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Parvati Perman-Howe
@ppermanhowe.bsky.social
Postdoc alcohol researcher in the Sheffield Addictions Research Group (SARG), University of Sheffield. May post about cats.
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In our new FOI study we found that Budweiser directly urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to intervene and "ensure" that DHSC removed alcohol marketing restrictions from the NHS’s 10 Year Health Plan.

Health policy should be protected from industry influence.

www.ias.org.uk/report/now-y...
January 29, 2026 at 12:04 PM
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🎉 We are delighted to announce that SARG’s @ppermanhowe.bsky.social has secured an NIHR Career Development Award to investigate the public health impact of mid-strength drinks. Read our news story to find out what her 12-month project will involve 👇 @fohsheffield.bsky.social @nihrsphr.bsky.social
SARG researcher Dr Parvati Perman-Howe secures NIHR Career Development Award - Sheffield Addictions Research Group
We are delighted to announce that Dr Parvati Perman-Howe, a Research Associate within the Sheffield Addictions Research Group (SARG), has secured a highly sought-after Career Development Award.
sarg-sheffield.ac.uk
January 23, 2026 at 2:05 PM
How should public health respond to the rise of alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks? New publication in the @bmj.com from @jholmessheff.bsky.social @niamhfitzgerald.bsky.social Inge Kersbergen and Nathan Critchlow. Really insightful, great work guys 🌟

www.bmj.com/content/392/...
How should public health respond to rise of alcohol-free and low alcohol drinks?
John Holmes and colleagues argue for a precautionary approach that is guided by public health interests and considers both risks and benefits Sales of alcohol-free and low alcohol (nolo) drinks have ...
www.bmj.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:07 AM
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Huge thanks to everyone who joined our symposium on alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks at the @addiction-ssa.org Annual Conference last week! 📸 @ppermanhowe.bsky.social @abi-stevely.bsky.social Nathan Critchlow and Inge Kersbergen. Find out more about our No/Lo Project: sarg-sheffield.ac.uk/no-lo
November 10, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Come and work on this exciting three-month research project with myself and the Sheffield Addictions Research Group! Open for applications until 11th December.
✨ SARG Internship opportunity ✨ We're currently looking for a part-time Quantitative Research Intern to undertake a three-month research project mapping the type of advice that alcohol treatment and recovery services give to clients on the use of alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks. Find out more 👇
Quantitative Research Intern (P/T) at University of Sheffield
An opportunity for an academic position as a Quantitative Research Intern (P/T) is available, as advertised on jobs.ac.uk. Apply now and explore other academic job openings.
www.jobs.ac.uk
November 25, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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A talk I gave at the Fresh North East event last year that some of you may find interesting (it's short!)

Smoking and deprivation, who needs to most help to quit and what works?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUfe...
Dr Sharon Cox: Tobacco and Alcohol Research Group, University College London
YouTube video by FreshSFNE
www.youtube.com
November 28, 2024 at 10:57 AM