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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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-...

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

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

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

PAHRC's upcoming Stewart Alan Robertson Lecture: 8th October 13:00-14:00 Register now, just over 1 week to go: edin.ac/4m3jeSm Linking with Active Scotland’s Women and Girls In Sport Week ‘Celebrating Being Active’ #SheCanSheWill @pahrc.bsky.social @morayhouse.bsky.social

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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-...

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...

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

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

📣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!