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Wolfson's 25th Anniversary presents: Fuse / ARC NENC Roadshow

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10 November 2026 - 10 November 2026

9:30AM - 12:30PM

Mountjoy Event Space, Level 2 Mountjoy Building

  • Free

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The aim of the event is to showcase and celebrate the strengths of the health research and practice partnerships across our region, with a spotlight on Durham.

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About the event
Join colleagues from Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health, the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration North East and North Cumbria (ARC NENC) and Durham University to explore opportunities for impactful health research, collaboration and knowledge exchange. The event will showcase examples of successful partnerships across Durham and the wider region, highlighting how Fuse and ARC NENC can support research collaboration, public involvement and engagement, communications and knowledge mobilisation. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with colleagues and explore future collaborative opportunities across the North East and North Cumbria. 

Who should attend?

Researchers, clinicians, public health practitioners, policy colleagues, community partners and anyone interested in developing impactful health research collaborations. 

9.00 

Registration and refreshments 

9.30 

Welcome 

Professor Charlotte ​​Clarke - Associate PVC (Health) and Executive Director, Wolfson Research Institute for Health and Wellbeing, Durham University 

9.40 

Introduction to Durham University  

Professor Carolyn Summerbell, Professor of Nutrition, Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Associate Director, Wolfson Research Institute for Health & Well-Being, Durham University  

Professor Mark Stoutenberg, Professor, Department of Sport & Exercise Sciences  Co-Director, Wolfson Research Institute for Health & Well-Being, Durham University  

9.50 

Introduction to ​​Fuse  

Professor Sheena Ramsay, Director of Fuse, Professor of Public Health & Epidemiology & Hon Consultant in Public Health, Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University   

Brief introduction to Fuse and the AskFuse rapid research evaluation service, and membership to the NIHR School for Public Health Research (SPHR) 

10 

Examples of Fuse work in ​​Durham showcasing the benefits of Fuse Associate Membership and involvement 

10.40 - 11 

BREAK

11 

Introduction to ARC ​​NENC  

Professor Ruth McGovern, Professor of Public Health and Social Care, ARC NENC Co-Director. Newcastle University 

11.10 

Examples of ARC NENC research funded projects in ​​Durham 

11.50 

PPIE (PICE) ​​discussion – 30 mins? 

Discussion about the ways in which we can grow the collaborations around shared research and training and regional priorities in Durham, the North East and North Cumbria. 

12.20 

Reflections and next steps 

12.30  

Close 1pm 

Networking, Lunch and Close

Pricing

Free