Karen Galway

@QUBelfast So happy to see this ❤️ Massive Congratulations 🥂

“In #Thailand, #Disabled and #Neurodivergent people are not very well integrated or supported in the education system. I benefitted from opportunities to #StudyAbroad. Without that, my story would have been very different.” Originally from Thailand, Piangfan faced significant hurdles as she grew up with #Autism. At a time, earning a degree seemed like an insurmountable task, as she faced stereotypes from others who never believed that someone with autism could complete school, not least a #Doctorate. “I was the first #Autistic Thai student to be funded by the EU. I am very fortunate to have received multiple #Scholarships from my sixth form, to my undergraduate degree in the United States, to my master’s in Thailand, and then for my PhD in the UK. “On the way, I have been helped by many people, met my wife, and become a UK nationally ranked athlete. “This may all sound amazing, but it does come with many hurdles, from people's #Stereotypes towards autistic people to the way some individuals have treated me, not just because of my autism but also because of my #Race and #Sexuality. “I'm active in #DisabilityAdvocacy in lots of ways, including in sport, and I was chosen by the Thai Ministry of Social Development and Human Security to have a film professionally made based on my life story. “The film tells a simplified version of the story of my life and struggles as an #AutisticStudent and how I came to study abroad. I want it to show how my life might have been different if I had been supported from the beginning. Too many people were shocked that someone like me could be in #HigherEducation. That has to change. “Every child deserves to be seen, heard and believed in – regardless of #Ability.” Yesterday, Dr Piangfan Naksukpaiboon graduated with a PhD in #Medicine, specialising in #ColorectalCancer. Congratulations, Dr Naksukpaiboon. What a wonderful example you are to anyone out there who thinks university isn’t for them. Click here to read more of Piangfan’s story: ow.ly/CiqL50Whjps If you'd like to find out more about studying in @QUB_SMDBS, click here: ow.ly/i1bg50WgFBr Do you have a story to tell? Click here to tell us more: ow.ly/v0jO50WeGUR #LoveQUBGrad #Graduation #UniversityGraduation #StudyUK #ClassOf2025 #MedicalStudent #Neurodivergence

An incredible way to spend my last day in @QUBelfast (for now, anyway). Inspirational as always to share discussions with NI’s amazing community leaders. Thanks to @CNPartnership @centre_oak for support with @AssetsCommon and @ZonesQUB Impact underway! #missyaalready ❤️

Imagine leaving the doctors office with a path to connection, creativity & wellbeing covered by health insurance? This ArtBeat episode explores the growing movement in healthcare where health & social providers refer people to non-medical activities to support health & wellbeing!

Great to welcome international partners and friends, in celebrating the years of collaboration, creativity and critical thinking that underpins the @ZonesQUB #community #socialinnovation @ShankillZone @ColinNP

Happy Friday! Delighted that my PhD scoping review of #socialprescribing for people with long-term health conditions has been published in @BMC_series #BMCSystematicReviews! Huge thanks to @DrJulieDoherty, @helnoble & @kthompo for all their help! 🥳❤️🎉 link.springer.com/article/10.118…

Conference alert: do register for the International Association of Psychologists for #Grief & Severe Loss International Forum 26-27 September 2024 ‘Therapy of grief & recovery of human capital of #Ukraine’. Register at this link griefassociation.com.ua/forum/2024-2/r…

AND ITS GOLD FOR RHYS MCCLENAGHAN 🤩🥇 #RTEOlympics #TeamIreland #Paris2024

📣As part of a PhD study exploring #socialprescribing for people with #kidneydisease, we are now recruiting participants for a short interview. Please contact @AnnaWilson444 or click the link to register your interest in participating! forms.office.com/e/e72yxvxhqR

@DrEmmaJWalker Congratulations Emma 🥂 late to the party so I’ll have a drink for you tonight 😂

I had a big interview last week (permanent lecturership at QUB) and found out today that I was successful. If that’s not reason enough to open this bad boy, then I don’t know what is.

Congratulations to the RCN Student Nurse of the year 2024 @Pateeney 🥳 We couldn’t be prouder of you! @QUBSONM @joannereid48 @sonyaclarkeCYP @paulfmca @QUBLDN @maggiebennett2 @DonnaFitzQUB @markdornan47 @qubengagemhls_d @QUBstaff @RCN_NI

Well done to @markdornan47 winner 🏆 of Nursing Research Award RCN NoY 24 Project: Developing social eating resources for patients for head and neck cancer Proud @UlsterUniSoNP supervisors @semple_cherith @a_moorhead

Great opportunity with @NatMuseumsNI with interesting research and development activity @QUBelfast and @ZonesQUB. Apply here nijobfinder.co.uk/job/1093071/ed…

Want to support public voices in the use of data in Northern Ireland? Our partners @HSC_NI are hiring for a project coordinator to work on NI's first Public Data Panel! You'll be working closely with us too! Closes Friday - hurry! tinyurl.com/48cxbsam

@cosmic_study @helnoble @ClaireCarswellx @ClareMckeaveney @TrainingAndCPD @stephhb18 @ClareMcveigh @lgrahamwisener @joannereid48 @BigIanbo @kidneycareuk Brilliant news, well done to all! Nice looking poster 👀 💫 🥇

So happy that COSMIC won best poster in the behavioural, psychological and quality of life category at #UKKW2024! 🎉💖🥰

Love this little thought for the day 👇 The Sky 🫶 [great thread too]

Lovely to hear parents thoughts 🥰! So looking forward to the final year event @UlsterOrchestra @ShankillZone @CNPartnership @ZonesQUB 🥰🎼

Welcoming the next generation to @QUBelfast @QUBSONM at our Open Day! Great to chat to so many future nurses ❤️

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@CDHN_NI @KathyCDHNBCPP @cdhnlauraharper @JoanneVanceCDHN @cathyharrison00 @chrisgarland00 @LizK1988 @mikenesbittni @cruncauseway Watching 👀 Wish I could be there tomorrow. Best of luck with the launch 🚀 #communityresearch #tacklinginequalities

Excited to be launching our #BCPP impact report in Long Gallery, Stormont tomorrow. Watch this space for updates on the event and where you can get a copy of the report #healthinequalities #SDOH #impact #communitydevelopment