Our portion sizes become bigger and bigger – this trend is driven by consumers seeking ‘value for money’ But the real value should be nutrients for money not just kJ for money! Dr Rebecca Haslam Professor Tamara Bucher Jaimee Herbert Rachael Taylor ow.ly/rzUm50AKOwr

Survey alert! Covid has prompted new University of Newcastle research looking at the links between flexible computer-based work practices and health and well-being. Take the survey and go into the draw to win $100 Amazon gift cards prcpan.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6M…

Do you know what to say after R U OK? Find out in this thread👇 👇 👇

Great presentation from Lee Ashton from Research Response about building websites. Resources available for #ECRs #PhD here research-response.com ping Dina Pogrebnoy Lesley MacDonald-Wic David Moulaee Conradsson

Congratulations @DrTracyBurrows promoted to PROFESSOR University of Newcastle Tracy was my first primary supervision PhD candidate #BurstingWithPride UON Nutrition

Watch out world, the best is yet to come from this A-star team! Breaking down the barriers and stereotypes of what is a Professor! #mentoredbythebest #resilience #perserverance

May be late to the party here but really vibing the new University of Newcastle library catalogue interface. So easy to use and to see what you're accessing. Whoever worked on this 👏👏

New Research: Does task rotation help alleviate musculoskeletal discomfort in underground coal miners? No differences were found between control and intervention sites, however this may be due to the dynamic work of underground coal mining. Read more here: doi.org/10.1016/j.aper…

Just published in Journal of Sports Sciences - our review on the effectiveness of interventions and #behaviourchange techniques for improving physical activity in young adults pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33685357/

Recruiting and retaining young adults: what can we learn from behavioural interventions targeting nutrition, physical activity and/or obesity? A systematic review of the literature New paper out now pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33722332/

Our latest research highlighting alcohol use and the factors associated, in the Australian mining industry.

Big thank you to Glencore Australia, Ellen Roots and all the amazing people at Ravensworth Open Cut and the CHPP. Was great to head out and see the conditions the workers operate in and gain a better understand of how my research can help them. Coal Services

NEW RESEARCH: Our study of nearly 1000 NSW coal miners showed that 4/5 participants had an unhealthy BMI and that shift work was significantly associated with increasing BMI. Read more here: journals.plos.org/plosone/articl… Dr Emma Austin Trent Watson Lee Ashton Carole James

A big thank you to all the lovely people at Ulan West Underground and Glencore Australia for the opportunity to get kitted up and head underground. I now have a much better understanding of the operations underground and how my research can help coal miners live healthier lives.

From all global universities, it's an absolute honour to be awarded ‘Highly Commended’ in the International Green Gown Awards Awards category of ‘Benefiting Society’ This recognises innovative ways our D&D benefits lives of individuals, communities & society Prof Philip Morgan University of Newcastle

Incredible achievement!!!👏So proud to be involved in this amazing program which is improving the lives of families across the globe🙌