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Scottish Physical Activity Research Connections @scotparc.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

We have had a slight change in programme. This year's pause and stretch session will be taken over by Strong Moves & Good Vibes! @pahrc.bsky.social @unistrathclyde.bsky.social @movementfhealth.bsky.social @scottishgov.bsky.social @morayhouse.bsky.social

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Scottish Physical Activity Research Connections @scotparc.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

We are less than 2 weeks away from SPARC 2025! Here is your programme for what is going to be an incredible day! More details on our website: www.sparc.education.ed.ac.uk @pahrc.bsky.social @unistrathclyde.bsky.social @movementfhealth.bsky.social @scottishgov.bsky.social @morayhouse.bsky.social

A poster of the SPARC conference programme for 2025

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Scottish Physical Activity Research Connections @scotparc.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Registration is now closed! Thank you to all who purchased tickets to attend this year's conference, we can't wait to see you all in a couple of weeks. Details on this year's conference can be found on our website: www.sparc.education.ed.ac.uk

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Scottish Physical Activity Research Connections @scotparc.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Registration closes at 5pm tomorrow! There are only a few tickets left, so grab them before they're gone! Register here: edin.ac/3V5EsEj @pahrc.bsky.social @unistrathclyde.bsky.social @movementfhealth.bsky.social @scottishgov.bsky.social @morayhouse.bsky.social

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Scottish Physical Activity Research Connections @scotparc.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

With just under a week to go to register, you will need to be quick to get your tickets, they are selling fast! Register here: edin.ac/3V5EsEj @pahrc.bsky.social @unistrathclyde.bsky.social @movementfhealth.bsky.social @scottishgov.bsky.social @morayhouse.bsky.social

A conference poster for SPARC 2025, advising on registrations open until 9th November

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Scottish Physical Activity Research Connections @scotparc.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Workshop announcement #2 How to get started with GGIR: An open-source R package to process accelerometer data Presenter: Callum Regan, Karolinska Institutet Register here: edin.ac/3V5EsEj @pahrc.bsky.social @unistrathclyde.bsky.social @movementfhealth.bsky.social @scottishgov.bsky.social

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Scottish Physical Activity Research Connections @scotparc.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Your first workshop announcement is here! Lifelong Strength: Are we built to last? Presenters: Dr Helen Collins & Callum McGregor Register here: edin.ac/3V5EsEj @pahrc.bsky.social @unistrathclyde.bsky.social @movementfhealth.bsky.social @scottishgov.bsky.social @morayhouse.bsky.social

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Scottish Physical Activity Research Connections @scotparc.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

All abstract submissions have been contacted, and will appear in this year's abstract booklet. Last year's booklet could be found on the Reception desk. If you'd like to see these submissions live, register to attend here: edin.ac/3V5EsEj

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Scottish Physical Activity Research Connections @scotparc.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

To practice what we preach, the return of the guided Walk and Wheel will take place during the conference lunch, organised by our wonderful colleagues at Walking Scotland. @pahrc.bsky.social @unistrathclyde.bsky.social @movementfhealth.bsky.social @scottishgov.bsky.social @morayhouse.bsky.social

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PAHRC - the Physical Activity for Health Research Centre at UoE @pahrc.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Movement for Health is moving! As of April 2026, the coalition of Scotland’s health charities will be hosted by PAHRC, at the University of Edinburgh. @pahrc.bsky.social @morayhouse.bsky.social

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Scottish Physical Activity Research Connections @scotparc.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Your second keynote announcement is here! Title: From national to local: perspectives on how policy and decision-making is influenced by evidence in leisure, sport, and physical activity in Scottish local government. Register here: edin.ac/3V5EsEj

A SPARC conference poster announcing three keynote presenters, with headshots of:

Jillian Gibson, Policy Manager for Sport and Physical Activity at COSLA

Forbes Munro, Chief Executive Officer ats sportscotland

Chris Topping, Public Health Improvement Lead, Dumfries & Galloway Health & Social Care Partnership

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Scottish Physical Activity Research Connections @scotparc.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

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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PAHRC - the Physical Activity for Health Research Centre at UoE @pahrc.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

A massive thank you to Dr Nicola Brown for today's presentation on breast support for physical activity, as part of our Robertson Endowment public lectures, and linking with Active Scotland’s Women and Girls in Sport Week ‘Celebrating Being Active' @pahrc.bsky.social @morayhouse.bsky.social

A photo of Prof Ailsa Niven and Dr Nicola Brown standing next to a presentation from Dr Brown

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Scottish Physical Activity Research Connections @scotparc.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

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

A conference poster for SPARC 2025 detailing abstract submission info

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PAHRC - the Physical Activity for Health Research Centre at UoE @pahrc.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

PAHRC's upcoming Stewart Alan Robertson Lecture: 8th October 13:00-14:00 Outreach Centre Edinburgh EH8 8FP Just 1 week left to register: edin.ac/4m3jeSm Linking with Active Scotland’s Women and Girls In Sport Week ‘Celebrating Being Active’ #SheCanSheWill

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Scottish Physical Activity Research Connections @scotparc.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Only 1 week remaining to submit your workshop application and help shape SPARC 2025. Closing date: 5th October forms.office.com/e/0WPpKWHnD1 @pahrc.bsky.social @unistrathclyde.bsky.social @scottishgov.bsky.social @movementfhealth.bsky.social

A conference poster detailing workshop submission details for SPARC 2025

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Scottish Physical Activity Research Connections @scotparc.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

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

A conference poster advising on abstract submission details for SPARC 2025

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Scottish Physical Activity Research Connections @scotparc.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

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

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Scottish Physical Activity Research Connections @scotparc.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

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 · 09/09/2025

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

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PAHRC - the Physical Activity for Health Research Centre at UoE @pahrc.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

PAHRC is pleased to announce that next month we will be hosting our first Robertson Endowment public lecture of the academic year, welcoming Dr Nicola Brown as our speaker. This event is hybrid, and those interested can register via our web page: edin.ac/4m3jeSm

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Scottish Physical Activity Research Connections @scotparc.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

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 · 27/08/2025

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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PAHRC - the Physical Activity for Health Research Centre at UoE @pahrc.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Sam Fawkner's recent work applies a children’s rights lens to the key challenges and opportunities offered by device-based physical activity assessment with children and young people. journals.humankinetics.com/view/journal...

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PAHRC - the Physical Activity for Health Research Centre at UoE @pahrc.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

So pleased to partner with our sister centre the Edinburgh Sports Medicine Research Centre in this great appointment. We look forward to welcoming Jane on a visit next semester

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PAHRC - the Physical Activity for Health Research Centre at UoE @pahrc.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Join us for the second of our Robertson public lectures - 19th March - 1pm Attendance is free - but please register at: tinyurl.com/58ebj9nc

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Darío Luis Banegas @dariobanegas.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

📣Thrilled to share that we have a new Postgraduate Research page at @morayhouse.bsky.social Take a look! education-sport.ed.ac.uk/study/postgr... #phdlife #phdeducation #phdsport Come and study with us!

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Postgraduate research degrees

Our research-based programmes - PhD and MSc by Research - allow you to make a significant contribution to knowledge in, and understanding of, your chosen field.

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