Scottish Alcohol Research Network (SARN)
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Scottish Alcohol Research Network (SARN)
@sarnalcohol.bsky.social
The Scottish Alcohol Research Network (SARN) is a network of researchers, practitioners, third sector partners, policymakers, and those interested in alcohol research.
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In a new blog post for the @ias.org.uk, SARG’s Lucy Burke shares insights from her PhD research exploring how why we drink alcohol influences our likelihood of choosing no/lo alternatives: www.ias.org.uk/2026/06/09/w... #PublicHealth #AlcoholResearch
June 15, 2026 at 8:24 AM
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Yesterday's @sarnalcohol.bsky.social Alcohol Occasional heard from Dr Ayotunde Isiaka and John Mooney on whether Scotland's MAT Standards - designed to improve drug treatment - could be adapted for alcohol...
June 9, 2026 at 2:07 PM
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Alcohol Research 2026 conference: 'New thinking, new directions' @sarnalcohol.bsky.social - Deadline for papers extended to June 5 alcoholresearch2026.carrd.co
Alcohol Research 2026
Alcohol Research 2026 conference
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May 22, 2026 at 7:21 AM
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Our first Alcohol Occasional of 2026 featured Dr @richardpurves.bsky.social from University of Stirling Institute for Social Marketing and Health on "Branding the Game" - alcohol sports sponsorship and young people. Here's some of the key insights from his presentation ... 🧵
May 19, 2026 at 11:45 AM
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An incredibly timely webinar given the ongoing push to further expand the availability of alcohol in sport, particularly in football - and ongoing industry efforts to weld their products in our collective consciousness to sport - notably increasing around the #WorldCup
💡1 week to go until our first Alcohol Occasional of 2026💡

With alcohol sponsorship in sport making headlines, this one couldn't be more relevant. @richardpurves.bsky.social unpacks the tactics and what they mean for young people

Mon 18 May, 12:45, free & online

Don't miss it!
Branding the Game: Alcohol Sponsorship, Sport, and Young People
Dr Richard Purves will deliver the first Alcohol Occasional seminar of 2026, focusing on sport, alcohol sponsorship, and youth drinking.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
May 14, 2026 at 11:27 AM
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💡1 week to go until our first Alcohol Occasional of 2026💡

With alcohol sponsorship in sport making headlines, this one couldn't be more relevant. @richardpurves.bsky.social unpacks the tactics and what they mean for young people

Mon 18 May, 12:45, free & online

Don't miss it!
Branding the Game: Alcohol Sponsorship, Sport, and Young People
Dr Richard Purves will deliver the first Alcohol Occasional seminar of 2026, focusing on sport, alcohol sponsorship, and youth drinking.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
May 11, 2026 at 11:04 AM
📣Just one week to go until our first seminar of the 2026 Alcohol Occasionals. Register (for free) below!
How do alcohol brands use sport to reach young people?

@richardpurves.bsky.social explores sponsorship, alibi branding and No/Lo products in "Branding the Game" - our first Alcohol Occasional of 2026 @sarnalcohol.bsky.social

Mon 18 May, 12:45 -14:00, online. Free to attend 👇
Branding the Game: Alcohol Sponsorship, Sport, and Young People
Dr Richard Purves will deliver the first Alcohol Occasional seminar of 2026, focusing on sport, alcohol sponsorship, and youth drinking.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
May 11, 2026 at 7:50 AM
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The alcohol industry knows exactly how to target women. But do our policies account for gender?

A new blog from Prof Carol Emslie, Co-Chair at @sarnalcohol.bsky.social reveals how little we know - and why that needs to change.

The first in our Women & Alcohol series at SHAAP 👇
The alcohol industry targets women – but alcohol policies are largely gender-blind - Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems
By Professor Carol Emslie, Scottish Alcohol Research Network Co-Chair, Glasgow Caledonian University This blog post by Prof Carol Emslie reveals how little we know about how policies to reduce…
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May 8, 2026 at 9:45 AM
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'What journalists look for in research stories' | Society for the Study of Addiction www.addiction-ssa.org/career-resou...
What journalists look for in research stories
Fiona Hughes attended a Stempra training day for science communicators [...]
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April 29, 2026 at 11:49 AM
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'Branding the Game: Alcohol Sponsorship, Sport, and Young People' ! @shaapalcohol.bsky.social Alcohol Occasional, May 18 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/branding-t...
Branding the Game: Alcohol Sponsorship, Sport, and Young People
Dr Richard Purves will deliver the first Alcohol Occasional seminar of 2026, focusing on sport, alcohol sponsorship, and youth drinking.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
April 29, 2026 at 11:43 AM
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In our latest blog, Dr Damon Morris shows why not all alcohol spending is equal.

➡️ Cut off-trade alcohol → £2.5bn added to GVA
➡️ Improve public health

Time to rethink the “economy vs health” narrative.

@sarg-scharr.bsky.social @damonm1989.bsky.social

www.ias.org.uk/2026/04/28/t...
The alcohol paradox: why cutting supermarket sales would grow the economy - Institute of Alcohol Studies
Cutting alcohol consumption isn’t bad for the economy - especially when it comes to supermarket sales. New research shows shifting spending away from off-trade alcohol could boost growth, jobs, and pu...
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April 28, 2026 at 8:13 AM
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What happens when pubs stay open later? Aberdeen found out.

