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Mags Steele

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She/her. Philosopher; postdoc (FEAST; FOODPATH) on food policy, obesity, equality & commercial determinants of health at School of Public Health, University College Cork, Ireland. Free Palestine. I stand with Kneecap&Mo Chara.

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Mags Steele @msteele.bsky.social · Dec 21

Here's our report on food manufacturers', supermarkets', and fast food chains commitments to increase the health and sustainability in Ireland. Spoiler: They're quite limited. #commercialdeterminantsofhealth #foodsystems #foodenvironment zenodo.org/records/1451...

Report: FEAST - Food companies' commitments on population nutrition, health, and sustainability in Ireland

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease are responsible for the premature death of up to 17 million people (57%) worldwide. In 2019, 90% of preventable deaths in I...

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Society for Women in Philosophy Ireland @swip-i.bsky.social · Sep 9

A weekly reminder that our Annual Conference is still open for submission.

Send us your abstract before the 15th of September.

All the info at: www.swip-ireland.com/events

Events — SWIP Ireland

www.swip-ireland.com

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Mags Steele @msteele.bsky.social · Sep 12

Got an idea for a paper in the oul top drawer? Sure you might as well write up an abstract for our SWIP Ireland annual conference. Deadline on Monday. (And just to reassure everyone, it's not just for women, people of all genders are very welcome!)

Society for Women in Philosophy Ireland @swip-i.bsky.social · Sep 9

A weekly reminder that our Annual Conference is still open for submission.

Send us your abstract before the 15th of September.

All the info at: www.swip-ireland.com/events

Events — SWIP Ireland

www.swip-ireland.com

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Darren Dahly @statsepi.bsky.social · Sep 12

This is advertising, not reporting.

www.irishexaminer.com/food/arid-41...

Ferment: How we can cultivate the revitalising power of microbes

Gut health is now recognised as vital to our physical and mental health, and by harnessing the benefits of fermentation, Tim Spector encourages us to take control of it at home

www.irishexaminer.com

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Mags Steele @msteele.bsky.social · Sep 12

"Gut health is now recognised as vital to our physical and mental health..." Is it? Am I being unfair or is that way overstating the current state of the science in this area? (About which I know very little, admittedly, except insofar as it bumps up against population nutrition!)

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Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · Sep 10

There is nowhere safe to go in Gaza.

Israeli forces have ordered thousands of Palestinians in Gaza City to evacuate as the military prepares another major assault.

States should act to prevent genocide in Gaza and press Israel to reverse course.

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Mags Steele @msteele.bsky.social · Sep 10

Lol, you know you're Irish when ... you're all confused watching a TV show or film until you realise you're supposed to be assuming the British spies/soldiers/cops the good guys. Also the immersion, Mass, etc, hahaha lol.

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Society for Women in Philosophy Ireland @swip-i.bsky.social · Sep 3

Ok, ok, ok.
Summer is busy, we know it.

So, what about an extension?

➡️ SWIP Ireland Annual Conference new deadline for submitting abstracts is the 15th September 2025!

Find more information at: www.swip-ireland.com/events

Events — SWIP Ireland

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Mags Steele @msteele.bsky.social · Aug 31

Your man calling it a "conclave"? We're not beating the papistry allegations there on The Traitors Ireland.

Mags Steele @msteele.bsky.social · Aug 31

We've had our first "ohjesus!!!" from a startled person, and they're cursing a lot. So far so good on The Traitors Ireland.

Mags Steele @msteele.bsky.social · Aug 31

... of The Traitors I mean, lol.

Mags Steele @msteele.bsky.social · Aug 31

If the Brits thought the word "yourself" was overused in their version, I have a feeling they ain't seen nothing yet... 😆

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Research Ireland @researchireland.ie · Aug 15

Help scientists at @ucc.ie uncover Ireland’s hidden fossil treasures!

The Great Irish Fossil Hunt is asking members of the public who find any fossils to take a picture and send it to the research team.

Submissions close on 31st August 2025.

Get involved: www.ucc.ie/en/fossil-he...

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Dr Panti Bliss-Cabrera @pantibliss.bsky.social · Aug 13

lol what the fuck is this? They’ve murdered THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS of people in retaliation

Delete your account NYT

The New York Times @nytimes.com · Aug 13

It has been almost two years since Hamas led the deadliest attack on Israel in the country’s history.

Not a single person has been charged or prosecuted for it, and the entire subject is shrouded in secrecy.

Israel Hasn’t Prosecuted a Single Suspect for the Oct. 7 Attack

Israel has extensively documented the 2023 Hamas-led assault and is believed to be holding at least 200 Palestinians suspected of involvement. Not one has been charged or put on trial.

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Mags Steele @msteele.bsky.social · Aug 13

Well said. Who needs due process when you can just do genocide?

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Jesse Myerson @jessemyerson.bsky.social · Aug 5

2,000+ Jews gathered in Columbus Circle this evening to say No More to starvation and ethnic cleansing.

Led by rabbis, they of them moved to the front of Trump Tower, read the names of Palestinian children killed, and said Kaddish.

The NYPD is currently arresting dozens of them.

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Denis Mongin @denismongin.bsky.social · Jul 31

This is so bad.
This will be used to make profit. This will be used by private insurance companies. This will be used for advertising. And shitty studies. No chance that this will help patients

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Mags Steele @msteele.bsky.social · Jul 31

Interesting comparison of how different 'crises' are framed. Kathrin Lauberet al. "(Re)acting (to) the crisis: A comparative analysis of crisis framing in obesity, climate change, antimicrobial resistance, and the UK cost-of-living crisis" journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/jc...

View of (Re)Acting (to) the crisis: A comparative analysis of crisis framing in obesity, climate change, antimicrobial resistance, and the UK cost-of-living crisis

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Mags Steele @msteele.bsky.social · Jul 28

Delcolonial praxis is when this time next year, Rodders, you'll finally be free of imperialist hegemony.

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Mags Steele @msteele.bsky.social · Jul 28

sure, Adobe updated every 15 minutes, but the pdf reader worked fine for years ... until, of course, they added AI (dis)functionality. Opening a basic text document in 2025 should not feel as messy and bloaty as pirating music in 2003, but here we are.

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Marita Hennessy @maritahennessy.bsky.social · Jun 27

"Patient Partnership Week has been sponsored by Abbott, Amgen, AstraZeneca & Novartis" www.patients-association.org.uk/news/patient...

Our commentary on commercial influences on patient & public involvement ➡️ academic.oup.com/heapro/artic...

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Patient Partnership Week 2025

We’ve launched Patient Partnership Week 2025! Find out more and book to attend our free webinars.

www.patients-association.org.uk

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Mags Steele @msteele.bsky.social · Jun 28

Yet again chomh bródúil as #Kneecap at #Glastonbury. Mo cheol sibh. Nár laga Dia sibh. ❤️🇵🇸🇮🇪

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Ireland against Fascism @irlagainstfascism.bsky.social · Jun 7

Zoomed in on the best poster today 😂😂

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Marc Scully @marcscully.bsky.social · Jun 7

Whenever it comes up in conversation, Brendan says that he went to school in the North Inner City.

He means Belvedere, but he doesn’t say that.

Michael Carley @drmcarley.bsky.social · Jun 6

If you can stomach unmuting, the accent is full on posh boy cosplaying me jewel and darlin.

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Mags Steele @msteele.bsky.social · Jun 7

Little known fact, Brendan was born on Arthur's Day and his favourite authentic Dublin tradition is splitting the G.

Mags Steele @msteele.bsky.social · Jun 7

It's my birthday AND Cork are the Munster champions. Great day for the parish.