Women in Politics
Professor Yvonne Galligan (QUB): Making democracy ‘fit for purpose’ is a continuing theme in 21st century politics. An aspect that has loomed large in this… Read More »Women in Politics
Fionnuala Casey
Petitions of Concern
Dr Alex Schwartz (QUB): Northern Ireland’s system of government includes several mechanisms designed to facilitate inclusive cross-community power-sharing. One such mechanism is the “Petition of… Read More »Petitions of Concern
Health psychology: Behaviour change for health and well-being in adults and children in Northern Ireland
Dr Liz Simpson, Dr Marian McLaughlin and Prof Tony Cassidy (Ulster) – Reducing health inequalities and promoting well-being is a main focus for Government health… Read More »Health psychology: Behaviour change for health and well-being in adults and children in Northern Ireland
Teenage girls heading for a lifetime of ill-health. Using the school environment to enhance health-related behaviours: shared experiences and suggested future approaches
Prof Alison Gallagher, Dr Angela Carlin and Prof Marie Murphy (Ulster) – Aside from home, children and adolescents spend more time in school than in… Read More »Teenage girls heading for a lifetime of ill-health. Using the school environment to enhance health-related behaviours: shared experiences and suggested future approaches
Sit Less – Move More. Reducing sedentary behaviour to improve health in overweight and obesity
Prof Marie Murphy (Ulster) – There is strong relationship between time spent in sitting and many health outcomes including, cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.… Read More »Sit Less – Move More. Reducing sedentary behaviour to improve health in overweight and obesity
Halting the rise of Obesity: making every clinical contact count
Dr Toni McAloon (Ulster), Prof Vivien Coates (Ulster) and Prof Donna Fitzsimons (QUB) – Obesity is a major 21st century health challenge, contributing to chronic… Read More »Halting the rise of Obesity: making every clinical contact count
The importance of doing regular physical activity to health, society and the economy: Time for a major re-think
Dr Mark Tully and Dr Ruth Hunter (QUB): It is estimated that physical inactivity is responsible for 6 –10% of deaths, at a cost to the… Read More »The importance of doing regular physical activity to health, society and the economy: Time for a major re-think
Mental health, self-harm and suicide in university students in Northern Ireland
Prof Siobhan O’Neill, Ms Margaret McLafferty, Ms Coral Lapsley and Dr Elaine Murray (Ulster) – Suicidal behaviour and mental health problems are increasingly common among… Read More »Mental health, self-harm and suicide in university students in Northern Ireland
Supported decision making – experiences, approaches and preferences
Dr Gavin Davidson, Dr Berni Kelly and Dr Lorna Montgomery (QUB) – Making decisions about your own life is a key aspect of independence, freedom… Read More »Supported decision making – experiences, approaches and preferences
Young People, Mental Health and Modern Media
Prof Sarah Edge (Ulster), Dr Helen Jackson (Ulster) & Dr Caroline O’Sullivan (DKIT) – This presentation is based on research that used both quantitative and… Read More »Young People, Mental Health and Modern Media