This week! Join us to create a systematic and reproducible data tidying workflow in R. We’ll look at all stages, from uploading and merging to cleaning, creating variables and exporting. 📆 Fri 24 Oct 🔗https://edin.ac/3IIQCAi

🚨 New Publication🚨 'The effects of antidepressants on cardiometabolic and other physiological parameters: a systematic review and network meta-analysis' by Hub researcher Toby Pillinger et. al., published yesterday in @thelancet.com Read more🔗👇 www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

For #OAweek, we’re connecting OA to the research lifecycle—from planning & preregistration through data sharing & publication. In our post, we show how TOP is a map for thinking holistically about open science and increasing the verifiability of empirical research claims. www.cos.io/blog/open-ac...

Are you ready to hear about more of the exciting research happening across the Network? Of course you are. Our latest Research Spotlight Blog explores the link between sleep, depression and type 2 diabetes. www.circadianmentalhealth.org/post/using-b... #mentalhealthresearch #diabetesresearch #ECRs

📢Job Alert: Clinical/Non-Clinical Senior Lecturer in Molecular Psychiatry elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...

Registration is now open for our Autumn Showcase! 🍂🎉 📅 Friday 21 November 🕑 2:00–3:30pm 📍MS Teams Join us to hear some of the most impactful mental health research at the University of Edinburgh. 🔗Register now: tinyurl.com/3ty3w5d6

We are currently recruiting adults age 16 or over based in the UK with a clinical or self diagnosed eating disorder who have experience of using, or attempting to obtain, GLP-1 weight loss injections. Please do complete the survey here edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

The @thebinkshub.bsky.social and REALITIES are excited to welcome attendees to a half-day event exploring alternative approaches to health and wellbeing. 🌳 Planetary Health is Public Health 🗓️ 1 October, 10am - 2:30 pm 📍 Edinburgh Futures Institute and online 🔗 efi.ed.ac.uk/.../planetar...

Don't forget - MQ Mental Health will be opening expressions of interest for 2026 Fellowship funding on 3 Nov! The MQ Fellowships are aimed at researchers interested in launching their own independent research career, with grants of up to £250,000. Learn more: www.mqmentalhealth.org/research-pro...

Want to learn how? Come along to our all new Research Data Service Workshops: library.ed.ac.uk/research-sup....

Freebie webinar on career development coming up...

We’re excited to announce our Autumn Showcase 🎉 📅 Friday 21 November 🕑 2:00–3:30pm 📍MS Teams Discover some of the most impactful mental health research happening at the University of Edinburgh. Stay tuned for details!

Reminder of our virtual event happening today!! Sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

🌍 How can we weave planetary health into public health research, policy and practice? Join us for a half-day seminar at @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social 🗓️ October 1st, 10am Explore the power of green prescribing and community-led approaches to health and wellbeing! Register: edin.ac/4mdx4BB

🚨Update: METPSY is now recruiting adults aged 16–35! 🚨 Adults aged 16–35 living in Scotland can now take part in our METPSY study (previously 16–25). Open to those with a diagnosis of depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia. Interested? Get in touch 📩 [email protected] or visit our website!

ECR Workshop: Proteomics & Mental Health 🧠 9 Oct | Edinburgh | £25 Hosted by @mqmentalhealth.bsky.social & @datamind.bsky.social in partnership with MHP. Meet the Speakers! Programme & bios online – register: rebrand.ly/ecr-workshop

💡 Looking for inspiration? Browse our latest data collections and new releases, with data on generative AI, health, climate change and more! (updated 8 August) ukdataservice.ac.uk/2025/08/08/l...

📢 Programme now live for the MHP Research Summit in partnership with @mqmentalhealth.bsky.social 🗓️ 10 Oct 2025 | 📍 Edinburgh ✨ Keynotes, partner-led sessions, and and Hub-led sessions. 👉THREE WEEKS LEFT to submit an abstract: rebrand.ly/research-sum... #MHPSummit2025

📢Looking for parents/carers to be involved in research either as participants or as part of PPI? ✍️Share details of projects/opportunity in our form - see on our webpage under 'How to Apply' www.parentcarerresearchnetwork.org.uk/researchers 📅Deadline for inclusion in next newsletter is August 20th

PhD student @kyleighmelville.bsky.social from @morayhouse.bsky.social is conducting research to explore school staff experiences of using sensory rooms and gardens. If you work in a UK school it would be *amazing* if you could help her out.

Join @genscot.bsky.social in-person or online for a day of engaging discussions, networking and learning as they celebrate their 20th year. Read more and register 🔗 genscot.ed.ac.uk/for-voluntee...

Fellowship Application Day 2025 run online by @nihr-rss.bsky.social on 17 Sept - a REALLY important opportunity for anyone wanting to go for an NIHR Doctoral or Postdoctoral Award... and *free!* Not to be missed! 😀 mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/rss-fellowsh...

