DECIPHer turns 15
To mark the 15-year anniversary of DECIPHer’s launch, we invited colleagues and collaborators to celebrate in SPARK. The celebration, held on 21st January 2025, brought… Read More »DECIPHer turns 15
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‘Nothing short of transformative’ – Kayleigh’s internship
Kayleigh Nash, a second-year Biomedical Sciences student, took part in Cardiff University’s On-Campus Internship Scheme in summer 2024. Here, she reflects on what she gained… Read More »‘Nothing short of transformative’ – Kayleigh’s internship
Hidden Children: Uncovering Educational and Health Disparities Linked to Social Care Involvement
While research has consistently shown that children in out-of-home care tend to face poorer health and educational outcomes than their peers, less is known about… Read More »Hidden Children: Uncovering Educational and Health Disparities Linked to Social Care Involvement
ALPHA blog – Children’s Rights: A Century On
November 20th marks 35 years since the United Nations adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child, celebrated as World Children’s Day. ALPHA member… Read More »ALPHA blog – Children’s Rights: A Century On
‘Very valuable, professionally and personally.’ Trine’s DECIPHer placement
Trine Brøns Nielsen, a PhD student at Aarhus University in Denmark, reflects on her six-week study visit to DECIPHer. I am a physiotherapist by background… Read More »‘Very valuable, professionally and personally.’ Trine’s DECIPHer placement
Wales Without Violence Framework Evaluability Assessment (WAVE)
Principal Investigator Jordan Van Godwin Co-Investigators Megan Hamilton, Prof Graham Moore, Prof Simon Moore Background The Wales Without Violence Framework (from now on referred to… Read More »Wales Without Violence Framework Evaluability Assessment (WAVE)
Physical activity up among secondary school pupils in Wales
Physical activity among secondary school pupils has increased in Wales, reversing a decline that started in 2017. The School Health Research Network (SHRN), a collaboration… Read More »Physical activity up among secondary school pupils in Wales
DECIPHer Annual Report 2023-4 out now
Our fourth annual report as a Health and Care Research Wales-funded research centre is ready to read The report covers an exceptionally productive period for DECIPHer… Read More »DECIPHer Annual Report 2023-4 out now
Removing barriers to exercise – period
A recent study found that girls and women are less likely to engage in regular physical activity than boys and men across Wales. But what… Read More »Removing barriers to exercise – period
‘More than just a placement’ – Emma’s year at DECIPHer
Psychology student Emma Wassell looks back on her placement at DECIPHer, where she polished her data research skills on international project FLOURISH. I have always wanted… Read More » ‘More than just a placement’ – Emma’s year at DECIPHer
‘An amazing environment where everybody is just as nerdy as me about complex interventions.’ Frederik on his DECIPHer research visit
Frederik Martiny is a medical doctor by background, currently working as a PhD student at the University of Copenhagen. He recently visited DECIPHer for six… Read More »‘An amazing environment where everybody is just as nerdy as me about complex interventions.’ Frederik on his DECIPHer research visit
Our summer internships – Grace, Raquel and Sophie
Three students look back on their time with the DECIPHer team ‘This internship allowed me to contribute to a real-world public health initiative.’ Grace Hummerston… Read More »Our summer internships – Grace, Raquel and Sophie
International Links 2022-23
The teaching, visits and collaborations that took us around the globe this academic year powered by Proxi September 2022 – DECIPHer welcomed three Danish academics… Read More »International Links 2022-23
Visiting Peru for launch of dementia research study ‘IMPACT Salud’
Dr Jemma Hawkins and Prof Graham Moore discuss a productive and rewarding research trip In June this year, we made our first trip to Peru… Read More »Visiting Peru for launch of dementia research study ‘IMPACT Salud’
Prof James Lewis: Thoughts on the 2024 DECIPHer Short Course
Prof James Lewis feeds back on the June 2024 course ‘Development, Evaluation, Adaptation and Implementation’. I started working with DECIPHer in October last year, and… Read More »Prof James Lewis: Thoughts on the 2024 DECIPHer Short Course
New Funding Announcement – The School Health Research Network (SHRN)
The School Health Research Network (SHRN) is delighted to have received funding from the Welsh Government to help build the next phase of their ambitious… Read More »New Funding Announcement – The School Health Research Network (SHRN)
