Peer review is becoming an extractive bargain
I have been working on this post for a while. I thought I'd drop my reflections. Academic peer review is still sold to us as the
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DrinksRation trial highlights: a digital health app to reduce hazardous drinking in women who have served
Hazardous drinking is a persistent and often under-recognised issue for women who have served in the UK Armed Forces. While digital tools for veterans do exist, most
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The quiet risk of digital exclusion in AI-driven health systems
The UK’s healthcare system is undergoing a digital revolution. From the NHS App touted as a 'doctor in your pocket' to AI-powered chatbots that
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What 'personalisation' actually means in digital mental health (and why most apps do not do it)
Digital mental health services promise to tailor care to each individual, but what counts as personalisation is often unclear. Marketing teams (and researchers) use the term to describe
digital health
Just published: Digital health interventions for women in frontline public service roles
We've just published a new paper in PLOS Digital Health: Digital health interventions for women in frontline public service roles: A systematic review of effectiveness in
Pokemon
Cross-grading Pokemon Cards to ACE Grading from GetGraded, Arkezon and PG Grading
I’ve recently fallen back into a childhood hobby: collecting Pokémon cards. Along the way I’ve been buying graded cards whenever I spot a decent deal. Out
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Pwned? is starting a fresh chapter on iOS
Big news (for me)! Pwned? is getting a refresh, a clearer focus, and a smoother path for future updates. After a lot of thought (and a lot of
gambling
Just Published: Gambling, suicide and mental health treatment utilisation in Wales
I am pleased to share another article published in BJPsych Open. This article examined the links between gambling-related harm, death by suicide, and contact with mental health
Ancient History
A mind ready for war: Ancient and modern – workshop highlights
On 17 July 2025, King’s College London hosted A Mind Ready for War: Ancient and Modern, a one-day workshop led by Dan Leightley (KCL) and Hannah-
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Hiking Ben Nevis and exploring the Isle of Rum – Tips from the trail
Scotland’s west coast is one of those places that stays with you. Between the rugged peaks, remote islands, and unpredictable weather, every trip is an adventure. On