🎯 Applications open: Success on the Board 2025/26 UK researchers from underrepresented groups - join this transformational programme! ✨ Board governance training, coaching & shadowing 📅 Deadline: 15 Sep 2025 🎯 10 places available Find out more: bit.ly/46C3Ecy #ResearchGovernance #BoardDiversity

Tomorrow, the Provocateurs present: 'Deconstructing Brains and 999 WTF' at the EdFringe! Join CRM researcher Dr Rana Fetit as she builds human brains in the laboratory... just how alive are they? 11:15am Sat 2 Aug, The Stand 2 See our full IRR Fringe line-up: regeneration-repair.ed.ac.uk/events

Join us for a webinar on the Wellcome Mental Health Award: Transforming early intervention for anxiety, depression and psychosis in young people 💡 Learn about the funding call ✅ Discover what makes a strong application 🤝 Connect with potential collaborators 🔗 Register now: tinyurl.com/vnznk6c6

Join the AMBER Research Project’s e-LEAP! Have you experienced depression or work with those who do? Help shape research by sharing your thoughts via quick polls & emails. Flexible, no meetings—just your valuable input! 🔗 forms.office.com/e/4dXgEznfq0 #MentalHealth

Less than a week left to apply for this PhD studentship in my lab at @birkbeckpsychology.bsky.social ! Deadline Sun 6th July

New blog post from the Research Data Service's Evelyn Williams, who reflects on the recent Edinburgh Open Research Conference, highlighting presentations which resonated with them and pointed to the future of open research culture. edin.ac/4kh4kHi

Join us online (14 July, 1–2pm) for a special webinar exploring the power of mixed methods in #mentalhealth #research. Featuring insights from a newly published BMJ Mental Health paper by ECRs & a panel of expert voices across the research landscape!👇 mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/advancingmix...

Our fellowships support collaboration across Hubs. Submit your EoI by 30 July to get started - the only way to contact the Hubs if you want to apply. 👉 bit.ly/expression-i... #SMIresearch

Heads up: we've got two new funding opportunities through our new Research Programme on Gambling, supported by the government’s statutory levy on gambling profits. See also our opportunity to develop Gambling Harms Research and Innovation partnerships 👉 www.ukri.org/opportunity/...

Watch all four sessions from the Edinburgh Open Research Conference 2025. This year focusing on the question: “What’s stopping us?” Asking what barriers we face, the challenges slowing progress, and searching for strategies to overcome them. #OER #OpenResearch open.ed.ac.uk/edinburgh-op...

There’s less than a month left to apply for our Mental Health Award ⏰ We’re funding researchers to use longitudinal data to find early signs of anxiety, depression and psychosis. Find out more and apply by 22 July ⤵️ wellcome.org/grant-fundin...

Emotional outbursts in kids may signal future mental health challenges. A study funded by @medresfdn.bsky.social & led by Reader in Psychology Dr Aja Murray finds that children who struggle to manage intense emotions at age 7 show more signs of anxiety & depression in their teens. edin.ac/4659CCb

We are honoured to be exhibiting our co-created artworks with the Ripple Project at the Scottish Parliament this week! #CreativeMethods #AcademicSky #CreativeResearch #Community

🏳️‍🌈Are you interested in intergenerational LGBTQ+ conversations? 🏳️‍🌈Are you based in and around Glasgow? Come along to our next *in person* Queer Minds Scotland Event! events.bookitbee.com/gcu/queer-mi... 26th June 5.30 - 7.30

Have you lived in temporary accommodation with a neurodivergent child? Or do you support families who do? Join the APPG on Households in Temporary Accommodation @sensory-lives-prj.bsky.social @sharedhealthgm.bsky.social & @autistica.org.uk call for evidence and share your experiences. Link in bio.

en route Edinburgh to share my work on ✨neuroqueer network analysis✨ at @aies-edinburgh.bsky.social Queer Data Showcase tomorrow night! Tickets here 👇 www.ai-ethics.org/queer-data-s...

Thrilled to share that I’ve been awarded funding to lead my own research project looking into the association between eating disorders (ED) and PCOS! Grateful to @medresfdn.bsky.social for supporting this work and further important ED research. Very much looking forward to the journey ahead!

🧠 NEW STUDY: CareCoach Study - a research project exploring the benefits of an online support package designed specifically for people caring for someone with dementia. 👥 If you’re a family member or friend providing care to someone living with dementia, you may be eligible.

🚨CANCELLED🚨 Unfortunately, we have to cancel this event. We apologise for any inconvenience and hope to see everyone at future events!

The @freedfromed.bsky.social team want to hear from you! What is most important in #earlyintervention for #eatingdisorders? Those with lived experience, families, clinicians, researchers, anyone involved is welcome to take part. Take the short survey here: qualtrics.kcl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...

Make your voice heard to ensure that we, along with Thrive partners, can stop these cuts that will effectively end community mental health support in Edinburgh. Sign the petition 👇

Are you a researcher looking to connect with parents and carers with lived experience in youth mental health? Our Parent and Carer Research Network is ready to hear from you. Check out our Guide for Researchers and application process: parentcarerresearchnetwork.org.uk/researchers

🚨 Reminder: EMH Conference Support Funds Deadline Next Friday! UoE mental health PhD students & ECRs—don’t miss your chance to apply for one of 10 bursaries (up to £500) to support your conference attendance/presentations. 📝 Apply here: forms.office.com/e/STqmBMazdw 🗓 Deadline: 30th May

📣 Calling all researchers: Are you looking to maximise your impact? 🌟 We're inviting applications from #MRC & Foundation-funded researchers for our Changing Policy and Practice Award! 💷 Apply for up to £50k, for up to 2 years. 📅 Expression of interest deadline: 3 June ➡️ shorturl.at/lxDBx #MedSky

This looks like a super-cool postdoc for people interested in #qualitative #mentalhealth research and the interactions between #mh and #welfare www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs/114985-...

In honour of this year’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek theme of #community, we’re highlighting the Mental Health in the Moment team’s workshop at the Firhill Learning Festival—read all about it in our latest blog post by Dr Luke Power and Dejla Hoxha! 🔗 www.edinburghmentalhealth.org/post/firhill...

Want to start using our children and youth data? Join the online (free!) training session on 11 June, 9.30 - 16.00. A mix of lectures and hands-on sessions, the day will explore the data available and give you practical advice for your own analysis. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/using-ukhl...