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And that's it for #SSM2025! Thank you all for coming, sharing your research, & making it a conference to remember. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we have!
Biggest thanks to Jane West, Katie Swinden + the local organising committee from @bihr.bsky.social & @arc-yharc.bsky.social for all your work
Biggest thanks to Jane West, Katie Swinden + the local organising committee from @bihr.bsky.social & @arc-yharc.bsky.social for all your work
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📢 Submissions are open for the 2026 Behaviour Change Conference!
A fantastic opportunity to share your work & connect with delegates worldwide - all working toward a healthier, sustainable world 🌍
🗓 Deadline: 15 Dec 2025
👉 ucl.ac.uk/behaviour-change/conference
#BCConf2026 @be-change.bsky.social
A fantastic opportunity to share your work & connect with delegates worldwide - all working toward a healthier, sustainable world 🌍
🗓 Deadline: 15 Dec 2025
👉 ucl.ac.uk/behaviour-change/conference
#BCConf2026 @be-change.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 5:11 PM
📢 Submissions are open for the 2026 Behaviour Change Conference!
A fantastic opportunity to share your work & connect with delegates worldwide - all working toward a healthier, sustainable world 🌍
🗓 Deadline: 15 Dec 2025
👉 ucl.ac.uk/behaviour-change/conference
#BCConf2026 @be-change.bsky.social
A fantastic opportunity to share your work & connect with delegates worldwide - all working toward a healthier, sustainable world 🌍
🗓 Deadline: 15 Dec 2025
👉 ucl.ac.uk/behaviour-change/conference
#BCConf2026 @be-change.bsky.social
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Huge thanks to @markpetticrew.bsky.social @kristinakim.bsky.social @marcozenone.bsky.social @maizie333.bsky.social for partnership on a new review article: www.annualreviews.org/content/jour...
@lhgp.bsky.social @uoe-sps.bsky.social @socsocmed.bsky.social @adphuk.bsky.social @felly500.bsky.social
@lhgp.bsky.social @uoe-sps.bsky.social @socsocmed.bsky.social @adphuk.bsky.social @felly500.bsky.social
The Politics and Profit of Disinformation in Public Health
Disinformation is a coordinated or deliberate effort to knowingly circulate misinformation (i.e., false information) to gain money, power, or reputation. While most public health research has focused ...
www.annualreviews.org
November 16, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Huge thanks to @markpetticrew.bsky.social @kristinakim.bsky.social @marcozenone.bsky.social @maizie333.bsky.social for partnership on a new review article: www.annualreviews.org/content/jour...
@lhgp.bsky.social @uoe-sps.bsky.social @socsocmed.bsky.social @adphuk.bsky.social @felly500.bsky.social
@lhgp.bsky.social @uoe-sps.bsky.social @socsocmed.bsky.social @adphuk.bsky.social @felly500.bsky.social
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🚨 Publication news!
📄 "Exploring the contribution of risk factors on major illness: a microsimulation study in England, 2023-2043"
👥 Joint study between PHPS colleagues & @healthfoundation.bsky.social.
🛟 Small changes in diet, exercise & smoking could reduce chronic illness over the next 20 yrs.
📄 "Exploring the contribution of risk factors on major illness: a microsimulation study in England, 2023-2043"
👥 Joint study between PHPS colleagues & @healthfoundation.bsky.social.
🛟 Small changes in diet, exercise & smoking could reduce chronic illness over the next 20 yrs.
November 4, 2025 at 12:31 PM
🚨 Publication news!
📄 "Exploring the contribution of risk factors on major illness: a microsimulation study in England, 2023-2043"
👥 Joint study between PHPS colleagues & @healthfoundation.bsky.social.
🛟 Small changes in diet, exercise & smoking could reduce chronic illness over the next 20 yrs.
📄 "Exploring the contribution of risk factors on major illness: a microsimulation study in England, 2023-2043"
👥 Joint study between PHPS colleagues & @healthfoundation.bsky.social.
