⏳ Calling all researchers! Showcase your work at the TPI Scientific Meeting (1–2 Oct 2025, Liverpool). 📝 Submit your abstract by 29 Aug — focus on emerging threats or pandemic science. 🔗 www.thepandemicinstitute.org/collaborate/... #TPI2025 #PandemicPreparedness #CallForPosters

New paper published by Dr Victoria Marland and colleagues, an evaluation of nitazene test strips. Their conclusions recommend caution when used in front-line testing, and highlight false positive results associated with the presence of caffeine harmreductionjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

Up to 1/5 students in student accommodation identify as LGBTQ+ & their experience at university is known to be often tougher than straight students. LJMU & Unite Students are partnering to identify gaps & provide support. ➡️https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/news/articles/2025/7/30/lgbtq-student-study

🏳️‍🌈 NEW RESEARCH: Dating apps could be a tool for HEALTH EQUITY! Our UK/US study found LGBTQ+ users gain social connections, self-esteem boosts & meaningful relationships through GSN apps. (1/4) #LGBTQResearch #SexPositive #PublicHealth www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

We have an exciting line up for our Scientific Meeting this coming October. Spaces are filling fast so register soon to avoid disappointment. Our poster abstract submission is also open, deadline 29th August: www.thepandemicinstitute.org/news/poster-...

The new Sex and Relationships guidance issued by the Department of Education appears unaware that a) AIDS can’t be transmitted and b) the ‘S’ stands for syndrome and isn’t just a plural for AID. Educational guidance so ill-informed can’t be trusted. And it isn’t even the worst thing about it. 😡

Great news, and a great route. Thank you to @sahirhouse.bsky.social for making this happen. BBC News - Liverpool's new Pride route for 2025 revealed - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

q:LJMU will hold it first seminar Connecting LGBTQ+ Research & Community on 17/07. LJMU research with LGBTQ+ communities will be presented, with guest speaker @hazelmarzetti.bsky.social. The event will be of interest to researchers, academics, professionals, and community organisations. #lgbtq+

q:LJMU will hold it first seminar Connecting LGBTQ+ Research & Community on 17/07. LJMU research with LGBTQ+ communities will be presented, with guest speaker @hazelmarzetti.bsky.social . The event will be of interest to researchers, academics, professionals, and community

There are also talks by @hazelmarzetti.bsky.social (Understanding LGBTQ+ suicide & suicide prevention) and from @sahirhouse.bsky.social #LGBTQ #lgbt #pride

The studies presented by @ljmuofficial.bsky.social ranges from local studies (Perceptions of safety for LGBTQIA+ people in heteronormative nightlife settings, Liverpool) and international work (Understanding Factors in US Transgender Homicides). @ljmuimpact.bsky.social @ljmu-phi.bsky.social

q:LJMU will hold it first seminar Connecting LGBTQ+ Research & Community on 17/07. LJMU research with LGBTQ+ communities will be presented, with guest speaker @hazelmarzetti.bsky.social. The event will be of interest to researchers, academics, professionals, and community organisations. #lgbtq+

We've just published a scoping review of projects that aim to improve opioid agonist therapy (eg. methadone) in acute hospital settings: journals.plos.org/mentalhealth.... This is part of our excellent iHOST project (www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...). A couple of findings ...

Please take a look at my MSc #publichealth dissertation study on knowledge, attitudes & behaviours of UK adults around genital herpes (HSV 1&2). Thank you! app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/ljmu/knowl... #research #sexualhealth

🚨 We've just published new data showing the current state of health inequalities in England caused by infectious diseases & environmental health hazards. Our blog post explores how factors like location, job or ethnicity can damage people's health ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/05/02/h...

#OnThisDay 1999, a neo-Nazi nail bombed the Admiral Duncan pub in Soho deliberately targeted London's LGBT community. The explosion killed Andrea Dykes, John Light, and Nik Moore, and injured over 70 more. Today, we honour their memory, and stand united against hate, always.

The paradox of choice is real at #HR25Bogotá — with so many powerful sessions to choose from, choosing can feel impossible, especially on day 3. But we’re here to help! Check out this guide to find sessions that match your areas of interest.

We’re at #HR25 Bogotá, come and see us in the Exhibition Zone 🙌 And view our work in the Posters Space or here: ims.ljmu.ac.uk/posters

Opening ceremony for #HR25 well done to Lucy and Maddie for again bringing together a great conference programmme @harmreductionintl.bsky.social

Today’s the day — #HR25Bogotá kicks off in Colombia! We can’t wait to sow the seeds of change with you over the next four days.

3 days until #HR25Bogotá! This is where our movement will come together to learn from each other and push for approaches that prioritise health and justice. 27–30 April | 📍 Bogotá + online hr25.hri.global/registration/

How can health services best support people living with #HIV aged 50+ in the UK? Let Richard know what research is needed to improve services in this short survey ? ⬇️ #BHIVA25 @bhiva.bsky.social @bashhuk.bsky.social @nationalaidstrust.bsky.social

Great to see our ( @hannahcem.bsky.social @cebretthealth.bsky.social ) review on sense of coherence and salutogenesis among LGBTQ+ populations published in @healthpromint.bsky.social It is open access academic.oup.com/heapro/artic...

