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Duncan Gillespie

@drduncgillespie.bsky.social

Public health economics researcher; tobacco control, alcohol, food policy; demography; decision science modelling. University of Sheffield

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Model-based appraisal of the potential effects of minimum pricing for tobacco in Scotland Background Minimum tobacco pricing would set a legal price floor. This study aimed to estimate how five minimum price thresholds could impact smoking behaviour, health and economic outcomes alongside ...

We know that Minimum Unit Pricing for alcohol has reduced harms in Scotland, but could a similar approach work for tobacco?

Our new paper, led by @drduncgillespie.bsky.social is here with the answers:

tobaccocontrol.bmj.com/content/earl...

19.06.2025 10:48 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Really looking forward to starting work on this - we have a fantastic network of collaborators!

02.06.2025 15:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
How to Share...Models and Code The recording and slides from the 'How to Share...Models and Code' seminar, part of the How to Share series. This series looks at how best to share different research data types to help you make your ...

The recording of last week's bitesize session 'How to share...Code & Models', featuring Dan Pollard from the School of Medicine & Population Health, is now available to view:

Hear Dan's perspective on sharing code & making a methodology resource openly available:

#OpenResearch #OpenData

18.02.2025 08:24 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Creating a Smokefree Generation: The role of universities in supporting the Tobacco and Vapes Bill - Sheffield Addictions Research Group In this blog post Duncan Gillespie discusses the UK Government's Smokefree Generation policy, highlights Sheffield's student-led research and advocates for a national university network to share best ...

✍️Dr Duncan Gillespie (of @sarg-scharr.bsky.social) explores how universities can support new tobacco legislation through smokefree policies and why a national network could help share best practices.
sarg-sheffield.ac.uk/blog/creatin...

18.02.2025 14:19 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Thank you for your amazing support!

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Creating a Smokefree Generation: The role of universities in supporting the Tobacco and Vapes Bill - Sheffield Addictions Research Group In this blog post Duncan Gillespie discusses the UK Government's Smokefree Generation policy, highlights Sheffield's student-led research and advocates for a national university network to share best ...

New on the SARG Blog! @drduncgillespie.bsky.social talks about the Government's Smokefree Generation policy and the key role universities can play in supporting it. He also shares some of the student-led research taking place here @sheffielduni.bsky.social #tobacco #publichealth

11.02.2025 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Merry Christmas from Marrakesh!

25.12.2024 11:31 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Feedback that doesn’t sting By Kay Guccione, Head of Research Culture and Researcher Development and Co-Director of the Lab for Academic Culture. I’ve been selected as β€˜Reviewer of the Year’ by a couple of journals and it’s f…

How to give feedback that the recipients will hear, analyse, and (fingers crossed!) respond to. My post from spring 2024. theauditorium.blog/2024/04/03/f...

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Home - Sheffield Addictions Research Group The Sheffield Addictions Research Group (SARG) is based in the Sheffield Centre for Health and Related Research at the University of Sheffield. Our innovative research, spanning from modelling the eff...

We're delighted to have launched a revamped website today where you can find out about our research, publications, latest news, and personal insights from team members on the new SARG Blog sarg-sheffield.ac.uk

12.12.2024 11:38 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Smokefree Starts: Your Path to a Healthier Future Join the movement towards a smokefree future in South Yorkshire with Smokefree Starts. Get personalized support, resources, and expert guidance to help you on your journey to a healthier, smokefree…

🧠 This #MensMentalHealthMonth, Smokefree Starts highlights how smoking affects mental health. Watch their powerful new TV ad and learn more: smokefreestarts.co.uk
https://buff.ly/4fPIxVe

19.11.2024 09:30 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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SARG releases first Budget briefing report - SARG Sheffield Addictions Research Group has released the first in an ongoing series of Budget Briefing Notes looking at the potential effects of changes to tobacco and alcohol taxes.

Today we've released our first Budget Briefing Note exploring the potential health and economic consequences of tobacco and alcohol tax changes announced in the Autumn Budget. We plan to publish similar briefing notes following future UK Budgets. sarg-sheffield.ac.uk/sarg-release...

15.11.2024 10:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

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