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DE-PASS Publication: DE-PASS Best Evidence Statement (BESt): A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis on the Effectiveness of Trials on Device-Measured Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour and Their Determinants in Children Aged 5–12 Years This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of interventions targeting modifiable determinants of device-measured physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior (SB) in...

DE-PASS Publication: Determinants of physical activities in settings (DE-PASS): Approach for selecting the core measures for determinants of physical activity behaviours in 9-12 old children Balancing the use of appropriate measures for data collection with minimising participant burden is a common challenge in large transdisciplinary research teams. This paper outlines the process used to select...

Reflecting on DE-PASS: Share Your Experience! As we approach the end of the DE-PASS COST Action in October 2024, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the last four years of research, collaboration, and progress. But before we conclude, we’d love to hear from you! Whether you were actively involved, participated briefly, or engaged at...

Kolovelonis, A., Syrmpas, I., Marcuzzi, A., Khudair, M., Ng, K., Tempest, G.D., Peric, R., Bartoš, F., Maier, M., Brandes, M. and Carlin, A., 2024. DE-PASS best evidence statement (BESt): determinants of adolescents’ device-based physical activity and sedentary behaviour in settings: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Public Health, 24(1), p.1706.  DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-19136-y  A DE-PASS manuscript was published...

Joint Webinar on Physical Activity in Older Age Across Europe: May 8th 2024 The PROGRAMMING CA 21122 team, in collaboration with DE-PASS CA 19101 and PhysAgeNet CA 20104, is hosting a joint webinar – Physical activity in older age across Europe – to be held on the 8th of May 2024 (6-7.30pm CET). Register to attend...

INDEEP MSCA Doctoral Network is recruiting for 10 PhD scholarship opportunities in a number of European Universities 3 Year Scholarship Applications are open until May 10th 5.00pm (CET) New Extended Deadline Scholarships will start in Autumn 2024 and extend through 2027 Apply at: https://www.indeep-project.eu/ More information below

Want to make a real-life impact on physical inactivity and health inequality in young people? This PhD project will work with the local government in one of the most deprived areas in Northeast England, using the systems approach to inform policy strategies and evaluate actions. An exciting opportunity to work within the policy environment to...

What are DE-PASS Short-Term Scientific Missions and Virtual Mobility Grants? COST Actions such as DEPASS offer grants to members to support researcher and innovator mobility, capacity building and transfer of knowledge through bilateral/multilateral collaborations. Two specific grants exist: 1) Short-Term Scientific Missions (STSMs, Max €4000) and 2) Virtual Mobility (VM, Max €1500): The grants support...

ITC Conference Grants Call Inclusive Target Countries (ITC) Conference Grants are aimed at supporting young researchers and innovators from participating ITC and NNC to attend international science and technology related conferences, events or activities topic relevant to the DE-PASS network, Work Groups and Deliverables. A Conference Grant is made which contributes to the overall travel,...

University of Parma seeking a potential candidate for a Marie Skłodowska-Curie European Postdoctoral Fellowship 2023 application. The University of Parma (Italy) is offering the opportunity to participate at the initiative MSCA@UNIPR BOOTCAMP 2023 fellowship aimed at attracting motivated and talented researchers of any nationality who will choose the University of Parma as Host Organisation for...