LifeLab Dublin; a process evaluation of a pilot health literacy intervention for socioeconomically disadvantaged adolescents Developing health literacy (HL) in youth populations, as a means to improving lifelong health behaviours and outcomes, has garnered increased interest in both research and practice in recent years....

And critically, for our LifeLab team in Dublin, this research underpins our practical interventions:

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An insightful reflection on health literacy 🎯

We have very recently published an umbrella review exploring contemporary understandings of the dimensions of health literacy:

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🚨 LifeLab are recruiting for a fully funded PhD student 🚨

Join an ambitious, dynamic team working to improve health literacy and wellbeing among Irish youth through innovative, research-driven interventions.

Please see the role description attached for further details.

As part of their PA psychology module, @dcu_shhp students are developing their active transport projects for the Smarter Travel Student Award.

Thank you to Shane Hayes from the NTA and Samantha Fahy (DCU Sustainability Manager) for coming in to launch this!

Certificate recognising Hannah Goss as a 2024 Research Ally

Thrilled to have received a Research Ally Prize from
@researchireland.bsky.social in recognition for my role as a mentor and supervisor. It's a pleasure to be able to support students and colleagues in their research.

A huge thank you to my nominees for this lovely surprise!

Great to contribute to this work published in Frontiers in Young Minds, expertly led by @hannahgoss.bsky.social and diligently reviewed and improved by young people!

DCU LifeLab are hiring!

We are looking for someone to join our team as a Postdoctoral Researcher, with a *four year* contract.

Deadline for applications is January 27th 2025.

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#healthliteracy

Supercharged Sunday 5 January 2025 Anna discovers how play therapy can help children and parents, chats about new ways to stay active in the year ahead, and Donncha O'Callaghan takes the Supercharged speed quiz. Anna's guests include ...

Delighted to be on Supercharged @rteradio1.bsky.social last weekend, talking all all things #physicalactivity and #healthliteracy

Listen back to the whole episode here (and me from 28 minutes in)

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10 ways to keep your 2025 exercise resolutions Small adjustments to your exercise routine can help you maintain a happier, healthier body and mind in 2025 and beyond

10 ways to keep your 2025 exercise resolutions. By Hannah Goss @dublincityuni.bsky.social @researchireland.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...