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Alcohol report paves the way for earlier intervention
Eileen Kaner, professor of public health at Newcastle University, has played an integral part in Nice’s new report to the Government concerning people’s drinking habits.
Call for papers: Concepts of Health and Illness Conference
A call for papers is being made for the Concepts of health and illness conference on 1-3 September 2010, UWE, Bristol.
Sir Liam Donaldson reflects on 12 years of CMO
Professor Sir Liam Donaldson will be visiting the region on 17 March to give a lecture offering a reflection on his 12 years in office as the Chief Medical Officer for England and the likely challenges for the future.
Call for papers: Shaping our Science
Students of medical anthropology and young scholars are invited to contribute to the Shaping our Science student workshop to be held at Oxford University on 3 July 2010.
18th UKPHA Annual Forum: 24-25 March
The 18th UKPHA Annual Forum, which takes place at the Bournemouth International Centre from 24 to 25 March 2010, is happening on the very brink of a general election.
Now is your chance to hear the policies and thoughts of all the main political parties health spokespersons and contribute to the debate on the great issues of public health.
Fuse associate memberships available
If you would like to become an associate member of Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health, see the attached documents for details. Membership is available for staff and postgraduates students at the five NE universities who are research active in public health. If you are interested in applying for membership, please contact ctrph@newcastle.ac.uk.
Money, Status and Power: the Social Gradient in Health and What to Do About It
"Money, Status and Power: the Social Gradient in Health and What to do About it" is the topic of Professor Sir Michael Marmot's public lecture at Newcastle University on 11 March.
Sir Liam Donaldson to give inaugural address: Health Challenges: Today's and Tomorrow's
Newcastle University Chancellor Sir Liam Donaldson will give his inaugural lecture entitled "Health Challenges: Today's and Tomorrow's" on Thursday 15 April 2010.
Learning, Employment and Improving Mental Health Event
A free Learning, Employment and Improving Mental Health Event hosted by the Chester-le-Street Campaign for Learning (Partnership for Community Learning and Inclusion) in partnership with One Voice Network will take place at the Durham Centre, Belmont Industrial Estate on 8 March from 9am to 4pm.
Research assistant needed for DNAR study: Cambridge
Acute Medicine, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge in collaboration with Dept of Public Health, Cambridge University, are looking for a research assistant to join their team investigating a novel alternative to the current 'Do Not Attempt Resuscitation' (DNAR) form used in hospitals.