Delighted to share the preprint of our protocol from @thepeoplesreview.ie asking whether resistance training makes a difference to quality of life or heart health for older adults compared with aerobic exercise. 🔗 zenodo.org/records/1759... This isn’t your usual protocol… here’s why (thread)

The preprint for our review protocol is here! 🎉 Here is a sneak preview of one of our figures. You can access the full preprint here: buff.ly/MyOnIqP

Thank you to everyone who joined #Stage4 of #ThePeoplesReview. Now, our team working backstage are taking a closer look at the 699 possibly relevant studies to find the ones that answer the People's favourite question. Stay tuned for #Stage5 coming soon...

One of my favourite features of hashtag#CochraneCrowd is that you can see when there are others working with you! It really makes you feel like part of a team. 🥰

I’m online today until 12 GMT to sift through some studies for The People's Review! Join me in Cochrane Crowd to find the studies to get one step closer to answering the people’s favourite question ⬇️ Happy to answer any questions on here❓❓ Join here: www.thepeoplesreview.ie/join-now

📣#Stage3 of #ThePeoplesReview is open now! Help us plan our review & contribute to a real-life #HealthResearch project! 👋 Joining for the 1st time? Complete this survey buff.ly/koHgkcp 🔁 Returning to #ThePeoplesReview? Login to Cochrane Crowd buff.ly/1er68Za

🥁 And the people's favourite question is... Does resistance training 🏋️‍♀️ make a difference to quality of life😁 or heart health🫀 for older adults compared to aerobic exercise👟? It's not too late to join the fun. You can now take part in #Stage3 - buff.ly/EcZ3ZzX

Exciting day tomorrow….

Thank you Derek for sharing so openly and honestly about The People’s Review… worth a read!

They’ve helped shape this project from a tiny spark 🎇 of an idea into what it is today - through deep discussions 💬, big questions ❓ , problem-solving 🧠, and plenty of laughs along the way 🤣

As a team that includes trans and non-binary people we know any criticism we make of Cass will be seen as ideological This is why we grounded our work in a methodical critique, using established tools Whilst our identities still matter, this is about the poor and biased application of methodology

Proud to have been apart of this team. Research methodology matters. Policy should be based on methodologically sound research. Our results show the many methodological flaws of the Cass Review. Check it out ⬇️

We are #hiring One full-time (lecturer B) and three part-time (lecturer A) roles - something to suit everyone! The details of the post and how to apply can be found under "Academic Vacancies" here: www.universityofgalway.ie/about-us/jobs/ Get in touch if you want to know more. Please share widely.

The People's Review Stage 1: Suggest a Question is CLOSING TOMORROW 8th May 2025 at 6pm GMT! If you haven't already submitted your question or want to spread the word with friends and family now is the time to do so! We'll be back shortly to decide the People's favourite question. Watch this space👀

So grateful to work with this wonderful woman on #ThePeoplesReview 🤗

🧐Did you know that #ThePeoplesReview is a global initiative! Anyone, anywhere in the world can get involved 🌍 To #JoinTheAdventure ➡️ Fill out this sign-up survey buff.ly/fUiZVyw ➡️ Then login or sign-up to Cochrane Crowd where you can submit your health question

❓ What health question would you like to answer??? To #JoinTheAdventure ➡️ Fill out this short sign-up survey thepeoplesreview.ie/join-now ➡️ Then you will be redirected to login or sign-up to Cochrane Crowd where you can submit your health question

🌍 We want #ThePeoplesReview to be accessible and relatable to as many people as possible. So there are a few other things to think about also....

🔨 #PICO is a helpful tool to help build a #GoodQuestion

❓ It's not too late to submit your question for #ThePeoplesReview at buff.ly/w2de8x7 🤷‍♀️ But, what kind of questions can we answer with #ThePeoplesReview?

To join The People's Review: 👉 Complete a short sign-up survey here: www.thepeoplesreview.ie/join-now 👉 Then you will be redirected to login or sign-up to #CochraneCrowd where you can submit your health question of interest

🌍 Want to help shape health research? Join #ThePeoplesReview – a systematic review, powered by the public ✅Open to people worldwide ✅Everything takes place online ✅Make a difference in health research ✅Learn about systematic reviews

University of Galway is inviting the public to contribute to a new initiative aimed at exploring important health-related questions and helping shape the future of health research.🩺 Learn more and have your say: www.thepeoplesreview.ie @thepeoplesreview.ie

➡️ Join #ThePeoplesReview now and contribute to #OneMillionActsOfScience 🔗 www.thepeoplesreview.ie/join-now

