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26 June 2023

Researchers wanted for Community Buddies Programme

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The British Science Association (BSA) is looking for researchers to take part in their Community Buddies Programme, connecting with Community Leaders to drive innovative community-led science engagement.

The BSA’s Community Engagement Team has been training, connecting, and working with community organisers for the past eight years. More recently, they furthered their offer with the creation of the Community Buddies Programme, which connects Community Leaders with local researchers.

The programme grew in response to community organisers’ interest to partner with local science role models who can help develop their engagement activities and offer insights into research.

The programme aims to:

Create greater empathy and understanding between researchers and communities
Support researchers and communities to create authentic, mutually beneficial relationships with equal sharing of power
Increase the skills and capabilities of both researchers and communities to engage with each other

If you are interested in getting involved, please get in touch via the expression of interest form. Yetminster would be the nearest local partner.

Expression of interest form

Find out more about the Community Buddies Programme in this blog, which synthesised the learning from the first two years of the programme.

You can learn more about the programme of community engagement work here.

If you have any questions, please contact communities@britishscienceassociation.org

26 June 2023

Funding Opportunity: Engaged Environmental Science

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Funding available for three exemplar projects that demonstrate excellence in engaged environmental science research

Funders: Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

Funding type: Grant

Total fund:£2,400,000

Maximum award:£800,000

Find out more

How to apply

You must apply using the Joint Electronic Submission (Je-S) system.

Advice on completing your application can be found in the Je-S handbook

This funding is subject to the same internal processes as external research funding. Before applying, interested PIs (Principle Investigators) should submit a completed e-ITB form (Intention to Bid) by 4 weeks before each deadline.

Deadline

Applications must be received by Wednesday 20 September 2023 at 4pm.

Please leave enough time for your application to pass through BU’s ‘Intention to Bid’ process (4 weeks before the deadline)

Contact

If you have any questions about applying, please contact publicengagement@nerc.ukri.org

Alternatively, if you would like advice on developing ideas or submitting your application, please contact Adam Morris (Engagement Officer) publicengagement@bournemouth.ac.uk

26 June 2023

Here are some great RKEDF training events coming up in July

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Here are some great RKEDF training events coming up in July

Repurposing Your Unsuccessful Grant Applications

Tuesday, 4 July 09:30-11:00 Online book here

The session is aimed at ECR’s and will cover best practice for repurposing unsuccessful applications for external funding

RedCap system training

Thursday, 13 July 11:00-16:00 Lansdowne Campus book here

RedCap system training is aimed at HSS academic and researchers conducting clinical research where clinical data is being collected and needs to be stored in a central place during the conduct of the study.

Preparing for External Audits – An Academics Perspective

Wednesday, 12 July 10:00 – 11:00 Talbot Campus book here
Thursday, 13 July 13:00-14:00 Talbot Campus book here

This session is aimed at all academics and researchers wanting to gain a better understanding of their role and responsibilities in preparing their externally funded research projects for external audit.

Budget Management for RKE Projects

Wednesday, 12 July 13:00 – 14:00 Talbot Campus book here
Thursday 13^th July, 10:00 – 11:00 Lansdowne Campus book here

By the end of the session, all academics and researchers will have a good foundation in what funders look for when carrying out audits and how best to prepare proactively over the project period.

*If there are any sessions that are already fully booked, please make sure you add your name to the waiting list.

If you have any queries, please get in touch

The RKEDF Team

26 June 2023

World Wellbeing Week 2023 – Free PGR activities

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This week is the international awareness event World Wellbeing Week!

To celebrate, the Doctoral College has teamed up with SportBU to deliver some fun and relaxed FREE activities for PGRs including:

Yogalates – yoga and Pilates combined! Increase your flexibility, reduce stiffness and increase muscle strength!
Badminton – come along and have a hit, no experience necessary.
Spinning – get your heart pumping in this high-energy indoor cycling workout.
SportBU inductions – have a tour of SportBU facilities and find out how you can get involved in sports at BU.

