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Paul Kelly
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Physical activity and public health research and evaluation.
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Join us for the second of our Robertson public lectures - 19th March - 1pm

Attendance is free - but please register at: tinyurl.com/58ebj9nc
February 25, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Public lecture at PAHRC

"From Blyth to Bathgate: How can we better impact physical activity inequalities"

Prof Emily Oliver

Wednesday 19th Feb

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stewart-al...

@mariehmurphy.bsky.social @coralhanson.bsky.social
Stewart Alan Robertson Lecture Series: From Blyth to Bathgate
This public lecture, delivered by Professor Emily Oliver, Newcastle University, will take place in person only.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
February 7, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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I spend a lot of time “doing Knowledge Mobilisation” for public health evaluations.

So I've started a blog to capture all the things I learn, tweak and develop along the way.

Have a read, open to feedback or discussions!

blogs.ed.ac.uk/thekmblog/
February 3, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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We know Physical Activity Referral Schemes (PARS or physical activity prescriptions) could transform the healthcare system in positive ways, but implementation is key. How can we improve things? Views from stakeholders in Scotland bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/1... @coralhanson.bsky.social
Evaluation of the initial rollout of the physical activity referral standards policy in Scotland: a qualitative study
Objectives Physical activity referral schemes (PARS) allow healthcare professionals to refer patients for physical activity support. Evidence of effectiveness is equivocal. Public Health Scotland has ...
bmjopen.bmj.com
January 27, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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We are looking for a data scientist to help us process and combine GPS and PA data, could it be you or someone you know? Deadline 18 Feb www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/49988/
Data Scientist (Fixed Term) - Job Opportunities - University of Cambridge
Data Scientist (Fixed Term) in the MRC Epidemiology Unit at the University of Cambridge.
www.jobs.cam.ac.uk
January 20, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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New Paper 📝
Physical Activity Referral Scheme stakeholders welcome national standards to help improve understanding of scheme design, delivery and future performance.
bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/1...
@paul-j-kelly.bsky.social @benjane.bsky.social @lisneubeck.bsky.social @edinburghnapier.bsky.social
Evaluation of the initial rollout of the physical activity referral standards policy in Scotland: a qualitative study
Objectives Physical activity referral schemes (PARS) allow healthcare professionals to refer patients for physical activity support. Evidence of effectiveness is equivocal. Public Health Scotland has ...
bmjopen.bmj.com
January 24, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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End of an excellent meeting on the Future of Evaluation @northumbriaideas.bsky.social
the last but definitely not least PHIRST poster from @sarahjanac.bsky.social
sharing her thoughts on knowledge mobilisation @paul-j-kelly.bsky.social @mariehmurphy.bsky.social @eagraham.bsky.social
January 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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PHIRST South Bank colleagues have been busy sharing initial findings on their evaluation with Lambeth Council 'How a violence reduction strategy interacts with its context: a process evaluation'. Full details: phirst.nihr.ac.uk/wp-content/u...
@northumbriauni.bsky.social @susiesykes.bsky.social
January 15, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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January 16, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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More PHIRST research @northumbriaideas.bsky.social futures of evaluation symposium. Describing the Elevate teams Evaluability Assessment for @lb-southwark.bsky.social Healthy Lifestyle Service, read the full report 👉https://phirst.nihr.ac.uk/evaluations/southwark-ihls/
January 16, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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👨‍🎓 PhD studentship - interested in #PhysicalActivity promotion?

We're offering a funded PhD (overseas surcharges apply), and we invite applications from a broad range of backgrounds to help us think differently.

Deadline: 31st Jan.

Full details and contacts below.

www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DLC852/p...
PhD Studentship: Innovative Ways of Supporting Physical Activity Promotion and the Systems That Drive It at Newcastle University
Discover a PhD Studentship: Innovative Ways of Supporting Physical Activity Promotion and the Systems That Drive It on jobs.ac.uk. Apply now and explore other PhD opportunities.
www.jobs.ac.uk
December 18, 2024 at 8:11 AM
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I started as a #physicalactivity #fitness practitioner 30+yrs ago & I've been teaching for 20+ yrs. I post most of my teaching and learning (& research) resources on this FREE website.
Feel free to have a look. Let me know if anything is particularly useful.
www.benjanefitness.com
December 5, 2024 at 10:29 AM
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Great day at #ScotParc yesterday. Interesting conversations about springboards and banana skins in health inequalities in physical activity systems
December 5, 2024 at 8:42 AM
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The value of process evaluation for #publichealth interventions: field-case studies for NCD prevention & management in 5 countries (2023)
doi.org/10.21149/12853
November 26, 2024 at 10:30 AM
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❓ What are your thoughts on this? Pls consider completing our rapid survey! 🚲 🚶‍♂️ ⚽️ 🌳 🏘️

🔗 app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/sps/rapid-...

Investigator team: Joey Murphy Jo Salmon, Grant Ennis, Andrea Ramirez Varela & Jim Sallis
November 6, 2024 at 10:03 PM
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My colleague, Grace, is looking for experts in accelerometer measurements of #physicalactivity and #sleep to take part in an important Delphi study.

forms.office.com/e/eFPzc5NHXM
November 23, 2024 at 7:21 PM
People in Scotland are walking more often compared with more than a decade ago

www.ed.ac.uk/news/2024/wa...

Study led by Tessa Strain

#walking #physicalactivity

@mariehmurphy.bsky.social
Walking rates in Scotland pick up pace, study finds
People in Scotland are walking more often compared with more than a decade ago, research suggests.
www.ed.ac.uk
November 20, 2024 at 11:15 AM
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New blog post by Dr Sally Barber and Dr Amanda Seims explores innovative approaches to create child-friendly urban environments, beyond traditional playgrounds.

Read more tinyurl.com/5n64rvmd
Creating Playful Urban Spaces: Lessons from Bradford - ARC
In today's rapidly urbanising world, ensuring children have access to safe and appealing play spaces is crucial for their health, wellbeing, and development. However, opportunities for outdoor play in...
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October 30, 2024 at 1:54 PM
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So I've had a go at a Starter Pack thing to see if @nanettemutrie.bsky.social and I can find more #physicalactivity friends who have made the jump across.
Additional tags welcomed and will add
go.bsky.app/DsHNWPf
November 18, 2024 at 9:23 PM