SPHeRE Blog

Weekly update

Vacancies  Post Doctoral Researcher in Migrant Health, UL: International evidence shows that minority ethnic groups have poorer health and more difficulties accessing healthcare than majority ethnic groups. The overall purpose of this post is to conduct quantitative research for a Health Research Board funded project on ethnic minority health in Ireland […]

Weekly update

Vacancies  Faculty of Education & Health Sciences: University of Limerick’s Faculty of Education & Health Sciences is currently recruiting for a Post Doctoral Researcher (Ethnic Minority Health) and a Research Assistant (Ethnic Minority Health). Further information for applicants and application material is available online. The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 7th […]

Volume and outcome in Irish cardiac care

The 2nd annual report of the National Healthcare Quality Reporting System was released in June 2016 by Ireland’s Department of Health and is available here. This is an excellent resource, prepared to the highest scientific standards, and reflects very well on the report’s authors. It can be used to help […]

Introduction to blog

It’s a pleasure to introduce the SPHeRE Blog. The SPHeRE (Structured Population and Health-services Research Education) Programme is an innovative and ambitious research programme in population health and health services research funded by the Health Research Board. SPHeRE is a collaboration between all eight institutions in the Republic of Ireland. […]