The IGS & Universidad Rafael Landívar Team is in the field exploring access and quality of water in rural Guatemala and impact on health! This project is supported by @researchireland.ie👍 #globalsurgery #ResearchIreland @rcsi.bsky.social @rcsipophealth.bsky.social

Population Health Leaders Scholarship – Apply now for the MSc in Population Health Leadership to save up to 30% on tuition fees Programme overview • 2 years | 100% online, part-time • 90 ECTS MSc Scholarship applications close 30 April – register your interest today www.rcsi.com/online/find-...

Ireland has no shortage of strategies, plans or targets for clean air. What it lacks is consistent, coordinated delivery & political courage to enforce standards, phase out high-emission fuels & prioritise equity. – New Healthscape blog healthscape-population-health.blogspot.com/2026/03/from...

Researchers from @rcsipophealth.bsky.social showcased their work at @rcsi.bsky.social's annual Research Day 2026. The event showcases the breadth of research underway across the university and provides an opportunity for researchers to share new findings and connect with colleagues.

In this new episode of the Be Water podcast, guests discuss misconceptions that make local people in Malawi, particularly those in rural areas, reluctant to use rainwater – and how this might be changed. on.soundcloud.com/qtcngnLHoUND... @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social @researchireland.ie

🫀 Science Bites: State of the Heart Join our own Prof Ronan Margey on 10 March, 1:30pm at the Humanarium, @rcsi.bsky.social Following the launch of the Irish Heart Attack Audit, learn what needs to improve in cardiovascular care & how to manage your own risk. Register for Free: surl.li/dgnuci

🧠 National Conference on Stroke 2026 A key event on awareness, advocacy & improving stroke care pathways nationwide. Speakers: Prof Rónán Collins, Dr Patrick Nicholson, Mr Amayo Côte & Prof Joe Harbison 📅 27 April 2026 | 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM 📍 Cashel Palace Hotel 🎟 Free – Register: surl.li/qwekmz

A new Health Equity Research Alliance (HERA) has been launched by @rcsi.bsky.social, uniting researchers, international experts and people with lived experiences in advancing equity-informed and inclusive health research. www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

A study led by researchers at the RCSI School of Population Health has examined drug–drug interaction trends in older adults across a decade. Their findings point to preventable risks and opportunities for medication optimisation. Read more: doi.org/10.1002/bcp.... #RCSIdiscover

We’re recruiting for a postdoctoral fellow to join the Cameron Scholars team in delivering focused research, education & collaboration in the dynamic environment of the School of Population Health. For further info & to apply, visit: my.corehr.com/pls/coreport... @rcsi-research.bsky.social

What happens when people don't trust rainwater? How can we make them understand its benefits? We'll explain how we are going to do it. SPOILER: With music!! on.soundcloud.com/npCDITGRa81s... @researchireland.ie @rcsipophealth.bsky.social @unep.org @malawi24.bsky.social @rcsi.bsky.social

Registered #dietitians play a key role in long‑term #obesity care. With #GLP‑1 RA medication use rising, RCSI researchers are seeking views from dietitians in the Republic of Ireland on how these medications are affecting dietetic practice and training needs. Survey ➡️ rdc.rcsi.com/surveys/?s=L...

Interactive dashboards developed as part of the SIMI-Stroke project are now available. The dashboards present projections for stroke incidence, prevalence, post‑stroke disability & post‑stroke cognitive impairment in Irl, based on the StrokeCog epidemiological model. simistroke.eu/interactive-...

Around 17 million people die each year without access to safe surgical care. SURGhub is tackling this by delivering free, high-quality, context-appropriate training for frontline healthcare workers worldwide. Read more: www.rcsi.com/impact/detai... #RCSIeducate @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social

Medical education is changing. Prof Anne Hickey has written in @irishtimes.com about how professionalism, leadership & resilience are sewn into the fabric of the curriculum at @rcsi.bsky.social. www.irishtimes.com/health/2026/... @rcsipsychology.bsky.social

We are calling on government to deliver a Tobacco Free Future, ending tobacco-related harm once and for all. Today, RCPI Clinical Advisory Group on Smoking and E-cigarettes publishes a new position paper.