We are looking for volunteers who have worked in or socialised in nightlife venues in Liverpool in the past 12 months to take part in a study exploring how bar staff and patrons observe or experience prejudice and violence towards LGBTQIA+ people and their willingness to intervene. DM for info.

"The Supreme Court’s decision regarding trans women has made me ashamed of my profession – and ashamed of what our law has become." www.independent.co.uk/voices/trans...

We know today may feel especially heavy for our trans and non-binary siblings. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or affected by the UK Supreme Court’s decision, please know you’re not alone. We’re here for you every day from 10am to 10pm. #TransRights #Trans #NonBinary #SupremeCourt #Gender

My husband has taught human reproduction and development to the Cambridge medics for over three decades. When people start banging on about "only two biological sexes" he starts with "which sex: genetic, hormonal, or gonadal"? Biological sex is not binary. www.scientificamerican.com/article/sex-...

⏳ Last chance! Standard registration rates end on Friday, 4 April—sign up now before prices increase! https://hr25.hri.global/registration/

Can’t attend #HR25Bogotá in-person? HR25 Virtual brings the full experience to you—wherever you are! Register now at hr25.hri.global/hr25-virtual/

I am very much looking forward to LJMU Drug Related Deaths Conference today. #DRDevent @phi-ims.bsky.social A great line up of speakers. ims.ljmu.ac.uk/DRDconference

We have a funded PhD Studentship at LJMU with an amazing supervisory team (incl. @markamericana.bsky.social ), deadline 30/03/25. "How can UK services best support children and young people (0-18 years) who experience drug or alcohol related parental bereavement: a mixed methods study" FindAPhD.com

Another deeply troubling attack on LGBT rights in Hungary, masquerading as the protection of so-called traditional values. The right to peaceful assembly is a cornerstone of any free society, and its suppression is an attack on fundamental human rights. www.independent.co.uk/news/world/e...

We're looking for people aged 18-30 in the UK to take part in research on attitudes towards people who use drugs. Sign up link here: bristolexppsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... Shares much appreciated! Thank you!

Why academia is sleepwalking into self-destruction. My editorial @brain1878.bsky.social If you agree with the sentiments please repost. It's important for all our sakes to stop the madness academic.oup.com/brain/articl...

💜✨ This International Women’s Day, we celebrate all women involved in Sahir’s work to create a more inclusive and supportive world. ✨💜 We honour all women, trans women, gender-diverse people & everyone facing gender-based inequality. #IWD2025 #LGBTQInclusion #TransWomenAreWomen #StrongerTogether

The programme for the #HR25Bogotá conference is out! https://hr25.hri.global/hr25-programme/

We have a funded PhD Studentship at LJMU with an amazing supervisory team (incl. @markamericana.bsky.social ), deadline 30/03/25. "How can UK services best support children and young people (0-18 years) who experience drug or alcohol related parental bereavement: a mixed methods study" FindAPhD.com

We express our concern about the harmful UK aid cut from 0.5% to 0.3% of GNI. Reducing aid will undermine global health, security, and stability, worsening crises like disease, climate change, and poverty.  Read the statement👇

Could Kier Starmer get any worse? Don't answer that. Just like Trump, he is picking on the most vulnerable by cutting international aid.

Trump’s Executive Order on global aid halted funding for AIDS relief (PEPFAR). If it is not restored there would be a full resurgence of the HIV pandemic by 2029, with an estimated 6.3 million AIDS-related deaths and 3.4 million AIDS orphans within 4 years. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

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Hello @ukhsa.bsky.social !!! Welcome to Bluesky! ❤️

Three fab public health research fellow jobs going in my faculty at LJMU, working with Liverpool City Councul in the Health Determinants Research Collab. - Evidence Synthesis (1.0fte) - Applied Participatory Methods (0.7fte) - Applied Public Health (1.0fte) jobs.ljmu.ac.uk/vacancies/97... 1/2

It’s LGBTQ+ History Month – a dedicated time to reflect, remember, and celebrate the real lives of LGBTQ+ people past and present. 🏳️‍🌈 www.sahir.org.uk/lgbtq-histor...

The LGBTQ+ family survey is open now: lnkd.in/efhq48jF This survey aims to provide an understanding of the different forms of family practiced by LGBTQ+ people, and how these families experience representation and inequity in public services.

You asked, we answered. Early Bird EXTENDED until 7 February!  Register now to avail of the special rate https://hr25.hri.global/registration/

Don't miss out! 10 more days to avail of our special Early Bird prices for #HR25Bogotá.  Register now at hr25.hri.global/registration/

Just seen the sad news that The Vivienne (James Lee Williams) passed away this weekend aged just 32 Her last Insta post was about her support for Sahir House, Liverpool oldest LGBTQ+ & HIV charity If you would like (and can afford) to give them a few quid, you can donate at www.sahir.org.uk/donate

INDEPENDENT: Five years on, the true cost of Brexit #TomorrowsPapersToday