Connecting People, Connecting Ideas - HDRC Newcastle

About the event

This event is designed to connect people and ideas across sectors by bringing together colleagues from Newcastle City Council, NHS, academia, VCSE organisations and members of the public.

Together, we will:

• Explore the wider factors influencing health in Newcastle
• Discuss Newcastle City Council and community research priorities
• Develop new research ideas
• Co‑create ways to drive evidence-based policy and meaningful change in practice

Who should attend

Anyone interested in research and improving health and wellbeing in Newcastle, including Newcastle City Council staff, professionals working in public services, researchers, VCSE partners and community members.

Event Agenda

9:30-10:00 - Registration and Welcome Coffee

10:00-10:30 - Welcome, Overview of HDRC Newcastle and Introduction to Event

10:30-10:45 - Spotlight Talk – Alice Wiseman, Director of Public Health for Newcastle and Gateshead

10:45-11:00 - Spotlight Talk – Community Researcher

11:00-11:30 - Panel: What does HDRC mean to me?

11:30-11:45 - Break

11:45-12:30 - Activity Part 1: Exploring research priorities

12:30-13:15 - Lunch

13:15-13:30 - Lightning Overview of Newcastle City Council Datasets

13:30-14:15 - Activity Part 2: Developing research ideas

14:15-14:40 - Activity Part 3: Sharing ideas and feedback

14:40-14:55 - Break

14:55-15:45 - Sector Discussions: How can HDRC help?

15:45-16:00 - Closing remarks

Event details

Date: Tuesday 17 March 2026

Time: 09:30–16:00

Location: Newcastle Civic Centre, NE1 8QH

Registration starts from 9:30am. Refreshments and free lunch are provided.

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