Ria Sunga

engagement @UoMLibrary | refugee historian (Philippines) - PhD from @OfficialUoM

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[Ria Sunga @ri_sunga]

Starting a new role today as engagement officer at @UoMLibrary. Happy to be back on campus, meeting new colleagues, and getting lost around the library (I only know where the history section is!)

[Ria Sunga @ri_sunga]

Two fantastic job opportunities to work with community organisations, academics, medical research charities, etc to increase diverse voices in health research. If you want to know more about @EgalityHealth, DM me ✌️

[Egality Health @EgalityHealth]

📢Egality is recruiting📢

Are you passionate about addressing #healthinequalities through improving #diversity in #research?

Do you have a background in #communityengagement or health / life sciences #communications?

Check out our new roles: https://t.co/TThHUVIsux

[Ria Sunga @ri_sunga]

Great working with @bdforde13 @kmistryuk and @BortoliS on this workshop! Already planning the next phase for autumn 2022.

[NIHR Involvement @NIHRinvolvement]

"Diverse communities are not ‘hard to reach’ but ‘easy to ignore’".

Take a look at our blog where @ri_sunga, Davine Forde, Kirit Mistry and @BortoliS outline the steps researchers can take to build trust and improve ethnic representation their research: https://t.co/Po6y69UdeN

[NIHR Involvement @NIHRinvolvement]

We are committed to increasing diversity in all areas of our research. In partnership with @EgalityHealth, @MancBMEnetwork & @SAHealthAction the latest Necessary Conversations event explored working with communities to improve diversity.

Read the blog: https://t.co/Po6y69UdeN

[Ria Sunga @ri_sunga]

Through @EgalityHealth, I had the opportunity to co-design a workshop on partnering w/ community organisations to increase diverse voices in health research. I co-wrote a blog w/ @NIHRinvolvement @SAHealthAction @MancBMEnetwork about our discussions: https://t.co/jhPx5mlnG2

[Ria Sunga @ri_sunga]

Since finishing my refugee history PhD, I've worked w/ community orgs to improve diversity in health research. Today I join my 1st health conference #RHOConf22. Nice to see how history is part of the conversation on understanding racial disparities in health.

[Egality Health @EgalityHealth]

We're joining #RHOConf22 today and tomorrow. Looking forward to discussions about tackling race disparities in health, and listening to experts in race and health.

[Ria Sunga @ri_sunga]

@RegRafael Thanks reg 💕 I guess we just need to continue to stay strong and hope for the best, as always.

[Ria Sunga @ri_sunga]

It breaks my heart to see how the dictatorship of the 1970s-1980s has been easily forgotten. Marcos' lead in the Philippines election shows the power of disinformation and historical amnesia. As a historian, there's a lot of work to be done. We Filipinos deserve much better.

[The New York Times @nytimes]

Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the son of an exiled dictator, is set to win a sweeping presidential victory in the Philippines. Marcos had more than double the votes counted for Leni Robredo, the current vice president, according to the latest tally. https://t.co/mQLs7HPSor

[Ria Sunga @ri_sunga]

@NicoleC_Aboitiz 😞💔

[Ria Sunga @ri_sunga]

Great to work with @NIHRinvolvement @kmistryuk @bdforde13 @BortoliS on this event.

[Ria Sunga @ri_sunga]

Thankful to @AnnetteJack48 for trusting me to chair @EgalityHealth workshops!
I've learned so much from our speakers and the researchers and PPIE professionals who attended the session. Let's continue the conversation and improve diversity in health research.

[Egality Health @EgalityHealth]

Amazing discussions and honest conversations at today's workshop on 'Partnering with community organisations to increase diverse voices in research'. Thanks to the researchers and PPI professionals who attended and shared their passion for improving diversity in health research.

[Ria Sunga @ri_sunga]

Very exciting morning speaking with @maggie_erewash, Minister for Vaccines and Public Health about @EgalityHealth's Collaboration for Change project. Great to chat about our findings and working with community organisations to improve vaccine uptake among minoritised communities.

[Egality Health @EgalityHealth]

We met with @maggie_erewash, Minister for Vaccines and Public Health, to discuss our Collaboration for Change project. We raised the importance of working with local community organisations to deliver #vaccine programmes that benefit all and address #healthinequalities.

[Egality Health @EgalityHealth]

Celebrating #IWD together! We are so thankful to be working with incredible and passionate women across our partner organisations. You inspire us everyday❤️

[Ria Sunga @ri_sunga]

Had a great time chatting about our work, @PeterGatrell ! Always inspired by the dedication you have to refugee history.

[Peter Gatrell @PeterGatrell]

Hi @ri_sunga - we finally made it to YouTube! How good to recall our conversation and to hear your insights- now everyone can! @RefugeeHistory @UoMhistdept

[Ria Sunga @ri_sunga]

@RefugeeHistory @SaraCoos @BaherIbrahimMD Congratulations, @SaraCoos !

[Ria Sunga @ri_sunga]

@RefugeeHistory @SaraCoos @BaherIbrahimMD 🙋‍♀️

[Egality Health @EgalityHealth]

So happy to see our report featured on @BBCNorthEast ❤️#Collab4Change
@aberdeenuni @cahn_uk @MancBMEnetwork @SAfHUK @SAHealthAction @REMACharity @ISCRE_Official @kanlunganuk @ReachHealthOrg1 @HealthEthnic @couchhealth @TaliaIsaacs @shauntreweek

[Ria Sunga @ri_sunga]

One of the projects I've been working on has launched its findings today! Find out more about the factors behind vaccine hesitancy among minoritised groups in the UK, and the strategies to improve uptake: https://t.co/7XDtbbbg0F

[Egality Health @EgalityHealth]

Thrilled to be a part of this collaborative project with @aberdeenuni and community organisation partners. Together we explored the factors behind vaccine hesitancy among ethnic minority groups in the UK, and strategies to improve uptake. Findings at: https://t.co/bJ5lJ89DuU