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Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health

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Fuse brings together 6 Universities in North East England & North Cumbria (Durham, Newcastle, Northumbria, Teesside, Cumbria and Sunderland) in a unique collaboration to deliver world-class #PublicHealth research. @nihrsphr.bsky.social member. fuse.ac.uk

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Peter van der Graaf @pvandergraaf.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Do you want to apply a complexity lens to policy implementation, but don't want to get lost in unhelpful metaphors? We used a UK case study of Future in Mind about improving school children's access to mental health services to illustrate how complexity concepts, such as … (1/6)
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Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health @fuseonline.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
The UK Government has confirmed plans to restrict sales of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s in England from April 2027. Fuse research by @lakenutrition.bsky.social @teessideuni.bsky.social has helped build the evidence behind this important public health policy ⬇️ fuse.ac.uk/news/governm...
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Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health @fuseonline.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Today we are at the Inclusive Education Conference #InclusiveEd26 @uosresearch.bsky.social. Powerful to hear Fuse researcher Sarah Martin-Denham and local children sharing work exploring the impact of school exclusion, funded by @nihrsphr.bsky.social. More here ⬇️ sphr.nihr.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
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Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health @fuseonline.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Fuse research led by @lakenutrition.bsky.social has been instrumental in evidencing the harmful impacts of energy drinks on children and now underpins calls from a national coalition for the Government to deliver its long-promised ban on sales to under-16s. More here ⬇️ fuse.ac.uk/news/700days...
Professor Amelia Lake, Deputy Director of Fuse, The Centre for Translational Research in Public Health, and Professor of Public Health Nutrition at Teesside University
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Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health @fuseonline.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
In the latest episode of the 'Public Health Research and Me' Fuse podcast🎙️, host and public partner, Sadia Mir, speaks with Fuse researchers @floorchristie.bsky.social and Rawand Jarrar about their work on improving Muslim women's #cancer screening uptake. Listen now 🎧 fuse.ac.uk/publicinvolv...
Illustration by Bethan Laker - Beacon4Health website.Fuse Podcast logo featuring the outline of a microphone on a black background.
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Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health @fuseonline.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
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Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health @fuseonline.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Co-producing a “culturally appropriate” living options framework with older people from South Asian Communities. Fuse Research Meeting #FuseRE @northumbriauni.bsky.social exploring decisions around residential care, sheltered housing and ageing at home. Find out more ⬇️ fuse.ac.uk/events/fuser...
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Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health @fuseonline.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Join us for the next @nihrsphr.bsky.social #HeRiCom Network webinar. Fuse Associate Santosh Vijaykumar @northumbriauni.bsky.social will explore ‘information voids’ and what they mean for emergency and risk communication. 🗓️ 3 June, 12–1pm Register here ⬇️ newcastleuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Conceptualising and detecting information voids in relation to weather-related disasters, Dr Santosh Vijaykumar. After registering, you will receive a confi...
Part of the NIHR SPHR Health and risk communication for public health network webinar series
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Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health @fuseonline.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Congratulations also to Fuse Associate Louis Goffe on winning the best poster prize 🏆 (NHS/Local Authority) at the #UKPHS2026 @ukphsci.bsky.social conference! 👏👏👏 (2/2)
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Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health @fuseonline.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Congratulations to our Fuse Associate #UKPHS2026 oral presentation prize 🏆 winners @ukphsci.bsky.social! 👏👏👏 (1/2) Best oral presentation: Andrea Burrows - Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise Runners-up: Zainab Akhter - NHS/Local Authority Andrea Mountain - Lived Experience
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Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health @fuseonline.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Congratulations to our Fuse Associate #UKPHS2026 prize 🏆 winners @ukphsci.bsky.social! 👏👏👏 Louis Goffe (best poster) - NHS/Local Authority Andrea Burrows (best oral presentation) - Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise Zainab Akhter (oral presentation runner-up) - NHS/Local Authority
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UK & Ireland Public Health Science conference @ukphsci.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Want to know more about the research presented at #UKPHS2026 today?? Read all conference abstracts here 👉 jech.bmj.com/content/80/S... With many thanks to the team at JECH!
