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New systematic review shines an important light on older adults' mobility

17 July 2024

A new systematic review shines an important light on older adults' mobility. Funded by the World Health Organisation, The impact of transport, housing, and urban development interventions on older adults’ mobility examines recent experimental and quasi-experimental studies with mobility outcomes. While the review yielded...

CPH researcher Sebastian Walsh wins Alzheimer's Society Rising Star Award

27 June 2024

We are thrilled to announce that Dr Sebastian Walsh, an NIHR doctoral fellow based at Cambridge Public Health, has been awarded the Rising Star Award in the Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Research Excellence and People Awards. This award recognises exceptional PhD students or early postdoctoral researchers who have...

Professor John Clarkson awarded CBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours list

17 June 2024

John Clarkson, Professor of Engineering Design at Cambridge University, has been honoured with a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to Engineering and Design. Expressing his gratitude, Professor Clarkson said, “I am delighted to receive this honour and...

Webinar recording now available: Harnessing machine learning to promote health equity with Dr John Ford

11 June 2024

We are pleased to announce that the recording of our recent webinar is now available for viewing. The event, hosted by the CPH Health Inequalities pillar , featured an insightful presentation by Dr John Ford on the pioneering work of the Health Equity Evidence Centre. The Centre uses machine-learning software to sift...

Networking lunch and flash talks spark lively discussions among Early Career Researchers in public health

23 May 2024

On 22nd May, Cambridge Public Health hosted a networking lunch and flash talks event for Early Career Researchers (ECRs) in public health. The highlight of the event was a series of 10 engaging talks covering a wide array of research topics, ranging from examining the effects of health system strain on patient care...

New research highlights potential, and challenges, of mHealth in fighting Dementia

20 May 2024

A new study published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity has found that a coach-supported mobile health (mHealth) intervention can help reduce dementia risk factors among underserved populations. However, the low response rates raise concerns about the effectiveness of technological approaches in reaching those most in need...

Andrew Rudd Obituary

8 May 2024

It is with deep regret that the staff, students, friends, collaborators and supporters of the Andrew and Virginia Rudd Research and Professional Practice Centre at the University of Cambridge learned the very sad news that Andrew Rudd recently passed away. The Rudd Centre at the University of Cambridge is a leading...

LSE, ComPHAD and partners launch of RESIDE database mapping Dementia research in England

2 May 2024

The Community and Public Health Approaches to Dementia Research (ComPHAD) project has recently launched a new database of dementia research in England called RESIDE (Research in Dementia in England). Led by the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), this database compiles data from 810 dementia research...

Part-time research associate sought for Green NHS / University of Cambridge research needs mapping (May-July 2024)

1 May 2024

We are looking for a research associate to undertake a rapid mapping exercise of the research needs of the NHS in England in relation to their net zero targets and to help us develop the University’s role in relation to these. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with the research lead for the national Green NHS...

New evidence review identifies effective recommendations to tackle the global dementia crisis

12 March 2024

In a recent publication in The Lancet eClinicalMedicine, researchers at Cambridge Public Health have identified 26 evidence-based interventions for reducing population dementia risk. With global prevalence of dementia predicted to almost triple by 2050, the study underscores the urgency of implementing population-level...

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New systematic review shines an important light on older adults' mobility

CPH researcher Sebastian Walsh wins Alzheimer's Society Rising Star Award

Professor John Clarkson awarded CBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours list

Webinar recording now available: Harnessing machine learning to promote health equity with Dr John Ford

Networking lunch and flash talks spark lively discussions among Early Career Researchers in public health

New research highlights potential, and challenges, of mHealth in fighting Dementia

Andrew Rudd Obituary

LSE, ComPHAD and partners launch of RESIDE database mapping Dementia research in England

Part-time research associate sought for Green NHS / University of Cambridge research needs mapping (May-July 2024)

New evidence review identifies effective recommendations to tackle the global dementia crisis

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