Inside the Institute of Population Health

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Menstrual health matters: engaging the publicMenstrual health matters: engaging the public

Menstrual health matters: engaging the public

Dr Jasmine Warren is a Lecturer in Women’s Health, in the Department of Psychology. Here Jasmine discusses how she engaged the public with her research via a Wellcome funded event called ‘Menstrual Health Matters’.

Posted on: 26 October 2023

Evidencing the health impact of green spacesEvidencing the health impact of green spaces

Evidencing the health impact of green spaces

Dr Elly King is the Science Communication and Impact Officer for GroundsWell, a research consortium evidencing the impact of urban green and blue spaces on health and health inequalities. Here Elly discusses her experiences of trying to connect patient and public involvement and engagement activities (PPIE) across a multi-city research group.

Posted on: 25 September 2023

Psychology host summer research internsPsychology host summer research interns

Psychology host summer research interns

This summer, a number of undergraduate students spent time on research internships within the Department of Psychology. In the articles linked below, they discuss their summer internships, conducting the research projects within the department and the benefits of taking part.

Posted on: 7 September 2023

Involving children in food marketing researchInvolving children in food marketing research

Involving children in food marketing research

Professor Emma Boyland is a Chair of Food Marketing and Child Health, in the Department of Psychology. Here Emma discusses the benefits of including children and young people in patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE), as well as some of the challenges it presents.

Posted on: 30 August 2023

What influences recovery in the moment?What influences recovery in the moment?

What influences recovery in the moment?

Dr Barbara Mezes is a Lecturer in Clinical Psychology in the Department of Primary Care and Mental Health. Here she discusses the research support grant she received from the Wellcome ISSF to support her research focusing on personal recovery in bipolar disorder.

Posted on: 16 August 2023

Penguins at Roby Park PrimaryPenguins at Roby Park Primary

Penguins at Roby Park Primary

Researchers from the Department of Health Data Science recently visited Roby Park Primary School as part of the school's Careers Week. As Statistics Ambassadors, their role is to make maths exciting. In this case, they brought their most popular activity - penguin poo!

Posted on: 28 July 2023

Graduation 2023 student speakers: Jaden MoonsammyGraduation 2023 student speakers: Jaden Moonsammy

Graduation 2023 student speakers: Jaden Moonsammy

Jaden Moonsammy graduated in July 2023 from the Department of Psychology. He was asked to speak on behalf of his cohort at the graduation ceremony, which was held in the Philharmonic Hall. We spoke to Jaden about his time at Liverpool and his future plans.\n

Posted on: 25 July 2023

Graduation 2023 student speakers: Ellie-Mae SmithGraduation 2023 student speakers: Ellie-Mae Smith

Graduation 2023 student speakers: Ellie-Mae Smith

Ellie-Mae Smith graduated in July 2023 from the School of Health Sciences. She was asked to speak on behalf of her cohort at the graduation ceremony, which was held in the Philharmonic Hall. Here Ellie reflects on her time at Liverpool and her future plans.

Posted on: 21 July 2023

Engaging the public: building better data systemsEngaging the public: building better data systems

Engaging the public: building better data systems

Dr Emily Rempel is the Public Participation Manager at the Liverpool City Region Civic Data Cooperative (CDC). Hosted by the University of Liverpool, the CDC connects organisations and citizens to appropriate data in order to help improve service delivery and solve big problems. Here Emily discusses their Round 'Ere project, which focuses on wellbeing in Widnes.

Posted on: 18 July 2023

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    Menstrual health matters: engaging the publicMenstrual health matters: engaging the public

    Menstrual health matters: engaging the public

    Dr Jasmine Warren is a Lecturer in Women’s Health, in the Department of Psychology. Here Jasmine discusses how she engaged the public with her research via a Wellcome funded event called ‘Menstrual Health Matters’.

    Posted on: 26 October 2023