3/ Health Data Decoded 🎙️ Civic Health Innovation Labs (@livunichil.bsky.social) podcast discussing how we can use civic data to improve public health. 🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1kbSyvI... 📹 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@HealthDataD... 🗓️ New episodes being planned for 2026! /end

2/ Civic Health Innovation Labs (CHIL) 🗣️ Iain shares with us his experiences of being director of CHIL and advocating for interdisciplinary research. 🔗 Iain’s research profile: www.liverpool.ac.uk/people/iain-... 🔗 CHIL: www.liverpool.ac.uk/civic-health...

1/ 🎙️ New 'Health Data Decoded' episode! #SciComm ❓ What does it take to bridge clinical practice, data science and public health innovation? 👤 Guest: Iain Buchan (@profbuchan.bsky.social), Director of CHIL (@livunichil.bsky.social). 📹 YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHA9... 🎧 Spotify👇

3/ Health Data Decoded 🎙️ Civic Health Innovation Labs (@livunichil.bsky.social) podcast discussing use of civic data to improve public health. 🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1kbSyvI... 📹 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@HealthDataD... 🗓️ Next episode scheduled release date: Fri 19 Dec 2025! /end

2/ Mental Health Research for Innovation Centre (M-RIC) 🗣️ Jenny discusses the responsibilities of being a Communications Manager and promoting M-RIC. 🔗 Jenny’s LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jennygard... 🔗 M-RIC: mric.uk

1/ 🎙️ New 'Health Data Decoded' episode! #SciComm ❓ What are the contributions of a comms manager to interdisciplinary research projects? 👤 Guest: Jenny Garden, Senior Communications Manager, Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust. 📹: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpHt... 🎧: open.spotify.com/episode/5nwV...

3/ Health Data Decoded 🎙️ Civic Health Innovation Labs (@livunichil.bsky.social) podcast discussing use of civic data to improve public health. 🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1kbSyvI... 📹 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@HealthDataD... 🗓️ Next episode scheduled release date: Fri 28 Nov 2025! /end

2/ Mental Health Research for Innovation Centre (M-RIC) 🗣️ Sam shares experiences of PhD research working as part of the Mental Health Research for Innovation Centre (M-RIC) & the Civic Health Innovation Labs (@livunichil.bsky.social). 🔗 Sam’s webpage: sam-osian.com 🔗 M-RIC: mric.uk

1/ 🎙️ New 'Health Data Decoded' episode! #SciComm ❓ How can we use AI and open data to help uncover and prevent harm in healthcare? #DataScience #PublicHealth 👤 Guest: Sam Osian, Doctoral Researcher in Health Data Science at the University of Liverpool! 📹 YouTube: youtu.be/hHEHfuobnB0 🎧 Spotify👇

Find out more - www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPA564/postdoctoral-research-associate-grade-7 @m-ricresearch.bsky.social

In the latest @timeshighered.bsky.social Connect podcast, @liverpooluni.bsky.social showcases how partnerships and civic engagement are unlocking the real value of AI solutions. CHIL, led by @profbuchan.bsky.social is integral to the frontier. www.timeshighereducation.com/content/conn...

The @lpoolcityregion.bsky.social AI Summit is back for the second year on the 23rd October. CHIL's @profbuchan.bsky.social is delighted to be a panellist talking about AI in Health & Life Sciences. See the programme for more details: liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/ai-summit

This #WorldMentalHealthDay M-RIC Service User and Carer Representative, Tashi Thornley, is championing taking part in research and shares some of the things she does to keep her mental health on track; from running marathons to taking part in voluntary work. Read her blog: ow.ly/a05850X9avQ

1/ Today is International Podcasts Day! 🎙️ Earlier this year, Sam Ball and myself launched the @livunichil.bsky.social Health Data Decoded podcast. #PublicHealth #DataScience #SciComm 📹 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@HealthDataD... 🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1kbSyvI...

