Richard Purves
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Senior Research Fellow, Institute for Social Marketing and Health, University of Stirling.
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James Nicholls
2 months ago
Plans to rapidly overhaul alcohol licensing in England and Wales have just been published. They're being sold as ‘tearing up outdated licensing rules’, but could seriously undermine democratic accountability and local control. The devil (as ever) is in the details.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Cheers to Change: Red Tape Review Could Bring More Food, Music and Fun to Your Local
The Government is launching a fast-track review to tear up outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars and local events and we want to hear from the people who know best: landlords...
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cheers-to-change-red-tape-review-could-bring-more-food-music-and-fun-to-your-local
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Glad to contribute to this article today. Although the term 'pilot' might not be strictly accurate, it's really important that these trials are properly designed, monitored and evaluated by an independent research team with funding from a neutral source to produce useful data.
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Smoke and mirrors surround 'pilot scheme' allowing alcohol at Scottish football
Despite widespread publicity, initiative does not move the needle
https://www.scotsman.com/news/smoke-and-mirrors-surround-so-called-pilot-scheme-allowing-alcohol-at-scottish-football-5220266?r=868
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Institute of Public Health (Ireland & Northern Ireland)
6 months ago
Tighter regulations needed on marketing of sunbed use by commercial tanning salons, new research finds Read the report>>>
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Fantastic work. I feel so seen!
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8 months ago
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Not long to go until the closing date of 24th March but there is still time to register your interest in this amazing PhD opportunity.
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9 months ago
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We have a letter published in
@heraldscotland.bsky.social
on the subject of alcohol and football.
www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2498...
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Football drinking pilot scheme would have to be independent of clubs
Our research concluded that if a pilot scheme were introduced, it must be carefully designed to evaluate its impact objectively
https://www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/24988419.football-drinking-pilot-scheme-independent-clubs/
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Research conducted last year by the Institute for Social Marketing and Health into this topic showed the importance of considering the long-term impact of pilot schemes on alcohol consumption and public health and that it needs to be fully and independently evaluated:
www.stir.ac.uk/media/stirli...
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Fully Funded PhD Opportunity – Environmental Approaches to Improving Health in Community Sports Clubs The University of Stirling is offering an interdisciplinary PhD studentship in collaboration with the world-renowned Institute for Social Marketing and Health and the Division of Sport. 📅 Apply now
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Health and Wellbeing | Research | University of Stirling
Explore funded PhD opportunities in Health and Wellbeing and submit a project proposal.
https://www.stir.ac.uk/research/research-degrees/institute-for-advanced-studies-studentships/health-and-wellbeing/#:~:text=Health%20and%20Wellbeing%20PhD%20cluster,to%20improving%20health%20and%20wellbeing
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10 months ago
We are seeking a project administrator (UK-based and casual) for our project looking at strengthening collaborations in alcohol research with the Global South. Deadline for submitting interest is 13th March. Details here:
icara.info/seeking-proj...
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Seeking project administrator (casual) | ICARA
ICARA are seeking a UK-based project administrator (casual) for our Royal Society of Edinburgh-funded project, focusing on strengthening collaborations in alcohol research with the Global South. Full ...
https://icara.info/seeking-project-administrator-casual/
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Catherine Best
10 months ago
Looking for a PhD opportunity? Check out these funded studentships at University of Stirling
www.stir.ac.uk/research/res...
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Institute for Advanced Studies Studentships | Research | University of Stirling
Explore funded PhD opportunities at the University of Stirling.
https://www.stir.ac.uk/research/research-degrees/institute-for-advanced-studies-studentships/
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Catherine Best
10 months ago
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