Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment

Researchers awarded NIHR funding to support real-world evaluations to improve public health interventions

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:45:00 GMT

Researchers from the University of Glasgow and Northumbria University have been awarded £2.5 Million from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to conduct evaluations of local government public health interventions.

The High Cost of Poor Housing on Scotland’s Health

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:48:00 GMT

A new report by the University of Glasgow for the Scottish Futures Trust and Public Health Scotland highlights the scale of the health and financial implications of poor‑quality housing in Scotland.

New Project to Tackle Food Inequality in Glasgow

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 09:44:00 GMT

A new collaboration aims to make healthy, affordable food more accessible for everyone.

HEHTA Away Day 2025

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:31:00 GMT

HEHTA's away day in Glasgow city centre in October was an opportunity for the team to collaborate and strategise for the future.

HEHTA Leads Innovative New Study on Housing and Health

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:42:00 BST

A project led by Dr Michal Shimonovich will explore how household energy efficiency improvements impact the health of Scotland’s youngest and oldest residents.

Evaluating the Impact of Income Support Policies on Health

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 13:39:00 BST

A new study will explore which government income support policies can improve population health over the life course, with a particular focus on reducing child poverty to improve health outcomes.

Drug & Alcohol Knowledge Exchange Sessions at Multiplex

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 09:26:00 BST

Professor Jim Lewsey and colleagues ran sessions on 'substance use (drugs and alcohol), wellbeing and construction work’ with Multiplex construction workers.

QUEST - Remote monitoring of health in the home

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 15:15:00 BST

HEHTA members help lead a Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) meeting for the QUEST Research Project.

Septiara Putri Successfully Defends Thesis

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 14:25:00 BST

PhD student Septiara Putri successfully defended her thesis 'Development of a Cardiometabolic Disease Policy Model: Leveraging the Role of UK Primary Care Data'

Director Visits icddr,b in Bangladesh for TRUST C-Section Study

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:13:00 BST

Professor Emma McIntosh to work on the economic aspects of the NIHR TRUST study to reduce unnecessary C-sections in Bangladesh.

Universitas 21 ECR Workshop

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 16:00:00 BST

A group of HEHTA researchers attended the Universitas 21 ECR Workshop in Nottingham in September.

New Framework for Natural Experiments

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 09:00:00 GMT

HEHTA have helped develop a new framework to better support health researchers and decision makers

Dr Stephen Knight wins 5th Annual Transplant Visionaries Challenge

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 11:42:00 GMT

Stephen is the first person outside North America to be shortlisted and win the award

HEHTA Co-Investigates New Study to Boost Cancer Screening in UK Black Communities

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 15:58:00 GMT

EQUITy in Black Adult Health (EQUITA) explores the feasibility of using culturally-tailored interventions to increase the low uptake of key cancer screening tests among UK Black communities

Preventing Strokes through better Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Screening

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 11:59:00 GMT

ASPIRE is a University of Glasgow-led study that aims to develop an AF risk score that can help identify and screen those most at risk

HEHTA Co-Director Olivia Wu appointed as Director of Two NIHR Research Programmes

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 13:46:00 GMT

Professor Olivia Wu will lead the new Better Methods for Better Research (BMBR) programme as well as the existing National Research Colloaboration Programme (NRCP)

BeatIt2: Behavioural Activation for Depression with Severe Learning Disabilities

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 10:31:00 GMT

HEHTA are part of a research team investigating the treatment of depression in adults with severe learning disabilities.

HEHTA Part of Research Team Awarded £4.5 Million to Help Achieve the UK's Net Zero Target

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:47:00 GMT

The award is one of five investments made into UK projects under the LUNZ programme.

New Grant Expands HEHTA's Research into Housing Quality and Health Outcomes

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 09:21:00 GMT

The team have been successful in their bid for a new research grant which will see their remit of research broadened into the field of housing and health outcomes.

Informing Clyde Metro

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 15:37:00 BST

HEHTA have been named as part of a project team to assist Clyde Metro in improving active travel in Glasgow through the proposed development of a mass transit scheme.

Interview with Harvard's Prof. Stéphane Verguet

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 11:25:00 BST

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health's Prof. Stéphane Verguet sat down with HEHTA's Heather Fraser to reflect on his recent visit to the University of Glasgow, talk about his career journey so far, and share some advice for aspiring health economists.

MSc Rebrand: Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment

Fri, 24 May 2024 15:42:00 BST

Formerly titled MSc Health Technology Assessment, HEHTA's postgraduate taught master's degree has been rebranded to better reflect the wider course contents and future direction of the course.

Prof. Emma McIntosh Appointed Co-Director of HEHTA

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 12:22:00 GMT

Looking to build on almost 15 years of work with the group, Professor McIntosh will now share directorship of HEHTA with incumbent director Professor Olivia Wu.

Clarice Pears Community Hub

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 14:52:00 BST

Trainee health economist Ryan Mulholland has been involved in the development of the Clarice Pears Community Health Research Hub.

HEHTA Attends SHE 2022

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 15:04:00 BST

HEHTA represented strongly at the Scottish Health Economists (SHE) Seminar in September

NIHR GHRG Hosts Successful Policy Meeting in Tanzania

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 10:06:03 BST

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Global Health Research Group (NIHR GHRG) on arthritis holds successful policy meeting and dissemination event in Tanzania.

New Course: Using HTA in support of UHC

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 10:29:31 BST

In spring, we launched a new ExpertTrack online course which explores the theory of health economics to understand how scarcity and resources affect decision-making.

PHaCT: Improving Housing Outcomes for Prison Leavers

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 07:00:16 BST

A new pilot trial will look at preventing homelessness and improving health for people leaving prison  

TIPS Study Shows Smoke-Free Prisons Policy is Effective

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 07:06:59 GMT

A new study has shown a comprehensive smoke-free prison policy can substantially reduce second-hand smoke.

GhESS 10th Anniversary Event

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 09:41:52 GMT

On 9th November, the Glasgow Health Economics Seminar Series (GhESS) held its 10th anniversary event.

Robert Heggie Graduates

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 10:23:00 BST

Robert Heggie becomes the team's newest Dr in 2023 summer graduation

SHW Community Day for Glasgow Science Festival

Sat, 10 Jun 2023 11:08:14 BST

HEHTA volunteers supported SHW's Feel Good Future Community Day as part of the Glasgow Science Festival