Pro-vice Chancellor Research and Enterprise. University of Hull. Professor of Epidemiology, . Interests in #ageing and #autism. All views my own.

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Working in Research and Innovation? Act now to have your voice heard! The 2024 Research and Innovation workforce survey is now live, giving you a unique opportunity to influence UK government and UK research and innovation policy. bit.ly/451stM8
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Professor Trevor Burnard. A world-leading historian, Trevor joined the University of Hull in 2019, served as Director of The Wilberforce Institute from November 2019 to June 2024, and was one of the foremost experts on Atlantic Slavery.
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We're unlocking the floodgates to flood resilience. 🌊 Our research has shaped flood resilience policy and practise for 15 years. The result? We've guided £5.2bn of funding, protecting more than 300,000 homes. Learn more about our research: hull.ac.uk/work-with-us/rese…
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We’re empowering future makers thanks to a £5.8mill funding award for offshore wind innovation. Our new research centre with @durham_uni, @lborouniversity & @sheffielduni will energise UK’s offshore wind ambitions with 65 #PhD students over 5 years. auracdt.hull.ac.uk/empowerin…
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On #WorldCancerDay, we're supporting calls to 'Close the Care Gap'. Yorkshire Cancer Research is investing over £5m into research at the University, allowing our researchers to lead a range of programmes tackling cancer inequalities in Hull More: hull.ac.uk/work-with-us/rese…
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Full house for the Inaugural lecture by @UniOfHull. Full marks for the title - looking forward to the talk !
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Have you heard the news? We’re coming to London! We’re delighted to announce the launch of our new London Study Centre, giving students the opportunity to study on our outstanding Hull courses whilst living in the professional hub of the capital. More: hull.ac.uk/work-with-us/more…
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Our region could receive £400m to spend on the things that are important to us, as part of the devolution deal for Hull and East Yorkshire. 💷 Skills, transport and housing are just some of the areas that could benefit. 📈 Find out more orlo.uk/devolution_T2nBr
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Exciting new @wellcometrust funded PhD Studentship exploring the role of social mobility in explaining North-South Health Inequalities in England @UniofNewcastle Suitable for any social scientist (qualitative/quantitative/mixed). More details 👇 findaphd.com/phds/project/ph…
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12 Jul 2023
What ways do you keep your brain active? @LaraLewington explores the lifestyle changes that might help us live healthier for longer. How To Age Well: Your Lifestyle on ITV1 at 8:30pm tomorrow night
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15 Jun 2023
As expected, an increased emphasis on People, Culture and Environment, up from 15% to 25%. Interesting to reflect on how that will be weighted between unit and institution and how that decision could affect eg resourcing, impact, buy-in (and workloads). #REF2028 #ResearchCulture
REF 2028: all you need to know about submissions and assessment: how will proposals to redraw submissions and assessments affect university staff and institutions? THE’s at-a-glance guide to the next Research Excellence Framework explains more. #REF2028 bit.ly/3J9CEEn
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*THREE* new Professor/Reader vacancies @UniofNewcastle Population Health Sciences Institute #NUPHSI Applied Health and Social Care: jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastle… Biostatistics: jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastle… Health Economics: jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastle… Closing dates 8.1.2023.
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that feeling when you want to explain some math but you don’t have anything to write on x.com/BornAKang/status/15754…

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Extremely disappointing news @JohnFord1849 @Benj_Barr
Thérèse Coffey scraps promised paper on health inequality. ⁦@MichaelMarmot⁩ ⁦@melb4886⁩ ⁦@martinmckee⁩ ⁦@ProfKatSmith⁩ ⁦@ProfRGWilkinson⁩ ⁦@DennisRaphael01⁩ ⁦@resfoundation⁩ ⁦@ProfBambratheguardian.com/politics/202…
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So excited to have been chosen as a finalist in #Vitae3MT 2022 😀 Whittled down from 67 institutional winners to 6 finalists, very surreal. Register and tune in on your lunch break on Thurs Sept 15th 12:00-12:45pm BST to see our 3 min talks!
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Excited to announce: #Vitae3MT platform just been launched - register to watch & vote for 1 of 6 finalists: on Thurs 15 Sept 12:00 GMT 1 3mt.videoflex.net/ @tandfonline @UKRI_News Those who've booked for #VitaeCon2022 online will automatically be registered.
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Ageing and health opportunities open now! See opportunity areas. Clinical positions opening in the Autumn for all health and social care professionals (doctors, allied health professionals, public health, social care etc).
It's time to apply for our @UniofNewcastle Academic Track #Fellowships if you're ready to begin your independent academic career and your research aligns with our strengths in Ageing and Health or One Planet. Find out more at ncl.ac.uk/nuact/apply/ Call closes 17th August #NUAcT
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It's time to apply for our @UniofNewcastle Academic Track #Fellowships if you're ready to begin your independent academic career and your research aligns with our strengths in Ageing and Health or One Planet. Find out more at ncl.ac.uk/nuact/apply/ Call closes 17th August #NUAcT

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*NEW* academic post advertised @UniofNewcastle Population Health Sciences Institute Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Child Health jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastle… Opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary group of expert and supportive colleagues led by Prof Judith Rankin.
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