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Text reads: Here's what's happening: New Framework for Natural Experiments. Image of an individual drawing a framework; the logos of UKRI and NIHR can be seen.
Text reads: Here's what's happening: New Framework for Natural Experiments. Image of an individual drawing a framework; the logos of UKRI and NIHR can be seen.

New Framework for Natural Experiments

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 09:00:00 GMT

HEHTA have helped develop a new framework to better support health researchers and decision makers

Image of Stephen Knight in front of the Transplant Visionaries Challenge logo.
Image of Stephen Knight in front of the Transplant Visionaries Challenge logo.

Dr Stephen Knight wins 5th Annual Transplant Visionaries Challenge

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 11:42:00 GMT

Stephen is the first person outside North America to be shortlisted and win the award

Image reads Here's what's happening: EQUITy in Black Adult Health (EQUITA). NIHR logo is visible, and there is a picture of a black patient undergoing a medical test.
Image reads Here's what's happening: EQUITy in Black Adult Health (EQUITA). NIHR logo is visible, and there is a picture of a black patient undergoing a medical test.

HEHTA Co-Investigates New Study to Boost Cancer Screening in UK Black Communities

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 15:58:00 GMT

EQUITy in Black Adult Health (EQUITA) explores the feasibility of using culturally-tailored interventions to increase the low uptake of key cancer screening tests among UK Black communities

Text reads: Here's what's happening: ASPIRE: Preventing Strokes through better atrial fibrillation screening. There is a heart balloon to the right, along with the Stroke Association logo.
Text reads: Here's what's happening: ASPIRE: Preventing Strokes through better atrial fibrillation screening. There is a heart balloon to the right, along with the Stroke Association logo.

Preventing Strokes through better Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Screening

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 11:59:00 GMT

ASPIRE is a University of Glasgow-led study that aims to develop an AF risk score that can help identify and screen those most at risk

Portrait of Olivia Wu next to the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Logo
Portrait of Olivia Wu next to the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Logo

HEHTA Co-Director Olivia Wu appointed as Director of Two NIHR Research Programmes

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 13:46:00 GMT

Professor Olivia Wu will lead the new Better Methods for Better Research (BMBR) programme as well as the existing National Research Colloaboration Programme (NRCP)

Test reads
Test reads

BeatIt2: Behavioural Activation for Depression with Severe Learning Disabilities

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 10:31:00 GMT

HEHTA are part of a research team investigating the treatment of depression in adults with severe learning disabilities.

Land Use for Net Zero: HEHTA Part of Research Team Awarded £4.5 Million to Help Achieve the UK’s Net Zero Target. UKRI and LUNZ logo; picture of the lake district.
Land Use for Net Zero: HEHTA Part of Research Team Awarded £4.5 Million to Help Achieve the UK’s Net Zero Target. UKRI and LUNZ logo; picture of the lake district.

HEHTA Part of Research Team Awarded £4.5 Million to Help Achieve the UK's Net Zero Target

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:47:00 GMT

The award is one of five investments made into UK projects under the LUNZ programme.

Image reads: Here's what's happening - Housing Quality and Health. There is an Image of the Public Health Scotland logo and Scottish Futures Trust logo.
Image reads: Here's what's happening - Housing Quality and Health. There is an Image of the Public Health Scotland logo and Scottish Futures Trust logo.

New Grant Expands HEHTA's Research into Housing Quality and Health Outcomes

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 09:21:00 GMT

The team have been successful in their bid for a new research grant which will see their remit of research broadened into the field of housing and health outcomes.

Image reading here's what's happening:informing clyde metro - aligning active travel and mass transit. Picture of glasgow subway train.
Image reading here's what's happening:informing clyde metro - aligning active travel and mass transit. Picture of glasgow subway train.

Informing Clyde Metro

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 15:37:00 BST

HEHTA have been named as part of a project team to assist Clyde Metro in improving active travel in Glasgow through the proposed development of a mass transit scheme.

Heather Fraser and Stephane Verguet
Heather Fraser and Stephane Verguet

Interview with Harvard's Prof. Stéphane Verguet

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 11:25:00 BST

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health's Prof. Stéphane Verguet sat down with HEHTA's Heather Fraser to reflect on his recent visit to the University of Glasgow, talk about his career journey so far, and share some advice for aspiring health economists.

MSc Rebrand: Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment

Fri, 24 May 2024 15:42:00 BST

Formerly titled MSc Health Technology Assessment, HEHTA's postgraduate taught master's degree has been rebranded to better reflect the wider course contents and future direction of the course.

Prof. Emma McIntosh Appointed Co-Director of HEHTA

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 12:22:00 GMT

Looking to build on almost 15 years of work with the group, Professor McIntosh will now share directorship of HEHTA with incumbent director Professor Olivia Wu.

Image of Clarice Pears Building with institute research theme logo on right hand side
Image of Clarice Pears Building with institute research theme logo on right hand side

Clarice Pears Community Hub

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 14:52:00 BST

Trainee health economist Ryan Mulholland has been involved in the development of the Clarice Pears Community Health Research Hub.

HEHTA colleagues pose for a picture
HEHTA colleagues pose for a picture

HEHTA Attends SHE 2022

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 15:04:00 BST

HEHTA represented strongly at the Scottish Health Economists (SHE) Seminar in September

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Photo of African landscape

NIHR GHRG Hosts Successful Policy Meeting in Tanzania

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 10:06:03 BST

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Global Health Research Group (NIHR GHRG) on arthritis holds successful policy meeting and dissemination event in Tanzania.

Photo of two people working together on charts
Photo of two people working together on charts

New Course: Using HTA in support of UHC

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 10:29:31 BST

In spring, we launched a new ExpertTrack online course which explores the theory of health economics to understand how scarcity and resources affect decision-making.

Photo of 2 people making heart shape with hands
Photo of 2 people making heart shape with hands

PHaCT: Improving Housing Outcomes for Prison Leavers

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 07:00:16 BST

A new pilot trial will look at preventing homelessness and improving health for people leaving prison  

Photo of no smoking sign on a wall
Photo of no smoking sign on a wall

TIPS Study Shows Smoke-Free Prisons Policy is Effective

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 07:06:59 GMT

A new study has shown a comprehensive smoke-free prison policy can substantially reduce second-hand smoke.

Slide of GhESS 10th anniversary event
Slide of GhESS 10th anniversary event

GhESS 10th Anniversary Event

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 09:41:52 GMT

On 9th November, the Glasgow Health Economics Seminar Series (GhESS) held its 10th anniversary event.

Group pic of Robert Heggie's Graduation
Group pic of Robert Heggie's Graduation

Robert Heggie Graduates

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 10:23:00 BST

Robert Heggie becomes the team's newest Dr in 2023 summer graduation

Photo of four brightly coloured piggy banks
Photo of four brightly coloured piggy banks

SHW Community Day for Glasgow Science Festival

Sat, 10 Jun 2023 11:08:14 BST

HEHTA volunteers supported SHW's Feel Good Future Community Day as part of the Glasgow Science Festival