Dr Ffion Curtis

Just published #GRADE paper in @AnnalsofIM: categorizing approaches to certainty rating as “minimally contextualized” and “partially contextualized” confusing, conceptually muddled. Must stop. Concept of contextualization still useful; this categorization is not. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40587852/

Need practical advice on your Equality Impact Assessment? Our next workshop for @NIHRARCs researchers and study teams is on: 🗓 Wed 13 August | 🕐 1 – 3pm Don’t miss out – register today! @EthnicHealthRes arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/events/require…

Are you at the beginning of your systematic review process? Registration is open for our next Introduction to Systematic Reviews (Online) workshop this September (18th, 19th, 24th & 25th) from 10am to 1pm. For more info / register: evidencesynthesisireland.ie/training/

Join Us In Person for: Conducting a Systematic Review: A Practical Guide 📅 Dates: 3–6 November 2025 📍 Venue: Heath Park Campus, Cardiff University 🔗 For full details and to register, please visit cardiff.ac.uk/professional-d…

It is important to account for the costs of involvement in a research study at the earliest stage possible. Find out more about how to do this in our payment guidance for researchers and professionals: nihr.ac.uk/documents/paym… #TuesdayTips

I've booked tickets for NIHR ARC NWC MIDAS Methodological Sub-group Summer Event at Online on Monday 7th July 2025 ticketsource.co.uk/event/EEHHJGD?…

In this 2 minute video I summarize Core #GRADE guidance from today’s 5th article in our series in the #BMJ presenting the essentials of using GRADE – this one addressing #indirectEvidence (limitations in applicability or generalizability to the target #PICO at hand). Publication: bmj.com/content/389/bm… Video: youtube.com/watch?v=K159ri…

If you ever wanted to learn how to use R, then we have the course for you. Introduction to 'R' (online) Day 1: Monday 23 June 2025, 1pm - 4pm (BST) Day 2: Wednesday 25 June 2025, 1pm - 4pm (BST) Day 3: Friday 27 June 2025, 1pm - 4pm (BST) 3 half days sheffield.ac.uk/smph/modules/i…

We are delighted to be presenting at this seminar. Join us to discuss our maternity project with Gypsy and Roma Traveller communities in #Leicester

🌟 Call for papers focusing on Inequities in Health and Well-Being 🌟 ℹ️ We consider quant/qual research study designs inc. evidence synthesis reviews, intervention studies, observational or consensus method studies, surveys. Details ⬇️ mdpi.com/journal/ijerph… @FfionCurtis

✍️Register for the #EDI Conference 2025: Thinking Forward. 👪The conference is dedicated to exploring the future directions of equity, diversity, and inclusion 📅 Wed 11 Jun ⌚️ 9:00 - 4:45 📍 @uniofleicester School of Business, LE2 1RQ 🔗 Register 👇🏾tickettailor.com/events/univers…

📢 looking for #equity #equality #research submissions

Last chance to apply for our Liverpool Health Partners Researcher Development Programme (LHP RDP) THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS TODAY AT 5PM. A unique opportunity to explore a career in research, don't miss out! More information here: research.northwest.nhs.uk/liverpool-heal…

🚨 Abstract deadline extended! 🚨 Submit for #JBIColloquium2025 by 16 April 🌏 Program themes include: ✔️ Traditional medicine & #EBHC ✔️ Diversity in healthcare ✔️ AI & tech ✔️ Inclusive policy 🔗 jbi.global/jbi-colloquium #JBIEBHC #HealthEquity

📢 Our latest paper is out! Brand-only marketing for food and alcohol influences preference, choice, and purchase intent 🧐

We are currently seeking a Research Fellow in Public Health Economic Modelling to join us for the newly established SENSS Screening Evidence Synthesis Programme. Full-time (with a part-time option at 80% FTE) - fixed term until 31 March 2030 jobsite.sheffield.ac.uk/job/Research-F…

📢Impact of food, beverage, and alcohol brand marketing on consumptive behaviors and health in children and adults: A systematic review and meta‐analysis @EmmaBoyland @FfionCurtis onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ob…

The Medical Training Review call for evidence is now open. A lot has changed since the last major look at training. We need to balance often competing needs at different stages of our careers. Please share your view on what we should change, and keep.

Do you care for a friend or family member? Are you interested in getting involved in research that could improve health and social care? In today's #TuesdayTips, learn more about why carers’ voices should be heard, and how you could shape research: learningforinvolvement.org.uk/content/resour…

🚨 Calling all NHS forensic staff! The Well at Work Study is exploring psychological wellbeing support needs for forensic staff. 💬 Want to make a difference? Take 15–20 mins to complete an anonymous survey & help improve wellbeing in your workplace. 🔗 tinyurl.com/u7cx2br8