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Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health @fuseonline.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Find out more about Liam's Fuse research @nihrsphr.bsky.social on the mental health of LGBTQ+ young people in this Fuse podcast and blog ⬇️ 🎙️podcast fuse.ac.uk/publicinvolv... 📝blog fuseopenscienceblog.blogspot.com/2024/02/scho... #UKPHS2026 @ukphsci.bsky.social
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UK & Ireland Public Health Science conference @ukphsci.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health - access their research briefs here: fuse.ac.uk/research/bri...
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Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health @fuseonline.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Fuse Associate Director @floorchristie.bsky.social (University of Sunderland), presenting her poster on the EQUITA study - a co-produced, faith-placed intervention designed to increase the uptake of breast, cervical, bowel, and abdominal aortic aneurysm screening among black communities. #UKPHS2026
Photo of Fuse Associate Director Floor Christie-de Jong from the University of Sunderland, presenting her poster on the EQUITA study.
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Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health @fuseonline.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
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Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health @fuseonline.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
This study presented by Fuse Associate Zainab Akhter at #UKPHS2026 is funded by @nihr.bsky.social through Fuse's membership to the @nihrsphr.bsky.social. Find out more here ⬇️ sphr.nihr.ac.uk/research/exp...
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Exploring food insecurity in pregnancy in the UK to inform future Public Health intervention needs - NIHR School for Public Health Research
Aim This project aims to identify the levels of food insecurity in pregnancy in the North East and West Midlands, how this impacts on diet and health outcomes for pregnant people and their babies, the...
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Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health @fuseonline.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Andrea and Fuse researchers @teessideuni.bsky.social worked with clinicians @tewv.bsky.social, community organisation @menvcity.bsky.social and people living with severe mental illness to develop nutritious ready meal 'Jenny's Pasta' to tackle food insecurity. More here ⬇️ fuse.ac.uk/news/jennysp...
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Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health @fuseonline.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Great to see Fuse Associate Kat Jackson sharing this fantastic work @ukphsci.bsky.social #UKPHS2026. Kat and the Sunderland Plus Project Evaluation team won the Fuse award for Outstanding Translational Research Initiative for this project. Find out more here ⬇️ fuse.ac.uk/news/celebra...
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News | Fuse | Newcastle University
The Fuse Awards returned this year with a vibrant celebration of the people and projects driving forward public health research across the North East and North Cumbria.
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UK & Ireland Public Health Science conference @ukphsci.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Clare: “Not everyone understands that health inequalities are the greatest inequality.” Free digital access to Clare’s book via this link: bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/downloadpdf/...
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UK & Ireland Public Health Science conference @ukphsci.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Professor Clare Bambra, our second keynote speaker, discusses what we can learn from periods in history when health inequalities actually *reduced* and the 4 great levellers #UKPHS2026
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Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health @fuseonline.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Fuse Associate @helenjmoore.bsky.social presenting Fuse research on the impact of energy drinks on young people health at #UKPHS2026. This was led by @lakenutrition.bsky.social @teessideuni.bsky.social and @shelinavh.bsky.social @newcastleuni.bsky.social. More here ⬇️ fuse.ac.uk/research/imp...
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Impact on public health practice & policy | Fuse | Newcastle University
Around one in three young people say that they regularly consume energy drinks, which typically contain high levels of caffeine and sugar. Under-18s in the UK consume more energy drinks than those in other European countries.
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Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health @fuseonline.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Today we're at the #UKPHS2026 conference, hearing presentations from Fuse researchers including a keynote from @profbambra.bsky.social on how we can reduce health inequalities, as well as @helenjmoore.bsky.social, Kat Jackson, Andrea Burrows, Zainab Akhter & Liam Spencer. Come see us at our stand!
