky.social discussing his evaluation of the Bristol unhealthy commodity advertising restrictions

#SSM2025
@socsocmed.bsky.social

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James Larkin @jameslarkin13.bsky.social · 27d

“Advertising is one of most effective ways of promoting harmful commodity use”
Excellent presentation by @michaelpdaly.bsky.social on what policy restrictions local authorities place on harmful commodity advertising, & what factors impede or facilitate these policies
#SSM2025
@socsocmed.bsky.social

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