Maddy Arden
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Professor of Health Psychology and Behavioural Science at Manchester Metropolitan University
Come and work with me at
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Exciting Research post working on multiple
#BehaviouralScience
projects in the School of Psychology. Closes 18/8
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Research Associate (Health Psychology and Behavioural Science) at Manchester Metropolitan University
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UK researchers defend diversity in science against Trump’s ‘war’
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UK researchers defend diversity in science against Trump’s ‘war’ - Research Professional News
Independent Sage says scientists must fight for diversity initiatives or see important voices silenced
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Impressive, honest and inspirational Inaugural lecture by the amazing Professor Angel Chater - with a very well deserved standing ovation
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8 months ago
Unfucking believable as CDC is suddenly launching a study into exploring possible links with MMR and autism. I wonder who might have initiated this? 🤔 to be clear There is NO link and this has already been debunked in massive studies 🧪🧵
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Exclusive: U.S. CDC plans study into vaccines and autism, sources say
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is planning a large study into potential connections between vaccines and autism, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, despite extensive scientific research that has disproven or failed to find evidence of such links.
https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-cdc-plans-study-into-vaccines-autism-sources-say-2025-03-07/
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8 months ago
A big thank you to
@jonsutton.bsky.social
, editor of
@psychmag.bsky.social
, for joining us at the
#BSPHN25
conference and writing this insightful article, capturing the day perfectly. 🌟 To find out more about the key moments and takeaways, read the full article here:
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https://www.bps.org.uk/psychologist/behavioural-science-and-public-health-keeping-ahead-change
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Final keynote by
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at BSPHN conference telling us the four biggest risks to health.
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#BehaviouralScience
#PublicHealth
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Fascinating and thought provoking panel discussion hosted by
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with with our keynote speakers and chair of trustees
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Our second keynote speaker Steven Johnson exploring complexity within
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and systems interventions at the BSPHN conference
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8 months ago
🎤 Our first keynote Linda Bauld discussed the aims and objectives of the BR-UK project, sharing initial insights💡 She also highlighted the upcoming DGHSC-led strategy on disinformation and misinformation, and how this can be targeted at all levels of the system
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Professor Linda Bauld explaining as part of her keynote at the BSPHN conference that behavioural science is more than ‘nudge’
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Introduction to Liverpool John Moore and the work they do
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by Mark Bellis in the first session at the BSPHN conference
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#PublicHealth
8 months ago
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A glorious morning in Liverpool. Looking forward to meeting everyone at the
@bsphn.bsky.social
conference here today. Fab programme.
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I’m here in Liverpool ready and waiting (after weekend visit with my daughter who is studying here). Great city and a really exciting conference programme
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8 months ago
🌟We can't wait to welcome everyone at the BSPHN Conference next Tuesday! 🎉 Before you arrive, please review our workshop options as you'll be asked to select your preferred one during registration. To find out more:
bsphn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
See you there! 👋
#BSPHN2025
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BSPHN
https://bsphn.org.uk/news-and-events/bsphn-conference-2025-keeping-ahead-of-change#downloads
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9 months ago
🌟 Don't miss the BSPHN Conference 2025: Keeping Ahead of Change! 🌟 Check out the full programme and agenda here:
bsphn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
⏰ Reminder: Ticket sales close this Thursday at midday! Grab yours now! (🔗in comments)
#BSPHN2025
#PublicHealth
#behaviouralscience
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BSPHN
https://bsphn.org.uk/news-and-events/bsphn-conference-2025-keeping-ahead-of-change#downloads
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9 months ago
We hope you're getting as excited as we are for the upcoming
#BSPHN25
conference on the 4th March! Our keynote speakers will cover an array of timely and interesting topics across behavioural science and public health. Want to know more? Discover what our speakers will be discussing below ⬇️ 🧵1/5
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Sheffield Hallam University
9 months ago
“I had to turn the heating off today. As the last bit of money I had was used to buy packed lunch things for my daughter” Paul Hickman and Kesia Reeve
@cresr-shu.bsky.social
write about their research which highlights the struggles social housing tenants face to pay rent ⬇
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‘We’d just switch everything off’: six in ten social housing tenants go without essentials to pay rent
43% of tenants regularly ran out of money before their next wage or benefit payment.
