Addressing physical activity inequalities

Department of Sport & Exercise Sciences

This event will enable attendees to learn about and discuss approaches to collaboration across policy, practice and research

Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham

The event will feature:•	A keynote introduction on the current policy landscape by Adam Conant, Head of Sport in the Department of Digital, Culture, Tourism and Sport. •	Interactive, breakout sessions focussed on: ‘Co-production: What really is it, why might we do it, and how can we realistically achieve it?’; ‘Aligning physical activity with healthy weight approaches’ ; ‘Fostering inclusivity in disability sport and physical activity’; and ‘Ageing, Older People &amp; Physical Activity’ •	A plenary panel bringing together insights from the event. •	Opportunities for networking with other attendees. The event welcomes attendees whose role includes any aspect of physical activity. Practitioners and policy makers working at local or national level are particularly encouraged to attend. T﻿his is a hybrid event - online engagement will be through Zoom, and will be for the opening keynote and final panel sessions only. Please note that capacity has been reached for in-person bookings, if you do wish to attend in person then do register to add you details to the waitlist and we will notify you as soon as possible if more spaces become available. The event is co-organised by the <a href="https://www.durham.ac.uk/departments/academic/sport-exercise-sciences/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences</a> at Durham University and <a href="https://countydurhamsport.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">County Durham Sport</a> , and is part of a series of <a href="https://www.ukri.org/what-we-offer/public-engagement/public-engagement-esrc/festival-of-social-science/#:~:text=The%20ESRC%20Festival%20of%20Social,22%20October%20to%2013%20November.&amp;text=from%20exhibitions%2C%20lectures%20and%20panel,performances%2C%20guided%20walks%20and%20workshops." target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Festival of Social Science</a> events that will be hosted in Durham and nationally.The event venue is fully DDA compliant. Please indicate on your registration if you have any specific requirements in terms of accessibility or other impairments. This is a free event, and there is free parking available at the hotel site.Please contact iain.lindsey@durham.ac.uk with any other queries about the event.

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