Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Reposted by School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow

Policy Modelling For Health @healthmod.bsky.social · 6d

With so many policy simulation models available, how do you know which ones to trust? In our Lunchtime Zoom Webinar Dr Lisa Garnham @lisagarnham.bsky.social reveals the key criteria every policymaker and researcher should know. Thursday 23 October at 12 noon. Register Now: bit.ly/4ntpkwN

Advert for Webinar Policy modelling for health and PHI UK logos with text reading Webinar 23 October 12 noon - what makes a good policy simulation model? Dr Lisa Garnham bottom right red box with OQ code and link to Lunchtime webinar series zoom hub

2 4

School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow @uofgshw.bsky.social · 2d

New @uofglasgow.bsky.social study will assess which government income support policies can improve population health over the life course, with a particular focus on reducing #ChildPoverty to improve health outcomes.

#ChallengePoverty Week #CPW25 @povertyalliance.org

More - tinyurl.com/ykr6fsub

2

Reposted by School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow

Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 7d

🎧 New season of Spotlight kicks off with a deep dive into Scotland’s health future.

With the Chief Medical Officer on prevention, Realistic Medicine & the long-term challenges facing the NHS.

Alongside UofG experts @pmeierprof.bsky.social & @dnblane.bsky.social

🔗 Tune in: www.uofgspotlight.com

episode artwork of Sir Gregor Smith, Kezia Dugdale, Nicola McEwen, David Blane and Petra Meier.

1 2 2

School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow @uofgshw.bsky.social · 7d

🆕book co-authored by @alastairleyland.bsky.social shows the scientific and policy-added value of combining health systems, health services and population health research.

The book is open access and published by @springernature.com

link.springer.com/book/10.1007...

Front cover of book 'Health Systems, Health Services and Inequality in Population Health'.

1

Reposted by School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow

Peter MacPherson @petermacp.bsky.social · 9d

⚡️New publication⚡️

We investigated the risk and determinants of mortality in people notified with Invasive Group A Streptococcal disease in Scotland between Jan 2017 and Dec 2024.

doi.org/10.1016/j.ij...

@uofgshw.bsky.social

1 1

School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow @uofgshw.bsky.social · 9d

This #WorldHeartDay ❤️ we're celebrating the launch of ACROSS - a new global research programme to increase the capacity of health services in Bangladesh, India and Pakistan to deliver home-based rehab programmes for people with heart disease and a mental health difficulty.

tinyurl.com/3u7w9sc4

University of Glasgow tower lit up red against the night sky

School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow @uofgshw.bsky.social · 20d

People who consumed excess free sugar, starch, and animal protein had increased #Type2Diabetes risk, regardless of total calories.

For those people, substituting with non-free sugar and plant protein could reduce the risk.

#UKBiobank #Macronutrients #Diet #Obesity

Fred Ho @fredho42.bsky.social · 20d

New study: We examined macronutrients linked to higher type 2 diabetes risk, their optimal amounts, and replacements to reduce risk. Led by our PhD student Jirapitcha Boonpor.
@uofgshw.bsky.social

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

1

School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow @uofgshw.bsky.social · 26d

New public information comic aims to build understanding and reduce the stigma around drug and alcohol dependence.

'Pathways of Hope' was co-created with the recovery community, medical students and doctors.

#LivedExperience #Recovery @nicmdickson.bsky.social

gla.ac.uk/schools/heal...

Recovery comic cover. Three hands holding post-it notes saying - A public information comic, representing lived experiences, of drug + alcohol dependence and recovery.

2

Reposted by School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow

National Centre for Research Methods @ncrm.ac.uk · Aug 25

Interested in learning how to use Structured Query Language (SQL) for data extraction and analysis?

NCRM and @uofglasgow.bsky.social are running an introductory course on 23 September 2025.

Learn more: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=14351

Training course: SQL for researchers: demystifying databases - online

Many organisations store their data in relational databases rather than spreadsheets or CSV files, requiring SQL (Structured Query Language) to access, extract and analyse data. This hands-on course

www.ncrm.ac.uk

2 1

Reposted by School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow

Glasgow CTU @glasgowctu.bsky.social · 27d

Please join us soon in Glasgow for a 1-day course on “How to be a Great Chief Investigator” featuring trialists and CTU experts from around Scotland - supported by UKCRC - *Thursday 9th October* - open to all!

@uofgshw.bsky.social @uofgscmh.bsky.social @uofgmvls.bsky.social

UK CTU Network @ukcrc-ctu.org.uk · Jul 24

Interested in or currently leading a clinical trial?

Want to be the best Chief Investigator you can be?

Want to build a peer support network?

This UPDATED course is for you!

⏰Registration for the October 2025 workshop in Glasgow is now open.⏰

Find out more here: ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/how-to-be-a-...

3 2

School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow @uofgshw.bsky.social · Sep 9

🆕paper co-authored by @petermacp.bsky.social

Key finding - Open tibia fractures result in significant costs to patients, the healthcare system and society in Malawi.

Re-balancing of health budgets is needed to prioritise trauma care.

doi.org/10.1371/jour...

