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Welcome to the June 2019 edition of HAWKEYE,
IHW's monthly newsletter

Banner for IHW newsletter Hawkeye‌

Welcome to the June 2019 edition of HAWKEYE,
IHW's monthly newsletter

Headlines

Photo of Amy Nimegeer
Photo of Amy Nimegeer

Success for IHW in UofG Research Culture Awards 2019

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 13:54:00 GMT

IHW and Social and Public Health Sciences' Dr Amy Nimegeer was among four recipients of UofG's Research Culture Awards 2019, with other colleagues highly commended for their efforts in this important area

Photo of staff with therapy dogs at IHW invisible disabilities event
Photo of staff with therapy dogs at IHW invisible disabilities event

"Out of sight, out of mind?" IHW event raises awareness of invisible disabilities

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 14:17:00 GMT

An event hosted by IHW in May 2019 aimed to raise awareness of how unseen conditions can impact on staff and students, and what colleagues and managers can do to help

IHW staff present serial missed appointments research at Scottish Government event
IHW staff present serial missed appointments research at Scottish Government event

Serial missed appointments in the NHS research presented at Scottish Government event

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 13:54:00 GMT

In May 2019, IHW's Andrea Williamson and Ross McQueenie joined fellow research team members to present their work on Serial Missed Appointments in the NHS at a Scottish Government Complex and Multiple Needs Seminar

Photo of staff at SHINE conference 2019
Photo of staff at SHINE conference 2019

First SHINE conference a success!

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 18:33:00 BST

Around 80 teachers plus representatives from local authorities, Education Scotland, NHS Health Scotland and Scottish Government, attended the inaugural SHINE conference in Edinburgh on 22nd May 2019

Quote of the month

"Rules for happiness: something to do, someone to love, something to hope for." Immanuel Kant

"Rules for happiness: something to do, someone to love, something to hope for." Immanuel Kant

People and projects

Prestigious fellowships awarded to IHW researchers

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 13:54:00 GMT

Two members of IHW have been awarded prestigious fellowships to develop their work in the areas of mental health and multimorbidity

GPs at the Deep End: future directions

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 13:54:00 GMT

IHW's David Blane, academic lead of Deep End, and new chair Dr Anne Mullin outline future plans for the group in addressing inequalities and supporting practitioners and patients in areas of social deprivation in Scotland

PDSAFE does not reduce falls in people with Parkinson's

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 18:33:00 BST

A home-based physiotherapy programme for people with Parkinson’s aids mobility but does not prevent falls in all sufferers, according to the results of a trial led by IHW's Emma McIntosh and Yiqiao Xin

Suicidal thinking and behaviour research: call for participants

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 18:33:00 BST

Researchers in Mental Health and Wellbeing are seeking adults to participate in a study aimed at understanding suicidal thinking and behaviour in men

Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory Citizens' Jury: members sought

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 18:33:00 BST

The SLDO is still looking for jury members to complete their Citizens’ Jury

Congratulations to...

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 18:33:00 BST

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

Current funding opportunities

Tue, 15 May 2018 15:06:00 BST

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

Athena SWAN, equality, diversity and inclusion

Photo of older woman and carer drinking tea
Photo of older woman and carer drinking tea

UofG Carers Survey initial findings now available

Tue, 01 May 2018 18:11:00 BST

Find out how colleagues responded in the recent survey of university staff with caring responsibilities

Man using British Sign Language
Man using British Sign Language

British Sign Language training for IHW staff and students

Wed, 02 May 2018 17:15:00 BST

IHW is delighted to be offering introductory BSL training to interested staff and students

Knowledge exchange and public engagement

GPPC researchers take part in Curiosity Live

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 18:33:00 BST

GPPC researchers participated in the Curiosity Live event at the Science Centre. They engaged with visiting families about treatment burden and healthy choices

Public engagement funding from MVLS

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 18:33:00 BST

Find out more about what advice and support is available from the MVLS Engagement team

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Tell us about your activities and achievements

Wed, 02 May 2018 17:27:00 BST

HAWKEYE is your opportunity to promote your research, teaching, awards, and other achievements, and publicise your events. Submissions are welcome from all IHW staff and students. The deadline for publication in the next edition is Monday 22 July 2019.