These activities are a great opportunity to unwind and look after your mental, physical, and social wellbeing!

See Brightspace for more information and to BOOK YOUR PLACE

Spaces are limited so please only book if you plan on attending.

You are not limited to just one activity, book on as many as you like!

Faith and Reflection

This is the perfect week to check out what Faith & Reflection has to offer, including free vegan soup and soul care on Mondays, and free cookies and drinks Wednesdays for international students!

Open Monday-Friday 8am-8pm, their gorgeous space on the first floor of Talbot House is open to anyone who would value a space to come and simply be.

Any questions, please get in touch doctoralcollege@bournemouth.ac.uk

Arabella [Doctoral College Marketing & Events Coordinator].

22 June 2023

World Wellbeing Week 2023 – next week!

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Next week is the international awareness event World Wellbeing Week!

To celebrate, the Doctoral College has teamed up with SportBU to deliver some fun and relaxed FREE activities for PGRs including:

Yogalates – yoga and Pilates combined! Increase your flexibility, reduce stiffness and increase muscle strength!
Badminton – come along and have a hit, no experience necessary.
Spinning – get your heart pumping in this high-energy indoor cycling workout.
SportBU inductions – have a tour of SportBU facilities and find out how you can get involved in sports at BU.

These activities are a great opportunity to unwind and look after your mental, physical, and social wellbeing!

See Brightspace for more information and to BOOK YOUR PLACE

Spaces are limited so please only book if you plan on attending.

You are not limited to just one activity, book on as many as you like!

Faith and Reflection

This is the perfect week to check out what Faith & Reflection has to offer, including free vegan soup and soul care on Mondays, and free cookies and drinks Wednesdays for international students!

Open Monday-Friday 8am-8pm, their gorgeous space on the first floor of Talbot House is open to anyone who would value a space to come and simply be.

Any questions, please get in touch doctoralcollege@bournemouth.ac.uk

Arabella [Doctoral College Marketing & Events Coordinator].

21 June 2023

REMINDER Being Human Festival 2023: Application Deadline Friday 23 June

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Being Human Festival returns 9⁠–⁠18 November 2023 with the theme Rhyme or Reason.

Being Human is the UK’s national festival of the humanities, a celebration of humanities research through public engagement. Led by the School of Advanced Study at the University of London, the UK’s national centre for the pursuit, support and promotion of research in the humanities. The festival works in partnership with the Arts and Humanities Research Council and the British Academy to support humanities public engagement across the UK.

About the festival

Each November, Being Human Festival presents hundreds of free events across the UK and beyond. Festival events aim to celebrate and demonstrate the ways in which the humanities inspire and enrich our everyday lives, help us to understand ourselves, our relationships with others, and the challenges we face in a changing world

The festival aims to:

demonstrate the value and relevance of humanities research to society in the UK and globally;
encourage, support and create opportunities for researchers to engage with non-specialist audiences;
embed and join together public engagement activities in the humanities across the higher education sector.

Every year, humanities researchers and other staff from universities and research organisations are invited to apply to take part in the festival by organising a public engagement event, activity or project.

If you’re interested in taking part, please read through the Being Human 2023 – Application Guidelines

Pathways

The Open Call – organise an activity that does not require funding from us. Submit your Open Call application online by 5pm, Friday 23 June 2023.

A Being Human Café is a simple, off-the-shelf activity that does not require funding from us. Submit your Being Human Café application online by 5pm, Friday 25 August 2023.

Applying to Being Human 2023

Find out more about applying to the festival by watching the recording of ‘Applying to Being Human 2023’ webinar that took place on Wednesday 29 March. Before putting together your application, please ensure you refer to the relevant further information document, case studies, planning toolkits and FAQs.

This funding is subject to the same internal processes as external research funding. Before applying, interested PIs (Principle Investigators) should submit a completed e-ITB form (Intention to Bid) by 4 weeks before each deadline.

