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A creative co-design workshop based on the UPTURN Study at this year’s international behaviour change conference
From Columbia to South Africa, we gathered in Lisbon to explore co-design Twenty-six participants from 10 countries joined us in Lisbon...

Dr Amanda Moore (UCL)
a few seconds ago4 min read


Celebrating diversity in Bradford: reflections on an EDI conference and UPTURN workshop
The UPTURN EDI team attended the 14th Making Diversity Interventions Count Annual Conference on the 21st May in Bradford. Dr Suman Prinjha shares her experience from the event, reflecting on key moments, takeaways and insights from the day.
Dr Suman Prinjha
4 days ago4 min read


Ensuring Health Research Serves Everyone: The Vital Role of Community-Specific PPI in UPTURN
MMG Rabbani, one of UPTURN’s community researchers, recently held the first online PPI meeting with British Bangladeshi men. The meeting ensures our research and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR) package are equal, diverse, and inclusive (EDI). We gathered insights on the role of PPI in ensuring EDI. This essential collaboration is shaping UPTURN to meet community needs better.
Dr M M Golam Rabbani
May 273 min read


Sunshine, Smiles, and Stories: A Lung Health Information Session at SADACCA
Ada's latest visit to SADACCA and her reflections during the lung health information session.
Dr Ada Achinanya
Apr 145 min read


Breathing Life into Advocacy: A Day of Inspiration, Education and Empowerment
Lorraine and Ada attended the Caribbean and African Health Network’s (CAHN) International Women’s Day event on 7th March 2025.
Community Researchers
Apr 25 min read


A DAY AT SADACCA: Beyond Research and Into Connection
Lorraine and Ada, attended a meet-and-greet session at the SADACCA to connect with members of the African Caribbean community.
Community Researchers
Feb 217 min read


Training in Conducting Inclusive Research
On 24th September 2024, the UPTURN EDI Workstream team was invited to present our learning so far on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion...
Dr Ada Achinanya
Nov 18, 20245 min read


COPD and Ethnic Health Inequities in England: A Call for Inclusive Research
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) impacts ethnic minority groups disproportionately in the UK.
Dr M M Golam Rabbani
Nov 18, 20243 min read
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