As we approach the Scottish Parliament elections, our policy guide shows the way to a better Scotland.
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@tonyrobertson82
Researcher, Teacher and Activist focused on tackling #HealthInequalities via the University of Glasgow and the People's Health Movement Scotland (@phmscotland on here) My shit tastes displayed on the 'Gram @twotone82
As we approach the Scottish Parliament elections, our policy guide shows the way to a better Scotland.
reidfoundation.scot/2025/05/scot...
Longitudinal and Life Course Studies (LLCS), the journal of @sllshome.bsky.social and published by @bupjournals.bsky.social, invites applications for the role of Section Editor, Health and Population Sciences.
Closing date: 30th April.
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Today we launch our 2026 People's Health Manifesto for Scotland ahead of the Scottish Parliamentary Elections in May. The manifesto is a tool for the critical analysis of political party manifestos and to facilitate engagement and conversation.
peopleshealthmovementscotland.wordpress.com/manifesto/
Sustainable Welfare Workshop: What is the role of social policy in moving toward a post-growth society? UofG Centre for Public Policy and the Social Policy Association, Advanced research Centre, 12 March 2026.
ποΈ π£οΈ Sustainable Welfare Workshop: What is the role of social policy in moving toward a post-growth society?
Join us and @socialpolicyuk.bsky.social on 12 March to explore how social policy can mitigate environmental degradation and enhance collective wellbeing.
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How Can We Build a Green Economy? webinar
12th Feb, 1230 GMT
We will explore how economic activity can be made to fit within its environmental limits
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Latest recording now available for the 'Energising the Wellbeing Economy Agenda in Scotland' webinar series, with @mmbuchs.bsky.social discussing 'How To Pay For A #WellbeingEconomy?
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Was fun talking Public-Common Partnerships (an alternative to Public-Private ones!) and the Path to #RadicalAbundance with @kmilb.bsky.social today. Recording now available
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Hosting this talk and discussion today in Glasgow. Come say hi
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PhD opportunity with @mark-glasgow.bsky.social, me and Mhairi Mackenzie looking at the Relational Determinants of Intersectional Health Inequalities.
Get in touch if you'd like to discuss.
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What Does A Healthy, Equitable and Sustainable Future Look Like?
27th November, 1-3pm, University of Glasgow
@kmilb.bsky.social, co-author of 'Radical Abundance: How to Win a Green Democratic Future', will discuss what a transition to a world of radical abundance looks like, and how to get there
Theorising from the Plains w/ @camilavergara.bsky.social
Great to be joined today by @camilavergara.bsky.social at the University of Glasgow to discuss 'Systemic Corruption, Oligarchy and Plebeian Democracy'
Join us on the 27th November as we discuss what a positive vision for the future of Glasgow, Scotland and the world might look like with author Keir Milburn to help launch his new co-authored book 'Radical Abundance: How to Win a Green Democratic Future'
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Longitudinal and Life Course Studies: Call for Study Profiles Section Editor
Closing date: 14 November 2025
@sllshome.bsky.social
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Special issue: The Social Uses of the Body
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10 days to go until we kick-off our People's Health Assembly. For those not able to make it in person, we're co-hosting a webinar on Public Pharma at 1pm GMT. Registration available here: tinyurl.com/WESG02
10 days to go until we kick-off our People's Health Assembly. Still time to register. The Public Pharma event was sold out but a handful of tickets have just been released. More info on speakers and plans, as well as registration detail, in the link tinyurl.com/PHA2025
UK universities offered to monitor studentsβ social media for arms firms, emails show
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Public Pharma: A Step Towards Health For All
31st October
13:00 - 14:30
Zoom (in-person option available too as part of the PHA happening over the same weekend - see: tinyurl.com/PHA2025)
More details and registration link: mailchi.mp/4d30913ce396...
Two weeks to go before the Jimmy Reid Memorial Lecture with Professor Ghassan Abu-Sittah talking about the Gaza crisis. For further details and ticket information: reidfoundation.scot.
Or Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/e/jimmy-reid...
Just a couple of days left to register for our 'What Would a Wellbeing Economy Strategy Look Like?' webinar with Gerry McCartney, 12pm on Thursday 2nd October
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1/5 We have published a new article in Lancet Public Health on how a transition to a #WellbeingEconomy might impact positively on population health tinyurl.com/yc4w9xbd @mmbuchs.bsky.social
Go buy this
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A chart showing Life satisfaction across individuals of different ages at baseline. Life satisfaction scores range between 1 to 5. The curve is J shaped with life satifaction scores starting low and reaching the lowest point at age 21 (satisfaction score of 3.5). This slowly increase until age 25 when increase becomes steeper.
While Western studies show life satisfaction hits rock bottom in midlife, rural China tells a different storyβyoung adults at just 21 are the LEAST satisfied group. What's behind this?
Read this new paper from Longitudinal and Life Course Studies to find out doi.org/10.1332/1757...
There's still time to book your place for a special screening of Purpose: a Wellbeing Economies Film followed by a discussion featuring @maggiechapman.bsky.social, @nicolasturgeon.bsky.social, @sarahboyack.bsky.social
πScottish Parliament
ποΈ 24 Sept
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2025 PHA Registration Now Open
Friday 31st October β Monday 3rd November; Glasgow, Scotland
Bringing people together to inspire each other and help build a stronger public health movement across Europe.
www.tinyurl.com/PHA2025
LAND MOOT 2025 Tickets on sale now!
A weekend of talks, workshops, skill-sharing, creative practices and a ceilidh - as we move from talking to action. PHMS and @sanecollective.bsky.social have helped organise a workshop on land and health
alandmoot2025.brownpapertickets.com
#SLLS2025 kicking off in Fribourg, Switzerland