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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 · 06/11/2025

Workshop Announcement 4, over half-way now! From guidelines to action: co-producing physical activity messages for Scotland Presenters: Chloë Williamson (UoE), Purva Abhyankar (UoE), Mark McVerry (PHS), Flora Jackson (PHS) Register here: edin.ac/3V5EsEj

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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 · 31/10/2025

Workshop #3 - halfway there! Launch of the Local Authority Physical Activity Indicator Charts Presenters: Jian Lei, Jinghua Chen, Chris Topping & Scottish Gov Rep (TBC) Register here: edin.ac/3V5EsEj

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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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Scottish Physical Activity Research Connections @scotparc.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

With only 1 month to go until registration closes, there's still time to get your ticket for this year's SPARC Conference 2025. 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 · 17/10/2025

Our workshop presenters have been confirmed and contacted! Things are shaping up for this year. Details will be released soon, and you can still register: 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 · 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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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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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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Scottish Physical Activity Research Connections @scotparc.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

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 forms.office.com/e/0WPpKWHnD1

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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

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 forms.office.com/e/0WPpKWHnD1

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Scottish Physical Activity Research Connections @scotparc.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

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 · 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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Scottish Physical Activity Research Connections @scotparc.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

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 · 26/02/2025

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 · 05/12/2024

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 · 04/12/2024

@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 · 04/12/2024

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 · 04/12/2024

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

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Nanette Mutrie @nanettemutrie.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

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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