The Translational and Applied Research Group (TARG) at the University of Bristol conducts research into the psychological and biological factors that drive health-related behaviours (nicotine, alcohol, other drugs, mental health, and neurodiversity).https://bsky.app/profile/bristoltarg.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/bristoltarg.bsky.social/post/3meoaa2loak2t📢 Do you want to help shape our future research? Join our Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) contact list and have your voice heard. We will contact you when opportunities arise and your time would be reimbursed. 👉 Sign up here: bit.ly/4raTve3 (or scan the QR code below)12 Feb 2026 14:45 +0000at://did:plc:yf2w5ofizslw6sc4xcdhl3fx/app.bsky.feed.post/3meoaa2loak2thttps://bsky.app/profile/bristoltarg.bsky.social/post/3mbvyzacb6s2rSmartwatches are changing health research ⌚📊. Our new blog explores how wearable technology can detect behaviour in real time and deliver just-in-time support. Out today: targ.blogs.bristol.ac.uk @c-stone.bsky.social08 Jan 2026 12:42 +0000at://did:plc:yf2w5ofizslw6sc4xcdhl3fx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbvyzacb6s2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/bristoltarg.bsky.social/post/3mbo5h4opjs2kCheck out a new publication that TARG member @clairevgarnett.bsky.social contributed to, led by @sharoncox.bsky.social on exploring differences in gradual versus abrupt smoking cessation quit attempts and success by social grade: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S037687162500470305 Jan 2026 09:40 +0000at://did:plc:yf2w5ofizslw6sc4xcdhl3fx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbo5h4opjs2khttps://bsky.app/profile/bristoltarg.bsky.social/post/3ma6jt5mbgc2pTARG has been at Cumberland Lodge for the last 3 days for our annual academic retreat. It's been a great few days discussing future plans and new grant ideas, as well as some competitive quizzing (thanks to Angela Attwood!) and games.17 Dec 2025 11:14 +0000at://did:plc:yf2w5ofizslw6sc4xcdhl3fx/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma6jt5mbgc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/bristoltarg.bsky.social/post/3m5bef5ilnc2bTARG researchers @oliviamaynard.bsky.social, Angela Attwood, @c-stone.bsky.social, Oliver Bastiani and @clairevgarnett.bsky.social were in Newcastle last week for the Society for the Study of Addiction annual conference.10 Nov 2025 09:59 +0000at://did:plc:yf2w5ofizslw6sc4xcdhl3fx/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5bef5ilnc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/bristoltarg.bsky.social/post/3m4sbwxf3yk2fGreat news that the Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org are offering fully-funded PhD studentships and fellowships. Get in contact if you're interested in applying and working with us in TARG: https://www.addiction-ssa.org/news/advance-your-career-with-a-phd-studentship-or-fellowship/04 Nov 2025 10:05 +0000at://did:plc:yf2w5ofizslw6sc4xcdhl3fx/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4sbwxf3yk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/bristoltarg.bsky.social/post/3m3wjko5pqk26We now have a new logo and new group name! We're still TARG, but this now stands for the Translational and Applied Research Group. This is to reflect the broader scope of our group since TARG was established in 2007.24 Oct 2025 09:07 +0000at://did:plc:yf2w5ofizslw6sc4xcdhl3fx/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3wjko5pqk26https://bsky.app/profile/bristoltarg.bsky.social/post/3m35ecwakq22v🔊Did you read our latest blog yet? It’s about what happened after one of our field trials introducing a draught non-alcoholic beer in venues around the Bristol area. See quotes from venues and read the blog here: bit.ly/4mzFi7C14 Oct 2025 08:57 +0000at://did:plc:yf2w5ofizslw6sc4xcdhl3fx/app.bsky.feed.post/3m35ecwakq22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/bristoltarg.bsky.social/post/3m2odvfv6ss2eTARG researcher @c-stone.bsky.social interviewed by BBC Radio Coventry and Warwickshire for an item about alcohol units. Listen here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002jv78?