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Scottish Physical Activity Research Connections @scotparc.bsky.social · 1h

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Scottish Physical Activity Research Connections @scotparc.bsky.social · 1h

The Scientific Committee meet at Strathclyde yesterday, to review our abstract and workshop submissions.

Thank you to everyone who submitted. Announcements will be sent in due course.

If you'd like to join us at SPARC 2025, don't forget to register: www.epay.ed.ac.uk/conferences-...

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Scottish Physical Activity Research Connections @scotparc.bsky.social · 7d

Submission deadline extended!

If still need to submit an abstract to SPARC 2025, you're in luck! You now have until 5pm Monday 6th Oct.

Submit at the following link: forms.office.com/e/aRd0244Spm

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A conference poster for SPARC 2025 detailing abstract submission info

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Scottish Physical Activity Research Connections @scotparc.bsky.social · 14d

Only 1 week remaining to submit your workshop application and help shape SPARC 2025. Closing date: 5th October

forms.office.com/e/0WPpKWHnD1

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A conference poster detailing workshop submission details for SPARC 2025

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Scottish Physical Activity Research Connections @scotparc.bsky.social · 15d

There's still time to get your abstract submission in for SPARC 2025, but be quick, there's only 1 week left!

forms.office.com/e/aRd0244Spm

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A conference poster advising on abstract submission details for SPARC 2025

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Scottish Physical Activity Research Connections @scotparc.bsky.social · 23d

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Scottish Physical Activity Research Connections @scotparc.bsky.social · 23d

SPARC poster sessions are a great way to engage and connect with academics, policy makers and practitioners.

Submit your abstract to get involved in this year's session: forms.office.com/e/aRd0244Spm

@pahrc.bsky.social @unistrathclyde.bsky.social @movementfhealth.bsky.social

Poster boards being reviewed by delegates at a conference

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Scottish Physical Activity Research Connections @scotparc.bsky.social · 23d

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Scottish Physical Activity Research Connections @scotparc.bsky.social · 23d

Keynote Announcement

When and how does evidence inform policy and practice? Reflections from road transport and health

Dr Adrian Davis, Fellow of the Faculty of Public Health through Distinction
Professor of Transport & Health, Transport Research Institute, Edinburgh Napier

Dr Adrian Davis, Fellow of the Faculty of Public Health through Distinction (FFPH)
Professor of Transport & Health, Transport Research Institute, Edinburgh Napier University
FPH Bazalgette Professor: Champion of Evidence Award (2025-2027)

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Scottish Physical Activity Research Connections @scotparc.bsky.social · Sep 9

This year's conference will once again take place at the fabulous John McIntyre Conference Centre at Edinburgh's Pollock Halls.

www.sparc.education.ed.ac.uk/conference-v...

Have you got your ticket yet? Register here: edin.ac/3V5EsEj

Conference Venue 2025

www.sparc.education.ed.ac.uk

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Scottish Physical Activity Research Connections @scotparc.bsky.social · Sep 3

We are still welcoming submissions to host a workshop at this year's SPARC Conference. Make sure you submit by 5th October.

@pahrc.bsky.social @unistrathclyde.bsky.social @movementfhealth.bsky.social @scottishgov.bsky.social

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Scottish Physical Activity Research Connections @scotparc.bsky.social · Sep 3

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Scottish Physical Activity Research Connections @scotparc.bsky.social · Sep 3

Submissions have been coming in thick and fast for this year's SPARC Conference. Make sure you submit by 5th October.

forms.office.com/e/aRd0244Spm

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Scottish Physical Activity Research Connections @scotparc.bsky.social · Aug 27

Workshop submissions are open! As with previous years, the SPARC 2025 conference will include six workshops aligned with the theme of the conference.

Submission deadline: 5th October
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Scottish Physical Activity Research Connections @scotparc.bsky.social · Aug 27

Abstracts submissions are now open! This year’s conference theme is "Evidence in Action, Using physical activity research in policy and practice."

Submission deadline: 5th October

forms.office.com/e/aRd0244Spm

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Scottish Physical Activity Research Connections @scotparc.bsky.social · Aug 27

Registration now open! Secure your place at this year’s SPARC conference by purchasing your ticket at the link below.

www.epay.ed.ac.uk/conferences-...

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Scottish Physical Activity Research Connections @scotparc.bsky.social · May 7

This year's SPARC Conference 2025 has been announced!

We would love for you to join us for what is going to be a fantastic event.

Save the date, and more details will be coming soon!

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movementfhealth.bsky.social @movementfhealth.bsky.social · Feb 26

New Podcast Episode - Movement in Conversation with Professor Sir Gregor Smith - Scotland's CMO
This episode explores the role that our Health and Social Care has in seeing people with health conditions supported in their efforts to move for themselves and their conditions. shorturl.at/eKu0g

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Katy Weston @katyw101.bsky.social · Dec 5

Prompted by @scotparc.bsky.social - I’m making the move to the (hopefully!) brighter & more positive side!
Starting off by sharing my highlights from yesterday’s conference - the fab Strath PAH team,our workshop on inclusion in practice within disability sport & PA & award winning presentations!

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Eleanor Graham @eagraham.bsky.social · Dec 4

@scotparc.bsky.social Looking forward to an interesting day at #scotparc welcome by Professor Marie Murphy Director of PAHRC

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LEAP Sports Scotland @leapsports.bsky.social · Dec 4

Excited to be at @scotparc.bsky.social conference this morning to deliver a workshop on connecting with LGBTIQ+ communities through partnership #sparcconference

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Nanette Mutrie @nanettemutrie.bsky.social · Dec 4

Professor Cindy Gray tells us about inequality in PA and how some interventions can reduce @scotparc.bsky.social

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Avril Johnstone @avriljohnstone.bsky.social · Dec 4

Having a great day at @scotparc.bsky.social hearing about the latest research, policy and practice on physical activity and health inequalities. Lovely to catch up with so many familiar faces too. #ScotPARC

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Nanette Mutrie @nanettemutrie.bsky.social · Dec 4

Sandra Macrae tells us about how efforts are always successes in pickleball @scotparc.bsky.social
Making pickleball a very inclusive sport

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