Such an important point, this episode is a great listen for those thinking about a PhD or supporting clinicians in research.

Connecting Citizens to Science Podcast@ccspodcast.bsky.social · last yr.

To improve clinical care and strengthen systems, research needs to be part of clinical training, not an add-on. Our latest episode spotlights why embedding research early matters. Listn here: 🎧 bit.ly/CCS_E81 @lstmnews.bsky.social @syracuseu.bsky.social @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social #SickleCell

Dr. Walter Flores highlights the researcher’s role as a mediator between Indigenous and academic knowledge systems, emphasising respect for different ways of knowing. How can we best navigate these differences for greater gains? 🎙️👂https://bit.ly/CCS_E78 #IndigenousKnowledge #GlobalHealth #Research

Dr. Lorenda Belone emphasises the importance of reflexivity in community research—recognising our lasting impact. How do you practice reflexivity? 🎙️👉Listen to the full episode here (or wherever you get your podcasts): bit.ly/CCS_E78 #GlobalHealth #Reflexivity #ResearchEthics #CommunityEngagement

Breaking down silos in health systems means rethinking whose capacities are strengthened for, & from, research. #PACTS supports diverse stakeholders to bridge the know-do gap. 🎙️👂👉https://bit.ly/CCS_E80 @lstmnews.bsky.social @syracuseu.bsky.social @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social #SickleCell

Research capacity strengthening (RCS) isn’t a one-off intervention—it needs to be embedded from the start and sustained beyond the project. In our latest episode, hear how #PACTS is doing just that: bit.ly/CCS_E80 #GlobalHealth #CapacityStrengthening @lstmnews.bsky.social @syracuseu.bsky.social

Clinicians often see just a snapshot, while distance, cost, or stigma block some from follow-up care. Our new mini-series shows how #PACTS builds cyclical research capacity, bridging knowledge to real-world impact for sickle cell disease. 🎙️👉 Listen: bit.ly/CCS_E79 @lstmnews.bsky.social #sicklecell

Local researchers can sometimes be limited to gathering data, not shaping research. Our new mini-series explores how #PACTS invests in research capacity strengthening to co-design and lead innovation. 🎙️👉👂Listen: bit.ly/CCS_E79 #GlobalHealth #SickleCell #HealthEquity lstmnews.bsky.social

New episode! Exploring how #PACTS uses participatory action cycles to equip clinicians with research skills, bridging the know-do gap for sickle cell care. Hear how local voices shape better outcomes across sub-Saharan Africa. 🎙️https://bit.ly/CCS_E79 @lstmnews.bsky.social @syracuseu.bsky.social

Research capacity strengthening fosters local leadership and bridges the ‘know-do’ gap for real impact. Our new mini-series shows how to embed RCS, featuring #PACTS as a real-world example. Listen to the 1st epsiode here: bit.ly/CCS_E79 #GlobalHealth #SickleCell #HealthEquity @lstmnews.bsky.social

Such insightful reflections on Indigenous Knowledge in global health! Have a listen, I learned a lot.

Connecting Citizens to Science Podcast@ccspodcast.bsky.social · last yr.

Dr. Lorenda Belone emphasises the importance of reflexivity in community research—recognising our lasting impact. How do you practice reflexivity? 🎙️👉Listen to the full episode here (or wherever you get your podcasts): bit.ly/CCS_E78 #GlobalHealth #Reflexivity #ResearchEthics #CommunityEngagement

New episode! Exploring Indigenous knowledge, global health equity, and activism with Dr. Walter Flores, Dr. Rebecca Rae & Dr. Lorenda Belone. Listen now for insights into interconnected health systems. bit.ly/CCS_E78 or wherever you get your podcasts #GlobalHealth #IndigenousHealth #HealthEquity

Thanks Cathy! Always a pleasure to hear about the projects & PhDs using participatory research. We @sclagency.bsky.social are dedicated to strengthening capacity and advocating for #PAR. If you or your organisation want to learn more about co-production methods and approaches, reach out to us!

Cathy Dean@cathypsych.bsky.social · last yr.

@kimozano.bsky.social thanks so much for today's PAR training. My brain was so full I had to take a nap afterwards but you have given me so much more than just an insight into PAR. I feel much more clear about how to approach my project approval and ethics forms now

🎙️In our 'Revisiting resilience in health systems research' podcast, @sophie_witter, @sushilbaral.bsky.social, @seyeabimbola.bsky.social & @kimozano.bsky.social talk resilience What are the key concepts? Who is expected to be resilient? How are communities involved? https://buff.ly/4gSsbLA

📢 Receiving social care in Wales? Llais and @sclagency.bsky.social are looking for adults (18+) using social care to share their experiences in a relaxed, informal chat. Register your interest in taking part: bit.ly/LLAIS_SC_EOI 📩 @disabilitywales.bsky.social @helpucymru.bsky.social

I love delivering this course. Always a supportive interactive, knowledge-sharing space where you can hear from real-life projects and gain a deeper understanding of the 'messy' but beautiful approaches to participatory action research. Register: ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...

Training course: Participatory Action Research (PAR): Equitable Partnerships and Engaged Research

PAR aims to create a space for researcher and participants to co-produce knowledge and where relevant, action for change. PAR is considered as a research paradigm in itself, that embodies a particula

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"Power concedes nothing without a demand." Shifting power in global health requires challenging entrenched systems. @shashikalb.bsky.social shares how in The Lancet & our latest discussion. Listen here: bit.ly/CCS_E77 Article here bit.ly/CCS-Allyship @madhupai.bsky.social @thelancet.bsky.social

This episode is truly inspiring, not only does it talk about the inequities within the global health architecture but also the actions and solutions that we can all be part of. As @shashikalb.bsky.social puts it, its about creative activism! Listen Here: bit.ly/CCS_E77 Only 30mins!

