Dr Nagina Khan

Excellent work Frances 👏🏼

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This qualitative study with GP educators shows how instances of exclusion are brought to light through reflexive practice. Participants called for novel, creative approaches at all stages of GP education, including using AI to support reflection
➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...

@fwedgwood.bsky.social

In defence of boredom – Why the social sciences need time to “waste” - LSE Impact Why has boredom, or simply the opportunity to linger over research, become a key issue in shaping the kinds of knowledge academics produce?

🗣️"Reading and discussion are part of the same life-world. Education is not a discrete system marked by credits and deliverables, but a way of inhabiting time."

#AcademicSky

Brooks' farewell column raises uncomfortable questions about intellectual diversity in academia. As sociologists, have we created echo chambers that push legitimate conservative perspectives to the margins? Worth examining our own disciplinary blind spots. #sociology #AcademicSky

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☑️ Are you a healthcare professional (doctor, nurse, pharmacist, healthcare assistant) in general practice /HIV clinic?
☑️ Do you work in #Brighton #Bristol or #Sheffield?
☑️ Can you spare 1-1.5hrs in your day for an online focus group discussion?

#HIVResearch #ResearchSky #AcademicSky #GPSky #HIVSky

A compilation of group photos of the Optica Ambassadors at various events.

No one builds a career alone.

Is there an important mentor in your life? Where did you meet them...at a conference coffee break, a webinar, a student event?

We hope you join an event this year, you might just meet your next mentor: https://bit.ly/4rPqoOq

#InternationalMentoringDay #AcademicSky

In the contemporary educational landscape, academic burnout (exhaustion, inadequacy, and cynicism) has emerged as an urgent psychological and educational issue that threatens various educational outcomes and academic adjustment. Understanding the risk and protective factors of burnout is also essential for developing effective strategies and more targeted interventions to prevent psychological exhaustion and promote well-being, particularly in academic and professional settings. The systematic literature review aims to synthesize the key risk and protective factors associated with burnout, drawing on evidence from diverse populations and contexts. Following PRISMA guidelines, a systematic search of databases was conducted up to July 2025 and identified a total of 1744 citations of which 50 studies were included in the qualitative analysis. The review identifies a range of interrelated risk factors—spanning academic, psychological, personal, social, and structural domains—highlighting that academic burnout among students is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon. Thus, protection against burnout requires a holistic approach that includes strengthening individual character, strong social support, developing adaptive learning and coping strategies, and providing a healthy academic environment. This review seeks to inform the design of targeted interventions and guide policymakers, educators, and institutional stakeholders in mitigating burnout and fostering resilience.

New systematic review of academic burnout
(exhaustion, inadequacy, and cynicism) among students

Open Access: doi.org/10.1016/j.ss...

College students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds often report worse well-being compared to their more privileged peers. This study investigates whether disparities in well-being are associated with relational experiences, with a focus on friendship dynamics. Using a year-long multiwave survey, we investigate key features of friend networks that are linked to well-being among first-generation, low-income (FLI) students and their continuing-generation, higher-income (CHI) peers. We find that, for FLI students, better well-being is uniquely and consistently linked to similarity and academic support in their friend networks. Furthermore, disparities in well-being between FLI and CHI students are largest when FLI students' friend networks are more socioeconomically diverse and completely mitigated when they are less diverse. These findings underscore that in socioeconomically diverse college environments, friendships are not one-size-fits-all in their ability to meet the needs of individuals.

"For first-generation, low-income students, ... better well-being is uniquely and consistently linked to similarity and academic support in their friend networks."

Paywall: doi.org/10.1177/0146...

Wow that's great , in the current climate the response is passive aggressive 😔

📋 Help with a short 5–7 min university study on ethical decisions in medical emergencies.

Participate here:
https://noharm.sc.hpi.de/

18+ only. Participation is anonymous and handled under GDPR. #MedicalEthics #Bioethics #Research #Academia #Ethics #AcademicChatter

How universities can cultivate arts and humanities in practical, affordable ways Are the arts and humanities still needed as universities retrench staff and cut costs? Patty Raun explains why curtailing or eliminating these disciplines is an egregious mistake

Are the arts and humanities still needed as universities retrench staff and cut costs? Patty Raun explains why curtailing or eliminating these disciplines is an egregious mistake: https://ow.ly/BGJ350XR8Oz #HigherEd #AcademicSky #EduSky

Sharing this opportunity: 20 seed grants for 1-year doctoral and postdoc positions at TransforM cluster with TUM and LMU Munich. Focus on science & technology studies. Great chance for early career researchers interested in tech-society intersections.

#AcademicJobs #STS

transform-cluster.de/w...

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The Joy of Stick

Sage Journals: Discover world-class research Subscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher.

🎄✨ Our Christmas paper is out!

We center medical students’ voices on professionalism; role modeling, reflection & patient stories as key to learning.

Re-thinking curricula can strengthen patient-centred care.

