Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science, Oxford University

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19 October 2026 09:53

🆕 What shapes our decisions to quarantine? A new study protocol for the Epi-Q study in @bmj.com, co-authored by LCDS Director Melinda Mills, explores how risk information and social norms influence quarantine decisions using app-based epidemic simulation games. @melindacmills.bsky.social

Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science, Oxford University

oxforddemsci.bsky.social

08 October 2026 10:25

Applications are open for 4 DPhil projects in Demographic Science for 2027 entry Topics include demographic forecasting, conflict related mortality, multimorbidity and LLM safety in population health research. 📅 Deadline: 1 Dec 2026 @oxpop.bsky.social #Demography #PopulationHealth #DPhil

Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science, Oxford University

oxforddemsci.bsky.social

05 October 2026 11:01

Great to welcome colleagues from the @leverhulme.ac.uk rhulme.ac.uk to LCDS this week at @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social 👏 We shared our research, discussed our sustainability strategy beyond 2029, and brought researchers together for conversations about the future of demographic science. 📸 ⬇️

Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science, Oxford University

oxforddemsci.bsky.social

05 October 2026 11:01

Thomas Rawson spoke on infectious disease & demography, while Melinda Mills shared lessons from public participation in digital & health projects and chaired a session on behavioural & social considerations. #Demography @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social @oxpop.bsky.social @leverhulme.ac.uk

Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science, Oxford University

oxforddemsci.bsky.social

05 October 2026 11:01

The first Digital Pandemic Preparedness workshop brought together experts across public health, technology, ethics & social science to explore how digital tools can strengthen preparedness for future pandemics. LCDS Director Melinda Mills & Senior Researcher Thomas Rawson contributed ↓