3/ Health Data Decoded 🎙️ Civic Health Innovation Labs (@livunichil.bsky.social) podcast discussing how we can use civic data to improve public health. 🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1kbSyvI... 📹 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@HealthDataD... /end

2/ Civic Health Innovation Lab’s Investment Zone programme (CHI-Zone) 🗣️ Annemarie shares experiences leading implementation of CHI-Zone with Integrated Care Board & Liverpool City Region’s Combined Authority 🔗 Annemarie’s webpage: www.liverpool.ac.uk/people/annem... 🔗 CHI-Zone: www.chi-zone.co.uk

1/ 🎧 New 'Health Data Decoded' episode! #SciComm ❓ How can you build coalitions + drive impact at scale across public, private & third sectors? 👤 Guest: Annemarie Naylor, Director of HealthTech & Innovation Growth at University of Liverpool! 📹 YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6Va... 📻 Spotify👇

Our team had a busy few days last week at the ADR UK conference where we: 🗣️ Delivered a workshop titled 'Beyond the Numbers: Amplifying Public and Patient Impact with Administrative Data' 💻 Shared the launch of the Liverpool City Region Digital Commons ... 1/2

About us...https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/civic-health-innovation-labs/about/

- Tools & Resources - Cross-Sector Collaboration - Data Ethics & Public Trust - Skills & Learning Networks Plus networking, lunch from Delifonseca, and plenty of time to build regional connections. Free event - registration essential www.tickettailor.com/events/opend...

📯 LCR Data Community - September in-person meetup 📯 Thursday 18th September | 11:00-13:00 DoES Liverpool After a successful few online events, we're back in person! Connect with data professionals across the Liverpool City Region for focused discussions on... 1/2

4/ Health Data Decoded 🎙️ Civic Health Innovation Labs (@livunichil.bsky.social) podcast discussing how we can use civic data to improve public health. 🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1kbSyvI... 📹 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@HealthDataD... 🗓️ Next episode scheduled to release Fri 26 Sep 2025! /end

🎙️ New episode of Civic Health Innovation Labs (@livunichil.bsky.social) released today, co-hosted by PHPS's @edmhill.bsky.social! 📣 Find out about how we are using civic data to improve public health. #SciComm 🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1kbSyvI... 📹 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@HealthDataD...

To mark #CarersWeek M-RIC teamed up with the @liverpooluni.bsky.social DynAIRx research team @dynairx.bsky.social to host an event to celebrate the role of carers in research. The aim was to bring researchers and carers together to share experiences, issues and insights. Read more: ow.ly/EkK450W8UOl

CDC’s public participation work empowers communities to lead ethical, inclusive data and AI initiatives—like the AI & Us podcast and LCR Data & AI Charter. 👉 Listen to the podcast: civicdatacooperative.com/ai-and-us/ 👉 Read the charter and full report: civicdatacooperative.com/residents-as...

Join us and data professionals from across the Liverpool City Region for group discussions on data topics and practical knowledge sharing on 18 Sept at 11 am. 🎟️ Free to attend, but spaces are limited — register now to secure your spot! www.tickettailor.com/events/opend...

We’re laying the foundations for a shared digital future in the Liverpool City Region 🌍✨ Be part of the journey — what datasets would you like to see on the Liverpool City Region Data Commons? #DigitalCommons #LiverpoolCityRegion #DataInnovation

🎧 New 'Health Data Decoded' episode! 🎧 #SciComm #DataScience #PublicHealth ❓ How have the public been contributing to research projects in health data science? 👤 Discussed with Emily Rempel, a Research Fellow in Public Participation and Data Practices! 📹 YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1gs...

Have you seen our 'What is M-RIC' animation? 👀 We created the short animation below so service users and carers, local communities, partner organisations and beyond can learn more about our ground breaking work. Watch it here: ow.ly/Ft7750W7B4N

🎥 WATCH: A first-of-its-kind Community Charter on Data & AI has launched—co-created by 59 Liverpool City Region residents to guide ethical, transparent tech for public good. Backed by @lcrmayor.bsky.social and led by our @livunichil.bsky.social. Read more 🔗 news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/07/04/f...

🚨 We're Hiring! Join the LCR Civic Data Cooperative (CDC) as a Team Administrator and help shape the future of civic data and digital health innovation. A fantastic opportunity to gain research support skills alongside a supportive and friendly team! Link: findajob.dwp.gov.uk/details/1687...

civicdatacooperative.com/ai-and-us/ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

🎙️ How can we make sure AI works for people, not against them? New podcast, AI & Us: The Future in Our Hands explores how AI is already shaping everyday life in Liverpool. Hosted by actor, science communicator and proud Liverpudlian Stephen McGann. 📲 Listen now and join the conversation:

🌍 Launching the Liverpool City Region Community Charter on Data and AI We’ve been working hard behind the scenes with 59 residents from across the Liverpool City Region to debate what beneficial and trustworthy data and AI use looks like. 📢 Full report: civicdatacooperative.com/residents-as...

