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Welcome to the September 2020 edition of HAWKEYE,
IHW's monthly newsletter

Banner for IHW newsletter Hawkeye with tagline and logos

Welcome to the September 2020 edition of HAWKEYE,
IHW's monthly newsletter

Headlines

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Photo of microphone on table

IHW to hold Town Hall "COVID-19" meeting for staff

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 11:11:00 BST

On Tuesday 06 October there will be a "COVID-19" Town Hall meeting for institute staff, and you are invited to submit thoughts and questions in advance

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Image of health technology

Developing quantum powered health sensors for home use

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 13:54:00 GMT

IHW's Frances Mair, Emma McIntosh and Katie Gallacher and ICAM's Terry Quinn are part of team that has been awarded £5.5M to develop quantum powered health sensors for home use

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Photo of University of Glasgow main building against blue sky

Prof Vittal Katikireddi awarded £1.3m in prestigious ERC Starting Grant

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 14:17:00 GMT

MRC/CSO Social & Public Health Sciences Unit's Prof Vittal Katikireddi has been awarded more than £1.3m by the European Research Council (ERC) to look at the impacts of taxation and social security policies on population health and mortality across Europe

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Photo of swimming pool

GPs at the Deep End team shortlisted for public engagement award

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 13:54:00 GMT

General Practice and Primary Care's David Blane, Andrea Williamson and Marianne McCallum were among the staff shortlisted for UofG's Knowledge Exchange and Public Engagement Awards 2020

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Photo of laptop, glasses and a pile of papers

SPHSU/IHW Literature Review and Evidence Synthesis (LIRES) discussion group

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 15:26:00 BST

A new group has formed within the MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit/IHW to provide an informal and supportive environment to facilitate discussion and learning on principles, components, and emerging issues in the conduct of literature reviews and evidence synthesis

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

IHW's new building shortlisted for design award

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 13:54:00 GMT

Institute of Health and Wellbeing's new home, the Clarice Pears Building, made it to the finals of the Scottish Design Award in the "Future building or project" category

*NEW* IHW voices: staff and students reflect

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Photo of Comfort Kyeremeh

Experience meets empathy: from student to student mental health advisor

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 13:54:00 GMT

MSc in Global Mental Health graduate Comfort Kyeremeh describes her experience of combining studying with volunteering, and the career path that then opened up to her

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Female using laptop

Who am I (work edition)?

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 13:54:00 GMT

Mental Health and Wellbeing's Laura Ward reflects on the experience of taking up her current role within IHW, finding a way to be herself, and enjoying the moments

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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

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, would relate to or feel empathy with? If so, we are looking for contributors...

Quote of the month

"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." Ralph Waldo Emerson

"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." Ralph Waldo Emerson

Athena SWAN, equality, diversity and inclusion

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working from home on laptop with coffee

ECR Corner – Your monthly indulgence in all things Early Career

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 11:01:00 BST

The October 2020 edition of HAWKEYE will see the launch of a new section aimed at early career researchers (ECRs) in Institute of Health and Wellbeing

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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

People and projects

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

How can we do better?

Submit a story

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Photo of hawk

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 Monday 19 October.