https://theconversation.com/wed-just-switch-everything-off-six-in-ten-social-housing-tenants-go-without-essentials-to-pay-rent-248618
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American chaos: standing up for health and medicine - The Lancet
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American chaos: standing up for health and medicine
Withdrawal from WHO and the Paris Agreements. USAID shuttered and aid halted, ceasing health programmes globally. A freeze on US$3 trillion worth of federal grants and loans, jeopardising the function...
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736%2825%2900237-5/fulltext
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Centre for Behavioural Science and Applied Psychology
9 months ago
Is your child scared of the dentist? Today is National Toothache Day, a reminder for us all about the importance of dental care. Check out the self-help resources developed by Dr Jenny Porritt and colleagues:
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#SelfHelp
#Anxiety
#Dental
#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
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🌟Join us for a series of workshops at the BSPHN Conference! 🌟 Whether you're interested in capacity building, practical application, or innovative training methods, there's something for everyone. 🔗Booking link to be shared with attendees very soon.
#behaviouralscience
#publichealth
#BSPHN2025
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Behavioural Science and Public Health Network conference. 4th March at Liverpool John Moores Uni. Keynotes: Greg Fell – Sheffield DPH; Linda Bauld – Professor of Public Health; Steven Johnson – behavioural insights advisor Book
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#behaviouralscience
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9 months ago
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Sheffield Hallam University
10 months ago
A two-year study into tenancy sustainment in social housing has highlighted the difficulties and sacrifices tenants face paying their rent. Funded by
@nuffieldfoundation.org
the 'Holding on to Home' study has published a final report on their findings:
holdingontohome.org/the-holding-...
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The Holding on to Home study’s main outputs have been published - Holding on to home
The principal, and final, outputs of the Holding on to Home study have been published. A final report presents its findings. It draws on all of the analysis conducted as part of the research which inv...
https://holdingontohome.org/the-holding-on-to-home-studys-main-outputs-have-been-published/
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The behaviour change wheel like you’ve never seen it before at our Sheffield Institute of Social Science annual conference today. Thanks Martin Lamb and Danielle Paddock
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Looking forward to delivering this webinar on our work @cebsap to increase engagement with family hub services
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Increasing Uptake Of Family Hubs Services Webinar
Explore behavioural science insights to enhance family hub service uptake. For local authorities, with findings, evaluations, and key recommendations.
https://www.annafreud.org/training/courses/behavioural-science-increasing-uptake-of-family-hubs-services-webinar/
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Our report on using
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to increase engagement with family hub services has now been published by the Department for Education
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https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67471e45a72d7eb7f348c03b/Behavioural_science_-_Increasing_uptake_of_family_hub_services_-_November_24.pdf
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Looking forward to delivering the 5th workshop on our ‘behavioural science for public health’ course this morning - for local authorities across Yorkshire and Humber. Fascinating to hear about all the projects. The learning happens both ways!
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The Psychologist
12 months ago
Another new follower to welcome - the brilliant
@maddyarden.bsky.social
who was a cover star earlier this year, with
@felly500.bsky.social
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‘We must shift the dial on our society thinking about health policy’ | BPS
Health Psychologist Professor Maddy Arden, Director of the Centre for Behavioural Science and Applied Psychology at Sheffield Hallam University, chats with Greg Fell, Director of Public Health in Shef...
https://www.bps.org.uk/psychologist/we-must-shift-dial-our-society-thinking-about-health-policy
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We are delivering a free webinar on 10th December, hosted by the Anna Freud Centre on our project funded by the Department For Education to increase uptake and engagement of family hub service.
bookings.annafreud.org/s/event/a4VQ...
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