New online application process

All applications must now be submitted via the online system Survey Monkey Apply. Please follow the step-by-step instructions on how to set up your account and submit an application. Application form templates have been provided to assist with preparing answers for submitting online.

Contact

If you have any questions about applying to the festival that are not answered in the FAQs, please contact apply.beinghuman@sas.ac.uk.

If you would like advice on developing ideas or submitting your application, please contact Adam Morris (Engagement Officer) publicengagement@bournemouth.ac.uk

20 June 2023

Take part in the ESRC Festival of Social Science 2023

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Apply for up to £1,000 to deliver your event and take part in a national festival of public engagement with research

What is the ESRC Festival of Social Science?

The ESRC Festival of Social Science is an annual, UK-wide, free celebration of the social sciences. The festival consists of a series of events run each autumn, delivered by ESRC’s ‘festival partners’, higher education institutions from across the UK. Events range from exhibitions, lectures and panel debates through to performances, guided walks and workshops. Bournemouth University has been involved in the Festival of Social Science for over a decade.

When and where will it take place?

The 2023 festival will run from Saturday 21 October to Friday 17 November 2023. Events will take place in the local area, largely off-campus, and online.

Partnership with the University of Southampton

The ESRC have changed their rules this year around which institutions can take part in the festival. As a result, instead of being a standalone contributor to the festival, BU will be collaborating with the University of Southampton (UoS). This is a great opportunity for us to collaborate where relevant, on events, planning, promotion and sharing networks. We will still be selecting, organising and running most events ourselves.

Why should I take part?

The festival is a prestigious initiative by a major research funder, and BU’s continued involvement is justified by the quality of our events and activities. Being part of this festival is an achievement worth citing and celebrating. It is an excellent opportunity to engage people outside of academia with your research and with the benefit of co-ordinated support and promotion from RDS and the ESRC.

You can apply for up to £1,000 to deliver your project.

What if I’ve never done public engagement before?

Everyone has to start somewhere, and this is the ideal place. You’ll have access to support, advice and training throughout. If you’re unsure, seek out a more experienced colleague to collaborate with.

Explore previous events from BU and examples from around the country
Start brushing up on how to make public engagement work for you. A great place to start is BU’s own video guide to getting started in public engagement with research (Brightspace). You can also browse guidance and case studies from the National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement (NCCPE)

Can I apply if I’m not a social scientist?

The ESRC says that events must “feature social science (ideally with a social scientist involved in the event)”. If this doesn’t clearly apply to you, consider these options;

Does your research have clear implications for society that could be explored from a social science perspective?
Could you collaborate with a social scientist, combining your resources and creativity to explore the impact of your research? If you’re looking for a collaborator, the Research Blog or BU website are great places to start or contact us for help.

What will I be expected to do?

Familiarise yourself with best practice for public engagement with research. Whether you’re new to this or experienced, there’s always room to improve
Submit an event proposal using the instructions below.
Events will be selected by our internal panel.
Plan, deliver and evaluate your activity or event, working with the public engagement team to shape your project into an impactful, professional and fascinating experience.

Timeline (approximate)

Open call for applications	20 June – 10 July
Application deadline	23:59, 10 July
Decisions shared	by 21 July
Event planning	24 July onwards
Festival period	21 October – 17 November

How will the collaboration with University of Southampton work?

As this is the first year we have collaborated on the festival, we will learn as we progress. However, where possible we will be looking for opportunities to collaborate with UoS on events, sharing networks and promotion. If you collaborate with UoS researchers, this could be a great opportunity to hold an event together.

Is there a theme?

The theme is ‘lifelong wellbeing’, but this is not compulsory. The ESRC want to see at least 25% of events on this theme.

Events can be on any aspect of health and wellbeing.
The theme has been chosen so that you can include events on the 75th anniversary of the NHS if you wish to, but this is not essential.

What support will I get?

Being part of this festival means a higher level of support and reach than we are normally able to provide.

