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Scottish Physical Activity Research Connections (SPARC). Connecting Scottish #PhysicalActivity research, policy & practice. #impact #coproduction

 Scotland, United Kingdom
Joined October 2016
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Pickleball workshop at SPARC conference ⁦@ScotPARC⁩ . Court marked out - we were showing how pickleball can deliver on the physical activity for health framework. 🤩
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The Chief Scientist Office has opened their Early Postdoctoral Fellowships for application, providing three years of salary and consumable support to early career health researchers to enable then to develop their careers. Apply now 🔗 tinyurl.com/wxa8k75h
Advertisement for the Early Postdoctoral Fellowship by the Chief Scientist Office, featuring two researchers smiling and discussing in a laboratory. Includes the details: "This scheme is designed to build health research capacity in Scotland and as such, it provides the opportunity for both clinical and non–clinical health researchers to develop their research following successful completion of a PhD. Deadline Tuesday 10 March."

ALT Advertisement for the Early Postdoctoral Fellowship by the Chief Scientist Office, featuring two researchers smiling and discussing in a laboratory. Includes the details: "This scheme is designed to build health research capacity in Scotland and as such, it provides the opportunity for both clinical and non–clinical health researchers to develop their research following successful completion of a PhD. Deadline Tuesday 10 March."

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Delighted to be attending the 10th SPARC conference at University of Edinburgh today! 2 posters presented and networking with incredible professionals! #evidenceintoaction
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Minister @MareeToddMSP speaks at @ScotPARC today, highlighting the importance of the conference in supporting more people to be more active, more often 👏
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Ready to welcome a record number of delegates to the 10th annual SPARC conference
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We have had a slight change in programme. This year's pause and stretch session will be taken over by Strong Moves & Good Vibes! @UoE_PAHRC @UniStrathclyde @MovementfHealth @scotgov @MorayHouse
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Recharge with strength! Join Dr Helen Collins from Lifelong Strength Coaching for a 10‑minute “Strong Moves & Good Vibes” session. This quick break is about simple, strength‑based movements to reset your body, boost energy, and keep you feeling powerful throughout the conference
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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: sparc.education.ed.ac.uk/ @UoE_PAHRC @UniStrathclyde @MovementfHealth @scotgov @MorayHouse
A poster of the SPARC conference programme for 2025

ALT A poster of the SPARC conference programme for 2025

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Registration is now closed! Thank you to all who purchased tickets for this year's conference, we can't wait to see you all in a couple of weeks. Further details found on our website: sparc.education.ed.ac.uk/ @UoE_PAHRC @UniStrathclyde @MovementfHealth @scotgov @MorayHouse
A SPARC conference poster informing that registration has closed for this year

ALT A SPARC conference poster informing that registration has closed for this year

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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 @UoE_PAHRC @UniStrathclyde @MovementfHealth @scotgov @MorayHouse
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Registration Extension! To ensure as many people as possible can attend this year's conference, the deadline for registration has been extended to Tuesday 18th November. Register here: edin.ac/3V5EsEj @UoE_PAHRC @UniStrathclyde @MovementfHealth @scotgov @MorayHouse
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Our final workshop announcement! Scottish Disability Sport: A Call to Action Presenters: Mark Gaffney & Marietta Van Der Linden Details on our website: sparc.education.ed.ac.uk/wor… Register here: edin.ac/3V5EsEj
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Workshop #5 Pickleball can deliver on desired actions of the Sport and Recreation outcome of the Physical Activity for Health Framework Presenters: Nanette Mutrie & Sandra Macrae Details on our website: sparc.education.ed.ac.uk/wor… Register here: edin.ac/3V5EsEj
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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
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This interactive workshop demonstrates how academic-practice partnerships can help translate physical activity research into actionable public communications.
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@UoE_PAHRC @UniStrathclyde @MovementfHealth @scotgov @MorayHouse
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