2019

Keynote speakers confirmed for Fuse Knowledge Exchange conference in 2020

Fuse is delighted to announce two keynote speakers for next year’s International Conference on Knowledge Exchange in Public Health, with more exciting names to follow in the New Year.

Last modified: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 22:12:48 GMT

Fuse well represented at prestigious Lancet conference

Fuse researchers were among a select few chosen to present at an international conference showcasing “exceptional talent and creativity in the UK Public Health research community”.

Last modified: Fri, 06 Dec 2019 12:05:19 GMT

Fuse to host international Knowledge Exchange conference in 2020

Fuse is delighted to announce that the Fuse International Conference on Knowledge Exchange in Public Health will make a welcome return to North East England next year.

Last modified: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 20:00:58 GMT

‘Unprecedented’ rise in infant mortality in England linked to poverty

A new study, involving Fuse experts and published in BMJ Open, links a rise in infant mortality in England to poverty.

Last modified: Wed, 27 Nov 2019 12:10:24 GMT

Minimum pricing policy appears to have cut spending on alcohol in Scotland

The introduction of minimum unit pricing (MUP) in Scotland appears to have been successful in reducing the amount of alcohol purchased and, by inference, consumption by households.

Last modified: Thu, 26 Sep 2019 12:23:39 BST

Energy drinks ban to under 16s welcomed but more must be done

Leading experts say a Government crackdown on energy drinks does not go far enough, following the publication of a highly anticipated report.

Last modified: Tue, 03 Sep 2019 10:19:28 BST

Combining diet with physical activity interventions can reduce child obesity

Strategies that include diet combined with physical activity interventions can reduce the risk of obesity in young children but there is less evidence for this in teenagers.

Last modified: Tue, 03 Sep 2019 11:15:47 BST

#beagamechanger toolkit - engage male employees with mental health campaigns

Let’s get talking about mental health

Last modified: Tue, 23 Jul 2019 15:53:36 BST

Experts announce alliance to tackle worsening North-South health divide

Researchers from Fuse have joined forces with other leading experts in response to worsening health inequalities between the North and the rest of England.

Last modified: Tue, 03 Sep 2019 11:53:40 BST

Multi-million pound investment to improve region’s health

Experts from Fuse are leading a national project to address health inequalities in the country and focus on the prevention of poor health.

Last modified: Thu, 11 Jul 2019 09:55:22 BST

Energy drinks research takes Fuse academic to California

A Fuse academic will speak about her research into energy drinks, nutrition and public health at an invitation-only science conference in the United States.

Last modified: Thu, 04 Jul 2019 15:45:05 BST

Health in hard times: austerity and health inequalities

A new book by Fuse Professor Clare Bambra shows how austerity has impacted on health and wellbeing in the UK and explores its repercussions for social inequalities in health.

Last modified: Wed, 19 Jun 2019 16:07:37 BST

Chief Scientific Advisor praises Fuse research responding to local needs

One of the government's top scientific advisors visited representatives from Fuse and Public Health South Tees, to understand how research can help address the public health challenges in Teesside, including promoting healthier diets.

Last modified: Mon, 17 Jun 2019 16:19:44 BST

Support to help stub out smoking during pregnancy

Researchers from Fuse continue to work with NHS Trusts to promote new methods of encouraging pregnant women not to smoke.

Last modified: Tue, 03 Sep 2019 12:27:49 BST

UK Public Health Science 2019 - call for abstracts

A call for abstracts has been announced for The Lancet Public Health Science 2019: A National Conference Dedicated to New Research in UK Public Health, to be held in London, UK on November 29, 2019.

Last modified: Fri, 26 Apr 2019 11:34:55 BST

Report reveals legacy of Fuse and the other public health research centres

By building capacity and capability in public health research, a report shows how the legacy of a UK-wide network of centres of excellence has helped fuel future public health and prevention research.

Last modified: Tue, 02 Apr 2019 11:51:39 BST

Tackling the obesity crisis by shrinking fish and chips

A smaller portion of fish and chips has been embraced by takeaway owners and customers, research has found and may well be healthier for us.

Last modified: Thu, 14 Feb 2019 16:07:02 GMT

PhD Studentship opportunity

Durham University and the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) are inviting applications for a three-year PhD Studentship, available from 1st September 2019.

