SLLS Policy Group

Policy Group section of the Society for #Longitudinal and #Lifecourse Studies encourages constructive engagement in promoting the use of research for #policy

[SLLS Policy Group @GroupSlls]

Welcome to the new twitter account for SLLS Policy Group members and all those interested in how longitudinal and life-course research can inform policy. Tag or DM us with interesting articles on the policy-research interface!

[European Social Survey @ESS_Survey]

We're appointing a new research assistant at our @CityUniLondon HQ 🇬🇧 to help deliver Round 10 (2020/21) of the #survey.

The successful applicant will be involved in questionnaire design, pre-testing, fieldwork monitoring and analysis of our #data.

https://t.co/lNxw7cETf7

[English Longitudinal Study of Ageing @ELSA_Study]

The ELSA #Podcast explores how information collected by our study is used in #research, #practice and #policy to help us to better understand what happens to us as we age and how we can live longer, happier, healthier lives.

https://t.co/OPmRu9yU5a

#gerotwitter #ageing

[SLLS Policy Group @GroupSlls]

I'm delighted to announce that Susan Morton (Growing Up in New Zealand) has taken over from me as the SLLS Policy Group Co-ordinator. Hope you have enjoyed the tweets since I started the account last year, please do continue to follow us. Wishing you all the best, Aisling Murray

[CLOSER @CLOSER_UK]

1, The first issue of our #COVID19 Update Bulletin has been published today, providing news on the latest #longitudinal surveys, data releases, research, and blogs all in one place. ➡️https://t.co/u0NBSkZeqO

Let’s take a look at the latest developments!⬇️

[UKDataService @UKDataService]

The first wave of the @usociety #COVID19 survey is now ready for researchers! Access the dataset here: https://t.co/F1doVIwFGm The second wave of the online survey is currently in the field and the data will be available at the end of June!

[UKDataService @UKDataService]

Don't forget to book your place for tomorrow's free 3pm webinar, 'Data management basics.' You'll learn how to plan and implement good data management in research projects and much more! Find out more and book: https://t.co/SV9YI9jXRL

[UCL Institute of Education @IOE_London]

The combined effects of lockdown are causing the most disruption to mothers, who are more likely to have lost their job, have reduced hours or be furloughed, or have work time interrupted more often by childcare.

Report with @TheIFS and @Sevilla_Almu:
https://t.co/ogglX53bF6

[Royal Statistical Society @RoyalStatSoc]

Want to learn about Interactive dashboards & web apps using R & Shiny? Now is your chance with this virtual classroom. https://t.co/AS3YDzwxHX

[Transforming Evidence @TransformUre]

10 Ways scientists can better engage with decision makers via @LSEImpactBlog
https://t.co/RE9pXpilsy

[Louise Corti @LouiseCorti]

Spaces left on our Essex Social Science Summer School Course: Introduction to Big Data for the Social Sciences in July, presented by UK Data Service. We are running it virtually this year https://t.co/0xhXkTqfrD @UKDataService @UKDataArchive #BigData #cooltools

[CLOSER @CLOSER_UK]

Interesting new #longitudinal research, using @ELSA_Study data, suggests older people living in the poorest areas are significantly more likely to suffer from loneliness than those who live in the wealthiest. Read more👇

[CLOSER @CLOSER_UK]

In our next #CLOSERSeminar, @FitzsimonsEmla & @NicoLibuy (@clscohorts) will share their #longitudinal research that uses linked area data in MCS to examine links between proximity to fast food & #obesity.
🎫Sign up: https://t.co/eGPqtcijsq
@eResearch_UCL @icls_info @UKDataService

[UCL Centre for Longitudinal Studies @CLScohorts]

🎞️This @IOE_London short film highlights #MillenniumCohortStudy research on the prevalence of poor teenage mental health https://t.co/qZgJCbU34P @FitzsimonsEmla & @pravpatalay found that ¼ of girls and 1 in 10 boys are depressed at age 14. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

[CLOSER @CLOSER_UK]

🔔Calling all #longitudinal research experts - make sure you register for the @openinnovteam C-19 Expertise Database to ensure longitudinal evidence helps inform the UK Government's #COVID19 response!
@CLScohorts @usociety @CO90s @MRCLHA @MRC_LEU @SLLShome @icls_info @BiBresearch

[UCL Centre for Longitudinal Studies @CLScohorts]

The survey is live with 5 national longitudinal cohorts...

[Patty Doran @Patty_NZ]

The @UKDataService Health Studies Conference is going online on the 30th June. What do you want to see discussed? Vote in the poll below @SLLShome @britgerontology @ELSA_Study @CMI_Man

[UCL Institute of Education @IOE_London]

#IOEPodcast Episode 2️⃣ now out! What is reading for pleasure? How is it beneficial? And is it teachable?

@ProfAliceS @CLSCohorts joins @RobWebster_ to explore the lifelong benefits of a love of reading. This is Research for the Real World: https://t.co/Dgzx4jxBlv

#UCLMinds

[AIFS @aifs_gov_au]

Check out our latest AIFS News detailing our June webinar series. The series kicks off with Richard Weston on 10th June 2020. Register now https://t.co/YhVu1WW5LR

[UCL Centre for Longitudinal Studies @CLScohorts]

How is #COVID19 impacting the lives of participants in 5 national longitudinal cohorts?

[Transforming Evidence @TransformUre]

Pushing research evidence can get us only so far, says @anna_nhopkins. We need "realistic approaches to the role of expert knowledge in government – and initiatives that build capacity for exchange on both sides" #TransformURE
https://t.co/Hlw4mi4MjT