There are six calls to action in "Time for a Tobacco-free Future" - the new position paper by RCPI Clinical Advisory Group on Smoking and E-Cigarettes. #TobaccoFreeFuture

Today is National No Smoking Day! 🚭 Our HSE colleagues (@hselive.bsky.social) are promoting this day and have many free supports available to help you stop smoking today and everyday. #nationalnosmokingday #ireland @fdoyle4.bsky.social @rehamalasheen.bsky.social @cheyennedowney.bsky.social

Ireland faces a critical moment in the fight against harm caused by tobacco; the leading cause of preventable disease & death, claiming 100 lives per week. The @rcpi.bsky.social Clinical Advisory Group on Smoking & E-Cigarettes has launched a position paper to end this harm: rcpi.ie/tobaccofreef...

A masterclass on STROBE-Equity will take place as part of the launch of the Health Equity Research Alliance at RCSI on 26 Feb. The session will be led by Omar Dewidar, GRADE-Equity Coordination Lead, Campbell and Cochrane Equity Methods Group, University of Ottawa. www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

The IGS are delighted to receive our amazing Colombian colleagues from Universidad ICESI to RCSI this week as part of our ongoing Erasmus+ collaboration between our universities! A huge thank you to @euerasmusplus.bsky.social for their support with this knowledge exchange! @rcsi.bsky.social

A masterclass on practical approaches to operationalising equity across the research lifecycle will be delivered by Jordi Pardo Pardo at the launch of the Health Equity Research Alliance at @rcsi.bsky.social on 26 February. Register: www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

The Health Equity Research Alliance (HERA), an @rcsi.bsky.social initiative bringing people, evidence & action together to strengthen equity-informed health research in Ireland, will be launched at RCSI on 26 February. www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-... @eunicetphillip.bsky.social @ocleary.bsky.social

We're recruiting for a biostatistician/bioinformatician to work in the Data Science Centre to support RCSI staff and postgraduate students in research activities, education and training. For further information and to apply, visit: my.corehr.com/pls/coreport...

Population Health Leaders Scholarship – Apply now to save up to 30% on tuition fees Learn how to drive improvements in health outcomes, systems and policies – and what it really means for healthcare leaders, policymakers and system managers. Register your interest: www.rcsi.com/online/find-...

The deadline to submit abstracts to the 22nd Psychology, Health & Medicine Annual Conference at @rcsi.bsky.social has been extended to 9 February. www.rcsi.com/phm @hrbireland.bsky.social @rcsipsychology.bsky.social @bpsofficial.bsky.social @mariapertl.bsky.social @lisamellonpsych.bsky.social

Improving knowledge and support for women with epilepsy (WWE) in a timely manner from preconception to postpartum should be a priority for health services in Ireland and globally, according to new research led by Dr Jade Parnell, Dr Aisling Walsh & colleagues. doi.org/10.1016/j.ye...

The first Humanarium exhibition, ‘Heart: more than a beat’ will launch on Thursday, 12 February! Mark your calendars and get ready to learn about the extraordinary, complex machine at the heart of our lives.  Find out more at www.humanarium.ie/exhibitions/ #Humanarium #SDGs

We're recruiting for a postdoctoral researcher to work on a new project, ‘Assessing Status and Trends in Diabetes Care in Ireland and the Early Impact of Health Care Reform’. To apply, visit: my.corehr.com/pls/coreport... @hrbireland.bsky.social

Congrats to Prof Edward Gregg, Head of School, who received the Outstanding Foreign Investigator Award at 40th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Japan Society of Diabetic Complications. He delivered an address entitled 'Anticipating the next transitions in the diabetes epidemic' at the meeting.

The @hrbireland.bsky.social has published this year's Health Research in Action. One of the researchers featured is Dr Caitriona Cahir, lead researcher on a project looking to better understand the scope & nature of medication-related harm among older adults in Ireland. www.hrb.ie/hrb/hrb-publ...

The US has unveiled Dietary Guidelines for Americans that are causing a stir among experts. "The new US guidelines, with their narrow focus & lack of clarity, will be difficult to implement," write Dr Cathal O'Hara & Dr Gráinne Kent in @uk.theconversation.com. theconversation.com/americas-new...

We're recruiting for research asst to work w/ multidisciplinary team on a series of projects aimed at understanding public health burden & impact of chronic conditions in Irl, as well as impact of integrated care programmes on long-term outcomes of chronic conditions. my.corehr.com/pls/coreport...