🛟 Small changes in diet, exercise & smoking could reduce chronic illness over the next 20 yrs.
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🍰 Happy birthday to NIHR ARCs across the country who turn 6 this month!
ARCs tackle challenges facing health & social care, making a real-world impact
👉 Follow #ARCimpacts this October to find out more
👉🏿 Browse our national roundup here: mailchi.mp/nihr/nihr-ar...
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ARCs tackle challenges facing health & social care, making a real-world impact
👉 Follow #ARCimpacts this October to find out more
👉🏿 Browse our national roundup here: mailchi.mp/nihr/nihr-ar...
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October 21, 2025 at 8:01 AM
🍰 Happy birthday to NIHR ARCs across the country who turn 6 this month!
ARCs tackle challenges facing health & social care, making a real-world impact
👉 Follow #ARCimpacts this October to find out more
👉🏿 Browse our national roundup here: mailchi.mp/nihr/nihr-ar...
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ARCs tackle challenges facing health & social care, making a real-world impact
👉 Follow #ARCimpacts this October to find out more
👉🏿 Browse our national roundup here: mailchi.mp/nihr/nihr-ar...
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Still time to pull your abstract together for #UKPHS26!
Deadline: end of Friday 17 Oct
Details + submission: hg3.co.uk/ukphsc/
#PublicHealth @ukphsci.bsky.social @nihrsphr.bsky.social
Deadline: end of Friday 17 Oct
Details + submission: hg3.co.uk/ukphsc/
#PublicHealth @ukphsci.bsky.social @nihrsphr.bsky.social
📢 Final call for abstracts! The deadline to submit for the UK Public Health Science Conference 2026 (#UKPHS26) is this Friday, 17 October, 23:59 GMT. Join us in Newcastle (21 April 2026) to share cutting-edge research shaping the future of #PublicHealth @socsocmed.bsky.social
👉 hg3.co.uk/ukphsc/
👉 hg3.co.uk/ukphsc/
UK Public Health Science 2026
hg3.co.uk
October 15, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Still time to pull your abstract together for #UKPHS26!
Deadline: end of Friday 17 Oct
Details + submission: hg3.co.uk/ukphsc/
#PublicHealth @ukphsci.bsky.social @nihrsphr.bsky.social
Deadline: end of Friday 17 Oct
Details + submission: hg3.co.uk/ukphsc/
#PublicHealth @ukphsci.bsky.social @nihrsphr.bsky.social
Final week to get an abstract in for our partner conference 2026 UK Public Health Science, 21 April 2026, Newcastle
Details: hg3.co.uk/ukphsc/
Deadline: 17 Oct (this Friday!)
#PublicHealth #UKPHS2026
@nihrsphr.bsky.social @uofgshw.bsky.social @ukphsci.bsky.social @newcastleuni.bsky.social
Details: hg3.co.uk/ukphsc/
Deadline: 17 Oct (this Friday!)
#PublicHealth #UKPHS2026
@nihrsphr.bsky.social @uofgshw.bsky.social @ukphsci.bsky.social @newcastleuni.bsky.social
The 2026 UK Public Health Science Conference will be in Newcastle on 21 April 2026, with an ECR event the day before.
Abstract submission is now open! hg3.co.uk/ukphsc/
#PublicHealth #UKPHS2026
@nihrsphr.bsky.social @uofgshw.bsky.social @ukphsci.bsky.social @newcastleuni.bsky.social
Abstract submission is now open! hg3.co.uk/ukphsc/
#PublicHealth #UKPHS2026
@nihrsphr.bsky.social @uofgshw.bsky.social @ukphsci.bsky.social @newcastleuni.bsky.social
October 13, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Final week to get an abstract in for our partner conference 2026 UK Public Health Science, 21 April 2026, Newcastle
Details: hg3.co.uk/ukphsc/
Deadline: 17 Oct (this Friday!)
#PublicHealth #UKPHS2026
@nihrsphr.bsky.social @uofgshw.bsky.social @ukphsci.bsky.social @newcastleuni.bsky.social
Details: hg3.co.uk/ukphsc/
Deadline: 17 Oct (this Friday!)