To support your application, we’re holding an online information session on how to apply on Thursday 29 June 11am-12pm

This session will explain more about the festival and how to apply through our open call for proposals. We’ll hear from Dr Maxine Gee who held a successful event as part of last year’s festival and who will share experience and advice. We’ll explain how this year’s collaboration with the University of Southampton will work, and how you might find collaborators for your projects.

Register here

(please try a different browser if you are having any issues accessing this link)

Before applying, you’ll have access to:

An information session from BU and UoS, featuring previous event holders.
Advice on request from BU’s Engagement Officer, Adam Morris.
The detailed applicant guidance provided on this page.

When your application is successful, you’ll get:

Funding of up to £1,000 managed by RDS.
Training provided by the ESRC Festival of Social Science.
Continuing advice and support from BU’s public engagement team on all areas of planning, delivering, evaluating your activity.
Wide-scale promotion and marketing of your event by BU, UoS and the ESRC.

How to Apply

Apply to take part in the ESRC Festival of Social Science 2023 by completing the online application form by midnight at the end of Monday 10 July 2023.

If you would like to prepare your application ‘offline’ you can download a copy of the form. This is for planning purposes only, you may not submit it.

Find out more about the resources available to help plan and support your application

Apply here

If you have any questions, please email the team.

19 June 2023

Café Scientifique Tuesday 4 July 2023 – Forest resilience in the face of climate change: Lessons from the New Forest

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At Café Scientifique, you can explore the latest ideas in science and technology in a relaxed setting. Enjoy listening to a short talk before engaging in debate and discussion with our guest speaker and audience.

We’ll be joined by Dr Elena Cantarello on Tuesday 4 July from 6:30 – 8:00pm.

Forest resilience in the face of climate change: Lessons from the New Forest

The New Forest is a beautiful and diverse landscape that has been around for centuries. It is home to ancient woodlands, heathlands, wetlands, and a traditional way of life. But it is also under threat from climate change and other factors that are killing its trees.

How can we protect the resilience of the New Forest and other forests around the world?

Join us to hear from Dr Elena Cantarello, who will explain forest resilience, why it matters and how we can measure and improve it. We’ll also explore how protecting forests could be a nature-based solution to tackle climate change.

This event will be held at The Black Cherry in Boscombe, Bournemouth. Although the talk starts at 6:30pm, the café will be open early so we encourage you to arrive early for a drink and a bite to eat before the talk starts.

If you have any questions about this event, or you’re interested in getting involved with a future Café Sci event, please email the Public Engagement with Research Team: publicengagement@bournemouth.ac.uk

19 June 2023

World Wellbeing Week – 1 week to go!

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1 week to go till the international awareness event World Wellbeing Week!

Commencing June 26, to celebrate the Doctoral College has teamed up with SportBU to deliver some fun and relaxed FREE activities for PGRs including:

Yogalates – yoga and Pilates combined! Increase your flexibility, reduce stiffness and increase muscle strength!
Badminton – come along and have a hit, no experience necessary.
Spinning – get your heart pumping in this high-energy indoor cycling workout.
SportBU inductions – have a tour of SportBU facilities and find out how you can get involved in sports at BU.

These activities are a great opportunity to unwind and look after your mental, physical, and social wellbeing!

See Brightspace for more information and to BOOK YOUR PLACE

Spaces are limited so please only book if you plan on attending.

You are not limited to just one activity, book on as many as you like!

Faith and Reflection

This is the perfect week to check out what Faith & Reflection has to offer, including free vegan soup and soul care on Mondays, and free cookies and drinks Wednesdays for international students!

Open Monday-Friday 8am-8pm, their gorgeous space on the first floor of Talbot House is open to anyone who would value a space to come and simply be.

Any questions, please get in touch doctoralcollege@bournemouth.ac.uk

Arabella [Doctoral College Marketing & Events Coordinator].

