📢 Registration is Open! Join us for the 30th Annual Health Promotion Research Centre Conference: “Promoting Wellbeing through Equity” 🔗 Register: #HealthPromotion #PublicHealth #HealthEquity #Wellbeing #ResearchConference clr.ie/140117
Allison Dunne, PhD
@allisoningalway.bsky.social
Pharmacist, researcher, singer, parkrunner.
Looking forward to two days of inspiration and new ideas at #uksbm conference 2026. If you are interested in #parkrun research, come and say hello! @galwayhprc.bsky.social @awrc.bsky.social
No finishers in this year’s Valentine’s Day massacre Barkley. Fingers crossed there will be news of two fun runs when I wake up tomorrow #BM100 #bimble Put the kettle on for Damo’s tea!
Keith@keithdunn.bsky.social · 8mo agoA runner has to begin loop 4 by the 36 hour mark in order to continue. Neither Damian nor Sébastien will finish loop 3 in time to begin loop 4; however, if they complete loop 3 within 40 hours they will be credited with a Fun Run. #BM100
The #BM100 sheet has a 2026 tab now! - Not a primary source, and neither are most of its sources, WILL contain misinformation - Don't share screenshots, share the link, so people see corrections - Refresh the page manually even if it says it can do it automatically docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Barkley Results
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This is not a drill! Follow @keithdunn.bsky.social for #bm100 updates and cat pictures.
We had a lot of interest in our Health Promotion courses at yesterday’s open day. Get in touch to find out more! @uniofgalwaycmnhs.bsky.social @galwayhprc.bsky.social
Health Promotion at University of Galway@galwayhprc.bsky.social · 8mo agoAnother fantastic day at our Postgrad Open day 🥳 If you are interested in our Health Promotion courses, please do get in touch. More information here: www.universityofgalway.ie/courses/taug... #healthpromotion @universityofgalway.bsky.social @allisoningalway.bsky.social
Huge congratulations to our MA Health Promotion graduates! Your commitment and achievements inspire us. Wishing you all the best as you take your next steps. Well done! 🎉
🎉 Health Promotion Micro-credentials starting Jan 2026! - Mental Health Promotion - Promoting Health in the Workplace - Promoting Healthy Behaviors Deadline is December 15th! See link to information webinar here: youtu.be/U6MJTBUsK6M Don’t miss your chance to upskill and make an impact! 🎓
MicroCreds Semester 2 Lunchtime Webinar
YouTube video by University of Galway
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🎉 Congratulations @allisoningalway.bsky.social 🎓 Dr. Allison Dunne has officially graduated with her PhD from Sheffield Hallam University! We’re absolutely thrilled for you -what a fantastic achievement. Enjoy every moment of the celebrations! 🥂✨
Some of the posters presented at our conference today 🎓#HPRC2025
A pre-print of my PhD research on social connections at parkrun is now available on Medrxiv. Thank you to my supervisors Steve Haake, Alice Bullas and Helen Quirk for their guidance during this project. medrxiv.org/cgi/content/...
Social experiences during participation in a community physical activity initiative: a cross-sectional study of parkrun participants in Ireland
Community initiatives are a popular social prescribing choice to support mental wellbeing. Recent studies suggest that parkrun, a global physical activity initiative, can promote mental wellbeing and ...
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The HBSC Trends Report shows changes in child health behaviours between 1998 and 2022: www.gov.ie/en/departmen... @roinnslainte.bsky.social
HBSC Trends report a reduction in tobacco use amongst young people by 4.7%. It was 22.6% in 1998. #hbsctrends #HBSCIreland @uniofgalway.bsky.social @roinnslainte.bsky.social
HBSC Trends report that dieting or trying to lose weight in young people has increased by 12.7%. It was 11.9% in 2002 #HBSCtrends #HBSCIreland @uniofgalway.bsky.social @roinnslainte.bsky.social
The proportions of children drinking alcohol in Ireland have reduced very significantly from 33% in 1998 to 18% in 2022 as reported in the latest HBSC trends report #hbsctrends #hbsc #alcohol @uniofgalway.bsky.social @roinnslainte.bsky.social
18.3% of school aged children reported having gone to school or bed hungry. This has increased since 2002 (16.6%). #hunger #hbsc #hbsctrends #schoolchildren @uniofgalway.bsky.social @roinnslainte.bsky.social
Our Annual #HealthPromotion Conference website is now live!! 🥳 You can register and submit an abstract at www.hprcconference.ie. An Early Bird registration fee is available until April 21st, and the deadline for abstracts is May 7th. We are looking forward to seeing you in Galway in June! #HPRC2025
“We’re there for the social, as much as the business” Expert patient Derek Stewart gives advice on how to encourage online patient engagement in research: allow 10 mins for chat before and after PPI meetings. Fantastic day of PPI education from @uniofgalway.bsky.social
“Want a chair?” a spectator asks. “No..chairs are for finishers,” John replies. In the howling wind and rain, John Kelly completes a “Fun Run” at the 2025 Barkley Marathons in 39 hours and 50 minutes. Afterward, he takes the ceremonial bugle and plays his own taps.
Is there a small European woman in Frozen Head State Park this year? #BM100
An important chance to share your experience and observations on suicide reduction in Ireland. www.gov.ie/en/press-rel... #Speirgorm
Minister for Mental Health launches public consultation on new suicide reduction policy
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Ready for action at today’s postgraduate open day for @galwayhprc.bsky.social @uniofgalway.bsky.social Come over and say hello 😃
Special thanks to Dr. Carmen Kealy for her talk today on "Megatrends of Migration and Urbanization and it's impact on Health and Well-being", a really fascinating and important piece of work. #migration #urbanization #DIFI
What a beautiful day for a walk on #Salthill prom ☀️. After the storm the sea was calm and it was fantastic to see young and old enjoying the fresh air and sunshine. Spring is definitely coming soon😃 #Galway #StBrigid #Spring2025 #Hope
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