#PublicHealth #UKPHS2026
@nihrsphr.bsky.social @uofgshw.bsky.social @ukphsci.bsky.social @newcastleuni.bsky.social
Feeling post-conference blues after our annual conference in Bradford?
Still plenty of time to get your abstract in for UK Public Health Science Conference 2026, 21 April in Newcastle!
Abstract submission: hg3.co.uk/ukphsc/
@nihrsphr.bsky.social
@newcastleuni.bsky.social
@ukphsci.bsky.social
Still plenty of time to get your abstract in for UK Public Health Science Conference 2026, 21 April in Newcastle!
Abstract submission: hg3.co.uk/ukphsc/
@nihrsphr.bsky.social
@newcastleuni.bsky.social
@ukphsci.bsky.social
The 2026 UK Public Health Science Conference will be in Newcastle on 21 April 2026, with an ECR event the day before.
Abstract submission is now open! hg3.co.uk/ukphsc/
#PublicHealth #UKPHS2026
@nihrsphr.bsky.social @uofgshw.bsky.social @ukphsci.bsky.social @newcastleuni.bsky.social
Abstract submission is now open! hg3.co.uk/ukphsc/
#PublicHealth #UKPHS2026
@nihrsphr.bsky.social @uofgshw.bsky.social @ukphsci.bsky.social @newcastleuni.bsky.social
September 30, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Feeling post-conference blues after our annual conference in Bradford?
Still plenty of time to get your abstract in for UK Public Health Science Conference 2026, 21 April in Newcastle!
Abstract submission: hg3.co.uk/ukphsc/
@nihrsphr.bsky.social
@newcastleuni.bsky.social
@ukphsci.bsky.social
Still plenty of time to get your abstract in for UK Public Health Science Conference 2026, 21 April in Newcastle!
Abstract submission: hg3.co.uk/ukphsc/
@nihrsphr.bsky.social
@newcastleuni.bsky.social
@ukphsci.bsky.social
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I enjoyed taking part (remotely) in this fascinating session on the 'future of epidemiology' at the #DGEpi2025 conference in Münster. Look out for a fascinating white paper!
Similar reflection needed across the rest of Europe and beyond!
cc @socsocmed.bsky.social @societyforepi.bsky.social
Similar reflection needed across the rest of Europe and beyond!
cc @socsocmed.bsky.social @societyforepi.bsky.social
September 25, 2025 at 10:10 AM
I enjoyed taking part (remotely) in this fascinating session on the 'future of epidemiology' at the #DGEpi2025 conference in Münster. Look out for a fascinating white paper!
Similar reflection needed across the rest of Europe and beyond!
cc @socsocmed.bsky.social @societyforepi.bsky.social
Similar reflection needed across the rest of Europe and beyond!
cc @socsocmed.bsky.social @societyforepi.bsky.social
Interested in applying evidence synthesis to food policy?
Work with Dr Oliver Mytton (UCL) on an @nihr.bsky.social funded study evaluating the effects of voluntary supermarket policies that restrict the use of price promotions to sell unhealthy foods.
www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
Work with Dr Oliver Mytton (UCL) on an @nihr.bsky.social funded study evaluating the effects of voluntary supermarket policies that restrict the use of price promotions to sell unhealthy foods.
www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
UCL – University College London
UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
www.ucl.ac.uk
September 16, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Interested in applying evidence synthesis to food policy?
Work with Dr Oliver Mytton (UCL) on an @nihr.bsky.social funded study evaluating the effects of voluntary supermarket policies that restrict the use of price promotions to sell unhealthy foods.
www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
Work with Dr Oliver Mytton (UCL) on an @nihr.bsky.social funded study evaluating the effects of voluntary supermarket policies that restrict the use of price promotions to sell unhealthy foods.
www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
And that's it for #SSM2025! Thank you all for coming, sharing your research, & making it a conference to remember. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we have!