Éle is a PhD student and Occupational Therapist, funded by @evidsynirl.bsky.social, completing a really interesting and useful citizen science project that is open to all. Learn about research, reviews and health science. Please spread the word too. #ThePeoplesReview

🎉Really excited (and a little bit nervous!) to share that #ThePeoplesReview is live!!! You can submit your health question now by going to www.thepeoplesreview.ie/join-now Please like, follow, share and get involved in this systematic review #PoweredByThePublic ❤️

On the UK Supreme Court's decision yesterday - lots of people are erroneously taking it as evidence that trans women are not women. This misunderstands the fact that the law of any country does not control the concept of gender. No trans woman in the UK or beyond is any less of a woman now. 👇

🚨 Just 5 days to go until #ThePeoplesReview launches! 🚀 Not sure what it’s all about? 👀 Watch this quick explainer video to find out how you can help shape health research 👉 buff.ly/eD0fnZh ✨ Want to get involved? ✅ Follow us on socials: buff.ly/diowYWX ✅ Sign up for updates: buff.ly/m23wkwb

Eeep 👀 The People's Review is coming next week!!!

🚨We are thrilled that our protocol has been selected as the article of the month in Research Involvement and Engagement. Full article here: researchinvolvement.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.... #ThePeoplesReview #PoweredByThePublic #ArticleOfTheMonth

Guess who’s back! Back again ❤️❤️

🎉 What a day at The People’s Review HQ! Our project lead @elequinn.bsky.social , presented at the Open Research Forum on #CitizenScience ‪@uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social‬. A great opportunity to spread the word about #ThePeoplesReview, and learn from each other about #CitizenScience

Wondering what all the hype is about systematic reviews? Check out this video now 👀

Not the worst view to have while I do some final last minute prep for the upcoming launch of @thepeoplesreview.ie ⛰️🌊🌞 🗞️To get notified when stage 1 of #ThePeoplesReview launches sign up to our newsletter here: mailchi.mp/universityof...

Watch this space 👀👀

#OpenScience is at the heart of everything we are trying to achieve with The People’s Review. You can read my HardiBlog on an upcoming talk I’ll be giving about The People’s Review at the Open Research forum. hardimanlibrary.blogspot.com/2025/03/open...

Have a read of this really interesting PhD project from @elequinn.bsky.social . Get involved and spread the word!

📣I am thrilled to share my first PhD publication - The People's Review protocol: planning an innovative study powered by the public, which was published today in Research Involvement and Engagement. You can read this open-access paper here: researchinvolvement.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

Whenever I’m feeling the rise of PhD stress I always pop into Dangan Nursery & Tearooms, and it has an instant calming effect. A hidden gem 💎 nothing better than a bit of nature therapy (and cake🍰) to soothe the the system!

Exciting event on Public & Patient Involvement (PPI) Join us in @uniofgalway on April 8th for an event exploring PPI practices across Europe. 🌍 📍 University of Galway & Online 💡 Insights, case studies & cross-border dialogue 🔗 Register now: ppinetwork.ie/event-listin...

“White people are used to taking up space in discussions, but when it comes to racial equity, the most important is listening, actively listening. This does not mean we should not be engaged, but we need to be mindful of when to step back and let others lead the conversation. “ #PatientEngagement

Very exciting session ⬇️⬇️

😱 I just learned about #KanbanFlow at a HRB-TMRN PhD Peer Pathway event last week - it is so useful for streamlining work-flows, to-do lists, 'mush' lists and importantly 'done' lists! 🛠️ What tools do you use for project management & productivity?

Here, here 👏

It was such a lovely suprise to meet so many researchers from University of Galway today! "You can take the girl away from Galway but you can't take Galway away from the girl"...🤷🏾‍♀️😆 💙 #ResearchTogether #PPIE #PatientInvolvement #PatientEngagement #Researchers #University

With years of physical recovery and mental healing I now focus on the impact I make within health research and will forever support my bone cancer community. 🧡 #WorldCancerDay #WCD25 #WearARibbon #UntilTheresACure #BoneCancer #BionicWarrior

At the time of diagnosis my son was 5 years old and often feared that my son will have to live a life without his mum. I felt lonely, isolated and disengaged with everything and everyone.

My life was turned upside down by bone cancer. Today is World Cancer Day and I am joining the BCRT community in spreading awareness of bone cancer...🧡💙 In September 2011 I was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in my left knee. I had limb-savage surgery and my life has never been the same.