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile08 Oct 2025 09:39 +0000at://did:plc:yf2w5ofizslw6sc4xcdhl3fx/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2odvfv6ss2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/bristoltarg.bsky.social/post/3lz6xj4643s2i🔊Blog out today: How a simple swap led to lasting changes in pub and bars across South West England - What happened after the alcohol-free draught beer introduction study? bit.ly/4mzFi7C19 Sep 2025 13:22 +0000at://did:plc:yf2w5ofizslw6sc4xcdhl3fx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lz6xj4643s2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/bristoltarg.bsky.social/post/3lxrhehngv224Looking for a MRC-funded PhD opportunity with TARG? We have four projects being advertised with @gw4biomeddtp.bsky.social (who have up to 17 4-year PhD studentships available for home & international students). Applications close on 20 Oct 2025 at 5pm: gw4biomed.ac.uk https://gw4biomed.ac.uk01 Sep 2025 11:04 +0000at://did:plc:yf2w5ofizslw6sc4xcdhl3fx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxrhehngv224https://bsky.app/profile/bristoltarg.bsky.social/post/3ltylavwdws2xCheck out a new publication by TARG members @jasminekhouja.bsky.social and Benji Woolf that came out yesterday, exploring the impact of caffeine on sleep using Mendelian randomisation: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jsr.7014715 Jul 2025 09:21 +0000at://did:plc:yf2w5ofizslw6sc4xcdhl3fx/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltylavwdws2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/bristoltarg.bsky.social/post/3ltgvhcb4kc2sNew blog post by @holla-adam.bsky.social and Lucille Seppi on taking care in stigma reduction... https://www.antistigmanetwork.org.uk/blog/taking-care-in-stigma-reduction-guest-blog-by-adam-holland-and-lucille-seppi08 Jul 2025 08:36 +0000at://did:plc:yf2w5ofizslw6sc4xcdhl3fx/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltgvhcb4kc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/bristoltarg.bsky.social/post/3lt4ulafcbc2sSome TARG members contributed to a new study led by ‪‪@paniblanca.bsky.social investigating how public risk perceptions of nine hazards are interlinked and how these connections change with recent events @jasminekhouja.bsky.social https://www.cell.com/cell-reports-sustainability/fulltext/S2949-7906(25)00120-X04 Jul 2025 08:53 +0000at://did:plc:yf2w5ofizslw6sc4xcdhl3fx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lt4ulafcbc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/bristoltarg.bsky.social/post/3lsw36uyu5k2dTARG’s @laura-ann-chapman.bsky.social recently gave a brilliant interview on the Bodywhys podcast on her research on the experiences and support needs of mothers with eating disorders - well worth a listen! https://open.spotify.com/episode/0htTCRrtLGToVeFV6W7ckG?si=Bp8Ud6oUTXKcRteOuaQMCg01 Jul 2025 16:03 +0000at://did:plc:yf2w5ofizslw6sc4xcdhl3fx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsw36uyu5k2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/bristoltarg.bsky.social/post/3lkbhtrlqw22wLooking for people aged 18-30 in the UK to take part in research about attitudes towards people who use drugs. For more information, and to sign up please see here: https://bristolexppsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0p0oqJhPzhYMNym13 Mar 2025 16:02 +0000at://did:plc:yf2w5ofizslw6sc4xcdhl3fx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkbhtrlqw22whttps://bsky.app/profile/bristoltarg.bsky.social/post/3lgbbqloepc22TARG researchers have been working with teenagers in South West England to co-create a series of videos that provide young people with information about vaping and how to stop vaping. Check them out here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP8fQqaefxfJj3s_LV0H5AXqRcIV8hNCt21 Jan 2025 16:32 +0000at://did:plc:yf2w5ofizslw6sc4xcdhl3fx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgbbqloepc22https://bsky.app/profile/bristoltarg.bsky.social/post/3lfaeo7gbes2qRead some exciting news about StopWatch and its recent media success :08 Jan 2025 14:27 +0000at://did:plc:yf2w5ofizslw6sc4xcdhl3fx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfaeo7gbes2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/bristoltarg.bsky.social/post/3ldqpmmyv2k25A lovely way to end the year with a 3-day research group retreat to Cumberland Lodge! Alongside the work part of things, there was lots of walks, mushroom hunting, games and karaoke!20 Dec 2024 15:35 +0000at://did:plc:yf2w5ofizslw6sc4xcdhl3fx/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldqpmmyv2k25https://bsky.app/profile/bristoltarg.bsky.social/post/3lczrjynf3k2l11 Dec 2024 12:38 +0000at://did:plc:yf2w5ofizslw6sc4xcdhl3fx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lczrjynf3k2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/bristoltarg.bsky.social/post/3laz6r4mbxf2uSome members of our group have been at the SSA conference in Newcastle this week presenting their work.15 Nov 2024 20:12 +0000at://did:plc:yf2w5ofizslw6sc4xcdhl3fx/app.bsky.feed.post/3laz6r4mbxf2u