Taking a public health lens to the evaluation of an @activetraveleng funded #activetravel infrastructure project. See what impact new paths at @DelapreAbbey had on visitors’ views and use of the park: activequarter-nn.co.uk/resea… #greenspace #accessibility

“A focus for the University is to support people from underrepresented groups to have better access to public spaces..." Research from #UON's @DrDecRyan about @DelaprePark features in a collection of leading examples of green social prescribing. northampton.ac.uk/news/green…

"This important data can...improve access, increase visitors and support the health and wellbeing of communities." Great coverage from BBC Online/@BBCNorthampton about our work with partners to help people enjoy green spaces in town. @DrDecRyan bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cew7…

Community out in force to transform Kings Heath’s Park Square in ‘powerful show of local pride’ in Northampton trib.al/oByshbW

Northamptonshire Serious Violence Prevention Partnership - Intervention Evaluation Framework dlvr.it/TRr2g8 #PublicSafetyCrimeandJustice #Research #UoN

Great to see the @midlandsgazette report on the findings from #UON's @DrDecRyan about use of #greenspaces and waterways in Northampton. midlandsgazette.com/educatio…

"The Food Plan...will have real and lasting impact for communities in West Northamptonshire.” There's a bold and ambitious #healthy #eating plan for W. Northants. See the story for more and how #UON's @chichiTash has informed its development. northampton.ac.uk/news/harve…

What if I told you we could make crossing the road easier, more comfortable, and make walking more attractive for short journeys? What if I told you this could be done at a fraction of the cost of the usual way, by using "simplified" or "side road" zebra crossings? What if I told you the studies have shown they have high levels of compliance, even without the usual Belisha beacons? What if I told you the presence of these simplified crossings is merely reinforcing pedestrian priority already detailed within the Highway Code updates? What if I told you civil servants and Government ministers use them every day (the video shown is outside the Department for Transport offices), but only because one local authority decided to take a risk and try them out (credit Westminster City Council), despite official guidance not permitting them. What if I told you they could cost as little as £300, compared to between £50,000-£100,000 for a full zebra crossing with Belisha beacons. What if I told you they were already commonplace all across Europe? What if I told you, starting March 11, 2026, Welsh local authorities can install simplified zebra crossings at side road junctions in 20mph zones? (because: Devolution) It's about time England got a move on and permitted them through updating The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016. The Government could also publish the long-awaited Manual for Streets 3, while they were at it.

“This important footfall data...can focus attention on projects that improve access, increase visitors and support the health and wellbeing of our communities.” Findings from @DrDecRyan reveal which green spaces in #Northampton are visited the most. northampton.ac.uk/news/getti…

Webinar recording - Dark PR: Transport and Health now available online. See youtube.com/playlist?list=PL…

In his latest article for @timeshighered, Associate Professor Dr @PSeuwou writes about how to make assessment criteria more inclusive while maintaining academic standards. @UniNorthantsFBL timeshighereducation.com/cam…

This Saturday marks five years since the consultation into pavement parking in England closed. 📍 Spotted some pavement parking where you live? Help us show what five years of inaction looks like by plotting it on our map. act.livingstreets.org.uk/pag…

Did you know: @Studio_YouPE joined forces with @Nike to tackle the gender activity gap in school? Their new suite of bite-sized lessons was based on a survey of 1000 girls aged 11-16 about their dream #PE experience. Sign up now and discover the versatile hub. #ThisGirlCan studio-you.co.uk/portal/nike…

“The stories that people tell and the connection they have with the green and blue spaces in their neighbourhoods need to be heard” 🍃 tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 We want to hear from adults with disabilities (18 ) so that we can improve health communication in Scotland. Please take part and/or share 🙏🏼! Thank you! edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/j…

(1/9) A CMO data report on health trends and variation in England, 2025 provides a snapshot on health. I pull out some of the key data in the thread below. gov.uk/government/publicatio…

Development opportunity for colleagues working in England: Public Health Grassroots Award. Worth up to £5,000. Closing date for applications: 5pm on Tuesday 27 January 2026. sites.google.com/view/nihrrs…

"With shorter days and longer nights, women are forced to take extra protection measures to stay safe when moving through public spaces. But it shouldn’t have to be that way." Via @MarieClaireUK. #LetsLiftTheCurfew marieclaire.co.uk/opinion/ho…

This week's In the news is out. Media coverage includes a visit from MP @sarah_bool, @DrDecRyan talking about green spaces and @RedwoodTracey promoting the next Cafe Scientifique research talk about single mothers and online dating (Thu 13 Nov). northampton.ac.uk/news/in-th…

Representatives from @UniNorthants including were cordially invited to the #HousesOfParliament last week as part of celebrations for #NorthamptonshireDay. The event showcased the county’s businesses & civic identity to a packed room of people & MPs 👏 bit.ly/3JnQuGO

📉The updated #IndicesOfDeprivation2025 reveal persistent and widespread deprivation across England. 🔹 82% of the most deprived areas in 2019 remain so in 2025 🔹 New insights into rural deprivation and income inequality Explore the data 👉 gov.uk/government/statistics…