Tracy Finch
tracyfinch.bsky.social
Tracy Finch
@tracyfinch.bsky.social
Implementation science, normalisation process theory, applied health and social care research, qualitative process evaluation. Professor at Northumbria University UK. Trying to make imp sci more practical.
Reposted by Tracy Finch
How can theory advance implementation science? Join the discussion at the Rethinking Theorizing in Implementation Science Symposium!
📅 11 February 2026
🕙 10:00–16:00
📍 @uzh-ch.bsky.social
🔗 Learn more and register: www.ifis.uzh.ch/en/theorizin... @romankislov.bsky.social @tracyfinch.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Reposted by Tracy Finch
Reposted by Tracy Finch
New implementation strategy taxonomy, grounded in Normalization Process Theory - terrific work led by @carlrmay.bsky.social and band - I enjoyed and am proud of having played second fiddle 🙃 #ImpSci #NPT
July 28, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Reposted by Tracy Finch
I am very happy to share that I have been promoted to full research Professor at @northumbriauni.bsky.social in Public Health & Knowledge Mobilisation from 1 September 😊 I believe that research is a deeply collaborative effort with many partners, including those outside of academia; therefore I 1/3
July 10, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Reposted by Tracy Finch
Many congratulations to Leah Buhrmann for passing her Viva today with minor corrections. 🥳 And many thanks to the always excellent examiners @annetteboaz.bsky.social and Leah Avery. @sebastianpotthoff.bsky.social @tracyfinch.bsky.social @northumbriauni.bsky.social @nihrarcs.bsky.social
July 1, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Reposted by Tracy Finch
Have you seen the updated @theeef.bluesky.social A School's Guide to Implementation?

The guidance helps educators select, and embed, evidence-informed approaches in line with their vision for improvement.
educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...
June 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Reposted by Tracy Finch
Fern Harvey’s fab poster presentation of her systematic review on process evaluations for complex intervention trials. Better reporting of context, mechanisms of action and fidelity would enable greater learning about successful interventions #ImpSci #EIE2025 @au-primarycareuol.bsky.social
June 6, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Reposted by Tracy Finch
@tracyfinch.bsky.social presents results of a study of the use of NOMAD NPT tool in published studies- concluding the measures are both psychometrically sound and pragmatic. NOMAD has been used in different ways - measuring, describing, predicting and measuring #EIE2025 @carlrmay.bsky.social
June 6, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Reposted by Tracy Finch
Leaving the beautiful North East after a fantastic #EIE2025 conference - thanks to the organisers and fantastic contributors 👏
June 6, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Reposted by Tracy Finch
@harrietkoorts.bsky.social brings insights on the messy business of scaling up #EIE2025
June 6, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Reposted by Tracy Finch
Great presentation by Hannah Durant about the key features and practices of knowledge mobilisation #EIE2025 #KMb
June 6, 2025 at 3:18 PM
#EIE2025 is right at home in Newcastle-upon-Tyne UK where building bridges is really a thing. Thanks Leah Buhrmann and @balbers.bsky.social @implementeic.bsky.social
June 5, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Reposted by Tracy Finch
Looking forward to the 2025 European Implementation Event #EIE2025 and sharing work on the use of #SIC and #COINS in an adaptive implementation trial.
The first version of the program for the 2025 European Implementation Event #EIE2025 has just been published. More details to follow in the coming weeks. #ImpSci implementation.eu/eie2025-prog...
April 14, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Reposted by Tracy Finch
#EIE2025 is starting today! The European Implementation Event brings together #implementation enthusiasts from across sectors and disciplines to explore how evidence can inform real-world practice and policy. Many of our #IfIS affiliates are contributing: implementation.eu/eie2025/
June 4, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Reposted by Tracy Finch
What a treat to see @carlrmay.bsky.social live at the European Implementation conference #EIE2025
June 5, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Reposted by Tracy Finch
June 5, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Reposted by Tracy Finch
Importance of Trust in implementation #EIE2025
June 5, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Reposted by Tracy Finch
The #EIE2025 has officially started! Leah and Bianca welcoming us all to two days of implementation discussion, insights and shared learning. @circul.bsky.social
June 5, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Reposted by Tracy Finch
Second keynote by Anette Boaz at #EIE2025 emphasis that implementation is deeply relational work with adaptive relational implementation strategies having the most impact on policy.
June 5, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Reposted by Tracy Finch
The Samurai Bear, the superhero of #impsci and a friend of @carlrmay.bsky.social, had a very important message at the #EIE2025: “TRUST is the glue that links people, things and their contexts”. @implementeic.bsky.social
June 5, 2025 at 10:28 AM
So excited for this! And especially since we are (finally) welcoming everyone to Newcastle for the conference this week! 🙌🏼
#EIE2025 is starting today! The European Implementation Event brings together #implementation enthusiasts from across sectors and disciplines to explore how evidence can inform real-world practice and policy. Many of our #IfIS affiliates are contributing: implementation.eu/eie2025/
June 5, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Reposted by Tracy Finch
📢Interested in the #implementation of research findings in routine human service practice? The #EIE2025 brings #impsci enthusiasts worldwide to Newcastle upon Tyne in June 2025! Interactive sessions, exciting keynotes, networking, and much more: implementation.eu/eie2025/
European Implementation Event 2025 – European Implementation Collaborative
implementation.eu
February 6, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Reposted by Tracy Finch
Job klaxon!📣Join the fabulous @nihr-phirst.bsky.social Fusion team as a Knowledge Exchange Broker to lead on our #KMb strategy, while co-producing evaluations with local authorities to impact public health services. Fixed term for 5 years; Apply by 18 June!
work4.northumbria.ac.uk#en/sites/CX_...
work4.northumbria.ac.uk
May 28, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Closing Friday! Research Associate opportunity (50 months) in Community Wellbeing @northumbriauni.bsky.social focused on developing and implementing approaches to workforce sustainability. Working with Tim Rapley & Innovation & Implementation Research Group. work4.northumbria.ac.uk#en/sites/CX_...
work4.northumbria.ac.uk
May 28, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Fantastic opportunities - across psychology, sports science and health and social care research - to join us in a VC Fellow role @northumbriauni.bsky.social Including working with us in @northumbriaideas.bsky.social National Evaluation Team. Do get in touch for more info or a conversation.
Our annual world-wide search for Vice-Chancellor's Fellows in selected subject areas @northumbriauni.bsky.social is now live. These are permanent Assistant/Associate/Full professor positions subject to normal probation criteria but with protected research time during the first three years.
May 27, 2025 at 3:10 PM