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

Banner for IHW newsletter Hawkeye with tagline and logos

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

Headlines

Photo of Jim Lewsey delivering inaugural lecture
Photo of Jim Lewsey delivering inaugural lecture

Professor Jim Lewsey: To Lilybank (and back again)

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 13:54:00 GMT

On 20 September 2019, colleagues, family and friends gathered to hear IHW Prof Jim Lewsey deliver his inaugural lecture "Using routine data to complement and enhance the results of RCTs: reflections over 20 years"

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Photo of University of Glasgow cloisters, quadrangle and trees

Suicide prevention MOOC poster presentation wins prize at international conference

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 14:17:00 GMT

Dr Julie Langan-Martin and Dr Laura Sharp of MOOC "Understanding suicide and suicide prevention in the global content", won the Outstanding Poster Presentation Prize at the 30th IASP World Congress

Olivia Wu delivering a talk
Olivia Wu delivering a talk

HEHTA director appointed to Lindsay Chair

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 09:58:00 BST

IHW and HEHTA's Professor Olivia Wu has been appointed to the highly prestigious William R Lindsay Chair of Health Economics

University of Glasgow quadrangle
University of Glasgow quadrangle

Abstract awarded "Best paper for evidence to support policy making" at international conference

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 13:54:00 GMT

An abstract by IHW and Public Health's Dr Michael Fleming has been awarded "Best paper for evidence to support policy making" at the 4th International Conference on Administrative Data Research 2019

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Banner for professional services staff Yammer group

Yammer group for professional services staff launches!

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 13:54:00 GMT

A Yammer group specifically for professional services staff in IHW is now up and running, with the aim of encouraging the sharing of ideas and good practice, and connecting colleagues with similar roles across our 7 units

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Hand signing L in British Sign Language

BSL training for IHW staff: reflections on recent course and next steps

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 13:54:00 GMT

13 staff recently completed a British Sign Language taster course funded by IHW, with all reporting a positive, useful experience. Find out more, including how we plan to take this forward.

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Photo of University of Glasgow main building

What does the mental wellbeing of people in prison in Scotland look like?

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 13:54:00 GMT

A new study led by the MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit alongside colleagues from ISD Scotland, is the first to describe the mental wellbeing of people in prison in Scotland

Quote of the month

"The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer up somebody else." Mark Twain

"The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer up somebody else." Mark Twain

People and projects

IHW represented at the European Forum of Primary Care (EFPC) in Nanterre, France

Mon, 15 Oct 2018 18:33:00 BST

Research from General Practice and Primary Care was highly visible at the EFPC meeting in Nanterre in September/October 2019, with opportunities to cement links with researchers from across Europe.

Invitation to participate in mental health research about anxious or fearful thoughts in social interaction

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 18:33:00 BST

Do you ever have anxious or fearful thoughts in social interaction? If so, you are invited to participate in a new study run by IHW researchers.

SPHSU welcomes nine new PhD students

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 18:33:00 BST

Find out more about PhD students who have recently joined SPHSU

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 Athena SWAN bronze, silver and gold plaques

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

Tue, 01 May 2018 18:11:00 BST

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

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Photo of mother and young child

MVLS Academic Returners Support Fund

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 10:34:00 BST

Find out about how MVLS can support the continued career momentum of staff returning from parental or carer leave

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Photo of meeting room, coffee cups and notepad

MVLS Carers Conference Fund

Wed, 02 May 2018 17:15:00 BST

Find out how you can access help with additional caring costs associated with attending conferences, courses and training events

Knowledge exchange and public engagement

Explorathon at The Forge

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 18:33:00 BST

SPHSU visited The Forge shopping centre for Explorathon

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

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 18 November 2019.