Biggest thanks to Jane West, Katie Swinden + the local organising committee from @bihr.bsky.social & @arc-yharc.bsky.social for all your work
Biggest thanks to Jane West, Katie Swinden + the local organising committee from @bihr.bsky.social & @arc-yharc.bsky.social for all your work
September 15, 2025 at 6:56 AM
And that's it for #SSM2025! Thank you all for coming, sharing your research, & making it a conference to remember. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we have!
Biggest thanks to Jane West, Katie Swinden + the local organising committee from @bihr.bsky.social & @arc-yharc.bsky.social for all your work
Biggest thanks to Jane West, Katie Swinden + the local organising committee from @bihr.bsky.social & @arc-yharc.bsky.social for all your work
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Yesterday at #SSM2025 @socsocmed.bsky.social, Dr @laurajmcgowan.bsky.social presented our study on training pathways for prospective nurses.
Want to know more? See the policy brief here: behscipru.nihr.ac.uk/wp-content/u...
Want to know more? See the policy brief here: behscipru.nihr.ac.uk/wp-content/u...
September 12, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Yesterday at #SSM2025 @socsocmed.bsky.social, Dr @laurajmcgowan.bsky.social presented our study on training pathways for prospective nurses.
Want to know more? See the policy brief here: behscipru.nihr.ac.uk/wp-content/u...
Want to know more? See the policy brief here: behscipru.nihr.ac.uk/wp-content/u...
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Less inequality = fewer problems
@profkepickett.bsky.social lays our her vision for a good society at #SSM2025
@socsocmed.bsky.social
@profkepickett.bsky.social lays our her vision for a good society at #SSM2025
@socsocmed.bsky.social
September 12, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Less inequality = fewer problems
@profkepickett.bsky.social lays our her vision for a good society at #SSM2025
@socsocmed.bsky.social
@profkepickett.bsky.social lays our her vision for a good society at #SSM2025
@socsocmed.bsky.social
Professor Kate Pickett on what she sees as a good society and how to get there during our annual invited Cochrane lecture
@profkepickett.bsky.social @healthequitynorth.bsky.social @bihr.bsky.social @arc-yharc.bsky.social
#SSM2025
@profkepickett.bsky.social @healthequitynorth.bsky.social @bihr.bsky.social @arc-yharc.bsky.social
#SSM2025
September 12, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Professor Kate Pickett on what she sees as a good society and how to get there during our annual invited Cochrane lecture
@profkepickett.bsky.social @healthequitynorth.bsky.social @bihr.bsky.social @arc-yharc.bsky.social
#SSM2025
@profkepickett.bsky.social @healthequitynorth.bsky.social @bihr.bsky.social @arc-yharc.bsky.social
#SSM2025
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🌟🌟We were thrilled to present at the #SSM2025! Our KM Lead, Kate Robinson, shared insights on how we help researchers create real-world impact. Thanks for the great turnout! 🚀
@socsocmed.bsky.social
@cityofresearch.bsky.social
@socsocmed.bsky.social
@cityofresearch.bsky.social
September 11, 2025 at 3:19 PM
🌟🌟We were thrilled to present at the #SSM2025! Our KM Lead, Kate Robinson, shared insights on how we help researchers create real-world impact. Thanks for the great turnout! 🚀
@socsocmed.bsky.social
@cityofresearch.bsky.social
@socsocmed.bsky.social
@cityofresearch.bsky.social
In our Society annual general meeting yesterday, we were delighted to award honorary membership to three long-standing Society members: @jmindell.bsky.social, Catherine Hayes & @martinwhite33.bsky.social (in absentia) - thank you for all of your contributions to our Society over the years!
September 12, 2025 at 8:58 AM
In our Society annual general meeting yesterday, we were delighted to award honorary membership to three long-standing Society members: @jmindell.bsky.social, Catherine Hayes & @martinwhite33.bsky.social (in absentia) - thank you for all of your contributions to our Society over the years!
