Only two weeks until our LJMU Drug Related Deaths Conference 2026. We have lots of great speakers planned!
The event is online, on Thursday 23rd April, and it's free to register: ims.ljmu.ac.uk/DRDconference #DRDevent
"The current high profile of sexualised drug use should not distract policy, response, and research from illicit substance use for other functions and the use of nicotine and alcohol, which are more common and are likely to be associated with greater harm overall." 3/3.
It concludes:- "Responses to drug use among sections of LGBTQ+ community should be situated in better understanding and addressing the more common form of substance use, particularly nicotine and alcohol use, and their associated harms." 2/3
Great to see our - @hannahcem.bsky.social @drgordonhay.bsky.social @evhearne.bsky.social -
paper on substance use among LGBTQ+ people in the UK published. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... . 1/3.
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Catherine Cook as the Executive Director of Harm Reduction International.
Sio Wynne exploring practical approaches to alleviating gender dysphoria.
Heather Panter examining forensic and investigative responses to transgender homicides.
Serious research with clear pathways into policy and practice.
Went to the q:LJMU Research Showcase today. Three thought provoking projects with real world relevance.
Hannah Madden asking “what counts as sex?” and what that means for risk and sexual health messaging.
⏳ Calling all researchers! Showcase your work at the TPI Scientific Meeting (1–2 Oct 2025, Liverpool).
📝 Submit your abstract by 29 Aug — focus on emerging threats or pandemic science.
🔗 www.thepandemicinstitute.org/collaborate/...
#TPI2025 #PandemicPreparedness #CallForPosters
New paper published by Dr Victoria Marland and colleagues, an evaluation of nitazene test strips. Their conclusions recommend caution when used in front-line testing, and highlight false positive results associated with the presence of caffeine
harmreductionjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
Up to 1/5 students in student accommodation identify as LGBTQ+ & their experience at university is known to be often tougher than straight students.
LJMU & Unite Students are partnering to identify gaps & provide support.
➡️www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/news/articles/2...
🏳️🌈 NEW RESEARCH: Dating apps could be a tool for HEALTH EQUITY! Our UK/US study found LGBTQ+ users gain social connections, self-esteem boosts & meaningful relationships through GSN apps. (1/4)
#LGBTQResearch #SexPositive #PublicHealth
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
We have an exciting line up for our Scientific Meeting this coming October. Spaces are filling fast so register soon to avoid disappointment. Our poster abstract submission is also open, deadline 29th August: www.thepandemicinstitute.org/news/poster-...
I’ve highlighted a section from the guidance that reads ‘How the different sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including HIV/AIDs are transmitted.’
The new Sex and Relationships guidance issued by the Department of Education appears unaware that a) AIDS can’t be transmitted and b) the ‘S’ stands for syndrome and isn’t just a plural for AID.
Educational guidance so ill-informed can’t be trusted.
And it isn’t even the worst thing about it. 😡
Great news, and a great route. Thank you to @sahirhouse.bsky.social
for making this happen.
BBC News - Liverpool's new Pride route for 2025 revealed - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
q:LJMU will hold it first seminar Connecting LGBTQ+ Research & Community on 17/07. LJMU research with LGBTQ+ communities will be presented, with guest speaker @hazelmarzetti.bsky.social. The event will be of interest to researchers, academics, professionals, and community organisations. #lgbtq+
q:LJMU will hold it first seminar Connecting LGBTQ+ Research & Community on 17/07. LJMU research with LGBTQ+ communities will be presented, with guest speaker
@hazelmarzetti.bsky.social . The event will be of interest to researchers, academics, professionals, and community
There are also talks by @hazelmarzetti.bsky.social (Understanding LGBTQ+ suicide & suicide prevention) and from @sahirhouse.bsky.social
#LGBTQ #lgbt #pride
The studies presented by @ljmuofficial.bsky.social ranges from local studies (Perceptions of safety for LGBTQIA+ people in heteronormative nightlife settings, Liverpool) and international work (Understanding Factors in US Transgender Homicides). @ljmuimpact.bsky.social @ljmu-phi.bsky.social
q:LJMU will hold it first seminar Connecting LGBTQ+ Research & Community on 17/07. LJMU research with LGBTQ+ communities will be presented, with guest speaker @hazelmarzetti.bsky.social. The event will be of interest to researchers, academics, professionals, and community organisations. #lgbtq+
We've just published a scoping review of projects that aim to improve opioid agonist therapy (eg. methadone) in acute hospital settings: journals.plos.org/mentalhealth.... This is part of our excellent iHOST project (www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...). A couple of findings ...
Areas of high deprivation tend to have higher levels of air pollution
People in the North West are 30% more likely to be hospitalised with infectious diseases than the average across England
Hospital admissions for infectious diseases in the poorest areas of England are nearly twice as high when compared to the richest areas
Health inequalities in infectious disease emergency hospital admissions cost the NHS between £970m and £1.5bn per year
🚨 We've just published new data showing the current state of health inequalities in England caused by infectious diseases & environmental health hazards.
Our blog post explores how factors like location, job or ethnicity can damage people's health ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/05/02/h...
This work was undertaken as part of the LGBTQ+ COVID Stories project that was funded by the The Pandemic Institute (www.thepandemicinstitute.org). @thepandemicinst.bsky.social
#OnThisDay 1999, a neo-Nazi nail bombed the Admiral Duncan pub in Soho deliberately targeted London's LGBT community. The explosion killed Andrea Dykes, John Light, and Nik Moore, and injured over 70 more. Today, we honour their memory, and stand united against hate, always.
The paradox of choice is real at #HR25Bogotá — with so many powerful sessions to choose from, choosing can feel impossible, especially on day 3. But we’re here to help! Check out this guide to find sessions that match your areas of interest.
We’re at #HR25 Bogotá, come and see us in the Exhibition Zone 🙌
And view our work in the Posters Space or here: ims.ljmu.ac.uk/posters
Opening ceremony for #HR25 well done to Lucy and Maddie for again bringing together a great conference programmme @harmreductionintl.bsky.social
Today’s the day — #HR25Bogotá kicks off in Colombia! We can’t wait to sow the seeds of change with you over the next four days.
3 days until #HR25Bogotá! This is where our movement will come together to learn from each other and push for approaches that prioritise health and justice.
27–30 April | 📍 Bogotá + online hr25.hri.global/registration/
