Sussex Air Quality Conference

Sussex Air Quality Conference

Join us at the University of Sussex on 9th October for a day filled with insightful discussions on all things air quality.

By Sussex Air Partnership

Date and time

Location

University of Sussex

Bramber House Level 3 Falmer BN1 9QU United Kingdom

Agenda

9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Sussex Air Quality Conference AGENDA

Welcome and Introductions

Nadeem Shad

Rachel Sadler

Air Pollution and why we should care

Scarlett McNally - NHS


Professor Scarlett McNally BSc MB BChir FRCS(Tr&Orth) MA MBA FAcadMEd HonMFPH Professor Scarlett McNally is a surgeon in Eastbourne. She was lead author for the Academy’s Exercise the miracle cure an...

The healthy virtuous cycle: Active travel reducing pollution

Dr Mark Hayden - NHS


Mark is a paediatric cardiac intensivist by trade, but a clean air champion by nature.

Air Pollution in the 21st Century and the health impacts

Gary Fuller - Imperial College London


Gary Fuller is an air pollution scientist at Imperial College London and one of three Clean Air Champions for UK Research and Innovation. His research interests are mainly in urban air pollution, how...

National Actions on Air Quality and Policy

Sarah Legge - EPIC


Sarah Legge led the Task Group on Air Quality and Climate Change Guidance for EPIC (Environmental Policy Implementation Community, part of the Institution of Environmental Sciences, previously Enviro...

BREAK

Burn Alert

Rohit Chakraborty - UKHSA


Rohit Chakraborty is an air pollution researcher at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), based in Sheffield. His work focuses on understanding the impact of air pollution on public health, using da...

Sustainable Healthcare in Sussex

Jaqueline Gordon - Care Without Carbon SCFT


Jackie is an occupational therapist with many years’ experience working with children and young people in the community and acute hospitals. In 2023-4 she worked as a Clinical Fellow with Greener NHS...

Impacts of Air Pollution - TBC

Q&A

Nadeem shad & Rachel Sadler

LUNCH

Sussex Air Quality Partnership

Nadeem Shad & Rachel Sadler - Sussex Air

Air Quality Monitoring in Sussex

Nigel Jenkins - Bureau Veritas


Nigel is a Principal Consultant within the air quality team at Bureau Veritas with over 30 years of experience in the field of air quality. He has worked across the public and private sector on air q...

Traffic analysis, ANPR and vehicle emissions

Sam Rouse - Brighton & Hove City Council


Sam has postgraduate experience since 1997 as an environmental scientist (mostly air quality) in a variety of work settings including local government, environmental regulation, consultancy, industry...

"Air-Mazing Journeys"

Clare Dowling - Sustrans


Clare has been working with Sussex Air since 2018, engaging with schools and communities across Sussex to: • Raise awareness of air quality issues • Looking at smallscale local ways to reduce localis...

Q&A

Nadeem Shad & Rachel Sadler - Sussex Air

BREAK

ESCC Bus Service Improvement Plan

Craig Lamberton - East Sussex County Council


An energetic, innovative, and dynamic transport manager who has a proven track record in managing a team. Experience of effectively running several successful transport functions in high pressure env...

West Sussex EV Network

Connected Kurb

Q&A & Wrap up

Nadeem Shad & Rachel Sadler

About this event

  • Event lasts 6 hours 30 minutes

Welcome to the Sussex Air Quality Conference

Join the Sussex Air Partnership at the University of Sussex on Thursday 9th October for a day filled with insightful discussions on all things air quality. Whether you're a local authority officer, local councillor, health worker or simply interested in the topic, this event is perfect for anyone looking to learn more about the impact of air pollution on our physical health, our environment and climate change. Experts from the worlds of academia, the NHS and Public Health will provide insight into the issue and provide examples of projects helping to combat the health effects.


Network with like-minded individuals and experts in the field, and leave feeling inspired to make a difference. Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your knowledge and learn how you can contribute to a cleaner, healthier world!


The event is free to all and includes lunch and refreshments. Sussex University has excellent public transport links and Ride for their Lives will lead cycle rides from Lewes, Eastbourne and Brighton to the conference.


For more information about the cycle rides to the conference, visit the link below:

https://ridefortheirlives.net/rides/sussex-clean-air-conference


Frequently asked questions

What are the key topics and themes of the conference?

The focus for the Sussex Air Quality Conference is on Air Quality and Health, with speakers from the NHS, Imperial College London, UKHSA, Sussex Local authorities and active travel.

What is the ticket price for the Sussex Air Quality Conference?

There is no registration fee or cost to attend the conference. Spaces will be limited and we would ask that delegates who book tickets but can no longer attend cancel their tickets to allow those on the waiting list to attend.

Will there be the option to attend the conference virtually?

The Sussex Air Quality Conference will be an in person event only with no option to attend virtually.

Where is the conference being held and is the venue easily accessible?

The Sussex Air Quality Conference will be held at Bramber House, University of Sussex, Falmer campus BN1 9QU. The Sussex University campus is easily accessible by bus, train and there are led cycle rides from Brighton, Lewes and Eastbourne for delegates who would like to cycle to the conference.

What is the capacity of the venue, and how many attendees are expected?

The capacity for the conference is 200 including delegates and speakers. We have had a huge amount of interest and are expecting a full house with all 200 tickets being taken. If you are thinking of attending, book your ticket early to avoid disappointment.

Are there any networking opportunities?

There will be the opportunity to network with other delegates during the breaks and lunchtime, however no formal networking sessions have been arranged.

Can I earn professional development certifications by attending?

Yes, you will be able to earn 5 hours of professional development by attending the conference. If you contact the conference organiser after the event a CPD certificate will be sent to you.

Will the conference be recorded, or can I access the materials afterward?

The Sussex Air Quality Conference will not be recorded, however we will be able to share the presentations. If you would like a copy of the presentations, please contact the conference organiser after the event.

Organised by

The Sussex Air Conference aims to deliver a day of speakers including health professionals committed to improving air quality.

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Oct 9 · 09:30 GMT+1