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Centre for Health Humanities. Exploring health from interdisciplinary perspectives.
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Durham Institute for Medical Humanities
6 days ago
Join us on Monday for this online symposium 'Towards Tourettic Studies' 👇
add a skeleton here at some point
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Research at Reading
14 days ago
When Hurricane Melissa hit Cuba, 735,000 people were evacuated thanks to decades of disaster planning. In this blog, Dr Sophie Blackburn & Dr Gustav Cederlöf explain why strong networks and trust in authorities are vital in preparing for extreme weather.
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Why hurricanes rarely kill in Cuba - Connecting Research
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Research at Reading
15 days ago
From water to waste, economics to ecology, construction to conservation, we'll be sharing
@uniofreading.bsky.social
research stories that align with the goals of
#COP30
for a better, more resilient environment for all.
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Research at Reading
19 days ago
We're excited to be hosting a symposium on the work of Professor Bernardine Evaristo, including an evening with the author herself! Organiser Dr Nicola Abram told us about researching Evaristo and her books' lasting impact on Black British identity
#booksky
@uniofreading.bsky.social
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Research at Reading
25 days ago
Popularity of plant-based meat has hit a slump, but this
#WorldVeganDay
, Dr Dimitris Balagiannis explains how
@uniofreading.bsky.social
's PLANTOMYC project is using cutting-edge techniques to bring the flavour! 🔗
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Research at Reading
26 days ago
Hurricane Melissa's deadly 'rapid intensification' is likely to become more common in future storms, warn Alexander Baker and Professor Liz Stephens of
Reading Meteorology
for
The Conversation UK
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Research at Reading
about 1 month ago
Why do blood cells act as they do? Lead by Professor Ingo Bojak, a major new project will investigate how the purposes of biological systems can be determined, focusing on the blood clotting process. 🩸
https://rdg.ac/4nkb2ho
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Durham Institute for Medical Humanities
about 1 month ago
Wondering what a Research Cabaret is? 🤔 Organiser and researcher
@louisecreechan.bsky.social
explains what you might expect at our
@beinghumanfest.bsky.social
event next month 🎭 Tickets:
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Durham Institute for Medical Humanities
about 2 months ago
Join us on 6th November for our annual Research Cabaret! An evening of live music 🎶 poetry 💬 dance 🕺💃 and chaos 🎉 exploring what it means to live between the lines. Featuring Durham IMH researchers and local performers! Reserve your FREE ticket here 🎟️👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/between-th...
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University of Reading
about 2 months ago
📢 New Event: This November, join Professor Kathy Pain, with Professor Antoni Chan for a thought provoking public lecture that explores how urban environments shape our health for better or worse. 📆 19 November 2025, 18:30-20:00 📍 Whiteknights campus + Online Book now
https://rdg.ac/4gYxGtO
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University of Reading
about 2 months ago
To celebrate Black History Month we're hosting a range of events throughout October, including a Community Fete in the centre of Reading, which will bring together local Black-owned businesses, artists, and community groups. See the full calendar at:
https://rdg.ac/46Qi6ft
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Research at Reading
about 2 months ago
Air pollution is quietly harming pollinators—while pests go largely unaffected. Dr James Ryalls reveals how even pollution levels deemed “safe” are disruptive to bees and other beneficial insects, threatening biodiversity and global food security.
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Air pollution is silently decimating pollinators – but barely harms pests - Connecting Research
https://rdg.ac/4gSHaHl
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Research at Reading
about 2 months ago
Smart packaging could cut household food waste by 63%!
@uniofreading.bsky.social
is helping test the “Bump Tag” — a label that changes texture to show real freshness.
#FoodWaste
#IDAFLW
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Oxford Medical Humanities
2 months ago
Registration is now open for our public discussion reflecting on end-of-life 📅 Friday 14 Nov, Ashmolean Museum
torch.ox.ac.uk/event/coming...
