10am - 11am Professor Emma Giles Beyond the Physical: Rethinking the integration of Public Health for Mental Wellbeing
Professor Emma Giles' inaugural lecture will present the journey through her research career, from a PhD in obesity, to leading the Tees Valley Mental Health Leader Award, aiming to better integrate physical and mental health and healthcare.
11am - 11.30am coffee break
11.30am - 12.30pm Professor Judith Eberhardt Bridging Health Divides: Psychology, Equity, and Public Health
Professor Judith Eberhardt’s inaugural lecture will reflect on her research journey from health psychology to public health equity. Drawing on her work with underserved and ethnic minority communities, and on research into preventive health behaviours and long-term conditions, she will explore how working closely with communities can help tackle health inequalities and support more equitable health outcomes.
Closer to the time, those opting to attend online will be sent a link to view the lectures via an unlisted Youtube link.