Save the Date: Monday, 12 May 2025 Join us for the 8th UN Global Road Safety Week webinar titled “Streets for Life: Unlocking the Multiple Benefits of Safe Walking and Cycling”. This event will feature the launch of WHO’s new policy guidance, “Promoting Walking and Cycling: A Toolkit of Policy Options”. The toolkit introduces a practical road map across…
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Join Us for an Exciting Webinar! We are thrilled to announce an upcoming webinar titled “Policy research in physical activity, physical education, and sport: Shared goals, diverse approaches”. This event promises to be an insightful and engaging experience for anyone interested in the latest developments in policy research related to physical activity, physical education, and sport.…
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We are excited to announce the upcoming PAfH/HRI seminar titled ‘Measuring Physical Activity and Monitoring Physical Activity Promotion: Balancing Pragmatism and Rigour’. This insightful seminar will feature expert speakers, Dr. Kwok Ng, Dr. Enrique G. Bengoechea, and Dr. Sven Messing, who will delve into the complexities of measuring and promoting physical activity in a way…
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The Institute of Public Health (IPH) invites you to attend the free online webinar ‘Exercise and Healthy Ageing’ on 24 October which will focus on the role of physical activity in preventing, delaying, or reversing frailty. This webinar runs from 10am to 12pm and will include presentations from Professor Maria Fiatarone Singh, University of Sydney;…
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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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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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Date: Tuesday, 2 July 2024 – Wednesday, 3 July 2024 WHO is pleased to announce the launch of new global comparable estimates of the prevalence of physical inactivity. These will be published in the Lancet Global Health, providing data globally, by 9 country groupings, country, age and sex. The results also include trends from 2000-2022 and,…
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A total of €238,860 in funding has been awarded to the I-PARC team to continue with a new phase of research between 2024 and 2026. Details of the award are as follows: Host institution: University of Limerick Lead Researcher: Professor Catherine Woods Lead Knowledge User: Dr Fiona Mansergh (Department of Health) Award total: €238,860 (including…
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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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