Connecting Citizens to Science Podcast@ccspodcast.bsky.social · 2y ago

Who gets to shape global health? Publishing costs & exclusionary systems keep critical voices out. The Journal of Community Systems for Health is changing that. Listen Here: bit.ly/CCS_E77 @seyeabimbola.bsky.social @madhupai.bsky.social @shashikalb.bsky.social @sclagency.bsky.social

World NTD Day: Rethinking Inclusivity in NTDs. Laura Dean, Karsor Kollie & Luret Lar reflect on how the COUNTDOWN programme embedded co-production, participatory research & lived experience into #NTDs across Liberia, Nigeria, Ghana, and Cameroon. Listen here: bit.ly/CCS_E59 @lstmnews.bsky.social

In this episode, Dr.Fouad Fouad from @lstmnews.bsky.social and colleagues discuss the complexities of migration & health systems, including political challenges. 🎙️👂Don’t miss this important conversation bit.ly/CCS_E68 @pamoja.bsky.social @ccspodcast.bsky.social @seyeabimbola.bsky.social

Community Power Research Building on work with LocalTrust, we’re exploring the relationship between resources & community power. Check out the report: bit.ly/Big_Local

This year, @kimozano.bsky.social co-produced an article with the ARISE Consortium: Seven Core Competencies for community-based participatory research. It draws on experiences from Bangladesh, India, Kenya, Sierra Leone, and the UK. If you’re interested, you can read it here: bit.ly/7_Comp.

Seven core competencies and conditions for equitable partnerships and power sharing in community-based participatory research

Equitable health research requires actively engaging communities in producing new knowledge to advocate for their health needs. Community-based participatory research (CBPR) relies on the coproduction...

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On the cover image: In 1891, a group of Black singers travelled from South Africa to perform in England, with two boys in the choir, Albert Jonas and John Xiniwe. The boys' photos were often playful, staged as if a metaphor for gaze. Here is their story: www.npr.org/sections/goa...

Seye Abimbola@seyeabimbola.bsky.social · 2y ago

I'm happy to announce that my book, "The Foreign Gaze: Essays on Global Health", is now out! You can order the print copy and download the e-copy (open access) here: www.editions.ird.fr/produit/728/... The book comes with a playlist for your listening pleasure: open.spotify.com/playlist/5K5...

🎙️Missed the key debates from #HSR2024? Catch three special episodes of Connecting Citizens to Science now on YouTube. They explore gender equity, capacity building, and One Health, with subtitles in 15 languages. Watch here: 🔗 bit.ly/CCS_YT74 🔗 bit.ly/CCS_YT75 🔗 bit.ly/CCS_YT76

Important points by Hanna Tina-Fischer: 'Essentially... the heart of the question is how do we try to go beyond global north to the global south unidirectional model of capacity building, how do we break down the barriers?' 🎧https://bit.ly/HSR_CCS_E3 @pamoja.bsky.social @seyeabimbola.bsky.social

Loving these episodes to get a real feel for global health challenges and innovations!

Connecting Citizens to Science Podcast@ccspodcast.bsky.social · 2y ago

Dr. Maung speaks about working with community & ethnic organisations to strengthen the health information system and capacity of #CHWs for displaced populations on the Thai-Myanmar border. Listen to this insightful episode here bit.ly/HSR_CCS_E2 @alliancehpsr.bsky.social @pamoja.bsky.social

#HSR2024 may be over, but the insights continue! Dr. Pokhrel from the Ministry of Health Nepal reflects on using research to rethink health workforce management, as rapid changes are needed to respond to climate and migration impacts. bit.ly/HSR_CCS_E2 @pamoja.bsky.social

The learning and sharing continues...

Connecting Citizens to Science Podcast@ccspodcast.bsky.social · 2y ago

@dr_gwarzo shares insights from the LAFIYA programme which empowers communities to address healthcare financing challenges through culturally embedded sustainable solutions. 👂👉https://bit.ly/HSR_CCS_E1 @alliancehpsr.bsky.social @pamoja.bsky.social

Great conversations were captured from the halls of #HSR2024 only last week. In partnership with the ReBUILD for Resilience Consortium, we hear from three inspiring voices tackling displacement, migration, and exclusion in health care. Listen here bit.ly/HSR_CCS_E2 Follow @ccspodcast.bsky.social

Connecting Citizens to Science Podcast@ccspodcast.bsky.social · 2y ago

From the halls of #HSR2024👇 *Dr. Maung discusses governance structures for displaced populations. *Dr. Pokhrel speaks on the impact of migration, climate change, and urbanisation on the health workforce. *Lydia DiStefano discusses a CHW conference- Nov '25. 👂 bit.ly/HSR_CCS_E2 @pamoja.bsky.social

Want to hear inspiring global health research and practice from around the globe? Follow our 'Connecting Citizens to Science' podcast @ccspodcast.bsky.social. 75 episodes covering multiple research disciplines and approaches with co-production at the core. Produced by @sclagency.bsky.social

Excited to share our new paper that advances community-based research by laying out seven core competencies and conditions that can promote power sharing in knowledge production, application and dissemination. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39551576/