18 June 2023

Global Consortium in Public Health meets in Huddersfield

international Edwin van Teijlingen

On Monday and Tuesday 18-19 June the University of Huddersfield will organize its Global Consortium in Public Health meeting. This meeting is the brain child of Prof. Padam Simkhada, he is Visiting Professor at Bournemouth University and based at the University of Huddersfield. The event brings together public health researchers and experts from the UK, the USA, Ghana, Nepal, India, Qatar and Brazil to discuss the latest developments and challenges in the field. The Global Consortium in Public Health is an international network of public health researchers, practitioners, and policymakers who are committed to advancing the field of public health through collaborative research, education, and advocacy. The consortium provides a platform for sharing best practices and building future collaborations.

On Monday 19th June Prof. Edwin van Teijlingen will be talking about the REF 2028 and the importance of strong international partnerships in the fields of research and education. BU’s Dr. Pramod Regmi was also invited to this event in Huddersfield, but he is on his way to Nepal as part of Bournemouth University’s Erasmus+ staff and student exchange with Manmohan Memorial Institute of Health Sciences (MMIHS).

16 June 2023

World Wellbeing Week 2023 – Free PGR activities

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The international awareness event World Wellbeing Week is approaching! Commencing June 26, to celebrate the Doctoral College has teamed up with SportBU to deliver some fun and relaxed FREE activities for PGRs including:

Yogalates – yoga and Pilates combined! Increase your flexibility, reduce stiffness and increase muscle strength!
Badminton – come along and have a hit, no experience necessary.
Spinning – get your heart pumping in this high-energy indoor cycling workout.
SportBU inductions – have a tour of SportBU facilities and find out how you can get involved in sports at BU.

These activities are a great opportunity to unwind and look after your mental, physical, and social wellbeing!

See Brightspace for more information and to BOOK YOUR PLACE

Spaces are limited so please only book if you plan on attending.

You are not limited to just one activity, book on as many as you like!

Faith and Reflection

This is the perfect week to check out what Faith & Reflection has to offer, including free vegan soup and soul care on Mondays, and free cookies and drinks Wednesdays for international students!

Open Monday-Friday 8am-8pm, their gorgeous space on the first floor of Talbot House is open to anyone who would value a space to come and simply be.

Any questions, please get in touch doctoralcollege@bournemouth.ac.uk

Arabella [Doctoral College Marketing & Events Coordinator].

12 June 2023

Reminder: YMCA Bournemouth to present at Community Voices Webinar Wed June 14th 12-1pm

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June’s Community Voices webinar welcomes Dr Gareth Sherwood – CEO of YMCA Bournemouth.

Gareth has a life history of working across the health sector, non-profit sector, education, in Christian organisations and various charity services; doing so full-time since 2007 when he ceased practising as a medical doctor after 8 years practice. Gareth has also worked as a social entrepreneur, educator, public speaker, ethics advisor, youth worker, and church, charity and business leader. He sits on several ethics panels, boards and acts as a director for the Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Hope Place CIC and the HealthBus Trust, he also serves on various boards involved in community transformation. Gareth has worked in various parts of the UK and has broad experience in starting and developing volunteer groups, organisations, social businesses and charities.

The YMCA – YMCA Bournemouth works across BCP and Dorset in the areas of supported housing, family support, early years, youthwork, sports and leisure, community centres, business development, mentoring, training, pre-school, holiday retreat, wellbeing, mental health, contact centres and more.

Community voices is a collaboration between BU PIER partnership and Centre for Seldom Heard Voices to provide a platform and a voice to local community activists.

Please do join us for this webinar….

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8 June 2023

Artificial Intelligence – RKEDF Workshop on Thursday, 29th June

Business Engagement, innovation Katerina Kakaounaki

If you are interested in exploring ways in which AI could be utilised to deliver new or enhanced ways of working,

then put 29 June 2023 in your diary

AI is pervasive and will – for better or worse – hugely impact the nature of business, as well as society at large.

BU will be hosting a workshop where you can connect with expert colleagues at Bournemouth University who are involved in a range of AI research projects. There will also be a chance to find out about major funding opportunities connected with AI, build connections, and hear about support that you can access when applying for funding.

