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Nick Johnson @nickjohnson89.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

This is giving me the needed push to send in a paper abstract for #ifph2026

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Tomorrow #IFPH2026 @manchester.ac.uk Manchester Health Determinants Research Collaboration are there (Stall & parallel session) We are working with communities to better use evidence to inform decisions that can help people to live healthier lives. @mancitycouncil.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social

Pen showing partner logos - NIHR, Manchester City Council and the University of Manchester and strap line 'putting communities at the heart of policy'

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International Festival of Public Health at UoM @festivalofph-uom.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Some amazing posters presented at #IFPH2026

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International Festival of Public Health at UoM @festivalofph-uom.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Drumming in the sunshine with Drum Happy🪘🌞🪘🌞🪘 #IFPH2026

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International Festival of Public Health at UoM @festivalofph-uom.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Our second plenary speakers have included Farhang Tahzib discussing learning from the history of public health, Tina Purnat's reflections on the importance of building trust in communities and Will Welfare on the recent Hantavirus and Meningitis B outbreaks #IFPH2026

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Reflecting on #IFPH2026 Thanks to Arpana Verma & the wider organising team - it was fab! @publichealthuom.bsky.social So nice to see 'old' friends @thomasashtoninst.bsky.social @salient-hub.bsky.social and make many new ones, try new activities - drumming, and learn lots. See you all next year!

Prof Arpana Verma opening the 2026 International of Public Health - first Plenary session

Colleagues from Thomas Ashton Institute and Salient Hub - on stall with information

Drum Happy workshop - lunchtime in sunshine

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Really enjoyed #IFPH2026 & networking with / speaking to so many different people on stalls, presentations, at posters, while drumming, or over a refreshment break! Amazing to think we all have something to contribute to the PH debate despite our diversity. Going away hot, tired, but inspired!

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Looking forward to #IFPH2026 today @manchester.ac.uk Venue looking good as I passed earlier and a jam packed agenda - www.festivalofpublichealth.co.uk/programme2026/ and stalls / activities @mwjtweet.bsky.social @publichealthuom.bsky.social @manclibrarian.bsky.social @rathfelder.bsky.social

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Manjari Engelhard @engelhard.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

@festivalofph-uom.bsky.social I was proud recipient of the prize for the best poster presentation along with my colleague Daniel Pace for our scoping review that led to the, International guidance for conducting ethical health research in prisons wephren.tghn.org/articles/dev...

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International Festival of Public Health at UoM @festivalofph-uom.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Elena Petelos, President of the Global Health Section @eupha.bsky.social brings #IFPH2026 to a close and launches the EJPH journal supplement

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Brilliant poster session over lunchtime at #IFPH2026 such a wide variety of topics on research from many different countries. From a maturity Matrix to linking PH to Foucault, work on cancer support groups to conducting ethical research in prisons. Well done all! @festivalofph-uom.bsky.social

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Manchester HDRC ‘putting communities at the heart of research‘ by giving power back to communities Partnership between communities, @mancitycouncil.bsky.social and @manchester.ac.uk to evidence policy and embed research to help reduce health inequalities #IFPH2026 @festivalofph-uom.bsky.social

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International Festival of Public Health at UoM @festivalofph-uom.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

"NCDs are not a disease of affluence" Nick Banatvala, Head of Secretariat, UN Inter-Agency Taskforce on Non-Communicable Diseases #IFPH2026

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Prof Tit Albreht says story telling is as important as the numbers. Esp when shifts are happening in societal values & priorities, complexity increasing & misinformation growing. Need to involve communities & address inequalities #IFPH2026 @publichealthuom.bsky.social @festivalofph-uom.bsky.social

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International Festival of Public Health at UoM @festivalofph-uom.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

"Public health is the foundation of strong societies and prosperous economies" Prof Tit Albrecht, President of @eupha.bsky.social addresses #IFPH2026

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International Festival of Public Health at UoM @festivalofph-uom.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

"The absence of evidence is not evidence of absence" Professor Tracy Daszkiewicz, President of @fphuk.bsky.social. Tracy quoted the work we are doing at NIHR HDRC: "Manchester is exemplifying how we put communities at the heart of everything we do" #IFPH2026

