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In our latest DynaHEALTH video, Estelle Lowry University of Oulu discusses the importance of #psychosocial factors in determining #T2D risk and the #modelling work which has been done in DynaHEALTH @SylvainSebert @BirthCohorts Horizon 2020 vimeo.com/327081382

The NILS/UKLS Small Research Grants deadline is fast approaching (30th June). We have 6 x £5000 grants to offer for small research projects using the NILS and one or both of the CeLSIUS & SLS-DSU . Contact us to discuss further or for more info: bit.ly/2JV9zQ8

Aswell as benefiting the wider society #volunteering can also benefit your own health! This NI census-based study shows that volunteers have ~25% lower mortality risk than non-volunteering peers. Read the full #NILS study in @IJEeditorial bit.ly/2IkC4Uc #volunteeringweek

#BMI in infants, children and adults is influenced by different genetic factors that change as we age, according to a major new study led by our Imperial School of Public Health ow.ly/Aais50vWew0

So pleased to finally have this piece of work published on social #inequalities in early life and later life #BMI in 3 Finnish birth cohorts @SylvainSebert DynaHEALTH bit.ly/3dKplJb

New DynaHEALTH publication in JECH_BMJ highlights role of maternal biopsychosocial components in snowballing risk to lower birth weight @SylvainSebert Janine Felix @priyacparmar Estelle Lowry Inga Prokopenko @VWVJaddoe jech.bmj.com/content/early/…

COVID-19 has not affected all scientists equally. A survey of PI's finds that female scientists, those in the ‘bench sciences’ and especially scientists with young children experienced a substantial decline in time devoted to research nature.com/articles/s4156…

The #NILS team are extremely pleased to announce that we have been awarded #ESRC funding for a further 5 years! During the next funding period we aim to deliver the same high quality support services for our current and new users, and have many exciting new developments planned.

In today's video, we meet #postdocs from QUB EPS, introduced by ProVC Chris Johnson highlighting their role in delivering and driving the future of research 😊 youtu.be/jJFMW5jQNiM #LovePostdocs #LoveQUB #NPAW2020 @QUBpostdocsEPS @QUBPostdoc_Soc @QUBAhss_Rss Gemma Catney

Now online: our latest #research on #epigenetics and #aggression, published with Springer Nature in #MolecularPsychiatry We performed an epigenome-wide association study meta-analysis of 15,324 individuals from 21 cohorts rdcu.be/cdhsC

Recently developed policy recommendations from the Lisa Warshofsky team suggest that more focus on reducing childhood obesity at pre-school age reduces the #obesity in later life and the associated risks of #type2diabetes. Check out the press release bit.ly/39ICClS University of Oulu

Find out what the Northern Ireland Longitudinal Study is all about, what it can tell us and who can use in it our new video! For more info see nils-rsu.co.uk

We look forward to welcoming you all to our next UKLS conference in Belfast. Programme includes exciting sessions on new Census 2021 linkage, an expert panel on the future of longitudinal studies, interactive workshops and more! Full programme to follow.

SLS-DSU staff new & old are enjoying the UKcenLS 2024 conference at Queen's University Belfast. nils.ac.uk/uk-longitudina… Thanks to Estelle Estelle Lowry & Ian at The NILS NILS for a great conference.

Cereal Killers - Made by 19 young people from St Colmcille's High School - Crossgar, Northern Ireland 🎬 Like and Repost to vote Cereal Killers as your winner of the #IntoFilmAwards Audience Choice 2024 🏆 vimeo.com/941295050

Congratulations to our NILS director, friend and mentor, Ian Shuttleworth on his promotion to Professor! Very well deserved!

Excellent article in today's Sunday Times. Increasing ethnic diversity has been accompanied by decreasing segregation.Places labelled as “white minority” are in fact ethnically diverse, with no one group dominating. Detailed coverage of our GEDI research: x.com/TomHCalver/sta…

We're in full swing today, kicking off with a packed workshop at #IPDLN24 on #communicating #impact, led by ADR UK Sr Comms Manager Laura Mulvey. So, why effectively communicate your research? 1. It's the right thing to do 2. It's crucial for impact 3. It can advance your career

🌟 Congratulations to Estelle Lowry from QUB - NatBuiltEnvir, QUB EPS, Niamh O’Kane from QUB Public Health, QUB MHLS Faculty, Shonagh Hill from QUB AEL, & Erika Jimenez from QUB School of Law on being awarded Commendations in the 2024 Postdoc Awards Citizenship & Outreach category! #LovePostdocs #LoveQUB 🧵

If you are interested in a PhD looking at social deprivation or graduate mobility, see the opportunities below and send us an email! These are fully funded, offer a placement, an opportunity for policy relevant research and work within an experienced team at Geography at Queen's