SARG Research Fellow @abi-stevely.bsky.social was recently interviewed on the @nihrsphr.bsky.social 'Researchers in the making' podcast to discuss research into no/lo drinks, youth drinking trends, and their own academic career pathway. Listen at open.spotify.com/episode/3BA9... #PublicHealth
We're delighted to be taking a lead role in the new Gambling Harms Research UK (GHR-UK) Evidence Centre, the UK's largest independent gambling harms research initiative, supported by @ukri.org. Find out more on the SARG website: sarg-sheffield.ac.uk/news-media/s... #GamblingResearch
Interested in a fully funded PhD in gambling harms? The @ukri.org Gambling Harms Research UK Evidence Centre is recruiting six four-year PhD studentships across @glasgow.ac.uk, @sheffielduni.bsky.social and @swanseauni.bsky.social. More at tinyurl.com/ghrukphd #PhD #AcademicSky #PublicHealth
đ˘ New SARG paper! The latest paper from Lucy Burke's PhD explores motivations for consuming alcohol-free and low-alcohol (no/lo) drinks and whether these help explain sociodemographic differences in use. #AlcoholResearch #PublicHealth
Story from the BBC here reporting the results of our new study, just published in BMJ Public Health, looking at changes in criminal offences and ambulance callouts when Aberdeen extended late-night opening hours for pubs.
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New research by SARG and @tcrgbath.bsky.social shows a tobacco company levy could cut smoking deaths, reduce hospital admissions, and raise billions in tax revenue. Read more: sarg-sheffield.ac.uk/news-media/t... @drduncgillespie.bsky.social #PublicHealth #TobaccoControl
đŁNew research from SARG and @stir.ac.uk. We recently published a briefing note exploring the views of people with experience of alcohol dependence and financial hardship on alcohol pricing policies and other measures they recommend to tackle alcohol-related harms. #AlcoholPolicy #LivedExperience
đ˘ Weâre recruiting a Research Assistant to join SARG on a @wellcometrust.bsky.social -funded project led by
@ambercopeland.bsky.social exploring how contextual factors influence alcohol consumption.
đ Full-time (hybrid), Sheffield
âł Apply by 29 June
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We're looking for people who work in alcohol treatment or recovery services to complete a survey on what advice is given to service users about alcohol-free drinks: sarg-sheffield.ac.uk/survey Please share to help us reach as many people as possible! #AlcoholRecovery #MentalHealth
The May 2026 issue of the STAR Project newsletter is out! tinyurl.com/3w6jy7dy Inside: An intro from @drduncgillespie.bsky.social, updates from our teams in Doncaster, London and Newcastle, a downloadable research poster on youth vaping and local policy, and lots more. #YouthVoice #PublicHealth
This blog post shares findings from a new study exploring the views of people with experience of alcohol dependence on alcohol pricing policies and other measures they recommend to tackle alcohol-rela...
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Researchers say there was a rise in alcohol-related ambulance calls when Aberdeen's pubs opened to 03:00.
Introduction In the UK, consumption of alcohol-free (<â0.05% ABV) and low-alcohol (â¤â1.2% ABV; NoLo) drinks is more prevalent among heavier drinkers and socially advantaged groups. If heavier drinke...
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A major new national effort to tackle gambling harms and shape future policy, prevention and treatment across the UK is being led by researchers from the Sheffield Addictions Research Group.