Link: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

#Professionalism #ClinicalEdRes #AcademicSky

UK research is receiving less recognition than it did before Brexit, while more British scholars are looking to China for funding amid uncertainty over relations with Europe, a new paper suggests. Patrick Jack reports #academicsky
https://ow.ly/oLqY50XJF4T

Sex differences in suicide mortality among Vietnam War-era veterans 1979–2019: a cohort study Background Suicide mortality among Vietnam War-era veterans has been examined for nearly five decades. Research on sex-based differences in postwar suicide risk among this veteran cohort, however, rem...

New in @bmj.com Mental Health: Among 9.5M Vietnam War–era veterans (1979–2019), theatre deployment wasn’t linked to suicide risk, but female veterans faced a 75% higher suicide risk vs the general population. Findings highlight need for targeted prevention.
Link: mentalhealth.bmj.com/content/28/1...

Yes. Cut flowers are awful. I will die on this hill. Masses of water, fertiliser and pesticides used to grow them, on land that could probably be used for food. Wrapped in huge amounts of plastic, transported in chilled vehicles. Thrown away after a week. The whole thing is a horrendous waste.

This is a thing all households should have at hand! You will be glad. Similarly, keep some pickled red onions and garlic confit around, these keep a long time and make everything better. www.anildash.com/2022/11/15/c...

Quote by Paul Sutter which says "The public needs to see scientists as poeple, rather than simply sources of information"

Given the absolutely insane levels of disinformation and growing attacks on science and scientists, all scientists must be taught

- how to communicate effectively
- how to engage the public
- how to engage politicians and policy makers
- how to engage with the media
- how to counter misinformation

Retention isn’t just about pay. It’s about trust, purpose & safety.
Hierarchical funding, skewed media, & undervalued teams hide systemic cracks.
Resilience alone won’t fix this, culture, respect & real care will.
@bmj.com
#HealthSystems #academicsky
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Grateful for the chance to lead a dedicated team & contribute to impactful work in #Oman.
A journey of challenges, growth & meaningful collaboration.
Honored by the trust placed in me, excited for what’s ahead!
#Leadership #Gratitude #Teamwork #academia
Read more 👇🏼 sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

👆👆👆 @tuomaspernu.bsky.social @chrismeechan.bsky.social @suzypuss.bsky.social @aidangcw.bsky.social @lizroemer.bsky.social @matthewbroome.bsky.social @csandis.bsky.social @awaisaftab.bsky.social @philosofacespin.bsky.social @samfellowes.bsky.social @drkhan-do.bsky.social @lesleyjamieson.bsky.social

Larry Ellison Is Spending Billions to Reshape Oxford and His Own Legacy — The Wall Street Journal Oracle’s founder is spending big around the U.K.‘s 900-year-old university campus and even bought a famous local pub

I spy with my little eye…Dr. Santa Ono, former president of the University of Michigan…leading the Ellison Institute of Technology near Oxford University #academicSky #highered
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Journal publishers *are* bundling your papers up in "data licensing agreements" for big tech companies to use for AI model training. Our publisher, T&F, got £75m from Microsoft for that last year alone.

Kindness in Mental Health: Lost ideal or urgent necessity?

We're curating a special issue in the BJPsych Bulletin Journal on Intelligent Kindness, reimagining care around compassion.
Submit now: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

@davidforeman.bsky.social

#MentalHealth #KindnessInCare

Pope condemns ‘barbarity’ of Israel’s war in Gaza After pontiff calls for peace, Gaza’s health ministry says 73 Palestinians waiting for aid have been killed Pope Leo XIV has condemned the “barbarity” of the war in Gaza and the “indiscriminate use of force” as Gaza’s health ministry said at least 73 Palestinians had been killed queueing for food. The Hamas-run ministry said on Sunday that the victims had been killed in different locations, mostly in northern Gaza. Continue reading...

Pope condemns ‘barbarity’ of Israel’s war in Gaza

Guys, I read a paper today. I wasn't reviewing it. It wasn't a student's thesis. I just wanted to see what they found.

Please clap.👏🏻 (now hold applause until next summer)

#PsychSciSky #AcademicSky

I'm incredibly honored & humbled to be longlisted for the 2025 #ACAMH Kathy Sylva ‘Rising Star’ Award 🌟
Grateful to @acamh.bsky.social for this recognition, it means so much as a researcher committed to turning evidence into real-world impact for young people. #ACAMHAwards #Mentalhealth

I'm incredibly honored & humbled to be longlisted for the 2025 #ACAMH Kathy Sylva ‘Rising Star’ Award 🌟
Grateful to @acamh.bsky.social for this recognition, it means so much as a researcher committed to turning evidence into real-world impact for young people. #ACAMHAwards #Mentalhealth

I wrote this piece while volunteering at the Compass FoodBank in Ontario, early in my research career.
Most do this kind of work later. I needed to start with it.
It wasn’t for a CV or award but to learn & help drive change.
Read my latest piece in the link below: closler.org/lifelong-learn…