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Coming to an End- Panel Discussion Event Reflecting on End-of-Life
https://torch.ox.ac.uk/event/coming-to-an-end-panel-discussion-event-reflecting-on-end-of-life
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Research at Reading
2 months ago
When we think of Alzheimer’s, we picture memory loss in older adults. But young-onset Alzheimer’s often looks different and is frequently missed. In this blog Dr Samrah Ahmed explains how simple tests could help identify it earlier.
#WorldAlzheimersDay
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Thousands of younger people with Alzheimer's go undiagnosed – here’s how we can change that - Connecting Research
https://rdg.ac/42BDjrU
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Research at Reading
2 months ago
A study led by Professor Julie Lovegrove reveals that fibre intake across all UK age groups falls considerably short of dietary guidelines. The authors call for systemic change to ensure sustainable availability of affordable, fibre-rich foods. 🔗
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Research at Reading
2 months ago
Food reform led by residents provides real health benefits Community engagement enables co-creation of change-making research with people who are traditionally ‘hard to reach’. 🔗
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Research at Reading
2 months ago
The Engine Room Sound Laboratory investigated how sound and acoustics influence the well-being of the Dee Park urban community by exploring the sound of emotions through concrete and the impact of colours on well-being. They were supported by Ceara Webster and Annet Twinokwesiga. 🔗
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TERSL THE ESTATE EXCERPT
YouTube video by British Science Association
https://youtube.com/watch?feature=shared&v=orZZqHjACAE
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Research at Reading
2 months ago
Together as One explored the link between engaging in environmental action and improving mental health and we supported by Prof Ciara McCabe Sena Demir Kassem. Through training and youth work, they investigated the effects of beekeeping on the wellbeing of young people. 🔗
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CLRP_Together As One
This is "CLRP_Together As One" by Horizon Collective on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
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Research at Reading
2 months ago
Struggling to get kids to eat their veggies? Reading a free SEE & EAT ebook developed by
@uniofreading.bsky.social
psychology researchers for just a few minutes a day can make all the difference when those greens appear on the plate!
#BackToSchool
#EduSky
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Research at Reading
3 months ago
As the new school year begins, we’re showcasing
@uniofreading.bsky.social
research that supports education, learning and
#studentwellbeing
. From classroom innovations to mental health, discover how our research helps students thrive!
#BackToSchool
#EduSky👇
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HealthHumanities UoR
Research at Reading
3 months ago
💙 Self-compassion helps young people balance negative feelings with kindness & care by activating the body’s soothe system. The
#ResilienceRucksacks
include a journal & stress ball to build these skills. Watch more
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Resilience Rucksacks Self-compassion theme
YouTube video by Connecting Research | University of Reading
https://youtu.be/Ru80jrRA24E
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Research at Reading
3 months ago
😴 Sleep is vital for physical & mental health and can make a big difference to mood. To support pupils, the team co-produced a comic & pop song to encourage healthy sleep habits. Watch more:
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Resilience Rucksacks Sleep theme
YouTube video by Connecting Research | University of Reading
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Research at Reading
3 months ago
From flood prevention to drought-resilient agriculture, this
#WorldWaterWeek
we’re looking at how
@uniofreading.bsky.social
scientists have been identifying, studying and trying to solve the problems created as climate change affects the world’s water.
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Research at Reading
3 months ago
This year marks 50 years since Speech and Language Therapy was first established at the
@uniofreading.bsky.social
— a milestone that highlights decades of world-class research, teaching and clinical practice that have transformed lives around the world.
@unirdg-psych.bsky.social
🔗
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Research at Reading
3 months ago
Tiny
#flatworms
could help make research more ethical by reducing the number of experiments on rats and mice in the development of antipsychotic drugs, explains Professor Vitaliy Khutoryanskiy (Reading School of Pharmacy).
