Richard Purves

Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Social Marketing and Health, University of Stirling

[SHAAP @SHAAPAlcohol]

@RickPurves at @StirlingUni breaks down the new research on alcohol advertising at sporting events and the effect it's having on young people in Scotland 👇

[Richard Purves @RickPurves]

Glad to contribute to this article today. Although the term 'pilot' might not be strictly accurate, it's really important that these trials are properly designed, monitored and evaluated by an independent research team with funding from a neutral source to produce useful data.

[The Scotsman @TheScotsman]

Smoke and mirrors surround so-called pilot scheme allowing alcohol at Scottish football

https://t.co/c783OO6VGQ

[Richard Purves @RickPurves]

@Dr_Daniel_Jones @LHGP_Consortium @UniofBath Congratulations Daniel! Good luck in your new role!

[University of Stirling @StirUni]

The Norwegian Oil Fund is investing in alcohol companies that market their products to people in sub-Saharan #Africa in ways not permitted in #Norway, a new report by #UofStirling researchers has shown. Find out more 👉 https://t.co/wrCAUdpZWf @FORUT_No

[Richard Purves @RickPurves]

We have a letter published in @heraldscotland today on the subject of alcohol at Scottish football matches. @ismh_uos @StirUni
@scotgov @AlcoholFocus
@SHAAPAlcohol
https://t.co/S7cN3f6Cje

[Richard Purves @RickPurves]

Research conducted last year by @ismh_uos into this very topic showed the importance of considering the long-term impact of any pilot scheme on alcohol consumption and public health and needs to be fully and independently evaluated: https://t.co/PKYEm1tacJ

[The Herald @heraldscotland]

“Extending this to concourses in a limited number of pilot projects would be the proposed course of action."

Police Scotland 'open to discussions' on lifting football booze ban

https://t.co/AqavqfYrNl

@andrewlearmonth

[The Lancet @TheLancet]

“...to care is an act not of weakness, but of strength.”

The Lancet response: https://t.co/hUs97aDFjd

[Richard Purves @RickPurves]

@DominikDiamond They still make them over here in the UK. Even better is their 'Incredible egg' version with bits of biscuit and raisin in the Easter egg. Glorious!

[Richard Purves @RickPurves]

@TFHBs Football was invented in Scotland.

[Richard Purves @RickPurves]

@Geoff_Pearson This was the opinion of some football related stakeholders and football fans, yes. However, further research we have conducted since stresses the need for this to be properly evaluated alongside the other factors I've mentioned. Briefing to follow.

[Richard Purves @RickPurves]

Interesting. The economic argument that alcohol sales could bring increased revenue for clubs would need to be carefully evaluated alongside the impact on alcohol-related harms. A key consideration not mentioned here, despite alcohol specific deaths being at a 15-year high.

[Alan Smith @Political_AlanS]

NEW: The Health Secretary says the Scottish Government would give “serious consideration” to any proposal to lift the alcohol ban at football

Neil Gray was responding to calls from @GeorgeAdam who says the game has moved on from the 1980s

[Richard Purves @RickPurves]

Times have changed if we are referring to changes in stadium safety and football related disorder. However, the impact of increasing availability of alcohol on overall levels of alcohol consumption, normalisation, and increased marketing and sponsorship also need to be considered

[The Scotsman @TheScotsman]

SNP to give 'serious consideration' to ending alcohol ban at Scottish football games https://t.co/Wi0TFL1P31

[Intl Confederation of ATOD Research Associations @ICARA_Global]

ICARA invites you to our 2024 AGM on 'Broadening perspectives on commercial determinants of health' on Mon 28th Oct, 12-3pm GMT (UK). Fantastic speakers & discussants focusing on perspectives from the Global South. Full programme & registration link here: https://t.co/irKnd6Heet

[Institute for Social Marketing and Health @ismh_uos]

🚨 JOB POSTING📢

Reminder that @ismh_uos are looking for new Hastings Fellows.

@GemmaMi38728064, one of our first Fellows, tells us about their experience.

🌐 Ad: https://t.co/APBSSY2FX7

📅 Closing: 3rd June

❓ Questions? See quoted post or get in touch!

🔁 RTs appreciated

[Richard Purves @RickPurves]

Come and join our great team @ismh_uos! Really exciting opportunity to be involved in high-profile public health research.

[Institute for Social Marketing and Health @ismh_uos]

🚨 NEW JOB POSTING 📢

We are looking to recruit a new Hastings Fellow to join @ismh_uos at @StirUni to work on alcohol, vaping, and other commercial determinants of health.

🌐 Advert: https://t.co/FPzbo7IT3y

📅 Deadline: 3rd June 2024.

👇 Key details

RTs appreciated!

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[John Holmes @JHolmesSheff]

🚨New paper alert🚨 from our @NIHRresearch alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks project.

This editorial in @AddictionJrnl led by Nathan Critchlow discusses terminology for advertising of no/lo products that share branding with standard alcoholic drinks.

https://t.co/Qp8OKZsTyz

[Institute for Social Marketing and Health @ismh_uos]

🆕New paper🆕

Also out today is a commentary by Nathan Critchlow from @ismh_uos in @AddictionJrnl.

Nathan discusses the need for better evaluation, and thus better evidence, on the impact of alcohol marketing restrictions.

👇👀

https://t.co/XwPSD9say7

[Institute for Social Marketing and Health @ismh_uos]

📰 In the news🗞️

@RickPurves from @ismh_uos is back in the news again today as part of the @heraldscotland Scotland and Alcohol Series.

Today he is discussing debates around the sale of alcohol at football matches in Scotland.

https://t.co/TN8j7Bot5q

[Richard Purves @RickPurves]

Or rather, happy to contribute to THIS discussion...
https://t.co/RTG8RPfQbp

[The Herald @heraldscotland]

Are football fans treated as second-class citizens compared to rugby fans?

https://t.co/oq0FXtr8xN

@Graeme_McGarry @heraldfootball_ @Herald_Sport_

[Richard Purves @RickPurves]

Happy to contribute to this interesting discussion on alcohol sponsorship in Scottish football. @ismh_uos @StirUni @Alcohol_FC @Stirling_Health https://t.co/poUATgli06

[Richard Purves @RickPurves]

If you are interested in hearing more about Scottish football's relationship with alcohol, please join us on the 20th March for this free webinar. @ismh_uos @SARNalcohol @SHAAPAlcohol @Alcohol_FC

[Scottish Alcohol Research Network (SARN) @SARNalcohol]

Register now for our first Alcohol Occasional seminar on alcohol and football!

https://t.co/RUGysu2DUo