Learning more about AI research at BU
Building connections with Businesses working in AI
Meeting with BU colleagues doing AI research
Learning about AI research funding opportunities
Learning about support available for research applications

The event will take place on 29^th June 2023, from 08.30 to 13:30 at Lansdowne Campus and catering will be available.

To book a place for the BU Artificial Intelligence Workshop, please complete the Booking Form.

For any queries regarding the content of this session, please email Zarak Afzal or Finn Morgan

6 June 2023

Centre for Midwifery & Women’s Health

international, Knowledge Exchange Edwin van Teijlingen

Today received confirmation from Bournemouth University Executive that the proposed name change of the Centre for Midwifery, Maternal & Perinatal Health (CMMPH) to the more inclusive Centre for Midwifery & Women’s Health (CMWH) has been ratified. So we proudly present our new centre with over fifty members. The new centre has four focus areas: (1) ‘Changing the narrative and care in early labour; (2) Infant feeding and postnatal care; (3) Improving care for mothers and babies in low and middle income countries; and (4) Women’s health and other research.

Professors Vanora Hundley & Edwin van Teijlingen

CMWH

5 June 2023

June 1, 2023 (Post-)war memory & media politics, Kosovo – international guest lecture, Wed 7th June

Fusion themes, international sssievers

Colleagues and their students might be interested in an international guest lecture offered by a political sociologist, Dr Gezim Selaci, and a ECR-media studies scholar/historian, Artan Krasniqi, from Kosovo (University of Prishtina, Department of Sociology). The talk is organised by the Centre for Seldom Heard Voices: marginalisation and societal integration (FHSS).

Gezim and Artan will be talking about “Kosovo Dark Heritage”: unheard voices of the Kosovo war and its aftermath. The talk will cover questions of conflict/ post-conflict memory, media representation and politics, and silenced voices and experiences in Kosovo (details in this Flyer (Gezim & Artan).

Gezim and Artan are the (nearly) last visitors we are hosting in our soon-expiring BU-Kosovo Erasmus mobility projects, which have been running since 2018.

The extended lunch time talk will take place next Wednesday in EB-708 (Lansdowne campus), from 12:00 to 14:00.

All staff & students welcome!

Stephanie Schwandner-Sievers

(Associate Professor in Applied Anthropology)

sssievers@bournemouth.ac.uk

5 June 2023

YMCA Bournemouth to present at Community Voices webinar June 14th 12-1pm

Public engagement kjupp

June’s Community Voices webinar welcomes Dr Gareth Sherwood – CEO of YMCA Bournemouth.

Gareth has a life history of working across the health sector, non-profit sector, education, in Christian organisations and various charity services; doing so full-time since 2007 when he ceased practising as a medical doctor after 8 years practice. Gareth has also worked as a social entrepreneur, educator, public speaker, ethics advisor, youth worker, and church, charity and business leader. He sits on several ethics panels, boards and acts as a director for the Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Hope Place CIC and the HealthBus Trust, he also serves on various boards involved in community transformation. Gareth has worked in various parts of the UK and has broad experience in starting and developing volunteer groups, organisations, social businesses and charities.

The YMCA – YMCA Bournemouth works across BCP and Dorset in the areas of supported housing, family support, early years, youthwork, sports and leisure, community centres, business development, mentoring, training, pre-school, holiday retreat, wellbeing, mental health, contact centres and more.

Community voices is a collaboration between BU PIER partnership and Centre for Seldom Heard Voices to provide a platform and a voice to local community activists.

Please do join us for this webinar….

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5 June 2023

Anatomy of an impact case study online workshop – 7th June

Training Amanda Edwards

If you’re hoping to write an impact case study in the future, or developing one for the next REF, or you would just like to know more about REF impact case studies, this session is for you.

This two-hour workshop will:

look in detail at the different sections and what is required for each one
examine impact case studies from REF2021 to establish what the panels are looking for
help you think about what you need to do to start building your own impact case study

By the end of the session you will be familiar with the structure of an impact case study, understand what makes an excellent one and what you need to start building an impact case study from your own research.

