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Article

A feasibility study of a co-designed intervention to manage benzodiazepine dependence and high-risk use in those receiving opioid agonist treatment

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

Book Chapter

Intergenerational connectivity for promoting health and well-being across ages, places and spaces

Hennessy C, Whittaker A, Dawson A, Shore C, Haynes R, Bradwell H, Cooper L, Jones R, Tomaz S & Ritchie J (2026) Intergenerational connectivity for promoting health and well-being across ages, places and spaces. In: Phillips J & Douglas E (eds.) Healthy Ageing: Social, Behavioural and Design Innovations in Research. Bristol: Bristol University Press. https://doi.org/10.51952/9781447375210

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Alignment of physical education curricula with physical literacy across Europe: an observational mapping study with country-level predictors

Carl J, Salin K, Barnett LM, Foweather L, Jurak G, Martins J, Müller I, O'Brien W, Venetsanou F, Singh A, Elsborg P, Goss H, Lundvall S, EUROPLIT GROUP & EUROPLIT GROUP (2026) Alignment of physical education curricula with physical literacy across Europe: an observational mapping study with country-level predictors. The Lancet Regional Health - Europe, 65, Art. No.: 101641. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lanepe.2026.101641

Presentation / Talk

Interdisciplinary opportunities to embody health and wellbeing practice through literacy and numeracy related pedagogical content knowledge

Murray AM & Uthmani N (2026) Interdisciplinary opportunities to embody health and wellbeing practice through literacy and numeracy related pedagogical content knowledge. Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching Conference 2026, Edinburch Futures Institute, 1 Lauriston Place Edinburgh, EH3 9EF United Kingdomhttps://efi.ed.ac.uk/venue/, 16.04.2026-16.04.2026.

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Effectiveness of legally mandated non-custodial drug and alcohol treatment orders for improved health, well-being, global functioning and quality of life: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Campbell P, Cowie J, Davis B, Fenton C, Todhunter-Brown A, Bissozo Hernandez H, Hoyle L, Carver H, Connell C, Dumbrell J, Hill R, Blacklaw F, NIHR Evidence Synthesis Scotland InitiativE (NESSIE) & France EF (2026) Effectiveness of legally mandated non-custodial drug and alcohol treatment orders for improved health, well-being, global functioning and quality of life: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Health & Justice, 14 (11). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40352-025-00354-4

Book Chapter

Chapter 11: Environmental sustainability in education research ethics

Dunlop L & Rushton E (2026) Chapter 11: Environmental sustainability in education research ethics. In: Fox A, Baker S, Brown N, Cortney M, Quickfail A, Tegama N & Chong S (eds.) Ethical dilemmas in education research. London: Bloomsbury. https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/ethical-dilemmas-in-educational-research-9781350450813/

Policy Document

Justice That Works: Report of the Scottish Sentencing and Penal Policy Commission

Evans M, Graham H, Smith L, Jamieson C, Mackie D, Dyer C & Penal Policy Commission Sa (2026) Justice That Works: Report of the Scottish Sentencing and Penal Policy Commission. Sentencing and Penal Policy Commission. Edinburgh, Scotland.: The Scottish Government. https://www.gov.scot/publications/justice-works-report-scottish-sentencing-penal-policy-commission/documents/

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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: protocol for the ‘SHARPS’ cluster randomised controlled trial

Parkes T, Carver H, Boyd J, Cotton S, Breeman S, Cooper D, Forrest M, Foster R, Hawthorn J, Hunt K, Kilonzo M, Matheson C, Maxwell M, Mercer SW & Macaulay L (2026) 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: protocol for the ‘SHARPS’ cluster randomised controlled trial. Trials, 27, Art. No.: 18. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-025-09364-x

Article

Understanding changing patterns of placement type stability in the first two years of placement for looked after children in Scotland: A sequence analysis

Matthews B, Playford C, McGhee J, Mitchell F & Dibben C (2026) Understanding changing patterns of placement type stability in the first two years of placement for looked after children in Scotland: A sequence analysis. Children and Youth Services Review, 180, Art. No.: 108680. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2025.108680

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.

Article

‘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)

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

Article

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

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

Book Chapter

Violence, Displacement, and Transformation: The Ukrainian Experience

Connon ILC, Burlaka V, Buchko K, Dominelli L, Feen-Calligan H, Burlaka A, Peshkova V( & Javanbakht A (2026) Violence, Displacement, and Transformation: The Ukrainian Experience. In: Violence and trauma without borders: Perspectives of immigrants, migrants, and refugees post-migration. Edited by J.S. Hong, J.M. Bondy, & A. A. Peguero. Edward Elgar Publishing.

Book Chapter

Understanding Curriculum Making by teachers: implications for policy as text and as practice

Priestley M, Alvunger D, Hizli Alkan S, Philippou S & Soini T (2025) Understanding Curriculum Making by teachers: implications for policy as text and as practice. In: Wyse D, Baumfield V, Mockler N & Reardon M (eds.) The BERA-Sage International Handbook of Research-Informed Education Practice and Policy. London: Sage. https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/the-bera-sage-handbook-of-research-informed-education-practice-and-policy/book282002#description

Book Chapter

Putting glitter on the shit: working in-against-and-beyond adult education in Scotland

Galloway S, McEwan S, Player J, Reid H, Harris M & Keenen D (2025) Putting glitter on the shit: working in-against-and-beyond adult education in Scotland. In: James N, Orr K & Clancy S (eds.) International Handbook on Adult Education and Learning. 1 ed. Edward Elgar Publishing, pp. 225-236. https://www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/research-handbook-on-adult-learning-and-education-9781800886650.html

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The implementation of safer drug consumption facilities in Scotland: a mixed methods needs assessment and feasibility study for the city of Edinburgh

Nicholls J, Masterton W, Falzon D, McAuley A, Carver H, Skivington K, Dumbrell J, Perkins A, Steele S, Trayner K & Parkes T (2025) The implementation of safer drug consumption facilities in Scotland: a mixed methods needs assessment and feasibility study for the city of Edinburgh. Harm Reduction Journal, 22, Art. No.: 6. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12954-024-01144-1

Book Chapter

Exploring the Promises and Affordances across Spaces and Places

Murray A, Murray P, Howells K, Uthmani N & McMillan N (2025) Exploring the Promises and Affordances across Spaces and Places. In: Block BA & Haneishi K (eds.) The Thirdspace Movement Model: Connecting Movement with Social Justice. Amazon Prime: Babybook, pp. 87-126. https://store.bookbaby.com/book/the-thirdspace-movement-model?srsltid=AfmBOoqM4_z2f4D-oZh3xNJQ2pguIstRKysuW2W0mHdNul0AfgTLcOqt

Book Chapter

Towards an understanding of care poverty

Rummery K, Kröger T, Brimblecombe N & Rodrigues R (2025) Towards an understanding of care poverty. In: Kroger T, Brimblecombe N, Rodrigues R & Rummery K (eds.) Care Poverty and Unmet Needs. Policy Press, pp. 191-201. https://doi.org/10.51952/9781447370109.ch013