Last modified: Tue, 04 Jun 2019 16:07:48 BST

PhD studentship in Public Health Nutrition

This PhD will focus on collecting dietary data in 11-12y old pupils and employing statistical methods to explore research questions

Last modified: Thu, 25 Mar 2021 10:41:25 GMT

NIHR SPHR Fellowships - Call for applications

The call for applications for the NIHR School for Public Health Research Fellowships is now open.

Last modified: Tue, 06 Aug 2019 14:06:32 BST

Fuse PhD studentship in Health and Society

This Fuse studentship, hosted by the Institute of Health & Society, is open to social science candidates or those with relevant professional qualifications with interests in children and families.

Last modified: Wed, 24 Mar 2021 23:10:05 GMT

Vacancy: NIHR SPHR Knowledge Exchange Broker

An opportunity for a knowledge exchange professional to work at the interface between the School for Public Health Research (SPHR) academic work programme and the wide range of policy and practice partner organisations in public health.

Last modified: Tue, 15 Oct 2019 15:12:13 BST

BBSRC Case PhD Studentship

Epidemiology/Health Research: understanding the determinants of age-related changes in the health of older people

Last modified: Thu, 19 Sep 2019 11:46:48 BST

Vacancy: Post Doctoral Research Associate

Post Doctoral Research Associate in Anthropology of Health and Sport and Exercise Sciences

Last modified: Tue, 05 Nov 2019 10:34:13 GMT

Vacancy: Senior Lecturer/Consultant in Public Health

This is an exciting new full-time Senior Lecturer and Consultant in Public Health post to work jointly in academic and service roles.

Last modified: Wed, 24 Mar 2021 23:10:40 GMT

Vacancy: Senior Research Associate/Research Associate

To work within the newly designated NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) covering the North East and North Cumbria.

Last modified: Fri, 29 Nov 2019 16:46:24 GMT

The Bennett Prospect Prize 2019

The Bennett Institute for Public Policy at the University of Cambridge is holding a £10,000 early career prize for public policy research.

Last modified: Tue, 26 Nov 2019 10:53:10 GMT

Intermediate Fellow in Public Health

This is an exciting new full-time Intermediate Fellow and Consultant in Public Health post to work jointly in academic and service roles.

Last modified: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 10:26:23 GMT

Merry Christmas from Fuse!

Season's greetings from the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health.

Last modified: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 08:58:02 GMT

Urgent action needed to address mental health challenges in the North East

Thousands of people in the North East do not receive the help they need to tackle their mental health problems, concludes a powerful new report.

Last modified: Mon, 04 Feb 2019 21:21:59 GMT

Major new report connects North’s poor health with poor productivity

Poor health has been linked with the North’s poor productivity for the first time in a major new report led by a Fuse researcher.

Last modified: Mon, 04 Feb 2019 21:26:53 GMT

People moved onto Universal Credit are fighting to survive

Universal Credit is bad for health and wellbeing, say leading academics from Fuse in a new study commissioned by Gateshead Council.

Last modified: Wed, 24 Mar 2021 23:29:17 GMT

Bump to Buggy project will help new and expectant mothers to stay active

An innovative new research project is examining ways to help new and expectant mothers in disadvantaged areas stay fit and healthy, both during and after pregnancy.

Last modified: Mon, 04 Feb 2019 21:30:40 GMT

Energy drinks ban for children a positive step forward – says Fuse academic

A Fuse academic who has long warned about the dangers of energy drinks has welcomed the proposal to ban the sale of them to children.

Last modified: Mon, 04 Feb 2019 21:34:02 GMT

Fuse secures funding until 2022

Fuse is delighted to confirm sustained funding of the core Fuse administrative posts and research activities thanks to contributions from our partner Universities, secured to March 2022 in the first instance.‌‌‌‌

Last modified: Mon, 04 Feb 2019 22:24:10 GMT

Government urged to stay on course with energy drinks ban as report is published

Campaigners and academics who have long warned about the dangers of energy drinks are urging the Government to press ahead with proposals to restrict the sale of them to children.

Last modified: Mon, 04 Feb 2019 21:24:24 GMT