A little taste of our entertainment last night from Punjabi Roots
September 12, 2025 at 8:38 AM
A little taste of our entertainment last night from Punjabi Roots
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Final day! 👋 Last chance to visit our @yhpsrc.bsky.social stall at the #SSM2025 conference. Come chat with our team before you go! #PublicHealth #Research
@socsocmed.bsky.social
@bihr.bsky.social
@nihrarcs.bsky.social
@socsocmed.bsky.social
@bihr.bsky.social
@nihrarcs.bsky.social
September 12, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Final day! 👋 Last chance to visit our @yhpsrc.bsky.social stall at the #SSM2025 conference. Come chat with our team before you go! #PublicHealth #Research
@socsocmed.bsky.social
@bihr.bsky.social
@nihrarcs.bsky.social
@socsocmed.bsky.social
@bihr.bsky.social
@nihrarcs.bsky.social
How is the final day here already?! Still plenty to 👁️ & 👂
9.30: oral & poster presentations
12.10: mentoring scheme talk
12.20: Cochrane Lecture from @profkepickett.bsky.social on The Evidence Foundations of a Good Society
1:10 Closing remarks & intro to next year's conference
#SSM2025
9.30: oral & poster presentations
12.10: mentoring scheme talk
12.20: Cochrane Lecture from @profkepickett.bsky.social on The Evidence Foundations of a Good Society
1:10 Closing remarks & intro to next year's conference
#SSM2025
September 12, 2025 at 7:57 AM
How is the final day here already?! Still plenty to 👁️ & 👂
9.30: oral & poster presentations
12.10: mentoring scheme talk
12.20: Cochrane Lecture from @profkepickett.bsky.social on The Evidence Foundations of a Good Society
1:10 Closing remarks & intro to next year's conference
#SSM2025
9.30: oral & poster presentations
12.10: mentoring scheme talk
12.20: Cochrane Lecture from @profkepickett.bsky.social on The Evidence Foundations of a Good Society
1:10 Closing remarks & intro to next year's conference
#SSM2025
Our conference dinner last night was in the beautiful Princes Ballroom of the Midland Hotel, and we were lucky to have entertainment from the very engaging Dhol band Punjabi roots
#SSM2025 @bihr.bsky.social @arc-yharc.bsky.social
#SSM2025 @bihr.bsky.social @arc-yharc.bsky.social
September 12, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Our conference dinner last night was in the beautiful Princes Ballroom of the Midland Hotel, and we were lucky to have entertainment from the very engaging Dhol band Punjabi roots
#SSM2025 @bihr.bsky.social @arc-yharc.bsky.social
#SSM2025 @bihr.bsky.social @arc-yharc.bsky.social
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Some very interesting discussion, especially around constraints on the ability of researchers to influence policy.
I wonder whether we should perhaps spend less time trying to influence policymakers as they are now, and more time building a public mandate
#SSM2025
I wonder whether we should perhaps spend less time trying to influence policymakers as they are now, and more time building a public mandate
#SSM2025
Less than 15 minutes to our plenary panels, and already heard many important insights from Susan Hinchcliffe & Jenny Harries
#SSM2025
#SSM2025
September 11, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Some very interesting discussion, especially around constraints on the ability of researchers to influence policy.
I wonder whether we should perhaps spend less time trying to influence policymakers as they are now, and more time building a public mandate
#SSM2025
I wonder whether we should perhaps spend less time trying to influence policymakers as they are now, and more time building a public mandate
#SSM2025
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"Build alliances with people who create different types of evidence"
Good advice from @profkatsmith.bsky.social in the 'translating evidence into policy' plenary at #SSM2025
Good advice from @profkatsmith.bsky.social in the 'translating evidence into policy' plenary at #SSM2025
September 11, 2025 at 12:55 PM
"Build alliances with people who create different types of evidence"
Good advice from @profkatsmith.bsky.social in the 'translating evidence into policy' plenary at #SSM2025
Good advice from @profkatsmith.bsky.social in the 'translating evidence into policy' plenary at #SSM2025
Next up today, we have our plenary panel debate on ‘How do we get research evidence into policy & practice?’
