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Scottish Physical Activity Research Connections
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Scottish Physical Activity Research Connections (SPARC). Connecting Scottish #PhysicalActivity research, policy & practice.
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Registration closes at 5pm tomorrow!

There are only a few tickets left, so grab them before they're gone!

Register here: edin.ac/3V5EsEj

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November 17, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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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
November 6, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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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

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A conference poster for SPARC 2025, advising on registrations open until 9th November
November 4, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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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
October 31, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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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

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October 28, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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Your first workshop announcement is here!

Lifelong Strength: Are we built to last?

Presenters: Dr Helen Collins & Callum McGregor

Register here: edin.ac/3V5EsEj

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October 23, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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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
SPARC Conference 2024 Abstract booklet
October 22, 2025 at 7:32 AM
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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.

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October 21, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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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

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A SPARC conference poster detailing registration info
October 20, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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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

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October 17, 2025 at 7:48 AM
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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
October 13, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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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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October 10, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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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

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A conference poster for SPARC 2025 detailing abstract submission info
October 3, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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Only 1 week remaining to submit your workshop application and help shape SPARC 2025. Closing date: 5th October

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A conference poster detailing workshop submission details for SPARC 2025
September 25, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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There's still time to get your abstract submission in for SPARC 2025, but be quick, there's only 1 week left!

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A conference poster advising on abstract submission details for SPARC 2025
September 25, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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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

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September 17, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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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)
September 16, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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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
Conference Venue 2025
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September 9, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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We are still welcoming submissions to host a workshop at this year's SPARC Conference. Make sure you submit by 5th October.

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September 3, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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Submissions have been coming in thick and fast for this year's SPARC Conference. Make sure you submit by 5th October.

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September 3, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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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
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August 27, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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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

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August 27, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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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-...
August 27, 2025 at 7:44 AM
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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!
May 7, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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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
February 26, 2025 at 9:31 AM