Registration & call for abstracts for 22nd Psychology, Health & Medicine Annual Conference are now open. Theme 👉 Health Psychology in a Changing World: Navigating Complexity, Driving Impact 🗓️ 24 April, @rcsi.bsky.social www.rcsi.com/phm @bpsofficial.bsky.social @hrbireland.bsky.social

Registration is now open for the @sphereprogramme.bsky.social Network 12th Annual Conference: ‘Bridging the Gap: Advancing Population Health Equity in Ireland’, which takes place at @rcsi.bsky.social on 19 February. Register here: www.sphereprogramme.ie/sphere-netwo... @hrbireland.bsky.social

The call for abstracts for the 22nd Psychology, Health & Medicine Annual Conference is now open. The theme of the conference is 'Health Psychology in a Changing World: Navigating Complexity, Driving Impact' and takes place at RCSI. www.rcsi.com/phm @bpsofficial.bsky.social @hrbireland.bsky.social

If you’re planning to advance your career in population health, public health leadership or health systems improvement, now is the time to apply for the MSc in Population Health Leadership. Apply now to receive a 10% discount on tuition fees, with First Mover Advantage. www.rcsi.com/online/popul...

Wishing you a happy, healthy and peaceful Christmas from all the School of Population Health. Nollaig shona, shláintiúil agus shíochánta duit ó chách san Scoil Sláinte Daonra.

A new book which seeks to write women back into our shared history & understanding of health & its management was launched at rcsi.bsky.social by Prof. Deborah McNamara, President, RCSI. Women in Health Management: Global Revolutionaries is edited by Dr eidin.bsky.social & Prof. Robert McMurray.

The 22nd Psychology, Health & Medicine Annual Conference will take place at @rcsi.bsky.social on 24 April 2026. The theme of the conference is 'Health Psychology in a Changing World: Navigating Complexity, Driving Impact'. The call for abstracts is now open. Visit: www.rcsi.com/phm

We're recruiting for a 6-month research assistant (50% FTE) to support the running of LOSTSIGHT, a project that explores mental health among older adults living with sight loss in Ireland. my.corehr.com/pls/coreport... @mariapertl.bsky.social @researchireland.ie

Dr @paulinedunne.bsky.social, postdoctoral researcher with the Cameon Scholars programme, was recently awarded the Pat Barron Perpetual Trophy for her poster presented at the National Prevention and Integrated Diabetes Care Conference.

We're recruiting for a department operations coordinator with the Dept of Public Health and Epidemiology. The postholder will provide administrative and operational support for teaching, research and departmental initiatives. my.corehr.com/pls/coreport...

The SURGhub project has been awarded the prestigious QS Reimagine Education Award 2025 for Best E-Learning Project. Eric O'Flynn & Dr Ines Perić from @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social accepted the award in London. Read more: www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

Learn more about our project! @researchireland.ie @rcsipophealth.bsky.social @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social @unep.org

A user-friendly tool for anyone conducting an evidence synthesis project has been launched by Knowledge Translation Program @ktprogram.bsky.social. The Right Review Tool has been updated in collab w/ Dr Barbara Clyne. rightreview.knowledgetranslation.net @hiqa.bsky.social @rcsilibrary.bsky.social

@surg-water.bsky.social harnesses rainwater collected from the rooftops of maternal health facilities in Malawi and uses the sun’s UV rays to disinfect it, making it safe for mothers and healthcare workers. The project secured €1.1 m to scale its solar-powered disinfection reactor. @rcsi.bsky.social

New health information resources to support women with epilepsy before, during and after pregnancy have been launched at an event held at RCSI today. The resources were developed under the EpiKNOW project, an initiative led by @rcsipophealth.bsky.social More ➡️ www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

New health information resources to support women with epilepsy before, during & after pregnancy have been launched at @rcsi.bsky.social. The resources were developed as part of the EpiKNOW project in response to significant gaps in reliable information. www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

A new set of resources for women w/ epilepsy will be launched at @rcsi.bsky.social this week. Researchers working on the EpiKNOW project have designed these resources to help women navigate preconception, pregnancy, birth & post-partum stages. Via @irishtimes.com www.irishtimes.com/health/your-...