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ukcleanair.bsky.social @ukcleanair.bsky.social · 5d

On 8th November, World Ventil8 Day aims to raise awareness of the importance of ventilation in enabling the health and wellbeing of people. It also seeks to recognise and celebrate the ventilation and indoor air quality community.
www.worldventil8day.com/
#WorldVentil8Day #Collabor8 #Ventil8

World Ventil8 Day

World Ventil8 Day on 8th November is a celebration of the importance of good ventilation. It is a crucial part of enabling health and wellbeing of people.

www.worldventil8day.com

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ukcleanair.bsky.social @ukcleanair.bsky.social · 6d

Registration is open for the Air Quality in the 21st Century conference, in collaboration with AQEG and the UK Clean Air Programme.

🔹 Updates on science, measurement & regulation
🔹 Keynotes: Rosie McEachan & Eloise Marais
📅 Abstracts due: 20 Oct 2025

👉 www.rsc.org/events/detai...

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ukcleanair.bsky.social @ukcleanair.bsky.social · 7d

The UK Indoor Air – Research at the Science–Policy Interface workshop runs 5–6 Nov at the University of York. Two days of discussion on indoor air quality, policy challenges & future action.

Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1687047978...

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ukcleanair.bsky.social @ukcleanair.bsky.social · 22d

We are down to the last few places for our Clean Air Media and Communications Training this autumn.

ECRs can build skills in science communication and learn from Damian Carrington from The Guardian.

Apply today before it fills: www.ukcleanair.org/2025/07/30/m...

#CleanAir #SciComm

ukcleanair.bsky.social @ukcleanair.bsky.social · Sep 4

🚦 Road transport is a major driver of urban air pollution. With 41.7M vehicles, the UK is struggling with poor air quality.
Low Emission Zones (LEZs) are one solution—hundreds exist worldwide. But none yet in NI or RoI. Should that change?
Read Neil's blog on the LEZ workshop here: lnkd.in/gpHxTj3k

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ukcleanair.bsky.social @ukcleanair.bsky.social · Sep 1

A few places remain for our Clean Air Media and Communications Training

ECRs can improve science communication skills, get feedback, and learn from Damian Carrington from The Guardian

Apply now: www.ukcleanair.org/2025/07/30/m...

#CleanAir #SciComm

ukcleanair.bsky.social @ukcleanair.bsky.social · Aug 29

🌍💨 Air pollution isn’t just an environmental issue—it’s a health crisis.

Sir Stephen Holgate explains how tiny particles enter our bloodstream, & link to 700+ diseases.“These very small particles get into the bloodstream and circulate to every organ of the body.”
tinyurl.com/7uykhdb3
#AirQuality

Air Quality Matters - Podcast Page

The Air Quality Matters Podcast is a weekly conversation with leaders in air quality and ventilation from across the globe.

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ukcleanair.bsky.social @ukcleanair.bsky.social · Aug 19

Our Clean Air Media & Comms Training is getting a great response — thanks to all who’ve applied!

⚡ Places are going quickly, so if you’re an ECR looking to boost your #SciComm skills, apply soon.

👉 www.ukcleanair.org/2025/07/30/m...

#CleanAir

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ukcleanair.bsky.social @ukcleanair.bsky.social · Aug 12

The UKRI NERC Clean Air Showcase at NPL was a big success! Inspiring talks, workshops, lab tours, and a BBQ in the grounds of historic Bushy House. Thanks to NERC, NPL & everyone who made it happen!

#CleanAir #NERC #NPL

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ukcleanair.bsky.social @ukcleanair.bsky.social · Aug 11

We’ve had a great response to our 2025 Clean Air Media & Comms Training — places are filling fast!

ECRs: Build your science communication skills & learn from experts incl. Damian Carrington.

Apply now: www.ukcleanair.org/2025/07/30/m...

ukcleanair.bsky.social @ukcleanair.bsky.social · Aug 8

🚨 New blog!

Prof Sir Stephen Holgate looks back at the #CleanAirProgramme Showcase in Teddington—celebrating six years of impactful research, innovation, and collaboration, and exploring what’s next for the Clean Air Community.

📖 Read more: tinyurl.com/33xzvttn

Blog: The UKRI and Met Office Clean Air Research Programme Showcase - Clean Air Programme

the UKRI Clean Air Programme came together to showcase the achievements of the Clean Air Strategic Priorty Fund (SPF) and to explore possible future directions for research in this field.