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UK & Ireland Public Health Science conference @ukphsci.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
#UKPHS2026 is underway! Prof Ashley Adamson has opened the conference and we’re hearing from Prof Alice Wiseman in our first keynote address “Why treat people and send them back to the conditions that made them sick?”
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Dr Ruth Boocock @ruthboocock.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Check out my blog 👇
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Public Health Jobs UK @pubhealthjobsuk.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Research Assistant / Research Associate/ Senior Research Associate - Prevention including multiple long-term conditions theme Newcastle University Newcastle upon Tyne £33,951 to £56,535 Closes 01/04 jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastl...
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Research Assistant / Research Associate/ Senior Research Associate
Research Assistant / Research Associate/ Senior Research Associate
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Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health @fuseonline.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Food insecurity affects how people manage #diabetes but support often stalls when services are stretched. Shifts in conversations and stronger community links can make a difference New #fuseblog by @ruthboocock.bsky.social @teessideuni.bsky.social ⬇️ fuseopenscienceblog.blogspot.com/2026/03/movi...
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Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health @fuseonline.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
In our new ‘Public Health Research and Me’ Fuse podcast 🎙️ Mel and PJ speak to @cherylblake-ebe.bsky.social about how UC Creatives uses art and lived experience to empower voices and highlight the impact of #UniversalCredit on #MentalHealth and wellbeing. Listen now 🎧 fuse.ac.uk/publicinvolv...
Image from the UC CREATIVES mixed media gallery: https://www.uccreatives.co.uk/our-galleryFuse Podcast logo featuring the outline of a microphone on a black background.
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Public Health Jobs UK @pubhealthjobsuk.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Lecturer in Public Health Sunderland University Sunderland £38,786 to £46,049 Closes 08/04 jobs.sunderland.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...
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Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health @fuseonline.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Inspirational women from Fuse have once again been recognised in a prestigious list of innovators to mark #IWD2026. Each year, @thenhsa.bsky.social shines a spotlight on inspiring women across the region through its annual #NorthInnovationWomen list. More here ⬇️ fuse.ac.uk/news/celebra...
NHSA graphic: "We are proud of our #NorthInnovationWomen"
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The NHSA @thenhsa.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Four innovative women from @teessideuni.bsky.social & @fuseonline.bsky.social spoke to us about their career journeys, challenges and inspirations as part of our #NorthInnovationWomen #IWD26 campaign – you can view all videos our of incredible women from the North at www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 11/03/2026
It's Safer Sleep Week. If you're a new parent, why not take a look at some tips from our world-leading baby sleep expert, Professor Helen Ball, to find out the science behind your baby's sleep 👶🏼😴 tinyurl.com/mr2rff45 @helenball.bsky.social | @durhamanthropology.bsky.social #SaferSleep
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Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health @fuseonline.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Today we are celebrating four years of the Shared Commitment to Public Involvement. Fuse is proud to be working in partnership with the @hralatest.bsky.social and over 30 other leading organisations to help drive up standards in health & social care research. More here ⬇️ fuse.ac.uk/news/celebra...
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Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health @fuseonline.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Fuse researchers @newcastleuni.bsky.social and @teessideuni.bsky.social are contributing to a new study to review, develop and test workplace wellbeing initiatives to reduce sickness absence. The £3.7m, five‑year programme funded by @nihr.bsky.social begins in May 2026. fuse.ac.uk/news/new37mr...
Back pain, Body pain, Ergonomics image. Image by Kevin from Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/photos/back-pain-body-pain-ergonomics-6949392/
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UK & Ireland Public Health Science conference @ukphsci.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
2 months to go until the UK Public Health Science Conference 2026! 🎉 📅 Tuesday 21 April 2026 📍 Newcastle upon Tyne Register now: ukpublichealthscience.org #PublicHealth #UKPHS2026 @socsocmed.bsky.social
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UK Public Health Science – A national conference dedicated to new research and cross-sector collaboration in Public Health in the UK and Ireland with the support of the Society for Social Medicine an...