#AnimalResearch
#AnimalTesting
#Planaria
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Flatworms could reduce reliance on rats and mice in early-stage drug testing of antipsychotic drugs
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
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Sophie Franklin
3 months ago
I wrote a blogpost with an update on my DOROTHY MSCA COFUND fellowship, specifically my time
@uor-research.bsky.social
and
@chhuor.bsky.social
– it's been a jam-packed 18 months! 💥
dorothy.ie/2025/08/21/d...
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Dr Sophie Franklin: Tracing Stories of Violence and Health, from the Past to the Present | DOROTHY
My research explores how violence has often been treated as a public health crisis from the nineteenth century to the present day. I look at
https://dorothy.ie/2025/08/21/dr-sophie-franklin-tracing-stories-of-violence-and-health-from-the-past-to-the-present/
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Research at Reading
3 months ago
Calorie labels on takeaway menus are rarely factored into consumer choices and are unlikely to encourage people to eat healthier, suggests a new study of people living in England co-authored by Dr Cherry Law. 🔗
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Research at Reading
3 months ago
Despite growing efforts to make research more ethical, scientists still rely heavily on rats and mice for testing. A new study led by Prof Vitaliy Khutoryanskiy suggests that using flatworms could reduce the number of rodents used for testing mental health drugs. 🔗
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Research at Reading
3 months ago
What will farming look like in 100 years? To celebrate the University of Reading’s centenary, we’re inviting our community to help us imagine the future, as part of project led by a group of PhD students, and supported by the
@themerl.bsky.social
. 🔗
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Research at Reading
4 months ago
Early primates didn't evolve in lush tropical rainforests, but instead made these places their home after emerging from harsh, cold biomes c.66 million years ago. ❄️🐒 Read our news story about this major new development:
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#sciencesky
@uniofreading.bsky.social
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UCL Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care
4 months ago
In this article UCL IEHC expert Dr Melissa Oldham, who tracks drinking trends in the UK, talks about why younger generations are avoiding alcohol consumption 🍺 🍷
www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic...
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How we fell out of love with alcohol - and it's NOT just down to Gen Z
Alcohol consumption in Britain has plunged 10 per cent since the millennium, with figures showing rates have dipped among all age groups.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-14932275/alcohol-consumption-rates-worldwide-analysis-youth-map.html
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Research at Reading
4 months ago
Cookham's Anglo-Saxon monastery is possibly the UK's earliest example of what we'd call a 'hospice' today. Along the banks of the Thames,
@uniofreading.bsky.social
archaeologists have been unearthing evidence of medieval medical care amongst the 7-9th C. ruins.
#FestivalofBritishArchaeology
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Research at Reading
4 months ago
Every year since 2021, researchers, students and volunteers take up trowels and head to the trenches, come rain or shine. Thom Hayes, Director of the Field School on site spoke about what Cookham shows us about care &
#wellbeing
in Early Medieval England ⛪⚕️ ▶️
youtu.be/aw7HH0ZXsT8
#HistorySky
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Cookham Archaeological Excavations 2025
YouTube video by Connecting Research | University of Reading
https://youtu.be/aw7HH0ZXsT8
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Research at Reading
4 months ago
Children’s mental health expert Professor Stella Chan
@unirdg-psych.bsky.social
worked closely with the youth organisation Girlguiding to develop three new wellbeing badges supporting girls' confidence, emotional literacy and mental health. 🔗
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Research at Reading
4 months ago
Is the concept of a 'global water crisis' well-intentioned but actually misleading? For
@uk.theconversation.com
Filippo Menga (
filippomenga.com
) looks at water crises in the UK, the Horn of Africa & Chile - and why each one requires targeted solutions Read more
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Three types of drought – and why there’s no such thing as a global water crisis - Connecting Research
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4 months ago
🍽 Is food in prison a tool for rehabilitation or another form of punishment? In this blog, Professor Vicki Harman explores how food is experienced in women’s prisons and what this can tell us about wellbeing, identity & connection.
