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The Ageing Special Interest Group (SIG) of the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) invites nominations for two Publication Awards recognizing impactful research that advances solutions to improve physical activity and/or nutrition for healthy ageing.

These awards aim to highlight research that contributes to interventions, programs, strategies, or actionable approaches, rather than research that solely documents problems.

Awards are given to the author team of the publication.

Two awards will be presented:

• Outstanding Publication (2025): For papers published in 2025
• Outstanding Publication (Past 5 Years): For papers published between 2020–2024

Recipients will be featured in the SIG newsletter and one member of the team will also be awarded an annual membership with ISBNPA.

Nominations due: April 27, 2026

Submit applications to: ageing_sig@isbnpa.org

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. The publication must be a peer-reviewed publication with a focus on solutions to improve physical activity and/or nutrition among middle-aged or older adults, or strategies that support healthy ageing.
2. Any study design is eligible, provided the focus is on interventions, programs, strategies, or actionable approaches.
3. At least one author must be a member of the Ageing SIG.
4. The nominating author must hold active membership in the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity.
5. Publications may be self-nominated or nominated by colleagues.

Selection Criteria

Applications will be evaluated based on two criteria:

1. Quality of the Research

Reviewers will consider:

• Scientific rigor and methodological quality
• Innovation or contribution to advancing solutions for healthy ageing
• Strength and clarity of the evidence presented

2. Impact of the Publication

Reviewers will consider evidence that the publication has contributed to advancing research, policy, or practice related to healthy ageing.

Applicants should provide evidence demonstrating the impact of the work where possible. Impact may include, but is not limited to:

• Influence on policy or guidelines
• Implementation or uptake in programs or services
• Scaling or adaptation of the intervention
• Influence on subsequent research
• Citations or scholarly influence
• Media engagement or public dissemination
• Partnerships with communities, practitioners, or organizations

Application Requirements

Applications should include:

1. Completed application form
2. Full citation of the publication
3. PDF of the publication
4. Short statement (maximum 400 words) including:
5. Description of the solution
   Briefly describe the intervention, program, strategy, or actionable approach addressed in the publication.
6. Quality of the research
   Describe the scientific strengths and contribution of the research.
7. Impact of the publication
   Describe the impact of the work and provide evidence demonstrating this impact where possible.

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Rethinking Malnutrition in Oncology: Considerations for Patients Living with Overweight or Obesity

When

March 25, 2026, 1600 UTC

Who:

Speakers:

Shelly Coe

Tracy Crane

Moderators:

Emily Hill

SIG Leaders

Cindy Forbes and Jordan Curry

Abstract

Malnutrition remains a pervasive yet under‑recognized challenge in oncology, particularly among individuals living with overweight or obesity. Although clinical guidelines endorse universal malnutrition screening, most existing tools were designed to identify undernutrition and frequently fail to detect risk in higher‑BMI patients whose body weight may mask nutritional decline. This webinar will explore opportunities to address malnutrition screening and intervention in an effort to improve outcomes for those living with cancer and overweight or obesity and will provide valuable insights, practical takeaways, and real-world applications you can take into your own work. Our first speaker, Dr. Shelly Coe, will highlight major gaps in commonly used screening methods, underscoring inconsistent study designs, heterogeneous reference standards, and limited evidence supporting tools that rely heavily on weight‑based indicators and demonstrating the need for combined approaches that integrate subjective and objective measures beyond BMI alone.

Our second speaker, Dr. Tracy Crane, will share evidence from her ongoing clinical trials to highlight emerging approaches exploring the role diet may have in helping to identify those at risk of malnutrition and to enhance treatment efficacy and reduce side effects, with the ultimate goal to improve health and quality of life for this population.

The design, development, and implementation of community-based physical activity programs for mental health

When

April 13, 2026, 15:00 UTC

Register here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_f9HIrJtgTg2_JXjcGWbNgg

Who:

Speakers:

Joseph Firth, University of Manchester

Jeff Lambert, University of Bath

Caledonia Swindells-Macleod, University of Bath

Moderators:

Victoria Whiteford, University of British Columbia

SIG Leaders:

Jacinta Brinsley, Masha Remskar

Abstract

Research examining the relationship between physical activity and mental health has grown substantially in recent years, demonstrating the beneficial role that physical activity can have in the prevention, management, and treatment of mental health concerns. As this evidence base expands, there is increasing recognition of the need to shift focus toward translating evidence into practice. To do so requires the design, development, and effective implementation of programs within community settings. This emphasises the need for multidisciplinary collaboration. This timely webinar will explore a variety of community-based physical activity interventions for mental health with a focus on the design, development, and effective implementation of such programs.

When planning your journey to Cádiz, be sure to consider the following ISBNPA Satellite Meetings. All are conveniently located near the main event and take place just beforehand.

5.1 Challenges and Opportunities in the Promotion of an Active Life in Childhood and Adolescence

• Date: May 26
  
• Location: Cadiz University, Campus of Jerez
  
• Website: Event Details
  

5.2 From Evidence to Impact: Implementation Science for Nutrition & Physical Activity

• Dates: May 26-27
  
• Location: Algarve University, Faro
  
• Website: Events – NCOIS
  

5.3 Built Environments, Physical Activity, and Active Transport: 20-year Impact of IPEN and Related Contemporary Studies in Spain

• Date: May 25
  
• Location: Granada University
  
• Website: ISBNPA 2026 Satellite Meeting
  

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For more info and to express your interest: https://researchsurveys.deakin.edu.au/jfe/form/SV_3aCLKHkqTaAqBF4

Applications will close on April 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM CET._

Program Details: 

• Dates: June – November 2026 (4 modules, each lasting 6 weeks) 

• Cost: The program is valued at $390 USD, but ISBNPA members can participate for only $100 USD. 

• Facilitated by internationally recognized public speaker, educator and researcher Hugh Kearns (iThinkWell) 

• Waivers available for participants from low- and middle-income countries or those experiencing financial hardship  

• Program includes online interactive workshops, email coaching, self-directed resources, and mentoring and networking opportunities, with a time commitment of around 4 to 5 hours per module. 

Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to build your leadership skills and network with peers from around the world! 

If you have any questions about the program, please do not hesitate to contact the Leadership Development Program co-chairs, Dr Simone Verswijveren (s.verswijveren@deakin.edu.au) and Dr Sarah Shaw (S.C.Shaw@soton.ac.uk). 

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