Economic burden and cost-effectiveness of treatments for open tibia fractures in Malawi: Economic analysis of a multicentre prospective cohort study

Background Open tibia fractures result in substantial lifelong disability for patients, and are expensive to treat. As the injury typically affects young working men, the societal costs from open tibi...

doi.org

1 2

Reposted by School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow

Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social · Sep 8

We stand together with people with learning disabilities, their families & carers, across Scotland to celebrate inclusion, break down barriers and create a Scotland where everyone belongs. www.ScotLDWeek.com
#WeAreHere #IAmHereScotland #ScotLDWeek25 @scldnews.bsky.social @uofgshw.bsky.social

3 1

School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow @uofgshw.bsky.social · Sep 2

Health and Sustainability: a panel discussion with Sir Michael Marmot #GlasgowChangingFutures

🗓️Tue 16th September, 4-6pm
📍Senate Room, Gilbert Scott Building, Uni of Glasgow

@michaelmarmot.bsky.social @uofggcf.bsky.social @publichealthscot.bsky.social

Register 👇
buytickets.at/universityof...

Select tickets – Health and Sustainability : a panel discussion with Sir Michael Marmot – University of Glasgow, Gilmorehill Campus, Senate Room (Gilbert Scott Building)

Multi-Solving for a Healthy, Equitable and Sustainable Future: a Glasgow Changing Futures panel discussion with Sir Michael Mar...

buytickets.at

Reposted by School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow

Policy Modelling For Health @healthmod.bsky.social · Aug 26

We have a Vacancy: Research Scientist - Data Visualisation skills to help bring complex model outputs to life through clear, engaging, and accessible visuals + narratives for diverse audiences. 0.5 FTE post based @uofgshw.bsky.social 📅 Apply by 8 Sept 2025 👉 bit.ly/4fUNT2H @phiuk.bsky.social

Research Scientist

Job PurposeThe University of Glasgow is seeking to appoint a talented and highly motivated Research Scientist (Data Visualisation) to join the £7.5m Policy Modelling for Health consortium, funded b...

www.jobs.gla.ac.uk

2 1

Reposted by School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow

Peter MacPherson @petermacp.bsky.social · Aug 22

Reductions in development assistance for health funding threaten decades of progress in Africa

🦠🧪🛟

journals.plos.org/plosmedicine...

2 4

School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow @uofgshw.bsky.social · Aug 22

New paper co-authored by David McAllister and @peterhanlon.bsky.social finds the electronic frailty index identifies younger adults with #frailty at high risk of adverse health events and might be a tool to identify younger people for further assessment/intervention.

doi.org/10.1016/j.la...

Redirecting

doi.org

School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow @uofgshw.bsky.social · Aug 20

🆕 Health Equity Evidence Centre blog by Prof Andrea Williamson

Applying a missingness lens to healthcare, and a new approach to appointment letters aimed at better supporting patients and improving engagement with services.

heec.co.uk/resource/app...

#HealthInequalities @deependgp.bsky.social

Applying a missingness lens to healthcare – missed appointments letters – tear up and start again! - Health Equity Evidence Centre

In this guest blog, Professor Andrea Williamson reflects on her previous research into repeated missed healthcare appointments, which links high non-attendance to poorer health outcomes and social dis...

heec.co.uk

1

Reposted by School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow

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

1 2 1

School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow @uofgshw.bsky.social · Aug 6

Socioeconomic inequalities in children’s mental health are already evident by age five and persist throughout childhood and adolescence.

New analysis co-authored by Dr Anna Pearce ➡️
gla.ac.uk/schools/heal...

#HealthInequalities #MentalHealth @livuni-iph.bsky.social

Children running around in a school playground. Some children are wearing hi-vis vests.

2 1

School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow @uofgshw.bsky.social · Jul 29

Is a ‘crisis of masculinity’ evident in UK secondary student attitudes towards gender equality, gender stereotypes and sexual harassment?

Letter in JECH from Prof Kirstin Mitchell & the Equally Safe at School team picked up by The Times & BBC today.

doi.org/10.1136/jech...

@uofgnews.bsky.social

A classroom with pupils at desks listening to a male teacher. A female pupil with long hair has her hand raised to ask a question.

2 1

School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow @uofgshw.bsky.social · Jul 23

Pop in to the Clarice Pears building to see our updated Glasgow’s Health exhibition with new ‘Talking Heads’ on greenspace and health, and multimorbidity and chronic pain.

Thanks to @glasgowscience.bsky.social and all our participants🎬

Three large vertical video screens featuring a person against a white background. A text box says 'Want to know my story?'

3

School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow @uofgshw.bsky.social · Jul 22

An applicant webinar with @francesmair.bsky.social and the Multimorbidity team will take place on Wednesday 6th August at 11am.
Register ➡️ forms.office.com/e/eQ4C3T2QR0

1

School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow @uofgshw.bsky.social · Jul 14

Multimorbidity PhD Programme for Health Professionals - Fellowship applications for 2026 now open!

@uofgmvls.bsky.social

Find out more - tinyurl.com/2r8c2van

www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBmC...

Josie - St Andrews University – Public Health consultant.

YouTube video by UofG MVLS

www.youtube.com

2 2

Reposted by School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow

Dr Claire Goodfellow @c-goodfellow.bsky.social · Jul 10

Pleased to share this work I was lucky to contribute to, led by brilliant colleagues @uofgshw.bsky.social

Paper highlights the types of #relationships and #SocialNetworks that foster #MentalHealth discussions in #rural areas

Also discussions around Mental Health #stigma

Read more below 👇🏻

Rural and Remote Health @ruralremotehealth.bsky.social · Jul 10

New Original Research article in RRH: Mental health discussions among rural residents: a social network approach by Emily Long, Abodunrin Aminu, Srebrenka Letina, Claire Goodfellow and Mark McCann.

doi.org/10.22605/RRH...

Mental health discussions among rural residents: a social network approach

Published article 9450 Rural and Remote Health

doi.org

2 4