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

Banner for IHW newsletter HAWKEYE with tagline and logos

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

Headlines

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Photo of University of Glasgow cloisters, quadrangle and trees

Brain injury research cited in Westminster parliamentary debate

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 13:54:00 GMT

A programme of research by IHW's Prof Tom McMillan was recently cited in the Westminster parliamentary debate on acquired brain injury

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Photo of University of Glasgow main building against blue sky

Oral therapy for bone and joint infections could save NHS millions

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 14:17:00 GMT

An economic evaluation of the Oral Versus Intravenous Antibiotics (OVIVA) trial by HEHTA researchers showed that treating bone and joint infections with oral antibiotics for the first 6 weeks could save the health service £17 million annually

Jill Pell on cycle ride from Paris to Nice
Jill Pell on cycle ride from Paris to Nice

IHW director completes epic cycle ride!

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 18:33:00 BST

Congratulations to Professor Jill Pell on the completion of her Paris to Nice cycle ride over the Alps to raise funds for Marie Curie!

Artist's impression of Clarice Pears Building
Artist's impression of Clarice Pears Building

IHW staff engagement session (Clarice Pears Building)

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 13:54:00 GMT

Join us on Tuesday 12 November 2019 to hear the latest updates on our move to the Clarice Pears Building

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University of Glasgow cloisters

HEHTA to lead economic evaluation of CHOICE study

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 13:54:00 GMT

HEHTA’s Dr Kathleen Boyd is to lead the economic evaluation of an NIHR Health Technology Assessment funded study

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Photo of wine bottles in offlicence

New drink-drive limit fails to reduce road accidents

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 13:54:00 GMT

A study led by IHW's Prof James Lewsey 'showed no effect on RTA numbers or alcohol consumption in Scotland following the 2014 legislation change'

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Photo of University of Glasgow cloisters

What happened to Scotland’s built environment in one year?

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 13:54:00 GMT

SPHSU’s Laura Macdonald and Professor Rich Mitchell have published an atlas of change which demonstrates changes in Scotland's built environment and selected features (buildings, roads and woodland) between October 2016 and October 2017

Quote of the month

"Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong." Ghandi 

"Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong." Ghandi 

People and projects

Lone study procedure available

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 18:33:00 BST

Are you a student/supervisor undertaking ‘lone-working’ research? ***Guidelines available!***

Biobank webpages updated

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 18:33:00 BST

The webpages of The University of Glasgow, Biobank Research at IHW have now been updated.

Nature and Children's Health: forthcoming seminar

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 18:34:00 BST

Nature and Children's Health is a free one-day interdisciplinary seminar to help understand and consider effective interventions to children’s engagement with nature and the outdoors, and takes place on 22 October 2019.

Report on Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory Conference 2019

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 18:33:00 BST

The recent SLDO Conference included a workshop on the topic of inclusive research and opportunities to connect and share ideas

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

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

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Photo of gay pride flag

Be the difference: reporting back from "Supporting LGBT+ colleagues" event

Wed, 02 May 2018 17:15:00 BST

Caroline Haig (Robertson Centre for Biostatistics and IHW Athena SWAN SAT member) reports back from the Diverse Workforce Series event "Supporting LGBT+ colleagues in the workplace" which she attended in July 2019

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Photo of Athena SWAN bronze, silver and gold plaques

Athena SWAN update from IHW's AS Champion Prof Cindy Gray

Wed, 02 May 2018 17:15:00 BST

What’s been happening to promote equality and diversity in IHW this month? AS Champion Cindy Gray provides a quick overview.

Knowledge exchange and public engagement

New SPHSU public engagement web page

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 18:33:00 BST

A new SPHSU public engagement web page outlines our approach to engaging non-academic audiences with our research

Updates from MVLS Engagement Team

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 18:33:00 BST

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

Public engagement opportunities for IHW staff and students

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 18:33:00 BST

A list of forthcoming public engagement events and opportunities suited to members of IHW

Submit a story

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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 16 September 2019.