Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health

Attended an excellent workshop this afternoon on "EDI in #PublicHealth #Research" from @fuseonline.bsky.social, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health. Really well structured and some great conversations!

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Attending @fuseonline.bsky.social Inclusive Public Health Research workshop this afternoon at @newcastleuni.bsky.social

#EDI in public engagement is about power, design & whose realities research is built around

Directly relevant to my #PhD, lived experience work & VCSE research practice at VONNE

For our #NorthInnovationWomen campaign, we want to hear about inspirational women you know working in innovation.

➡ Use #NorthInnovationWomen

➡Tag/name your nominee

➡In your post, list their name, role, institution and why you’re suggesting them

www.thenhsa.co.uk/2026/02/help...

Today we launched the @nihr.bsky.social #Knowledge #Mobilisation for #Research #Inclusion #Incubator, bringing together researchers, community members & organisations, and health and care professionals in Birmingham to build a national network and develop capacity in #KMb.

#TimeToTalkDay @mind.org.uk @tewv.bsky.social @centreformh.bsky.social #fuseblog

@profkatiehaighton.bsky.social @freshsmokefree.bsky.social @ashorguk.bsky.social @everychildnenc.bsky.social @northumbriaideas.bsky.social @hi-nenc.bsky.social @pvandergraaf.bsky.social

More than quit rates - our smoking research was about complexity, trust, and real voices Our warts-and-all account of what it's like to do public health research.

Blog: Angela Rodrigues @northumbriauni.bsky.social shares what she learned researching a stop smoking service for people with severe mental illness. On #TimeToTalk Day it reminds us why listening, trust & supportive conversations matter🔽
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How do we build 🏗️ our Community of Practice on Creative Research, Involvement and Dissemination?

➡️ How do we bring people together?

➡️ Keep in touch?

➡️ Who is not in the room?

➡️ What are the roles needed to keep the #FuseCoP going?

#FuseCoP

Photo of Fuse Creative Research, Involvement and Dissemination presentation.

We’re at @fuseonline.bsky.social’s Community of Practice on Creative Research, Involvement & Dissemination today. It’s great to be part of the launch of this valuable #FuseCoP in the region, helping ensure our data contributes to real-world systemic change that improves people’s lives.

A person adding paper hands to a wall.

A person adds notes and paper to a wall covered in purple velvet.

Getting stuck in with the first creative task of the day, designed to help shape the community of practice launching, as well as break the ice! #FuseCoP

Fuse Director Sheena Ramsay welcoming everyone to the launch of our new Community of Practice on Creative Research, Involvement & Dissemination. Fantastic to see so many here! #FuseCoP

YouTube video by Fuse_Online How Fuse is creatively communicating research

More about how we are creatively communicating research in this video and #FuseBlog

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Follow #FuseCoP

Today is the launch event of our new Community of Practice on Creative Research, Involvement & Dissemination. A chance to explore creative methods, connect with others, and reflect on how creativity can shape research & involvement. Follow #FuseCoP

More here 🔽
fuse.ac.uk/events/fuser...

Photo of Professor Sheena Ramsay - Director of Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health

As we step into 2026, Director Sheena Ramsay reflects on an exceptional year for Fuse and shares some exciting plans for the year ahead.

Thank you to our colleagues and partners for making 2025 such a success. We look forward to working together with you again in 2026!

fuse.ac.uk/news/reflect...

Our free article “Developing an online knowledge sharing platform and community of practice for health professionals” has now been published in an issue in Health Information and Libraries Journal: dx.doi.org/10.1111/hir..... Have a look and share your experiences of online knowledge sharing.

🎄 Season’s Greetings from Fuse 🎄
Looking for an early Christmas present? Check out our latest #FuseBlog on creative ways to share research AND join our new Community of Practice on creativity, involvement and dissemination launching in the New Year!

fuseopenscienceblog.blogspot.com/2025/12/spar...

Nourishing our tomorrow needs to start today Our warts-and-all account of what it's like to do public health research.

Blog: How do we create a future where every child has access to healthy, affordable food? @lakenutrition.bsky.social shares Fuse research at the @nutritionorguk.bsky.social conference attended by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal ⬇️

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working in equal and sustainable partnerships to co-create and implement research evidence through innovative products. It was a pleasure working together with Hilde Verbeek, Lex Burdorf and Lisette Van Gemert-Pijnen. @fuseonline.bsky.social @northumbriauni.bsky.social 2/2

Lecturer in Public Health @uosresearch.bsky.social. Join a vibrant research environment in the School of Medicine, collaborate with Fuse and other local partners, work with our Associate Director @floorchristie.bsky.social to shape health education & training. Closes 07/12
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⚠️ Registration is closed — but you can still join Food, Pregnancy and Me live!

🗓️ Dec 1
🕙 10–11:30 GMT
💻 Join here: lnkd.in/evyRYZ9J

#NourishingFutures #PublicHealth #FoodInsecurity #MaternalHealth #FuseRE #NIHRSPHR

Soft drink levy extended to protect children and improve health The government has announced an extension of the soft drinks industry levy to more high-sugar drinks, including milk-based drinks.

🔥 Hot Off the Press - Soft Drinks Industry Levy to be Expanded to Protect Children and Boost Nation’s Health 🔥

The levy will now cover sugary milk-based drinks and lowers the sugar threshold from 5g to 4.5g per 100ml.

Read the press release here ➡️ www.gov.uk/government/n...

Poor health in the North costing the UK billions in lost productivity - Health Equity North Closing the health gap between the North and the rest of England could put an extra £18.4 billion into the economy per year, according to new research. A report released today (November 20, 2025) by H...

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Closing the North-South health gap could create economic gains of £18.4bn per-year, our new analysis suggests
7 years on from the landmark Health for Wealth report, regional inequalities in health, wages and economic inactivity have deepened
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Our latest paper explores a question that’s been quietly brewing in school corridors, corner shops, and online spaces: What do energy drinks mean to young people?
In this study, we listened to the voices of children & young people in North East England—hearing not just what they consume, but why.

@lakenutrition.bsky.social @helenjmoore.bsky.social @teessideuni.bsky.social @oha-updates.bsky.social @sustainweb.org @biteback2030.bsky.social @teessidelive.bsky.social #FuseBlog

Brand to ban: What young people really think about energy drinks Our warts-and-all account of what it's like to do public health research.

In this blog, the researchers share what the children told them - they aren’t passive consumers: they get marketing, branding & peer pressure, yet energy drinks remain part of their culture. Stronger policy, better education & youth input are key. ⬇️

fuseopenscienceblog.blogspot.com/2025/11/bran...

Photo: 'black soda can' by thom masat on Unsplash (with modifications): https://unsplash.com/photos/black-soda-can-GlGolKDj_Xw?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText

New Fuse research @teessideuni.bsky.social reveals a concerning picture of how children in North East England perceive energy drinks. Over 80% of the 13–14-year-olds surveyed consume them - many several times a week - despite health risks and voluntary sales bans. ⬇️

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🚨Researchers, families, and health teams are joining forces to tackle food insecurity in pregnancy.

🤝Join us for Food, Pregnancy and Me—a joint webinar by @nourishingfutures.bsky.social , @nihrsphr.bsky.social
& @fuseonline.bsky.social

Register here👉 lnkd.in/evyRYZ9J

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@newcastleuni.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social @nihrsphr.bsky.social @age-uk.bsky.social @vivensa.bsky.social