Rationale. Around 1 in 3 young adults in the UK have experienced intimate partner violence and abuse (IPVA; psychological, physical, or sexual abuse from an intimate partner) by the time they are 21. Read more
The World Health Organisation recognises climate change as the greatest threat to human health. It affects social and environmental determinants of health and compounds underlying intersectional health inequalities. Read more
Project background. United Nations Habitat estimates that 150 million people are affected by homelessness worldwide. The Covid-19 pandemic further aggravated this scenario of health and social inequalities. Read more
Public health practice and efforts to improve the social determinants of health inequalities operate within a climate characterised by multiple and intersecting crises including the ongoing effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, global financial insecurities and climate change. . Read more
Water environments, or blue spaces, such as rivers, lakes, reservoirs and coastal waters are an important natural resource that support biodiversity, underpin food and energy production, supply drinking water, promote tourism and enable recreational opportunities. Read more
Additional supervisor Professor Guiqing Lily Yao, University of Leicester . Informal enquiries should be directed to the project supervisor Professor Sue Jowett. Read more
Young adulthood is a period characterised by profound life transitions, and the peak period for emerging mental health problems.(1-3) Difficulties at this stage can potentially set in motion chains of events adversely impacting the ability of young people to meet their potential. Read more
Physical inactivity has been identified as a main cause of non-communicable diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, which pose serious social and economic consequences, and the problem is exacerbated by health inequality. Read more
This is an open call for research proposals related to the broad area of the use of e-health tools and/or online information for the self-management of health and wellness. Read more
Applications are invited for a 3.5-year fully-funded PhD Studentship starting September 2024. Background to the project. Severe floods are an increasing annual problem in parts of India and South Asia, worsened by global warming. Read more
Most major climate reports focus on the short-term impacts of heat on health. There is a significant gap in how long-term exposure to elevated temperatures might impact longer term health outcomes. Read more
Project Background. Young adulthood is a period characterised by profound life transitions, and the peak period for emerging mental health problems.(1-3) Difficulties at this stage can potentially set in motion chains of events adversely impacting the ability of young people to meet their potential. Read more
This is an exciting opportunity to undertake a PhD in mental health research that is likely to have direct consequences for policy in developing recommendations for healthcare services and aiming to reduce existing health inequalities. Read more
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