DECIPHer professor becomes new chair of NIHR Public Health Research Funding Committee
The committee funds studies evaluating the impact of real-world interventions on health and health inequalities in the UK. From July 2024, Graham Moore, a professor… Read More »DECIPHer professor becomes new chair of NIHR Public Health Research Funding Committee
‘We are all so unique but somehow our ideas all fall into place like a jigsaw puzzle.’ Catching up with team ALPHA
Two members of DECIPHer’s youth research group, ALPHA, tell us what it means to them. Plus, they take us behind the scenes of ALPHA’s new… Read More »‘We are all so unique but somehow our ideas all fall into place like a jigsaw puzzle.’ Catching up with team ALPHA
Meet the Researcher: Max R. Ashton on complexity and pluralism in relationships and sexuality education (RSE) and health research
Dr Max Ashton joined DECIPHer in April 2024 as Research Assistant at The School Health Research Network (SHRN). Here he explains how his health research… Read More »Meet the Researcher: Max R. Ashton on complexity and pluralism in relationships and sexuality education (RSE) and health research
TOP-CAT: Towards Optimising Practice: Courses for heAlth systems data in Trials
Principal Investigator Professor Mike Robling Background HDR UK is the national institute for health data science, established in 2018 by a consortium of nine UK… Read More »TOP-CAT: Towards Optimising Practice: Courses for heAlth systems data in Trials
NIHR Public Health Review Team
Team Director: Prof G.J. Melendez-Torres Deputy Director: Dr Rhiannon Evans Co-Investigators: Associate Professor Joht Chandan, Prof Jo Thompson-Coon, Prof Ruth Garside, Dr Kath Maquire, Ms… Read More »NIHR Public Health Review Team
Mortality among people who have experienced homelessness: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Principal Investigator Prof James White Co-Investigators Ms Yvonne Moriarty, Dr Rebecca Cannings-John, Prof Alison L Weightman, Dr Meg Kiseleva, Prof G. David Batty Background People… Read More »Mortality among people who have experienced homelessness: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Changes and challenges: How are teachers experiencing wellbeing in schools?
As part of their evaluation of the whole-school approach to emotional and mental wellbeing, DECIPHer researchers asked teachers about wellbeing in schools In 2021, Welsh… Read More »Changes and challenges: How are teachers experiencing wellbeing in schools?
Advancing knowledge in the use of health and wellbeing data and evidence: A package of training for Healthy Schools Co-ordinators (ADEPT – HSC)
Principal Investigator Dr Sara Long Co-Investigators Dr Rachel Brown, Dr Nick Page, Dr Hayley Reed, Prof Simon Murphy, Prof Graham Moore Background Health and wellbeing… Read More »Advancing knowledge in the use of health and wellbeing data and evidence: A package of training for Healthy Schools Co-ordinators (ADEPT – HSC)
New study on peer-on-peer abuse in colleges
The report explores learners’ experiences of abuse and their perception and experience of college-level policies and procedures The report, which can be read here, was… Read More »New study on peer-on-peer abuse in colleges
How are health services in Wales supporting Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities?
A new mapping study looks at barriers experienced by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities when accessing health services and makes key suggestions to improve uptake. The study, which… Read More »How are health services in Wales supporting Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities?
DECIPHer and beyond
Where can an early-career research post at DECIPHer take you? Three researchers describe their career trajectories Dr Caitlyn Donaldson: ‘I have found the transition from… Read More »DECIPHer and beyond
Safe as… schools? Where and with whom do pupils feel most secure?
In 2023, DECIPHer researchers spoke with pupils and asked them to create posters around the topic of feeling ‘safe’ in their schools. In 2021, Welsh… Read More »Safe as… schools? Where and with whom do pupils feel most secure?
‘Future research leader’ Dr. Rebecca Anthony selected for GW4 Crucible 2024
Dr. Anthony was one of 30 researchers chosen to take part in the early career researcher leadership development programme GW4 announced the new cohort in… Read More »‘Future research leader’ Dr. Rebecca Anthony selected for GW4 Crucible 2024
New Senedd report asks: How can we stop gender based violence?
A new report by Welsh Parliament’s Equality and Social Justice Committee looks at how we can help to end the epidemic of violence against women.… Read More »New Senedd report asks: How can we stop gender based violence?