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Dear ISBNPA Members,

Welcome to the April 2025 edition of the Socioeconomic Inequalities Special Interest Group (SIG) newsletter!

Socioeconomic inequalities persist, affecting access to nutrition, physical activity, and opportunities for health across populations worldwide. Within the broader ISBNPA community, the Socioeconomic Inequalities SIG is committed to understanding and addressing these disparities through high-quality research, knowledge sharing, capacity-building, and advocacy.

Whether by advancing theoretical frameworks, informing policy, or creating innovative interventions, this community plays a critical role in ensuring that the benefits of healthy behaviours are equitably distributed. This aligns closely with ISBNPA’s mission to promote and support research that improves health and well-being globally.

While the SIG provides a valuable space for shared purpose and collaboration, there is room for growth. This newsletter is more than an update — it is a call to action. Readers are invited to connect more deeply: contribute their work, amplify others' voices, and help grow the SIG by encouraging colleagues, students, or fellow researchers who share the vision of equity in health behaviours.

In this issue, readers will find practical ways to get involved; from sharing success stories and submitting publications, to contributing to upcoming webinars or participating in conference events at ISBNPA 2025. Every contribution strengthens the collective impact of this group.

Thank you for being part of this vital effort. Let’s continue to build momentum, within the SIG, across ISBNPA, and beyond.

In This Issue

· Growing the SIG Community at ISBNPA 2025

· Project Spotlight Presentation: Showcasing Early Career Researchers

· PhD Voices: Sharing the Researcher’s Journey

· Share Your Work, Inspire the Field

· Collaboration Corner: From Ideas to Impact

· Get Involved: Share What’s Making a Difference

· Webinars: Share Your Expertise, Spark Conversation

· Workshops: Lead, Teach, Inspire

· Stay Connected: Share Your News Beyond the Newsletter

Growing the SIG community at ISBNPA2025

All SIG members and supporters are encouraged to help expand and strengthen the community at the upcoming ISBNPA 2025 conference. Here are a few ways to get involved:

· Join an informal meet-up (coffee, lunch, or breakfast) to connect with fellow researchers who share similar interests. If you're interested, please contact Lua, Chien, or Mary as soon as possible.

o Lua Perimal-Lewis: lua.perimal-lewis@flinders.edu.au

o Chien Ting: chien.ting@aut.ac.nz

o Mary Hearst: hearst@umn.edu

· Promote the SIG during your presentations or sessions by including a brief slide that highlights what the SIG is and how others can join.

Project Spotlight Presentation: Showcasing Early Career Researchers

We are excited to introduce Project Spotlight Presentation dedicated to showcasing the inspiring work of Early Career Researchers. This is an opportunity to highlight innovative projects, share key findings, and introduce the fresh perspectives that emerging scholars bring to the field. If you are an Early Career Researcher or would like to nominate someone, we’d be delighted to feature their research journey, goals, and contributions. To get involved or learn more, email the newsletter team:

· Lua Perimal-Lewis: lua.perimal-lewis@flinders.edu.au

· Chien Ting: chien.ting@aut.ac.nz

Other News

PhD Voices: Sharing the Researcher’s Journey

We’re creating a dedicated space to hear directly from PhD students and Early Career Researchers about their academic path, what drives their research, the milestones they've achieved, and the lessons learned along the way. Whether it's a personal reflection or a research summary, we welcome stories that bring to life the PhD experience. If you know someone who would like to share their journey, email the newsletter team.

Share Your Work, Inspire the Field

Have you recently published an article or come across an exciting call for papers? We’d love to help amplify your voice and keep our community informed and inspired. Whether it’s groundbreaking research, a collaborative project, or an opportunity for others to contribute, share it with us so we can highlight it in our upcoming newsletter. Email our newsletter team to get featured!

Collaboration Corner: From Ideas to Impact

Looking to turn bold ideas into meaningful action? Now is the perfect moment to explore international collaboration opportunities—like the Horizon Europe programme, with an impressive budget of €95.5 billion dedicated to advancing research, innovation, and global partnerships. Whether you're seeking funding, partners, or inspiration, this is your chance to think big and reach beyond borders. Got a project idea or potential partnership in mind? We’d love to hear from you. Email the newsletter team. More info: Horizon Europe Website

Get Involved: Sha re What’s Making a Difference

Have you been part of a project or initiative that’s making real strides in addressing socioeconomic inequalities? Whether it’s through research, policy, or community action, your experiences can inspire and inform others. We’re collecting success stories that highlight innovation, impact, and lessons learned—and we’d love to hear yours. Help spark ideas and action share your story with the newsletter team today!

Webinars: Share Your Expertise, Spark Conversation

Do you have insights, research, or practical experiences that could benefit others in the field? We’re looking for passionate presenters to lead engaging webinars that promote learning, dialogue, and collaboration. Whether you're an early career researcher or a seasoned expert, your voice matters. Interested in presenting or proposing a topic? The newsletter team would love to hear from you—get in touch!

Workshops: Lead, Teach, Inspire

Do you have a skill, approach, or insight that others could learn from? We're looking for dynamic individuals to facilitate interactive workshops that spark new ideas, build capacity, and foster collaboration. Whether your focus is research methods, community engagement, or innovative practice—we want to hear from you. Interested in leading a workshop? Reach out and let’s make it happen! Contact:

· Mary Hearst: hearst@umn.edu

Stay Connected: Share Your News Beyond the Newsletter

Why wait for the next update? If you have a new publication, exciting project, or upcoming event, let’s get the word out together! We’d love to help you reach a wider audience by sharing your news on X (formerly Twitter). Have something to share? Send it our way and let’s keep the conversation going. Contact:

· Salma Musaad: salma.musaad@bcm.edu

SHARING OUR NEWSLETTER

Feel free to encourage your colleagues to sign up for our SIG newsletter!

Contributors to this Newsletter:

Lua Perimal-Lewis; Chien Ting

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