New research published in BMJ: 11.4% rise in alcohol-related ambulance call-outs, 8.5% increase in reported crimes. Young men most affected...
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Longer pub hours bring 'more crime and ambulance call-outs'
Researchers say there was a rise in alcohol-related ambulance calls when Aberdeen's pubs opened to 03:00.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 27, 2026 at 2:14 PM
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"Sport, at its best, is a feast of health and fitness. And yet, sport's greatest spectacles are used systematically to encourage us to consume everything which is bad for our health." @robinireland.bsky.social on Glasgow 2026's alcohol and soft drink sponsors.
Why watching the Commonwealth Games could be bad for your health
Fizzy drinks and alcohol are big sponsors of major sporting events despite the health problems they can cause
www.scotsman.com
April 25, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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With alcohol sponsorship in sport very much in the news, our first Alcohol Occasional of 2026 couldn't be more relevant. Dr Richard Purves explores how brands embed themselves in sport to reach young audiences. Not to be missed!

📅 Mon 18 May, 12:45, free & online
👇Sign up below
Branding the Game: Alcohol Sponsorship, Sport, and Young People
Dr Richard Purves will deliver the first Alcohol Occasional seminar of 2026, focusing on sport, alcohol sponsorship, and youth drinking.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
April 27, 2026 at 9:09 AM
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Work in a non-NHS alcohol treatment/recovery service?

This study aims to understand what advice #alcohol treatment/recovery service providers in the UK give to their service users on their use of alcohol-free drinks

Find out more and take part 🔽

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Service Providers Survey
The most powerful, simple and trusted way to gather experience data. Start your journey to experience management and try a free account today.
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April 20, 2026 at 3:26 PM
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ICYMI‼️
📣CALLING ON EARLY & MID CAREER ALCOHOL RESEARCHERS📣

SARN's annual EMCR event agenda is now live and there's still time to sign up using the links below.

An important date in the calendar for knowledge exchange, exploring ideas and networking with peers 🤝
💡 We are pleased to announce the (provisional) agenda for our Early and Mid-Career Alcohol Researcher Event.

📖 View the agenda here: www.shaap.org.uk/event/early-...

➡️ Register for the event here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1980473934...

📍 In-person, Edinburgh
📅 10:30-14:30, Wed 6 May
April 22, 2026 at 8:19 AM
See below for the wonderful agenda for our Early and Mid-Career Alcohol Researcher Event.

📅 10:30 - 14:30, Wednesday 6th May
📍 Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh

There are still a few places left!

To register/ view further details see below ⬇️

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1980473934...
April 21, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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Our Small Grants Scheme is now open for applications! 💷

We particularly seek proposals from early career researchers, and priority will be given to proposals that align with our long-term vision.

See more details and how to apply here: www.ias.org.uk/small-grants...
April 20, 2026 at 8:30 AM
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How do alcohol brands use sport to reach young people?

@richardpurves.bsky.social explores sponsorship, alibi branding and No/Lo products in "Branding the Game" - our first Alcohol Occasional of 2026 @sarnalcohol.bsky.social

Mon 18 May, 12:45 -14:00, online. Free to attend 👇
Branding the Game: Alcohol Sponsorship, Sport, and Young People
Dr Richard Purves will deliver the first Alcohol Occasional seminar of 2026, focusing on sport, alcohol sponsorship, and youth drinking.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
April 20, 2026 at 8:45 AM
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From sports sponsorship to late night trading hours - our 2026 Alcohol Occasionals series with @sarnalcohol.bsky.social covers some of the biggest questions in alcohol research and policy.

Free online seminars, open to all.

Full programme and registration now live on eventbrite!
Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP)
Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP) is a partnership of the Medical Royal Colleges and the Faculty of Public Health in Scotland and is based at the Royal College of Physicians of…
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April 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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📣CALLING ON EARLY & MID CAREER ALCOHOL RESEARCHERS📣

SARN's annual EMCR event agenda is now live and there's still time to sign up using the links below.

An important date in the calendar for knowledge exchange, exploring ideas and networking with peers 🤝
💡 We are pleased to announce the (provisional) agenda for our Early and Mid-Career Alcohol Researcher Event.

📖 View the agenda here: www.shaap.org.uk/event/early-...

➡️ Register for the event here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1980473934...

📍 In-person, Edinburgh
📅 10:30-14:30, Wed 6 May
Early and Mid-Career Alcohol Researcher Event
Join us for the Early & Mid‑Career Alcohol Researcher Event, offering a space to present work, explore ideas, and network.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
April 14, 2026 at 1:10 PM
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📉 New evidence from Lithuania shows a full marketing ban on alcohol has cut adolescent intoxication by 35%, with declines in binge drinking too.

Our children have the right to grow up in an environment free from exposure to harmful marketing.

Full study: bmjpublichealth.bmj.com/content/4/2/...
April 14, 2026 at 12:19 PM
💡 We are pleased to announce the (provisional) agenda for our Early and Mid-Career Alcohol Researcher Event.

📖 View the agenda here: www.shaap.org.uk/event/early-...

➡️ Register for the event here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1980473934...

📍 In-person, Edinburgh
📅 10:30-14:30, Wed 6 May
Early and Mid-Career Alcohol Researcher Event
Join us for the Early & Mid‑Career Alcohol Researcher Event, offering a space to present work, explore ideas, and network.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
April 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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New blog💡

Our new Policy & Communications Officer, Lisa, reflects on her first two months in the role, what she's learned about alcohol industry tactics and why Scotland can't afford to kick the pint can down the road

Check it out on our website: buff.ly/sL312Zo
April 8, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Our Small Grants Scheme will open on Monday 20 April!

🗓️ Applicants will have 8 weeks to submit outline proposals

💷 Funding: between £500 and £15,000

➡️ We particularly welcome proposals based on our Long-term vision and research that informs alcohol policy debates
April 8, 2026 at 10:14 AM