Anita J Simmers
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Professor and Dean @GCUSHLS... in perpetual motion...Opinions and views are my own and not those of my employer.
Glasgow, Scotland
Joined August 2012
Glasgow Caledonian University psychology researcher Dr Martha Canfield has led an international review exploring how @PoliceScotland can better support people in mental distress. 👏 🔗 Read the full story: https://t.co/PgUKW8hbOU
@GCUSHLS @GcuPsychology @GCUReach
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My op-ed in the Times today about the worrying finances of Scotland’s Colleges and Universities. Today as a @RoyalSocEd Royal Society of Edinburgh we published a summary report on our conference on tertiary education funding. You can find it here 👇 https://t.co/BYJ8SnQvPC
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Professor Cam Donaldson is featuring in a new BBC series on the future of the NHS in Scotland. 🎙️ 🔗 Listen now on BBC Sounds from 1hr 30mins into the programme: https://t.co/0zKT1d9u52
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Leading physiotherapist Dr David Hamilton has showcased his expertise to millions of viewers after appearing twice in one week on @bbcmorninglive. 📺 📽️ Watch now: 👉 segment 1: https://t.co/bnxqBtNDAc 👉 segment 2: https://t.co/zgFxeN9hdc
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Stem cell trials for tendon injuries risk failure without proper rehabilitation, say researchers at Glasgow Caledonian University. 🔬 👉 Learn more on our website: https://t.co/NAbwSObyQS
@NHSLanarkshire @JEO_journal @df_hamilton @GCUSHLS @GCUReach @GCUphysio
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We are thrilled to announce a new £1.5m NIHR-funded project led by the Yunus Centre, launching 1st October 2025! More info below 👇
Researchers have launched a major new investigation into the power of Community Wealth Building (CWB) to affect local economies and improve population health. 💡 Find out more ⬇️ https://t.co/Z8ZmaGWo7G
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An innovative new module designed to improve and support the healthcare needs of autistic people has been launched through a unique collaboration between Glasgow Caledonian University and @UniStrathclyde. 👏 🔗 Read the full story: https://t.co/Q1g6uy3Y4c
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Congratulations to our colleagues who have been awarded @glaucoma_uk 2025 project grants. Using cutting-edge technology, their research is shedding new light on #glaucoma. Find out more🔗 https://t.co/9X68hzKO5O
@UCLeye @Moorfields #NIHRsupported
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I am delighted to announce our call for expressions of interest for an exciting opportunity for a healthcare science professional advisor at the Scottish Government to work as a member of the Healthcare Science Policy and Strategy Team.
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Nine GCU students recently took part in a life-changing international experience in Nepal, thanks to a @Scotgov-funded initiative. 🇳🇵 Read the full story on our website: https://t.co/zJbs6pallJ
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GCU Principal and Vice Chancellor Professor Steve Decent meeting the microbiology team Dr Ryan Kean, Professor Gordon Ramage, Dr John Butcher and Dr Will Johnston after they were awarded the NBIC Proof of Concept funding.
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GCU's microbiology team have secured almost £400,000 in funding from the UK Research and Innovation @ukbiofilms and industrial partners to support ground-breaking research on microbial biofilms. 👏 https://t.co/dJrID64OIh
@GCUSHLS @GCUReach @GCU_BIO
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Our Martha Canfield is a super star, securing £125 000 to address opioid use in Scotland. Huge well done!
Glasgow Caledonian University psychology researcher Dr Martha Canfield has secured £125,000 on #WorldHealthDay (April 7) to tackle Scotland's growing opioid crisis through innovative data science. 👏 👉 Learn more: https://t.co/Gno0JQRZbi
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We're delighted to have the NHS Education for Scotland (NES) Mobile Skills Unit on campus this week, giving staff a unique insight into simulation-based learning 👏
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On World Health Day, we celebrate the dedication of our staff, researchers, graduates and current students, whose work continues to shape the future of healthcare. 🔬 👉 Learn more about @GCUSHLS on our website: https://t.co/hymFP2TZwd
#WorldHealthDay #WeAreGCU
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Glasgow Caledonian University psychology researcher Dr Martha Canfield has secured £125,000 on #WorldHealthDay (April 7) to tackle Scotland's growing opioid crisis through innovative data science. 👏 👉 Learn more: https://t.co/Gno0JQRZbi
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🎉 Professor Catherine Ross, Chief Scientific Officer for Scotland, visited GCU’s School of Health and Life Sciences to highlight the impact of healthcare science on patient care 🔬 📍 @CaledonianNews 👇 Read more https://t.co/M1DZs9EGWF
#HealthcareScienceWeek
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As part of Healthcare Science Week 2025, Professor Catherine Ross, Chief Scientific Officer for Scotland, visited Glasgow Caledonian University’s (GCU) School of Health and Life Sciences (SHLS) to...
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Delighted to have hosted our Chief Scientific Officer @catherinemross #health care science week
Professor @catherinemross, Chief Scientific Officer for Scotland, visited our School of Health and Life Sciences (@GCUSHLS) yesterday (March 11) to mark Healthcare Science Week. 🧪🔬 🔗 Read more: https://t.co/O9WwgFmau5
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