Supervision as External for PhD at University of Maastricht
Jan 8, 2024
Summary
In the Netherlands, external supervisions are called 'Promoters'. I am promoter to a Consultant in Public Health in Public Health Scotland who is undertaking her PhD through publication,
Invited Keynote Speach by Professor Davis at National Active Travel Conference
Jun 12, 2019
Summary
Keynote speech to Scotland's premier annual active travel conference. Summarised Evidence Review findings from recent studies of most effective interventions to increase active travel and increase physical activity participation.
Chief Medical Officer's highlights Chair of Transport & Health
Dec 13, 2018
Source
Chief Medical Officer article
Summary
The Scotsman article by the Chief Medical Officer for her annual summary of the year included identification of my post of Professor of Transport & Health.
OptiWaSP Walking School Bus project: Strategic Advisory Group Member
Oct 31, 2022
Summary
Over the past 4 decades, there has been a large modal shift from walking to school to accompanying children by car in England.
Many studies have demonstrated the social, environmental, health, and psychological benefits associated with children’s active travel, such as walking or cycling, to school.
To address these concerns and promote healthier habits, the UK Government has set a target to raise the percentage of children aged 5 to 10 who usually walk to school in England from 49% in 2014 to 55% by 2025. However, National Travel Survey in 2019 recorded the lowest-ever percentage of primary school children walking to school at 46%.
To contribute to the national target, the aim of the OptiWaSP (Optimised Walking Schoolbus Planning) project is to develop planning tools to enable schools, communities, and local authorities to organize and operate a Walking School Bus (WSB): a program where children walk to school in groups using planned routes and pick up spots, with each group lead by an adult.
The overall project will be conducted in three universities, Leeds, Lancaster and the West of England (UWE), with additional collaboration from Glasgow.