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ukcleanair.bsky.social @ukcleanair.bsky.social · Aug 4

New from Dr Babatunde Okeowo:
"Cleaner air, healthier hospitals: Implementing the UK's Clean Air Hospital Framework" — now published in Journal of Environmental Management.
Read it here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#CleanAir #NetZeroNHS

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ukcleanair.bsky.social @ukcleanair.bsky.social · Jul 31

🚨 Back by demand! Our Clean Air Media Training returns Sept 2025.
🎙️ For ECRs keen to engage the public & media
🗓️ 4 online sessions incl. guest: Damian Carrington (The Guardian)
✉️ [email protected]
🔗 Info: ukcleanair.org/2025/07/30/m...
#CleanAir #SciComm

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ukcleanair.bsky.social @ukcleanair.bsky.social · Jun 30

Thanks to everyone who came to our Sensor Networks Knowledge Exchange Workshop! We hope you enjoyed a great day of learning and collaboration. Photos are now up on our website:
www.ukcleanair.org/gallery/
#SensorNetworks #CleanAir

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ukcleanair.bsky.social @ukcleanair.bsky.social · Jun 19

📢 To mark Clean Air Day, Hertfordshire County Council, KNOW-PH & the Clean Air Programme are hosting a workshop on building effective Clean Air Champions & Networks.

Using NIHR evidence, we'll explore what helps these thrive & hear real-world insights.

🔗 tinyurl.com/3e3nnmdt #CleanAirDay

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Global Action Plan @globalactionplan.bsky.social · Jun 19

Where you live affects how much air pollution you are exposed to, and children, older people and people with health conditions are disproportionately impacted 🏠

Today is #CleanAirDay, tell your MP everyone should be able to access to cleaner air ⬇️

www.cleanairhub.org.uk/clean-air-day

[Illustrated graphic showing a pregnant woman, a man, a child and an elderly person surrounded in clouds representing air pollution with vital organs like heart brain and lungs highlighted. The caption reads: "The impacts of air pollution are felt by everyone, but not equally."]

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Global Action Plan @globalactionplan.bsky.social · Jun 19

Today is Clean Air Day ☁️
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Get involved today by asking your MP to champion more ambitious air quality targets for the UK. It’s very quick to do on our site:

www.cleanairhub.org.uk/clean-air-day

#CleanAirDay

@healthequals.bsky.social‬

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ukcleanair.bsky.social @ukcleanair.bsky.social · Jun 19

Today is Clean Air Day – the largest air pollution campaign organised by Global Action Plan. By improving our air, we can all benefit from immediate and lasting health improvements. Learn more at actionforcleanair.org.uk

Action for clean air by Global Action Plan

Find clean air resources, information, campaigns and initiatives. From the people who brought you Clean Air Day

actionforcleanair.org.uk

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ukcleanair.bsky.social @ukcleanair.bsky.social · Jun 16

How healthy is your home’s air? 🏠

Join us for "Pan on, Fan on: Why Your Home’s Air Quality Matters" on 23 June, 1PM BST.

Free webinar for #LondonClimateActionWeek and #CleanAirDay.

Register here 👉 www.londonclimateactionweek.org/event/pan-on...

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ukcleanair.bsky.social @ukcleanair.bsky.social · Jun 6

Quick reminder — there’s still time to sign up for our Clean Air Champions workshop 🌿

📅 Wed 18 June, 10am
📍 Hertfordshire Dev Centre
💬 Explore NIHR evidence + lived experience
🎟️ Free to attend
🔗 events.hertfordshire.gov.uk/events/creat...

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ukcleanair.bsky.social @ukcleanair.bsky.social · May 19

🌿 Join us on Clean Air Day (18 June) for a free workshop on building strong Clean Air Champion Networks! Hosted by @hertscc, KNOWPH & NIHR.
📍 Stevenage | 🕙 10:00–15:30
🔗 Register: events.hertfordshire.gov.uk/events/creat...

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ukcleanair.bsky.social @ukcleanair.bsky.social · May 28

🚨 An open letter has been delivered to No.10 by the CEO of Enact Equality, urging urgent action on toxic air pollution harming people of colour & low-income groups.

It's time for clean air & environmental justice for all.

📢 Help amplify: tinyurl.com/3nfpsben
#CleanAir #EnvironmentalJustice #ActNow

ukcleanair.bsky.social @ukcleanair.bsky.social · May 28

🌬️ New Innovate UK competition: £800K available for clean air tech!

Phase 3 Contracts for Innovation funds field trials for solutions that monitor, mitigate, or remove air pollution.

Deadline: 25 June, 11am UK.

🔗 apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competition/2181/overview/

#CleanAir

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ukcleanair.bsky.social @ukcleanair.bsky.social · May 27

On June 24, we’re hosting the Sensor Networks Knowledge Exchange Workshop in Stirling. Learn how sensor networks are changing air quality monitoring, with expert talks + collaborative discussion.

📍 In person | 🎟 Free, but limited
🔗 Sign up: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sensor-net...

#AirQuality #Sensors

Sensor Networks Knowledge Exchange Workshop

The Clean Air Programme welcomes you to a ground-breaking workshop exploring the challenges around data quality & sensor deployment.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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ukcleanair.bsky.social @ukcleanair.bsky.social · May 19

🌿 Join us on Clean Air Day (18 June) for a free workshop on building strong Clean Air Champion Networks! Hosted by @hertscc, KNOWPH & NIHR.
📍 Stevenage | 🕙 10:00–15:30
🔗 Register: events.hertfordshire.gov.uk/events/creat...

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