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Welcome to the April 2022 edition of HAWKEYE,
IHW's monthly newsletter

Newsletter banner featuring photo of a hawk's head

Welcome to the April 2022 edition of HAWKEYE,
IHW's monthly newsletter

Important information for IHW colleagues

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Photo of microphone with audience in background

Research away day

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 14:04:00 BST

Looking forward to seeing many of you at the forthcoming IHW research away day on 18 May 2022 – our first to be held face to face since the start of the pandemic!

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Photo of Parsons Russell dog on office chair

Dogs at work: updates to staff guideline and new requirement to register

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 13:54:00 BST

If you currently bring your dog into the office, or would like to do so in future, please access our updated guideline and complete our new registration form

Headlines

Corona virus
Corona virus

The additive effect of socioeconomic status on the association between lifestyle and adverse COVID-19 outcomes

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 17:00:00 BST

In the UK Biobank study of 340,000 people, the highest risk of COVID-19 mortality was seen in those with a combination of unhealthy lifestyle factors and who were also from a disadvantaged background

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Photo of doctor listening to woman's heartbeat with stethoscope

Statin therapy for prevention of cardiovascular disease

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 17:00:00 BST

A new study has found that Scotland should expand access to statin therapy for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease

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Photo of students in the quadrangle on the University of Glasgow campus

DClinPsy 2021 graduates spark interest in their research

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 13:54:00 GMT

Four 2021 graduates of the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) programme presented their research findings in an engaging 5-minute ‘lightning talk’ format at the recent Greater Glasgow and Clyde Psychology Research Group conference

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Photo of houses in an area of deprivation

SPHSU responds to health inequalities inquiry

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 13:54:00 BST

The MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit (SPHSU) has submitted a response to the Scottish Parliament’s Health, Social Care and Sport Committee’s inquiry into health inequalities in Scotland

IHW voices: staff and students reflect

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Photo of Julie Langan Martin

"5 minutes with..." Julie Langan-Martin (Mental Health and Wellbeing)

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:04:00 BST

Julie Langan-Martin, Clinical Senior Lecturer in Mental Health and Wellbeing and IHW's Deputy Athena Swan Champion, tells us about the institute roles she combines with her work as a consultant psychiatrist, and the importance of exercise in her life – come rain, shine or snow!

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Photo of 1 Lilybank Gardens with flowers and blue sky

Be an "IHW voice"!

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 16:31:00 BST

Do you have a story to tell, or Is there something you'd like to share about your experience of working or studying in Institute of Health and Wellbeing, that colleagues might find interesting or helpful? If so, we are looking for contributors...

Quote of the month

"Stand for something or you will fall for anything. Today’s mighty oak is yesterday’s nut that held its ground." Rosa Parks 

"Stand for something or you will fall for anything. Today’s mighty oak is yesterday’s nut that held its ground." Rosa Parks 

Athena SWAN, equality, diversity and inclusion

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Photo of a hand on a laptop keyboard

Findings from IHW Academic Workload Survey 2022

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 17:15:00 BST

IHW Athena Swan Champion Breda Cullen reflects on what this recent survey told us about how academic colleagues spend their working week, the challenges faced and some potential solutions

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Two people talking

"Let's talk menopause" Increasing our awareness and understanding of menopause symptoms

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:15:00 BST

It's important that managers and peers are well-informed about how menopause symptoms might impact on affected colleagues and we encourage everyone to read this short article

Other news and information

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abstract image for complex interventions newsletter story

SPHSU runs complex interventions short course

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 13:54:00 GMT

In May 2022, the MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit (SPHSU) will deliver a short course, "Developing/identifying and evaluating complex interventions: key considerations for your research"

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Photo of 3 babies interacting

Maternal and Child Health Network (MatCHNet) webinars

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 18:33:00 BST

Between April and June 2022, the MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences' Maternal and Child Health Network (MatCHNet) are hosting lunchtime webinars, showcasing existing evaluations of policy in the early years

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Photo of wooden welcome sign on garden shed

Welcome to new colleagues

Tue, 15 May 2018 15:06:00 BST

A warm welcome to all who have recently joined IHW – we wish you well in your new role and look forward to working with you!

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Congratulations to...

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 18:33:00 BST

Celebrating the recent achievements of Institute of Health and Wellbeing staff and students

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Photo of person using a laptop and writing in a notepad

Current funding opportunities

Tue, 15 May 2018 15:06:00 BST

Access our Research Management Team's webpage for information about current funding opportunities

Knowledge exchange and public engagement

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Photo of University Gardens

Updates from MVLS Engagement Team

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 18:33:00 BST

Find out the latest from our college MVLS Engagement Team, Alison Caldecott and Suzanne McEndoo, including funding opportunities and events

How can we do better?

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IHW suggestions box

Wed, 16 May 2018 12:18:00 BST

Is there an event or activity you'd like us to organise? A change to a process, practice, or to the IHW culture? Something we could be doing better or differently, or you're wondering about? Add something to our e-suggestions/questions box (anonymously if you wish) and let us know your thoughts and ideas.

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Tell us about you and your work

Wed, 02 May 2018 17:27:00 BST

HAWKEYE is an opportunity to share with colleagues your research, teaching and other activities, reflect on work-related experiences, and publicise your events. Submissions are welcome from all IHW staff and students. The deadline for publication in the next edition is Monday 16 May 2020.

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