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AskFuse @askfuse.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
#FuseRE Neha Jain exploring the many roles that Family Hubs can play in supporting oral health
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Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health @fuseonline.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
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Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health @fuseonline.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Today we are exploring how Family Hubs can promote better oral health for children & families, especially those facing multiple disadvantage. Joint Fuse Research Event #FuseRE with @nihrsphr.bsky.social & NIHR Health Determinants Research Collaboration Gateshead. More ⬇️ fuse.ac.uk/events/fuser...
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Louise Reeve @louisereeve1.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Attended an excellent workshop this afternoon on "EDI in #PublicHealth #Research" from @fuseonline.bsky.social, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health. Really well structured and some great conversations!
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Victoria Nunn @viva-victoria.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Attending @fuseonline.bsky.social Inclusive Public Health Research workshop this afternoon at @newcastleuni.bsky.social #EDI in public engagement is about power, design & whose realities research is built around Directly relevant to my #PhD, lived experience work & VCSE research practice at VONNE
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The NHSA @thenhsa.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
For our #NorthInnovationWomen campaign, we want to hear about inspirational women you know working in innovation. ➡ Use #NorthInnovationWomen ➡Tag/name your nominee ➡In your post, list their name, role, institution and why you’re suggesting them www.thenhsa.co.uk/2026/02/help...
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Peter van der Graaf @pvandergraaf.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Today we launched the @nihr.bsky.social #Knowledge #Mobilisation for #Research #Inclusion #Incubator, bringing together researchers, community members & organisations, and health and care professionals in Birmingham to build a national network and develop capacity in #KMb.
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Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health @fuseonline.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Blog: Angela Rodrigues @northumbriauni.bsky.social shares what she learned researching a stop smoking service for people with severe mental illness. On #TimeToTalk Day it reminds us why listening, trust & supportive conversations matter🔽 fuseopenscienceblog.blogspot.com/2026/02/more... #mentalhealth
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More than quit rates - our smoking research was about complexity, trust, and real voices
Our warts-and-all account of what it's like to do public health research.
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Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health @fuseonline.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
How do we build 🏗️ our Community of Practice on Creative Research, Involvement and Dissemination? ➡️ How do we bring people together? ➡️ Keep in touch? ➡️ Who is not in the room? ➡️ What are the roles needed to keep the #FuseCoP going?
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Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health @fuseonline.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
#FuseCoP
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Ways to Wellness @waystowellness.org.uk · 21/01/2026
We’re at @fuseonline.bsky.social’s Community of Practice on Creative Research, Involvement & Dissemination today. It’s great to be part of the launch of this valuable #FuseCoP in the region, helping ensure our data contributes to real-world systemic change that improves people’s lives.
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Ways to Wellness @waystowellness.org.uk · 21/01/2026
Getting stuck in with the first creative task of the day, designed to help shape the community of practice launching, as well as break the ice! #FuseCoP
A person adding paper hands to a wall. A person adds notes and paper to a wall covered in purple velvet.
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Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health @fuseonline.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Today is the launch event of our new Community of Practice on Creative Research, Involvement & Dissemination. A chance to explore creative methods, connect with others, and reflect on how creativity can shape research & involvement. Follow #FuseCoP More here 🔽 fuse.ac.uk/events/fuser...
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Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health @fuseonline.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
As we step into 2026, Director Sheena Ramsay reflects on an exceptional year for Fuse and shares some exciting plans for the year ahead. Thank you to our colleagues and partners for making 2025 such a success. We look forward to working together with you again in 2026! fuse.ac.uk/news/reflect...
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Peter van der Graaf @pvandergraaf.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
Our free article “Developing an online knowledge sharing platform and community of practice for health professionals” has now been published in an issue in Health Information and Libraries Journal: dx.doi.org/10.1111/hir..... Have a look and share your experiences of online knowledge sharing.
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