Recommendations from Professor Andrew Rowland (CF 2014) on banning smacking became law in Scotland on 7 November. Andrew’s Fellowship research informed the Scottish Government’s decision to legislate against parents using physical punishment towards their children.
Research associate Steve Marshall (CF 2020) presented research at the Marie Curie Palliative Care Virtual Research Conference on 2 November. Steve also recently co-published a systematic review that explores ways to support children with a dying parent, the subject of Steve’s Fellowship.
By Steve Marshall,
Charity leader Jim McCormick (CF 2018) was interviewed by the Scottish Minister for Children, Maree Todd, as part of an online event with mentoring programme, Intandem, on 11 November. Jim discussed learnings from his Fellowship, which explored mentoring programmes for disadvantaged children.
By Jim McCormick,
Dementia campaigner Agnes Houston (CF 2016) was given the award for Exceptional Contribution by a Person Living with Dementia, in the National Dementia Care Awards 2020, on 12 November. Agnes’ Fellowship explored the sensory challenges of those living with dementia.
By Agnes Houston,
GP Sophie Redlin (CF 2019) spoke at the DR.EAM Junior virtual conference organised by the University of Birmingham on 28 November. The event aimed to inspire Year 12 students interested in studying medicine. Sophie shared findings from her Fellowship on indigenous healthcare practices.
By Sophie Redlin,