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

First plenary at #IFPH2026 @manchester.ac.uk Health inequalities are widening… wider determinants important Need to see the causes behind the causes and this who are being missed! @publichealthuom.bsky.social @festivalofph-uom.bsky.social @thomasashtoninst.bsky.social @cath-lewis.bsky.social

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International Festival of Public Health at UoM @festivalofph-uom.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

And we have begun! First up in plenary session one is Professor Arpana Verma #IFPH2026

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International Festival of Public Health at UoM @festivalofph-uom.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Welcome to our speakers and delegates! Registration is well under way #IFPH2026

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International Festival of Public Health at UoM @festivalofph-uom.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

The full programme is now available on our website www.festivalofpublichealth.co.uk/programme2026/. Sessions will be taking place across the Schuster (left) and Roscoe buildings #IFPH2026

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Photo of Roscoe Building, University of Manchester

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International Festival of Public Health at UoM @festivalofph-uom.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Join us for registration tomorrow in the Schuster Building at the University of Manchester from 9am, the opening plenary will begin at 10am #IFPH2026

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International Festival of Public Health at UoM @festivalofph-uom.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

The 14th International Festival of Public Health will take place on Tuesday 14th July 2026. Go to www.festivalofpublichealth.co.uk for further details, including registration and abstract submission. We look forward to seeing you in July!

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Plenaries @festivalofph-uom.bsky.social “Need to listen to women, fund research & make time to care” Dr Fiona Reid “Nature doesn’t know difference between physics and chemistry. We need to bridge gap with us and how nature works” @mwjtweet.bsky.social Longitudinal smokers & vaping Scott R Weaver

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

“Opportunities now prevention is back on the agenda to achieve real change for the future” says Lord Bradley The Sally Bradley Memorial prize honouring a wonderful legacy @festivalofph-uom.bsky.social Last years winner: Eliza and this years Mark. Congratulations 🎉 @publichealthuom.bsky.social

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Thanks to audience for their input to our workshop on inclusivity and indicators @festivalofph-uom.bsky.social great conversations! Raising awareness is key in an evolving context. Consider diversity early and often! @stevensenior.bsky.social @letsgetvocal.bsky.social @publichealthuom.bsky.social

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

After quick break at @festivalofph-uom.bsky.social now parallel session about women’s health & under represented groups Brilliant presentations on GBS infection, vit D deficiency, rate inherited metabolic diseases. All included great PPIE input. @fbmh-uom.bsky.social @publichealthuom.bsky.social

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Launch of Manchester HDRC a collaboration between @mancitycouncil.bsky.social & @manchester.ac.uk at the @festivalofph-uom.bsky.social “Social determinants of health so important! Need to be interdisciplinary to solve” says @duncanivison.bsky.social “quality & impact so important for local popn”

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Agenda @festivalofph-uom.bsky.social 9/7/25 www.festivalofpublichealth.co.uk/programme2025/ Suggested highlights 10.45 The launch of the HDRC Manchester @holmepaul.bsky.social 14:00 Inclusivity indicators in research (IRM Team inc me!) 16.05 Public Health from a Cyberneticist @mwjtweet.bsky.social

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Programme 2025 (The University of Manchester)

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Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Its today! @festivalofph-uom.bsky.social #IFPH2025 @manchester.ac.uk Schuster Building. Registration from 9am, followed by Plenaries inc Manchester HDRC & address by @duncanivison.bsky.social parallel sessions & workshops, posters, prizes @healthierfutures.bsky.social @fbmh-uom.bsky.social

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International Festival of Public Health at UoM @festivalofph-uom.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Join us for registration in the Schuster Building at the University of Manchester from 9am, the opening plenary will begin at 10am. The closing plenary and prize giving will finish at 5pm #IFPH2025

IFPH2025 Poster with colourful health and inclusive research related images

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International Festival of Public Health at UoM @festivalofph-uom.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

We are very excited to welcome all of our speakers and delegates to the 13th International Festival of Public Health this Wednesday, 9th July 2025. Our 3 main themes will be 'AI & Public Health', 'Inclusive Research' & 'Women's Health' www.festivalofpublichealth.co.uk/aboutthefest...

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About the Festival (The University of Manchester)

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