Including: Jenny Harries (Former CEO @ukhsa.bsky.social),
Susan Hinchcliffe (Council Leader, Bradford Council), Felix Kumi-Ampofo (Director of Inclusive Economy, Skills, and Culture, WYCA)⬇️
Including: Jenny Harries (Former CEO @ukhsa.bsky.social),
Susan Hinchcliffe (Council Leader, Bradford Council), Felix Kumi-Ampofo (Director of Inclusive Economy, Skills, and Culture, WYCA)⬇️
Alongside our annual Pemberton and Cochrane lectures, this year's Thursday lunchtime slot is a panel debate on ‘How do we get research evidence into policy & practice?’
Find full programme and details for our annual conference in Bradford, 10-12 September 2025 on our website: bit.ly/4kkvI7i
Find full programme and details for our annual conference in Bradford, 10-12 September 2025 on our website: bit.ly/4kkvI7i
📯Programme now out!📯
Find out what is in store for our 2025 annual conference in Bradford, 10-12 September: bit.ly/4kkvI7i
Early bird registration is open until 25 July, details and registration here: bit.ly/44xeb5Q
@bihr.bsky.social @arc-yharc.bsky.social @nihrsphr.bsky.social
Find out what is in store for our 2025 annual conference in Bradford, 10-12 September: bit.ly/4kkvI7i
Early bird registration is open until 25 July, details and registration here: bit.ly/44xeb5Q
@bihr.bsky.social @arc-yharc.bsky.social @nihrsphr.bsky.social
September 11, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Next up today, we have our plenary panel debate on ‘How do we get research evidence into policy & practice?’
Including: Jenny Harries (Former CEO @ukhsa.bsky.social),
Susan Hinchcliffe (Council Leader, Bradford Council), Felix Kumi-Ampofo (Director of Inclusive Economy, Skills, and Culture, WYCA)⬇️
Including: Jenny Harries (Former CEO @ukhsa.bsky.social),
Susan Hinchcliffe (Council Leader, Bradford Council), Felix Kumi-Ampofo (Director of Inclusive Economy, Skills, and Culture, WYCA)⬇️
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Day 2 at @socsocmed.bsky.social Annual Scientific Meeting, hosted by @CityOfResearch
🚀 We're here and ready to chat all things @arc-yharc.bsky.social . If you haven't had a chance to visit our stand yet, come on over and say hello!☺️
🚀 We're here and ready to chat all things @arc-yharc.bsky.social . If you haven't had a chance to visit our stand yet, come on over and say hello!☺️
September 11, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Day 2 at @socsocmed.bsky.social Annual Scientific Meeting, hosted by @CityOfResearch
🚀 We're here and ready to chat all things @arc-yharc.bsky.social . If you haven't had a chance to visit our stand yet, come on over and say hello!☺️
🚀 We're here and ready to chat all things @arc-yharc.bsky.social . If you haven't had a chance to visit our stand yet, come on over and say hello!☺️
Day 2 of our annual conference! Today is packed with a mix of science & culture:
Morning: oral and poster sessions
Lunchtime: SCR informal lunch - all welcome
1.30: Plenary Debate Panel – ‘How do we get research evidence into policy & practice’
2:30: Workshops/social activities
...
Morning: oral and poster sessions
Lunchtime: SCR informal lunch - all welcome
1.30: Plenary Debate Panel – ‘How do we get research evidence into policy & practice’
2:30: Workshops/social activities
...
September 11, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Day 2 of our annual conference! Today is packed with a mix of science & culture:
Morning: oral and poster sessions
Lunchtime: SCR informal lunch - all welcome
1.30: Plenary Debate Panel – ‘How do we get research evidence into policy & practice’
2:30: Workshops/social activities
...
Morning: oral and poster sessions
Lunchtime: SCR informal lunch - all welcome
1.30: Plenary Debate Panel – ‘How do we get research evidence into policy & practice’
2:30: Workshops/social activities
...