23 Feb 2024
Glasgow Caledonian University has won a bid to host the largest behavioural science, physical activity and nutrition conference in the world.
The winning bid to bring the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) conference to Glasgow in 2029 was led by School of Health and Life Sciences (SHLS) Professor of Health Behaviour Dynamics Sebastien Chastin, in collaboration with the Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde, and across the public sector.
The ISBNPA was formed to bring together a cohesive group of individuals working across the globe in the field of behavioural nutrition and physical activity and to share their diverse experiences.
Public sector backers include the Scottish Government Active Scotland and Healthy Diet Team, Glasgow Science Centre, Glasgow City of Science and Innovation, Glasgow City Council, Food Standard Scotland, The Scottish Alliance for Food, Public Health Scotland, Visit Scotland and SPARE network.
The bid was supported and made possible by huge input from the SEC, Glasgow, where the event will be held, and the Glasgow Convention Bureau.
Professor Chastin, who co-leads the SHLS Research Centre for Health (ReaCH) Data Science for the Common Good Research Group, said: “I am delighted to bring ISBNPA to Glasgow in 2029 in logical continuation to Glasgow being host to COP26 and being the European Capital of Sports in 2023.
“ISBNPA is a major international scientific community with some of the most brilliant researchers in the world.
“Being able to bring it to Glasgow is a testament to the thriving research on physical activity and nutrition in Scotland which is amongst the most prolific in the world.
“ISBNPA Glasgow 2029 promises to be the largest ever and we are expecting over 3000 delegates from 53 countries. The theme of the conference will be ‘Inclusive and Sustainable futures. Behaviour for Planetary health’ with a strong accent on building bridges between research and policy and practice.
“I am very grateful to all the colleagues who have made this possible. Bringing this conference to Glasgow cements GCU’s position as a key player on the international stage and demonstrates the impact of our health research across the world. It will provide a unique opportunity for colleagues and students to learn and network.”
Pictured: Professor Sebastien Chastin
