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Welcome to the July 2020 edition of HAWKEYE,
IHW's monthly newsletter

Black Lives Matter special issue

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Welcome to the July 2020 edition of HAWKEYE,
IHW's monthly newsletter

Black lives matter newsletter header

We are witnessing a renewed global focus on the #BlackLivesMatter movement following the police killing of George Floyd on 25 May 2020. It is, therefore, timely for the Institute of Health and Wellbeing to reflect on how racial discrimination and ethnic inequalities impact on the lives of our staff and students and influence their work. The July 2020 edition of HAWKEYE is focused on this topic and features a mixture of personal reflections and research highlights. To paraphrase Einstein, science may have smashed the atom but has yet to smash prejudice.

Professor Jill Pell
Director, Institute of Health and Wellbeing

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Black lives matter photos

"In that moment, I suddenly felt like I too could not breathe"

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 13:09:00 BST

MSc in Global Health student Rayana Mohammed reflects on the emotional impact of the killing of George Floyd and possible ways forward in managing our feelings and helping to bring about change

strength and unity - photo of mother and daughter holding hands
strength and unity - photo of mother and daughter holding hands

"It is unfair. It is wrong. It is heart-breaking. It hurts."

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 08:51:00 BST

IHW PhD student Patrice Reid shares her thoughts and feelings about recent, tragic events, and growing up in the shadow of systemic and systematic racism

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Image of COVID-19

Seeking asylum during a pandemic: a personal commentary from Kate O'Donnell

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 13:54:00 GMT

IHW and General Practice and Primary Care's Kate O'Donnell reflects on the impact of COVID-19 on people from minority ethnic backgrounds, including asylum seekers

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Photo of Professor Helen Minnis

"The slave trade isn't history....it's still all around us"

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 13:54:00 GMT

IHW and Mental Health and Wellbeing's Helen Minnis writes in a recent edition of The Herald about challenging racism to make sure that talented black people get a seat at the table

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PhD podcast graphic

"Black students and academics don’t need performative allyship, we need change" UofG/IHW alumna Ruth Agbakoba reflects

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 16:37:00 BST

Anti-Black-racism efforts require a change in mindsets and genuine allyship to win hearts and minds. This commitment will enable systemic long-term changes for the benefit of all who engage in academic endeavours

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Photo of Shabir Banday

Migration and diversity: a package with subtleties

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 13:54:00 GMT

Shabir Banday, Director of REACH Community Health Project and honorary staff member in IHW, emphasises the importance of celebrating difference, of working to develop equitable health and social care services, and the richness that migration brings to countries, communities and individuals

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Photo of woman in mask

Ethnic inequalities in COVID-19

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 14:17:00 GMT

Why are ethnic minority groups at greater risk of coronavirus? IHW's Claire Niedzwiedz and Vittal Katikireddi report their research findings

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Photo of ECG volunteers in Nigeria

Racial variation in ECGs

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 13:04:00 BST

Normal ECG appearances vary in different racial groups. The ECG Core Lab, based in Glasgow Royal Infirmary, continues to ensure that diagnostic criteria for ECG interpretation acknowledge this fact

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Photo of ARISE group

Prioritising health and wellbeing in African and South Asian informal settlements

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 16:36:00 BST

The Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) ARISE Hub aims to facilitate governance accountability and responsiveness for equity in health and wellbeing among people living and working in informal urban settlements in Africa and South Asia

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Photo of University of Glasgow main building against blue sky

University of Glasgow useful links

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 13:54:00 GMT

Information and sources of support relating to race equality and to help ensure that all students, staff and visitors have a positive experience of the University of Glasgow learning, teaching, research and work environment

Quote of the month

"We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated." Maya Angelou

"We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated." Maya Angelou

Athena SWAN, equality, diversity and inclusion

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Photo of Zoom meeting in progress

IHW launches guide to good practice in online meetings

Wed, 02 May 2018 17:15:00 BST

In response to colleague reflections on the experience of meeting, relating, and collaborating online, and the issues that can arise, IHW has compiled a set of tips and resources for students and staff

Dates for our diaries: training and events

IHW events

All to be delivered remotely

  • 10 Sep (10am): New colleague coffee morning 
    Please contact IHW Admin if you would like to attend
  • 10 Sep (1pm): Maternity and paternity coffee afternoon
    Please contact IHW Admin if you would like to attend
  • 20 Oct (1pm): Maurice Bloch Seminar (SPEAKER Prof Daniel Nettle)

Social and support events

  • Remote coffee mornings
    A number of our units are organising informal, remote get-togethers for staff during this period of remote working. Invites and links to join will be sent to your University of Glasgow email account.
  • Zoom yoga
    A short yoga session led by Rachel Allan will take place at 1.00-1.30pm every Fridays. Watch out for the invite and link to join in your inbox!

People, projects and more

Poster prize for IHW PhD student

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 18:33:00 BST

Katerina Pappa, a PhD student in the Institute of Health & Wellbeing was awarded a prize for her poster at the 12th SINAPSE Annual Scientific Meeting

Precision healthcare comes home

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 18:33:00 BST

University of Glasgow awarded grant for ‘Quantum Imaging for Monitoring of Wellbeing & Disease in Communities’ research

Welcome to new colleagues

Tue, 15 May 2018 15:06:00 BST

A warm welcome to all who have recently joined IHW!

Congratulations to...

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 18:33:00 BST

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

Submit a story

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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, and from all job families. The deadline for publication in the next edition is Monday 17 August 2020.