#FoodandWellbeing
#CriminalJustice
#PrisonReform
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Food in prison: A path to rehabilitation or another form of punishment - Connecting Research
https://rdg.ac/4kUmbUC
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UCL Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care
4 months ago
"The meaning behind grandparenting and the type of interactions shared with grandchildren seems to matter for grandparents’ wellbeing." Writing in
@theconversation.com
, Dr Giorgio Di Gessa explores why women from poorer backgrounds help out most with
#childcare
.
www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/ju...
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Comment: Grandparent care: women from poorer backgrounds help out most with childcare
Writing in The Conversation, Dr Giorgio Di Gessa (UCL Epidemiology & Public Health) explores why women from poorer backgrounds help out most with childcare.
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/jul/comment-grandparent-care-women-poorer-backgrounds-help-out-most-childcare
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UCL Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care
4 months ago
More than 78 million cigarettes are smoked in England, Wales and Scotland every day, translating to about 900 being lit up every second, according to a new study from UCL researchers.
www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/ju...
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Over 78 million cigarettes smoked every day in Great Britain
More than 78 million cigarettes are smoked in England, Wales and Scotland every day, translating to about 900 being lit up every second, according to a new study from UCL researchers.
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/jul/over-78-million-cigarettes-smoked-every-day-great-britain
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Research at Reading
5 months ago
How can art help us think critically about wellness in a neoliberal world? Join Simon Willems (British Academy Postdoctoral Fellow) for an interdisciplinary symposium bringing together scholars & practitioners to explore how artists critique workplace wellness. 📍 Uni of Greenwich 📆 16 & 17 of July
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Symposium: Rethinking Wellbeing Through Art
How Artists Critique Wellness Narratives in the Workplace
https://rdg.ac/4nR1wDU
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UoR School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences
5 months ago
Join us on Wednesday 10th September to celebrate 50 years of Speech and Language Therapy at the University of Reading. An afternoon of to connect - featuring talks, interviews and activities celebrating training, research and practise. Don't miss out! Register by the 31st July 👉
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Durham Institute for Medical Humanities
5 months ago
🌦️What is it about the weather? Join the Measurement Lab and
@hepach.org
on July 21 (3:30-5PM BST) for a hybrid seminar on how we measure the impact of weather on health. Register below👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/what-is-it...
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What is it about the weather? Measuring “meteorosensitivity”
Maximilian Gregor Hepach introduces the (historical) conceptual problems accompanying the measurement of weather’s impact on health.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/what-is-it-about-the-weather-measuring-meteorosensitivity-tickets-1446632549899?aff=oddtdtcreator
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UCL Health Humanities Centre
5 months ago
Exploring Indigenous Health and Wellbeing in the Context of Anthropogenic Climate Change 14 July 2025, 10am–6:30pm A hybrid, interdisciplinary research symposium focused on Indigenous health and wellbeing in the face of anthropogenic climate change.
www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...
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Exploring Indigenous Health and Wellbeing in the Context of Anthropogenic Climate Change
Join us for a hybrid, interdisciplinary research symposium focused on Indigenous health and wellbeing in the face of anthropogenic climate change.
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of-advanced-studies/events/2025/jul/exploring-indigenous-health-and-wellbeing-context-anthropogenic-climate-change
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Andrew Mangham
5 months ago
Fab day at the ‘Violence, Health and Health Humanities’ event at the University of Reading today. Congrats to
#sophiefranklin.bsky.social
, who organised the event as part of her work supported by the DOROTHY MSCA COFUND Fellowship programme.
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Sophie Franklin
6 months ago
💥 'Violence, Health, and the Health Humanities' workshop, hosted by
@uniofreading.bsky.social
Centre for Health Humanities! Join us for this event, feat. an in-person & online keynote by
@drclaireocall.bsky.social
, on health, ageing, and violence. 📣 All welcome! See poster for details.
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