Michael Head

Conspiracy theories could harm sustainability www.nature.com/articles/s41...

"...conspiracy beliefs are mostly associated with reduced public health and well-being, weakened social cohesion and deteriorated basic human rights..."

"...mostly negative implications for sustainable attitudes..."

New paper published - "Global funding for surgical research between 2016 and 2020: content analysis of public and philanthropic investments "

See British Journal of Surgery @bjsurgery.bsky.social
academic.oup.com/bjs/article/...

#surgery #publichealth #globalhealth #funding

Off to Geneva for the World Health Assembly. Very much looking forward to three days of many interesting events, covering #womenshealth #foodinsecurity #NTDs, and so many other topics!

Like an Edinburgh Festival, for nerds. Heaven 😊

#wha78 #globalhealth #publichealth 🧪

1/Almost 9 years ago I was standing in front of the TV in shock and disbelief over the Brexit vote. To be truthful, my anxiety was not because of the predicted economic consequences. It was because the vote showed me that campaigns based on prejudice work in this country. And it went downhill since.

My yak-based moon-landing project, in conjunction with a humanities expert and written on pen and paper, is doomed to fail yet again, it seems.

We have a portfolio of research around the topic of #climatechange and #health, particularly in #Ghana, West Africa.

Many thanks to Jo Fisher for this profile of my and Jess Boxall's research.

www.southampton.ac.uk/research/hig...

@uosmedia.bsky.social #academicsky #globalhealth #publichealth

Aid groups hit back over development minister’s ‘charity’ comments Groups said they rejected Baroness Jenny Chapman’s description of aid during her appearance before the Commons International Development Committee.

📰 @bondngo.bsky.social's Gideon Rabinowitz:

“UK aid isn’t about charity, it is about global solidarity and responsibility to our international commitments, and it’s an investment in a safer, healthier and more sustainable world that benefits us here in the UK.”
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

Nice to be recognised! Don't know who the kind soul was, but I've been nominated for Vice Chancellors Award at @unisouthampton.bsky.social. Am very passionate about advoacy to improve public narrative on #researchsky & #universities
@uosmedia.bsky.social @uoscommsallison.bsky.social
#academicsky

How effective and safe are measles vaccines? Data from large meta-analyses show that measles vaccination is highly effective and safe, giving a 95% reduction in the risk of measles.

“Measles vaccine is one of the best tools we have to protect public health. Like all medicines, there can be a risk of side effects, but the benefits far outweigh them: both for individuals and the community as a whole”

ourworldindata.org/measles-vacc...

This is very concerning and getting much less attention than the measles- a range of vaccine preventable conditions increasing in US now

Moderna's combo Covid and flu mRNA shot outperforms current vaccines in large trial A combination shot would make it easier for people to get vaccinated against Covid and the flu at the same time.

Nobel Prize winning science.

Empowering refugee voices: Using Nominal Group Technique (NGT) with a diverse refugee Patient Advisory Committee (PAC) to identify health and research priorities in Calgary, Canada Background Despite rising forced displacement globally, refugees’ health and research priorities are largely unknown. We investigated whether a diverse refugee committee could utilize participatory me...

Pleased to share our latest publication from Refugee Health YYC team ⬇️

This study provides compelling evidence highlighting that refugees can effectively prioritize their healthcare needs and establish research agendas when given the resources to reach consensus.
journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

Blog 👇below links to here - www.impactcounter.com/dashboard?vi...

For simplicity, Trump policies are killing >100 people per hour.

Universities and us staff members simply have to a) do more to work with the public, highlighting the benefits of universities in the local community, nationally, and internationally.
And b) correct the narrative and misinformation spread in both political and media circles.

A bridge between academics and communications staff Science communication in a post-Covid world calls for a new way to span the gap between researchers and university comms teams – and a new skill set, as Michael Head explains

I have a 0.2 FTE role in @uosmedia.bsky.social as Head of Academic Advocacy. Being the bridge between my fellow academics and media/comms team

See article in @timeshighered.bsky.social
www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/bridg...

#education #university #universities #researchsky #academicsky 🧪

This is why we recommend #vaccines to prevent consequences of very nasty #infectiousdiseases 👇

As the hashtag goes, #vaccineswork 🧪

#publichealth #globalhealth #measles

New Canadian #flu paper @stephaniedavey.bsky.social

"It is notable that over 1/4 of deaths occurred in children without a medical condition deemed high risk for #influenza complications, highlighting importance of preventative measures for all children."

#vaccines #vaccineswork #publichealth 🧪

It's wearying to see the universities minister be this unaware of the reality.

Thread below nails many important points 👇

#researchsky #academicsky #university #education 🧪

Do agree with this 👇

We need a university workforce that is comfortable in areas way beyond simply teaching, or 'talking to other scientists at conferences'.

And universities themselves need to provide recognition and guidance for those who choose to put their heads above the parapet.

Michael Head Michael Head — Profile on The Conversation

Hi, researcher at @unisouthampton.bsky.social , but also have one day a week role as Head of Academic Advocacy.

See, for example, my articles in The Conversation theconversation.com/profiles/mic... .

Lots more where that came from! Thank you.

Very pleased to have been a co-author on this one :-)
Flu vaccines are imperfect but overwhelmingly beneficial. A higher uptake in priority groups, which includes children, is vital.
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#vaccineswork #flu #influenza #publichealth #globalhealth

What's behind the recent measles outbreaks around the world? – DW – 05/07/2025 Vaccine programs almost eradicated measles, but cases are rising again in every part of the world. Health advisors say it's a 'wake-up call' for renewed vaccination efforts.

"Misinformation causes harm, and costs lives"

Quote from me about the explosion in #measles cases- www.dw.com/en/global-me...

We could eradicate measles. No animal host, and about the most effective #vaccine there is

But, one of the key drivers to transmission is spread of misinformation

New round these parts 👋
I'm a #globalhealth researcher, at @unisouthampton.bsky.social
Focus on #digitalhealth and #populationhealth in rural #Ghana. Likely occasional #infectiousdisease commentary. And new to running 🏃‍♂️ so therefore still enthusiastic about it.
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Photos from Ghana 📷