Research Programme
PhD Researcher, Institute of Aquaculture
Lecturer in A.I/Data Science, Computing Science
Professor in Psychology, Psychology
PhD Researcher, Education
Lecturer in Nursing, Health Sciences Stirling
Lecturer in Psychology, Psychology
Associate Professor, Health Sciences Stirling
PhD Researcher, Economics
SL in Sustainable & Responsible Business, Management, Work and Organisation
Professor Matt-Mouley Bouamrane
Professor in Health/Social Informatics, Computing Science
PhD Researcher, Health Sciences Stirling
Research Fellow, Institute for Social Marketing
Research Fellow, Politics
Professor in Comms., Media and Culture, Communications, Media and Culture
Professor Hannah Buchanan-Smith
Emeritus Professor, Psychology
Associate Professor, Psychology
Professor, Politics
Director Child Wellbeing & Protection, Social Work
PhD Researcher, Health Sciences Stirling
Professor, Economics
Article
Matheson C, Berry K, Kilonzo M, Galea-Singer S, Hill D, Ritchie T, Schofield J, Stewart D, Turner M & MacLennan G (2026) A feasibility study of a co-designed intervention to manage benzodiazepine dependence and high-risk use in those receiving opioid agonist treatment. Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 12, Art. No.: 4. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-025-01743-0
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Mazur M, Pooranachandran N, Zawisza M, Baran Z, Michalik A, Adamek M, Marcinkowska M, Surachetpong W, Prajsnar TK, Rakus K, Pijanowski L & Chadzinska M (2026) The role of the circadian clock gene cry1 in the regulation of the antiviral response in zebrafish (Danio rerio) larvae. Fish & Shellfish Immunology, 170, Art. No.: 111098. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsi.2026.111098
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Ierardi E, van Wijck F, Ali M, Best C & Coupar F (2026) Defining Severity Levels for Post-Stroke Upper Limb Motor Impairment and Activity Limitation: A Systematic Review. NeuroRehabilitation, 58 (1), pp. 3-16. https://doi.org/10.1177/10538135251393516
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Conlon M (2026) Mental Health Nursing Students' Perceptions of Psychological Trauma Education and Its Impact on Their Practice: A Qualitative Study. McIntosh G (Researcher) Nursing Reports, 16 (2), p. 61. https://doi.org/10.3390/xxxxx
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Moran C, Muller X, Pienaar A, Gerber B, Brooks N & Kruger D (2026) Do anthropometric health risk indicators of South African primary school children require national growth charts? In-sights from the NW-CHILD study. Children.
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Behavioural and genetic correlates of malnutrition
Nortey E, Asante M, Intiful F, Aryeetey R, Moran CN, Garcia AL & Wright CM (2026) Behavioural and genetic correlates of malnutrition. British Journal of Nutrition. https://www.cambridge.org/; https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007114526106370
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Martin JG, Uny I, Mitchell D, Ford A, Begley A, Howell R, Fitzpatrick D, Mackay D, Lewsey J & Fitzgerald N (2026) ‘Alcohol problems are definitely twenty-four seven’—a qualitative interview study exploring the presenting features of alcohol-related ambulance call-outs in Scotland (IMPAACT study). Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy, pp. 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1080/09687637.2026.2615705; https://doi.org/10.1080/09687637.2026.2615705
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Kinghorn DJ, Hutchinson M, Curry S, Zhang J & Vollaard NBJ (2026) When Moderate Becomes Unpleasant and Intense Is Manageable: Exercise Intensity and Duration Interact to Regulate Exercise Enjoyment and Changes in Affective Valence. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 48 (1), pp. 35-45. https://doi.org/10.1123/jsep.2025-0086
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Hackett A, Stoddart K & Mannion G (2026) Understanding School Nurses’ Role in Supporting Children's Mental Health From the Perspective of Children, Parents, Teachers, and School Nurses: A Mixed Methods Study in Scotland. Journal of School Nursing. https://doi.org/10.1177/10598405261416903
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Tomaz SA, Shore CB, Ryde GC, Cooper LAN, Coffee P, Bradwell HL, Hennessy CH, Jones RB, Haynes R & Whittaker AC (2026) Generating Older Active Lives Digitally (GOALD): Exploring older adults' views of digital technology for physical activity. Journal of Physical Activity and Health. https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2024-0799
Other
How should public health respond to rise of alcohol-free and low alcohol drinks?
Holmes J, Kersbergen I, Critchlow N & Fitzgerald N (2026) How should public health respond to rise of alcohol-free and low alcohol drinks?. BMJ, 392, Art. No.: e086563. https://www.bmj.com/content/392/bmj-2025-086563; https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj-2025-086563
Presentation / Talk
The Complexities of staying active beyond the school setting and session
Murray A (2026) The Complexities of staying active beyond the school setting and session [ Models based practice to raise awareness, develop proficiency and reduce inequity around physical activity participation between school and out of school session]. Murray A (Designer), Murray P (Other), Cowley J (Other), Howells K (Other) & Johnston B (Other) 2026 Annual NAKHE Conference, Nashville, Tennessee, USA, 06.01.2026-09.01.2026.
