I am moving over to the blue place 😀 You can find me over there under LMarryat.

We are excited to announce the dates of the inaugural conference of @TceltIntr and @IJELT1 This international, interdisciplinary and cross-sector International Conference on Educational and Life Transitions (ICELT) will be held in Dundee (Scotland) from 21st to 23rd August 2025!

Great to be at the launch event for Open Kindergarten today! Open Kindergartens have been running in Sweden for c.50yrs and provide person-centred, parent-led, open door, free parenting support in a warm environment! Introduced to Scotland through @ScotParents

At our @SSA_Addiction networking event on Thursday (#SSAConf2024) we will proudly provide alcohol-free drinks. This blog outlines the discussions that led to this decision - we hope they help! @CarolAGetty @ntledavies #alcohol #Conferences #addiction addiction-ssa.org/news/going…

❗It's the last week to enquire about Way Forward Fund! We're asking interested applicants to get in touch to arrange an initial chat - wffp@corra.scot - by Tues 19th Nov. The closing date for completed applications is 2pm, Thurs 28th Nov. More info: ow.ly/i10j50U4cnk

A big day for researchers interested in UK economic policy! @hmtreasury has published its first ever “Areas of Research Interest” document, setting out the research questions the Treasury would most like to see answered.

📢 Calling All Researchers: Join Us for Data Collision – Where Social Meets Health! 📢 Are you passionate about tackling the world’s most pressing issues? This exciting Datathon brings together researchers from across domains. Whether your focus is on housing and communities, health and wellbeing, children and young people, the world of work, growing old, inequality and social inclusion, climate and sustainability, or crime and justice, this is your chance to collaborate, create, and compete to find real-world solutions. 📅 Mark Your Calendars for 15 & 16 September 2025 and register your interest now: dataciseopenlearning.org/dat… 💡 Why Join? - Work alongside thought leaders and fellow researchers committed to creating meaningful impact. - Develop innovative, data-driven solutions to complex social and health challenges. - Gain hands-on experience in problem-solving that could directly affect our communities. 🚀 What to Expect: - Collaboration across disciplines and sectors. - AI-powered approaches to solving real-world problems. - A focus on solutions that address today’s most critical societal challenges. 🎉 The Grand Finale Winners of this dynamic event will be announced at the ADR UK Conference 2025. 🔗 Stay Tuned! Follow us for updates & don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to impactful change. #Datathon2025 #MajorSocietalChallenges #Innovation #Collaboration #ClimateAction #MentalHealth #Education #SocialJustice #Housing @adr_uk @SCADR_data @hdrukwales @WISERDNews @UCLSocRes @UoLSSI @TheLondonInst @DARE_UK1 @CLOSER_UK @RDS_Scotland @NCPHWR_Wales @ResearchWales @ADR_CC_CAR @CASCADEresearch @WGSSSDTP @ucl_echild @ADR_Wales @ADRUK2025 @SocSocMed

Growing Up in Ireland November 2024 Workshop (ti.to) Are you a #Researcher or #Policymaker? Register now for our online data workshop, Thurs 28 Nov 10 to 12: everything you need to know to use #GrowingUpinIreland for your #research or #policy #LoveIrishResearch

📢Job alert📢 Postdoc research fellow, to lead data analysis of longitudinal cohort data get trained on qual methods for a mixed method project on "Cooperative Childrearing in Middle Childhood and Adolescent Wellbeing" at UCL. Apply by 21st Nov! ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search…

📢 UK health data should be recognised as "critical national infrastructure". Published today, the #SudlowReview offers critical insights into how we can safely and securely use data science to improve health services across the UK. ➡️ Learn more: hubs.li/Q02XsMkh0

As Glasgow’s Safer Drug Consumption Facility, The Thistle, is preparing to open, we spoke to some of the staff who will be supporting people who use the service to hear their views. Read the full blog here: ow.ly/mmOJ50TWocv

Word of the day is ‘recrudescence’ (17th century): the return of something terrible after a time of reprieve.

🚨 Go go go - Applications are now open! 🚨 Join our #BlackInternProg in Summer 2025. ➡️ Unlock the skills to become a data scientist: hubs.li/Q02WQdYy0 #HealthData #DataScience

📣 One week until the #SudlowReview of UK health data is launched! Join online to hear about the review’s key findings, recommendations and insights from experts in health data research, patient and public engagement, and policy. ➡️ Learn more and watch live: bit.ly/48wFMWq

Give your opinion on - whether this Vision for Scotland is easy to understand and helps you see that #data can help assess the past and provide solutions for the future - helping eradicate #poverty, #climate & #economy issues in #Scotland. Get involved! community.thedatalab.com/new…

Out today. All outcomes are worse after childhood adversity. Impact of adverse childhood experiences on analgesia-related outcomes: a systematic review. @DhanSenaratne @KoponenMia @Blairhsmith1H @LMarryat @LesleyColvin1 @UoDMedicine @nrs_pain bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0…

📢 Researchers & Programmers📢 New R code for cleaning children’s social care (CSC) datasets included in the National Pupil Database. Developed by the @ucl_echild team. Access via GitHub, more 👇 buff.ly/4eKjToR #dataforgood @adr_uk

I am pleased to see that #MaternalHealth and #ChildHealth is one of the key reaserch priorities presented by the head of the @cochranecollab Dr. Karla Soares Weiser, at the 16th Croatian Cochrane Symposium organised by Dr Irena Zakarija-Grković in beautiful Split.

We at @wellcometrust have joined many UK science organisations in signing a letter to the chancellor ahead of the budget at the end of the month. It is crucial that the UK has stable, predictable investment in R&D, not wasteful stop-start funding. ft.com/content/fc00e578-f45c… via @ft