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๐ Wednesday 15 October
๐ง 10 to 11:15amย ย
In this webinar, we'll explore how imagery, empathy, and curiosity become your tools for creating that crucial "way in" for your audience. All too often, audiences are left on the outside, unable to see the value or potential of your projects. After attending, youโll be able to help them understand, access, and resonate with it instead. Duncan Yellowlees presents this session for those who want their work to land well with the people who need to hear it.
๐ Wednesday 22 October
๐ง 10 to 11amย ย
Zoe Lancelott and Rhianydd Davies from NIHR Health Determinants Research Collaboration Rhondda Cynon Taf introduce the 'evidence pie' as a way of demonstrating the different types of information, insight and data a local authority may have as categories of evidence for research. The evidence pie tool has helped staff and elected members understand why having a range of evidence is so important, and our speakers will take you through how this is helping to build a culture of evidence-informed decision-making in their council.
๐ Tuesday 4 November
๐ง 1 to 2pmย
Health Impact Assessments (HIAs) are often required by local authorities when submitting planning applications for new domestic housing developments. Developers often experience delays in securing planning approvals as the quality, depth and complexity of the HIAs are often variable. A plethora of HIA templates are available, the generic content of which may not meet the needs of key decision makers.
This webinar draws on recent workshops KNOW-PH hosted with 3 local authorities across England where NIHR research evidence, practice and policy evidence and experience of HIAs were discussed. Using an example of fast food outlets and the rise in home delivery services we discuss the potential impact and value which robust HIAs can bring to local communities.ย
Drawing on multiple forms of evidence we identified areas of practice which could align the process of using HIAs to support the need to consider the building blocks of health as key to long-term gains for developers, decision makers, local economies and communities beyond the completion of new developments.
We propose that there is a need for a shared language and dialogue of health impact assessments, understanding the commercial leverage which HIAs afford for developers, robust community intelligence and the pivotal role housing plays in determining individual and community health outcomes.
๐ Thursday 6 November
๐ง 11am to 12 noonย
Dr Michael Johansen offers guidance and examples of how to make the research process interesting and how to tell a great story about it afterwards. Whether you're trying to engage community members to participate, or want to convince others that research has real-life benefits, Michael will talk through his methods of harnessing curiosity.ย ย
๐ Wednesday 26 November
๐ง 10 to 11am
In this webinar, we will explore the benefits of creating a public and community involvement and engagement strategy for public health research in a local authority setting. Opened by Donna White, Senior Research Manager at NIHR, we will hear from two local authorities who have taken different approaches to creating their involvement and engagement strategy and what they learned through the process. Our speakers will share their top tips to getting started on creating an involvement and engagement strategy and there will be time to ask questions to the panel.ย
๐ Thursday 4 December
๐ง 10 to 11amย
Dr Susan Hampshaw explains and give examples of the benefits of evidence informed decision making and how evidence can be used to create policies that work best for the residents of a local authority.ย
๐ Wednesday 14 January 2026
๐ง 2 to 2:45pm
Dr Deborah Harrison will outline key principles of ethical research including informed consent, confidentiality and avoidance of harm. Deborah is a Research Design Methodologist based in the NIHR RSS Specialist Centre for Public Health. Her background is in applied public services research, and she has worked with local authorities, VCSE organisations, social care providers, NHS and emergency services.ย
๐ Wednesday 14 January 2026
๐ง 2 to 2:45pm
Dr Deborah Harrison will provide an introduction to mixed methods research including different study designs, challenges and considerations. Deborah is a Research Design Methodologist based in the NIHR RSS Specialist Centre for Public Health. Her background is in applied public services research, and she has worked with local authorities, VCSE organisations, social care providers, NHS and emergency services.ย
Previously held each November as the Lancet UK Public Health Science Conference, this fantastic event returns in a new spring timeslot. The conference offers an excellent opportunity to share your work, connect across sectors, and be inspired by world-class public health research! Now working in collaboration with the Society for Social Medicine & Population Health (SSMPH), the conference will be held on Tuesday 21 April 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne. A conference dinner and early career researcher event will take place on Monday 20 April.ย
We welcome submissions about any research relevant to public health science in the UK or Ireland. Submissions are invited from academics, practitioners, policymakers, NHS and local authority staff, charities, and all public health professionals.
Accepted abstracts will be published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health (JECH).
The full call for abstracts is now available in JECH. Details regarding abstract submission can be found on the conference website.
The submission deadline is Friday 17 October 2025.
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