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

Hawkeye newsletter banner version 4

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

Headlines

Photo of 1 Lilybank Gardens with flowers and blue sky
Photo of 1 Lilybank Gardens with flowers and blue sky

Chinese University of Hong Kong and HEHTA publish joint article

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 13:54:00 GMT

A collaboration between Dr Jeremy Teoh from the Chinese University of Hong Kong’s Department of Surgery and Janet Bouttell, Robert Heggie and Neil Hawkins of HEHTA bore fruit this month with the publication of a joint article

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

Contract signed to deliver new IHW building

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 14:17:00 GMT

A contract has been formally signed between the University and Multiplex to construct IHW's new building on the new Western campus

University of Glasgow cloisters
University of Glasgow cloisters

SPHSU shares in funding for leading disease prevention projects

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 13:54:00 GMT

Two SPHSU projects have gained awards in the first ever round of funding by the UK Prevention Research Partnership (UKPRP)

University of Glasgow quadrangle
University of Glasgow quadrangle

Supporting older people to "Sit Less and Move More"

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 13:54:00 GMT

The "Sit Less, Move More, Feel Good!" online training website, designed to help older people reduce the time they spend sitting each day, is now live

Photo of young researcher/student using mobile phone
Photo of young researcher/student using mobile phone

New IHW twitter hashtag launches!

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 13:54:00 GMT

Our very own twitter hashtag, #IHWLife, has launched this month, helping us to highlight and celebrate on social media all that's good about working and studying in IHW

Quote of the month

"If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain." Emily Dickinson

"If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain." Emily Dickinson

People and projects

HEHTA forges links with Wenzhou Medical University

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 18:33:00 BST

HEHTA welcomes academic visitor Ms Yongmei Yang through collaboration with Wenzhou Medical University

Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory extends recruitment for its Research Voices Project

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 18:33:00 BST

The Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory has extended recruitment for its Research Voices Project until the end of May 2019

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

Photo of meeting room, coffee cups and notepad
Photo of meeting room, coffee cups and notepad

Athena SWAN working groups: creating a positive workplace culture

Tue, 01 May 2018 18:11:00 BST

Dr Cindy Gray, IHW's Athena SWAN Champion and colleagues reflect on the activities and achievements of AS working groups, and the benefits of contributing to this important area of work

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

Opportunity to input to the new UofG Carers Policy for staff

Wed, 02 May 2018 17:15:00 BST

Have your say in the 2019 Carers Survey and influence the development of GU's new Carers Policy

Photo of man working from home with cat and laptop
Photo of man working from home with cat and laptop

Opportunity to contribute to a review of UofG's flexible working policy

Wed, 02 May 2018 17:15:00 BST

The university is reviewing its flexible working policy and inviting staff to contribute to the process

Knowledge exchange and public engagement

SPHSU at Glasgow Science Centre

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 18:33:00 BST

The SPHSU, along with colleagues from Human Nutrition, organised a day of family-friendly activities in Glasgow Science Centre on 28th April 2019

Cancer PPI event in June 2019 for staff and postgraduate students

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 18:33:00 BST

Unsure how to involve people affected by cancer in your research, and wondering what support may be available to you? Join this free event to find out

Submit a story

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Photo of hawk

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. Deadline for June 2019 edition: Monday 17 June