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Researching #behaviour & #systems to improve #publichealth & reduce #inequality. #physicalactivity & #policy enthusiast. @UniofNewcastle - My own views.

Hurlford, Scotland
Joined July 2009
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8 months
Our new article published in @JPAHjournal used #systemsmapping to reconsider the social determinants of #physicalactivity and #sedentarybehavior. It was great to be part of this project with @ehps_synergy!
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This week I will be heading to Cardiff, to join colleagues in considering an update to the #physicalactivity questions in the National Survey for Wales🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿. Can/should we encompass broader definitions, types, cultures and spaces of (in)activity?.
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RT @PatrickJachyra: Last recruitment call: looking to hear from disabled adults in the UK (with a clinical diagnosis and or a self diagnosi….
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RT @ISPAH: 📣 ISPAH is proud to renew its partnership with the Journal of Physical Activity and Health (@JPAHjournal), reinforcing our share….
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4 months
RT @SalesburyCC: ⛳️ 🚨 SCC GOLF DAY UPDATE 🚨 ⛳️. With just over 5 weeks to go, 16 teams are already signed up to our SCC annual Golf Day!. T….
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4 months
📢New publication. We call for reflection over more action in this Critical Commentary on continued trends in #physicalactivity around the world. Thanks to my co-authors @JoePigginPhD, Thiago and Manuela. I have 50 free copies - pls contact me.
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4 months
Find out more about our recent #ketogenic diet for #bipolardisorder in this new video with @IainCampbellPhD .
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4 months
RT @IainCampbellPhD: 🚨BREAKING: Our new study just published—could a ketogenic diet help people with bipolar disorder?🚨.🧵 .
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RT @IainCampbellPhD: Please share this paper far and wide and let's keep pressing into this vital area of research 🚀. .
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5 months
RT @WesternU: Based on a recent study led by researchers at #WesternU's Child Health & Physical Activity Lab, @CBCNews reported on the impo….
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5 months
RT @_EJOliver: Come and join us at our creative ideation session at the 2025 Behaviour Change Conference, hosted by the UCL Centre for Beha….
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5 months
Deadline day for applications to the PhD studentship - don't forget!.
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5 months
#Physicalactivity studentship - deadline Friday 31st!. Still time to apply for this funded #PhD opportunity @UniofNewcastle.
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#Physicalactivity studentship - deadline Friday 31st!. Still time to apply for this funded #PhD opportunity @UniofNewcastle.
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6 months
You may find our new paper about experiences of a #ketogenicdiet for #bipolardisorder of interest 👆. @JourneyofHope4U @GeorgiaEdeMD @LWSchizophrenia @MsMiaMendez @e_brietzke @bright_har6612 @DrEricRodgers . If so, please share with your networks.
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6 months
This new article may be of particular interest to your followers & networks:. @IainCampbellPhD @janellison @DavidBaszucki @Metabolic_Mind @ChrisPalmerMD @Radiantbeasting .@theSPHSU @uniofedinburgh . Please repost & share. Feel free to contact me. 3/3.
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6 months
We thank all of our participants, including research clinicians. We acknowledge funding from the Baszucki Brain Research Fund, @The_MRC and @CSO_Scotland. 2/3.
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6 months
📢New publication. We spoke to participants of a pilot #ketogenic diet for #bipolardisorder study, to understand the study's feasibility, acceptability & fidelity. For some, this was a transformational experience, but context is key. Free article: 1/3
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6 months
A little under 2 weeks left to apply for this #physicalactivity PhD studentship. We look forward to receiving your applications. Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions.
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Ben Rigby
6 months
#PhD studentship: #physicalactivity promotion & the #systems that drive it. Funded position - £19,237 stipend + training grant (overseas student surcharges apply). Min 2:1 degree, & physical activity interest is essential. Deadline: 31/1/25.
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6 months
I've watched snooker for 30+ years, and there's never a shortage of women in the crowd. But you'd be hard pressed to find many in snooker clubs.
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RT @Benjamin_Rigby: #PhD studentship: #physicalactivity promotion & the #systems that drive it. Funded position - £19,237 stipend + tr….
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