Our article in AJOB Empirical Bioethics The American Journal of Bioethics is now in issue. 50 free e-copies available here: tandfonline.com/eprint/9WAWEEP… If they run out, send me a message!

1/2 We are thrilled to announce Professor Adam Bourne has been appointed as the new Director of ARCSHS at La Trobe University. Prof Bourne will lead ARCSHS after nearly 18 months as Acting Director, including throughout 2023, our most successful year of grant income. latrobe.edu.au/news/announcem…

Sydney friends - I'll be presenting all things HIV Futures at ACON in Surry Hills next Thursday the 15th of February. In-person registrations are available via the link below. Hope to see you there! eventbrite.com.au/e/hiv-futures-…

In Sydney tomorrow? Join Dr Thomas Norman at ACON for an in-person seminar showcasing our HIV Futures 10 research on experiences of living with HIV, including diagnosis, treatment, clinical care, and HIV-related quality of life. Register now: eventbrite.com.au/e/hiv-futures-…

Had the pleasure of being interviewed by Prue Bentley on ABC Statewide Drive yesterday about our recent study on the quality and accuracy of nutrition-related Instagram content. If you'd like to hear our chat you can listen below from 2:42 👂Deakin IPAN abc.net.au/listen/program…

Be safe out there, friends!

Hear early insights from ARCSHS staff into their latest findings in mental health, suicide & self-harm amongst LGBTIQ+ communities incl. new analyses from surveys of LGBTQA+ pops in Aus. 26 March 1pm LGBTIQ+ Health Australia Natalie Amos Dr Ruby Grant Jordan Hinton lgbtiqhealth.org.au/latest_insight…

Our next *online* seminar will be 19th April at 4pm with Thomas Norman from ARCSHS. Tom will be presenting his research on LGBTQ+ alcohol and drug consumption. Send us a message to be added to the event! …bstanceuseresearchforum.wordpress.com

A heartfelt thanks to Drug and Alcohol Review for bringing me on as a Deputy Editor. Incredibly excited to join a team I’ve looked up to for so long.

ANNOUNCEMENT: This month's *online* VSURF seminar with Thomas Norman has been pushed back ONE WEEK to April 26th at 4pm. Head to our website …bstanceuseresearchforum.wordpress.com for more info and to be added to our mailing list.

The Global Drug Survey is still active. It’s a super enlightening study, and something that can be fun complete and reflect on — I’d encourage anyone who is eligible to fill it out. It’s also a great opportunity to have your say on all things drugs and drug policy!

1/2 Shout out to Professor Kate Seear and Thomas Norman, both featured on SBS' Too Hard Basket podcast this week! Kate Seear discussed the way intersectionality affects women’s experiences of pain, and the plan to address differences in the Victorian Pain Inquiry: sbs.com.au/news/podcast-e…

A big congratulations to Dr Gene Lim and my fellow co-authors for this new piece in Psychology & Sexuality, exploring the relationship between psychological distress, bullying and truancy among young LGBQ+ people. It’s free to read and download here: tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

In honour of the KBS alcohol conference in June, DEPP has made the following four articles FREE to download until July 31st DEPP Michael Savic Emeka W. Dumbili Thomas Norman

Could not be more thrilled by today’s announcement from the Victorian Government to implement drug checking services. Thank you (!) to the many amazing people out there who have tirelessly advocated for this common sense and evidence based practice. premier.vic.gov.au/pill-testing-t…

Elated to see some sense in Herald Sun courtesy of the brilliant Dr Monica Barratt 🌈 👏 The perpetuation of harmful myths about evidence-based health interventions regresses us back to the status quo. Time, data and tragedy have proven the status quo is not enough.

We're very excited to have not one, but two ARCSHS HIV academics - Dean Murphy and Thomas Norman - participating in #HIVUnwrapped, where HIV academics will pair up with RMIT University School of Fashion and Textiles students to re-imagine a labcoat.

If you’re at least 18 years old and residing in Australia, participate in this interesting study looking at experiences of intoxication and crime!