🌟 Today at CHIL we are hosting a Carers event to recognise, hear from, and support carers in our teams. We’re hosting a special panel & interview session with carers, plus: a lively discussion on how digital tools can be used to support carers. @livunichil.bsky.social @m-ricresearch.bsky.social

“We do it because we care – but that doesn’t mean we don’t need support.” 💬 Powerful stories from today’s Carers Day panel at CHIL. Grateful to the carers who shared their journeys – honest, moving, and vital. @livunichil.bsky.social @m-ricresearch.bsky.social

Digital tools won’t replace care – but they can lighten the load. Today’s Carers Event discussion explored real opportunities for smarter, more connected support for carers. Let’s keep the conversation going. 💬 @livunichil.bsky.social @m-ricresearch.bsky.social

🎧 New 'Health Data Decoded' episode! What are the responsibilities of a Software Engineer? What are the experiences working across multiple CHIL projects? 👥 In Episode 3 - Albert Brennan, joins to discuss! 📹 YouTube: youtu.be/zH2Ih1qmAgg 🔗 Episode on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/23cu...

2/ Health Data Decoded 🎙️ Civic Health Innovation Labs (@livunichil.bsky.social) podcast discussing how we can use civic data to improve public health. 🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1kbSyvI... 📹 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@HealthDataD... 🗓️ Next episode scheduled to release Fri 27 Jun 2025! /end

📢 LIVE from Liverpool! We’ve kicked off Day 1 of the #DigitalCommonsPolicyCouncil workshop at @CivicHealthLab. Opening remarks from Gary Leeming, Mathieu O’Neil, and Angela Daly have set the tone for shaping universal principles for digital commons. 🌐 #DCPC25 #DigitalCommons #CivicTech

Day 1 of the Multiple Long-Term Conditions: From Research to Reality End of Programme Showcase was full of exciting research projects, impactful stories from those with lived experience, and catching up with the DynAIRx team and others. #MLTC #Research #LivedExperience @livunichil.bsky.social

NEWS | @liverpooluni.bsky.social & @ncfcareforum.bsky.social launch the Adult Social Care Testbed. It harnesses tech & data for better care & workforce skills. Backed by @lpoolcityregion.bsky.social's Life Sciences Innovation Zone ⬇️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/05/22/n... @livunichil.bsky.social

The impact of Citizen's Advice on Prescription on mental health. Showing it reduced mental health related service use and was likely cost saving to the NHS. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... @felly500.bsky.social @profbuchan.bsky.social with @roberta-piroddi.bsky.social @kdaras.bsky.social

[email protected] has recently provided evidence for Module 7 'Test, Trace and Isolate' of the COVID-19 Inquiry. You can find Professor Buchan’s evidence at the inquiry and read a summary of his major points here: www.thepandemicinstitute.org/news/profess...

🎧 New 'Health Data Decoded' episode! What are the responsibilities of a Research Programme manager? What is the Data Action Accelerator (DAA)? 👥 In Episode 2 - Seònaid Lafferty, joins to discuss! 📹 YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6JW... 🔗 episode on Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/6qSw...

We'd like to give a huge congratulations to all of the students who took part in the Liverpool City Region Live Well Challenge led by our fantastic Careers & Employability team, where 85 students collaborated in teams to develop innovative ideas to improve Public Health in our region. #publichealth

The University of Liverpool’s Civic HealthTech Innovation Zone (CHI-Zone) is supporting the launch of a new initiative, Citizen First LCR, that will empower local innovators with lived experience and entrepreneurial drive to tackle health and care inequalities rooted in their local communities.

🚀 LAUNCHING: Health Data Decoded is a Civic Health Innovation Labs (CHIL) podcast discussing how we can use civic data to improve public health. This podcast series will focus on the team who work at CHIL, their different roles, what they do day to day and their path into their jobs.

2/ Find ‘Health Data Decoded’ podcast episodes on: 🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1kbSyvI... 📹 Youtube: www.youtube.com/@HealthDataD... 🗓️ Next episode scheduled to release on Fri 25 Apr 2025! /end

1/ 🎧 New episode of 'Health Data Decoded'! 🎧 #IDSky #EpiSky #SciComm 🎙️ A @livunichil.bsky.social podcast discussing how we can use civic data to improve public health 👥 First episode introduces the co-hosts (myself & Sam Ball) 📹 Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsaA... 🔗 episode on Spotify👇