Please note this session is now taking place online via MS Teams.

Book your place here

3 June 2023

Using participatory asset mapping and PhotoVoice in Nepalese alcohol study

international, open access, Publishing, writing Edwin van Teijlingen

This week we received an email from the editorial office of Perspectives in Public Health with congratulations on the acceptance of your paper ‘Participatory asset mapping and photovoice interviews to scope cultural and community resources to reduce alcohol harm in Chitwan, Nepal’ [1]. The lead researcher on this public health alcohol research project in Nepal is Dr. Ranjita Dhital, Lecturer in Interdisciplinary Health Studies in the Arts and Sciences Department at UCL (University College London).

The World Health Organization (WHO) suggests that in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) like Nepal, morbidity and mortality risks are greater per litre of pure alcohol consumed than in higher-income countries. This is largely due to poverty, poor nutrition, adverse living conditions, and poor access to care. These inequities are made worse by the dearth of understanding of the most appropriate and cost-effective approaches to reduce alcohol-related harm in LMICs. Our study aims to stimulate new thinking on how cultural and community assets could be integrated to co-designed alcohol interventions for future evaluation in LMICs, through scoping the breadth of cultural and community assets in relation to alcohol use and to exploring attitudes towards alcohol and people experiences with it.

The journal Perspectives in Public Health is published by SAGE and the paper will be Open Access when it appears online. My previous alcohol studies have focused on students [2], Nepalese migrants living in the UK [3], and Public Health measures to reduced alcohol misuse in Scotland [4].

Prof. Edwin van Teijlingen

Centre for Midwifery & Women’s Health

Reference:

Dhital, R., Yoeli, H., Adhikari, A., Luitel, N.P., Nadkarni, A., van Teijlingen, E., Sin, J. (2023) Participatory asset mapping and photovoice interviews to scope cultural and community resources to reduce alcohol harm in Chitwan, Nepal, Perspectives in Public Health (accepted). DOI: 10.1177/17579139231180744).
Engs, R.C, van Teijlingen E (1997) Correlates of alcohol, tobacco & marijuana use among Scottish post-secondary helping profession students, Journal of Alcohol Studies, 58:435-44.
van Teijlingen E, Simkhada, P., Adhikary, P. (2009) Alcohol use among the Nepalese in the UK BMJ Rapid Response: bmj.com/cgi/eletters/339/oct20_1/b4028#223451
Ludbrook A, Godfrey C, Wyness L, Parrott S, Haw S, Napper M, van Teijlingen E. (2002) Effective & Cost-Effective Measures to Reduce Alcohol Misuse in Scotland: Lit Review, ISBN: 0755932803 www.alcoholinformation.isdscotland.org/alcohol_misuse/files/MeasureReduce_Full.pdf

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Funding Opportunity: Engaged Environmental Science

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Here are some great RKEDF training events coming up in July

World Wellbeing Week 2023 – Free PGR activities

See Brightspace for more information and to BOOK YOUR PLACE

World Wellbeing Week 2023 – next week!

See Brightspace for more information and to BOOK YOUR PLACE

REMINDER Being Human Festival 2023: Application Deadline Friday 23 June

About the festival

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New online application process

Contact

Why should I take part?

What will I be expected to do?

Timeline (approximate)

How will the collaboration with University of Southampton work?

Is there a theme?

What support will I get?

Register here

Before applying, you’ll have access to:

When your application is successful, you’ll get:

Café Scientifique Tuesday 4 July 2023 – Forest resilience in the face of climate change: Lessons from the New Forest

World Wellbeing Week – 1 week to go!

See Brightspace for more information and to BOOK YOUR PLACE

World Wellbeing Week 2023 – Free PGR activities

See Brightspace for more information and to BOOK YOUR PLACE

Artificial Intelligence – RKEDF Workshop on Thursday, 29th June

then put 29 June 2023 in your diary

Centre for Midwifery & Women’s Health

Anatomy of an impact case study online workshop – 7th June

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