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Welcome to the November/December 2021 edition of HAWKEYE,
IHW's monthly newsletter

Newsletter banner featuring photo of a hawk's head

Welcome to the Nov/Dec 2021 edition of HAWKEYE,
IHW's monthly newsletter

Headlines

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Festive thank you card

Seasonal message from Prof Jill Pell and the IHW Executive

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 13:54:00 GMT

Jill, Cindy, Kate and Asha send festive greetings and a message of thanks to IHW staff and students

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Photo of older woman standing at window during lockdown

Higher genetic risk of Alzheimer’s disease associated, in healthy people, with differences in brain structure and cognitive test scores of reasoning and attention

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 14:17:00 GMT

Public Health's Rachana Tank reports on the findings of a recent study which suggests that signs of Alzheimer’s disease may be detectable before significant symptoms are obvious

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abstract image for complex interventions newsletter story

Complex Interventions Framework published

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 13:54:00 GMT

A new framework for developing and evaluating complex interventions, which was led by the MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit, has been published

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Photo of packs of medication

Multimorbidity PhD programme for health professionals

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 14:04:00 BST

A new programme, led by General Practice and Primary Care's Prof Frances Mair, aims to create a new generation of innovative world-leading researchers empowered with expertise in multimorbidity, and is currently advertising for applicants

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Photo of red stethoscope on blue background

New study to assess how adults with learning disabilities can lead healthier lives

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 18:33:00 BST

IHW colleagues and collaborators have published a protocol for a new study which will look at the effectiveness and underlying mechanisms of lifestyle modification interventions for adults with learning disabilities

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New Creative Insights website

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 13:54:00 GMT

The new Creative Insights website, film and zine, featuring creative content developed by young people from Glasgow and Leeds, launched in November 2021.  

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Photo of SPHSU staff member at COP26

SPHSU at COP26

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 13:54:00 GMT

The MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit's Jon Olsen, Anne Martin and Petra Meier each contributed to COP26, the UN Climate Change Conference, in October/November 2021

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Photo of stethoscope and keyboard

West of Scotland (WoS) Safe Haven workshop

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 13:54:00 GMT

Professor Jill Pell reports back on a recent workshop aimed at encouraging colleagues to make use of data held within the WoS Safe Haven to understand and improve the health of people in Glasgow and beyond

IHW voices: staff and students reflect

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Photo of Elaine Rodgers

"5 minutes with..." Elaine Rodgers (Robertson Centre for Biostatistics)

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 14:04:00 BST

Robertson Centre for Biostatistic's Elaine Rodgers tells us what she enjoys about her varied administrative role, the occasional frustrations, and the spirit of adventure for which she's known outside of work...

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Photo of 1 Lilybank Gardens with flowers and blue sky

Be an "IHW voice"!

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 16:31:00 BST

Do you have a story to tell, or Is there something you'd like to share about your experience of working or studying in Institute of Health and Wellbeing, that colleagues might find interesting or helpful? If so, we are looking for contributors...

Quote of the month

"What good is the warmth of summer without the cold of winter to give it sweetness?" John Steinbeck

"What good is the warmth of summer without the cold of winter to give it sweetness?" John Steinbeck

Other news and information

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Photo of thank you card and flower

Wishing departing colleagues well!

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 18:33:00 BST

Robertson Centre for Biostatistics says a fond farewell to long-standing colleagues Kathryn McLaren and Jean Watts, who will have retired by the end of 2021

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Photo of wooden welcome sign on garden shed

Welcome to new colleagues

Tue, 15 May 2018 15:06:00 BST

A warm welcome to all who have recently joined IHW – we wish you well in your new role and look forward to working with you!

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Photo of fireworks

Congratulations to...

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 18:33:00 BST

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

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Photo of person using a laptop and writing in a notepad

Current funding opportunities

Tue, 15 May 2018 15:06:00 BST

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

Knowledge exchange and public engagement

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Photo of main campus from above

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

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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. The deadline for publication in the next edition is Tuesday 17 January 2022.

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