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Reflections from the I-PARC Conference “Multiple agendas, one common goal: Cross-sectoral collaboration for HEPA promotion”

August 29, 2024

The vibrant city of Dublin played host to a groundbreaking event from August 19-21, 2024, as the HEPA Europe and I-PARC conference brought together leaders, researchers, and policymakers from across the globe. The Irish Physical Activity Research Collaboration (I-PARC) session was a highlight of this prestigious gathering, focusing on advancing strategies to integrate physical activity…
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Request for information of evidence based PA programmes for I-PARC repository

August 28, 2024

Programme for the I-PARC session at the HEPA Europe and I-PARC conference (19–21 August 2024, Dublin)

August 12, 2024

As part of the19th annual meeting and 15th conference of HEPA Europe on 19–21 August in Dublin, I-PARC will deliver a session titled “Multiple agendas, one common goal: Cross-sectoral collaboration for HEPA promotion”. The session will feature internationally and nationally renowned speakers across policy, research and practice and include panel discussions, interactive activities and networking…
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Upcoming PAfH Webinar

April 11, 2024

The Physical Activity for Health Centre are delighted to host a webinar on April 16th at 12:30pm. Professor Catherine Woods, University of Limerick will present an overview of the IMPAQT Project and Dr. Andrea Ramirez from UT Health Science Centre at Houston will give a presentation on the GOPA! Surveys. The event can be attended…
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Webinar Invitation- Every Move Counts: National Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines for Ireland

February 27, 2024

The HSE and Department of Health have published new National Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour guidelines for Ireland. The new guidelines provide evidence based recommendations for everyone on the amount and types of physical activity to gain health benefits, as well as recommendations for reducing sedentary behaviour. This will be of interest to professionals and…
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MOVING policy index launch webinar

April 18, 2023

The World Cancer Research Fund International, in partnership with the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, as part of the EU Horizon 2020 funded CO-CREATE project, is launching the MOVING policy index, rating and ranking the design of physical activity policies from 30 countries in Europe. The amended date for the MOVING (physical activity) policy index webinar is…
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LE CAFÉ DE L’ALLIANCE: SPORTS & HEALTH

February 8, 2023

In the run-up to the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Alliance Française’s Café Science & Société is organising a debate around sport and well-being – “Move for your health! Sport and well-being”. The event is free and will take place in Dublin on Tuesday February 28th (6pm) at the Alliance Française. Sport is…
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Reflections from I-PARC 2023 Conference

February 2, 2023

The field of physical activity (PA) and sport is gradually growing in terms of knowledge and good practice. There is a clear example of this in the research and actions put into practice in Ireland in recent years. Furthermore, there is a rich collaboration between different experts that allows the creation of a national network.…
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Limerick Sport Partnership – PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR HEALTH OFFICER

January 23, 2023

Limerick Sport Partnership are advertising for the following position: The Physical Activity for Health Officer role employed in the Local Sports Partnership, will work in collaboration with Slaíntecare, the HSE, the local authority and other key stakeholders to provide opportunities for those with chronic conditions to get active. Click to access Job-Spec-LSP-Physical-Activity-for-Health-Officer-Position-2023-v2.pdf Job Location: Limerick…
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I-PARC Annual Conference 2023 – Registration Closing soon!!

December 16, 2022

We are delighted to announce an excellent programme for our upcoming annual I-PARC Conference, “Getting more people active: Building bridges and pushing boundaries”. Registration for the event will be closing soon, the event takes place in the George Moore Auditorium at University College Dublin on the 18th and 19th of January, 2023. Since the conference…
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