Exciting discussions at this week’s #OpeningSchoolFacilities conference, a platform for sharing best practice and plans for the future. Insightful workshops and case studies showcased the positive impact on pupils and communities. ➡️ activepartnerships.org/news/opening-s… #ActivePartnerships

I'm a firm believer that Ripple Effects Mapping (REM) is a crucial method for capturing system indicators of change This excellent training by James Nobles Jennifer Hall provides an introduction into REM and how to apply it 📺 arc-w.nihr.ac.uk/training-and-c…

This is an excellent example of the old adage that If you torture the data long enough, it will confess to anything. The paper shows 1,208 ways to analyze NHANES data on all-cause mortality and red meat consumption, with very different conclusions! sensible-med.com/p/the-definiti…

‘We must shift the dial on our society thinking about health policy’ Greg Fell interview. bps.org.uk/psychologist/w…

VISION Research Fellow Anastasia Fadeeva will be part of the panel at the Hourglass (Safer Aging) webinar on the importance of data collection in addressing the abuse of older people. Register today for the free webinar🔽 Anastasia Fadeeva

We're kicking off the I-PARC and Active Cities Research Project! Looking forward to innovative collaborations! Catherine Woods PESS @ UL HRI Irish Physical Activity Research Collaboration #WhyWeDoResearch #collaboration #KickOffMeeting

The more deprived the area, the more central government cut local government funding - Sir Michael Marmot tells Andrew Marr it’s a ‘miserable’ situation

If we want to create large scale, radical change, we need to shift from a "manager’s mindset" (building consensus & redesigning processes to make them more predictable & efficient) to a "changemaker’s mindset" (building coalitions & creating space for exploration & discovery).

There's an increasing need to collaborate across teams & systems. Yet many leaders report "collaboration drag": too many meetings & collaborative processes that are messy, political & frustrating. Research shows that trying to reduce "collaboration drag" through senior leadership

Habit = critical for health behaviours Dog owners four times more likely to achieve recommended physical activity for health guidelines Exercise physiologist Per-Olof Åstrand was right with: "Take your dog for a walk every day. Even if you don't have one"

The Health Equals #MakeHealthEqual campaign has launched today! Where people are born and live continues to have a massive impact on their life, their health and when they die. Tackling inequalities is the key to a healthier future. Find out more 👉 healthequals.org.uk

It was an honour to become a member of Faculty of Public Health . Thank you to Dr Mcconville and Jim McManus OCDS,FFPH 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏳️‍🌈 🇺🇦 for your confidence in me. Congratulations to everyone who was awarded yesterday.

All PhD journeys are challenging- but Sarah’s bravery and determination in the face of adversity has taught us - her supervisors- more than we could’ve ever taught her. Delighted to celebrate the amazing Dr Nally!! 🥂 🍾 👩‍🎓 #proudofUU

DE-PASS best evidence statement (BESt): determinants of adolescents’ device-based physical activity and sedentary behaviour in settings: a systematic review and meta-analysis link.springer.com/article/10.118…

Timpson’s are well-known for employing ex-offenders to help them back into work. They pay their tax. They value their staff. And then there’s this. CEO James Timpson (who’s also Chair of the Prison Reform Trust) is the new Prisons Minister. Great appointment

Today on BBC Radio 4 we remember Dr Michael Mosley. His approach to health changed the lives of so many - and still can. Marie Murphy director PAHRC & Prof School of Sport Ulster University tells us about “exercise snacking” a technique Michael was very fond of.

"My experience as a reviewer for MDPI." deevybee.blogspot.com/2024/08/guest-…

Absolutely privileged to be awarded the Insights North East Policy-hosted Fellowship to work with Newcastle City Council for 6 months. An invaluable experience to contribute to policy decision-making, and make an impact on online safety for children and young people. NU Sport Ex & Rehab