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Hao Y, Chen X, Li S, Wang Y & Wu J (2026) The influence of early-stage interpreting training on working memory of student interpreters: evidence from ERP. Perspectives. https://doi.org/10.1080/0907676x.2026.2614460
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Maxwell KJ, Emslie C, O’Donnell R, Mitchell G, Cook M, Uny I, Lewsey J, McIntosh E, Mohan A, Angus C & Fitzgerald N (2025) Public perceptions of harms and benefits of increasing alcohol venue trading hours: a deliberative focus group study. Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy. https://doi.org/10.1080/09687637.2025.2599910
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Valério I, Uny I, Burela A, Piazza M, Petticrew M, Fitzgerald N & Sanchez ZM (2025) Untangling the complex web of alcohol policy needs and potential solutions in Brazil: evidence from civil society and political stakeholders. Health Policy and Planning. https://doi.org/10.1093/heapol/czaf104
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Jones D, Best C & Moodie C (2025) No Change in Illicit Tobacco Use Following the Introduction of Standardised Packaging? A Longitudinal Online Survey in the United Kingdom. Tobacco Use Insights, 18. https://doi.org/10.1177/1179173x251405166
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Health visiting in the UK in light of the COVID-19 pandemic experience (RReHOPE): study synopsis
Gadsby E, King E, Bell M, Wong G & Kendall S (2025) Health visiting in the UK in light of the COVID-19 pandemic experience (RReHOPE): study synopsis. Health and Social Care Delivery Research, 13 (42), pp. 1-28. https://doi.org/10.3310/gjeg0402
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Students, Student-Athletes, and the Title IX Religious Exemption
Sorensen E, De Mars S & McArdle D (2025) Students, Student-Athletes, and the Title IX Religious Exemption. Journal of Legal Aspects of Sport, 35 (2), pp. 102-165. https://doi.org/10.18060/28825
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Looks and Gaming: Who and Why?
Chung A, Hamermesh D, Singleton C, Wang Z & Zhang J (2025) Looks and Gaming: Who and Why?. Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization, 240, Art. No.: 107340. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jebo.2025.107340
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Johnson J, Franklin VL, Shepherd A, Chau G, Keen K, Lennon S, Leveridge M, Maclean K, Nicol J, Phillipson V, Roach S, Swart A & Galloway SDR (2025) Glucose Variability and Postprandial Hyperglycaemia After Breakfast in Children and Young People With Type 1 Diabetes. Scaramuzza A (Editor) Pediatric Diabetes, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1155/pedi/5545726
Bridge: A MindSport for All
PI: Professor Samantha Punch
Funded by: Donors (UK) and Donors (O.S)
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Evaluating the impact of the UK’s first saNctioned sAfer drug Consumption faciliTy (ENACT): A mixed-methods natural experiment study
PI: Dr James Nicholls
Funded by: National Institute for Health Research
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Challenges young people face in managing musculoskeletal chronic pain
PI: Dr Line Caes
Funded by: The Nuffield Foundation
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AIDS Campaigning between the Global South and Western Europe since the 1980s
PI: Dr Nikolaos Papadogiannis
Funded by: Medical Research Council
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Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a peer-delivered, relational, harm reduction intervention to improve mental health, quality of life, and related outcomes, for people experiencing homelessness and substance use problems: The ‘SHARPS’ cluster randomised controlled trial.
PI: Professor Tessa Parkes
Funded by: National Institute for Health Research and The Salvation Army
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PRISMA reporting guideline and standards for qualitative evidence synthesis
PI: Professor Emma France
Funded by: Medical Research Council
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Optimizing intervention strategies via social prescribing as a means of encouraging and enabling healthy and sustainable dietary behaviours in individuals from low-income families
PI: Professor Julia Allan
Funded by: Scottish Government
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Developing an Impact Framework for SSAFA’s Casework service
PI: Dr Steve Rolfe
Funded by: SSAFA: The Armed Forces Charity
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Examining the causal association between alcohol marketing and alcohol-related attitudes and consumption: A longitudinal cohort study with adults in the United Kingdom
PI: Dr Nathan Critchlow
Funded by: Department of Health
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Mortality patterns among people released from prison: Identifying priority intervention points to prevent avoidable deaths and reduce health inequalities
PI: Dr Catriona Connell
Funded by: Chief Scientist Office
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Long Covid and Critical Service Occupations: impact on Employees and Organisations
PI: Dr Alice MacLean
Funded by: Chief Scientist Office
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Monitoring the use of location promotions in retail outlets: a baseline
PI: Dr Richard Purves
Funded by: Public Health Scotland
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Removing the marketing power of cigarettes: A multi-method study aimed at protecting the health of adolescents in Latin America
PI: Professor Crawford Moodie
Funded by: Medical Research Council
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Permanently Progressing? Phase Two: Middle Childhood
PI: Dr Helen Whincup
Funded by: The Nuffield Foundation and Donors (UK)
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Radiological Habits Surveys
PI: Professor David Copplestone
Funded by: Scottish Environment Protection Agency
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Independent Review of the Alcohol Premises Licensing System in Northern Ireland
PI: Dr James Nicholls
Funded by: Northern Ireland Executive
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Evaluating Later and Expanded Premises Hours for Alcohol in the Night-time Economy (ELEPHANT)
PI: Professor Niamh Fitzgerald
Funded by: National Institute for Health Research
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Help-seeking for substance use and mental health challenges among justice-involved people in Scottish community contexts: An analysis of the influence of social networks
PI: Dr Catriona Connell
Funded by: Economic and Social Research Council
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Optimal sensory coding and exposure to extreme body types: understanding the implications for body image disturbance
PI: Professor Paul Hibbard
Funded by: The British Academy
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Impact of coffeeberry ingestion on cognitive function and skill performance following exercise-induced fatigue
PI: Professor Stuart Galloway
Funded by: PepsiCo Inc
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