Pleased to see this initiative by McGill University professor Arash Abi𝔃adeh & others They have created openlibhums.org a not-for-profit publisher funded by a consortium of libraries and other institutions theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

#PhysicalActivity field needs mission-oriented research to make a real difference. We propose a framework for realigning the research agenda with population-level impact. The Lancet thelancet.com/journals/lance…

We've all heard the old saying – #Prevention is better than cure. But when it comes to Government research funding, new analysis shows #PublicHealth unfortunately takes a backseat to clinical interventions. Read the research published in @ANZJPH: sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

« Perhaps home is not a place but simply an irrevocable condition.» James Baldwin 🤍

How the work of public health and prevention misses out in research funding croakey.org/how-the-work-o…

🔔Our #GlobalHealth Epidemiology chapter is out in the Handbook of Epidemiology It covers contemporary issues & methodological challenges/priorities (#lifecourse, #codesign, #dataequity, #Systemsthinking) to tackle NCDs 🌟w/Anita van Zwieten J. Jaime Miranda link.springer.com/referenceworke…

"Government public health research funding is not transparent or clear... when 🇦🇺Government research funding is allocated under a public health and prevention banner, it should genuinely reflect a public health approach." —Dr Saman Khalatbari-Soltani Sydney Health et al. croakey.org/how-the-work-o…

🔔🔔🔔Read our new chapter in the Handbook of Epidemiology 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

Call for Papers! Health & Place welcomes your manuscript submissions for an upcoming special issue, “Loneliness and the Built Environment.” Find out more. spkl.io/60114h4YR

Our study covered in NTD News focused on the total weekly amount of #physicalactivity from mid-life to older age ntd.com/women-who-exer… We know structured exercise targeting balance, strength, and function reduces falls in older adults. Exercise type and dose are both important!

Great to get international media for our study led by Institute for Musculoskeletal Health PhD candidate Venisa Kwok. #PhysicalActivity patterns from mid life associated with fewer falls in older age. Possible with Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health data and multidisciplinary help. Sydney Health Sydney Local Health District Sydney Research

Really pleased to see our paper out in Soc Sci & Medicine! We show how (middle-classed) capital helps people in later life sustain continued access to valued positions in the field of ageing. #Bourdieu #habitus #ageing

This Pain Awareness Month, dive into the 2024 Global Year on Sex and Gender Disparities in Pain. Explore six fact sheets from leading experts and learn why IASP is focusing on this critical issue. Discover more: bit.ly/48NhRAV #painawarenessmonth #GY2024 #IASP

We are hiring a full-time Junior Research Assistant to work within our physical activity, ageing and disability research team! Learn more about the role and apply: usyd.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/USYD_EXTERNAL_… Applications close 15 September 2024!