Health Factor

HEalth Factor has become an annual event at Staffordshire University and although the event is organised by the Faculty of Health each year we are seeing different contributions from across the University. Taking the definition of health in its broadest sense this demonstrates the many different aspects of health that Staffordshire University contributes to in the course of its business.

HEalth Factor 11 - In selecting a theme for 2011 we wanted to choose something that enabled us to showcase our values and dedication allowing us to also highlight our commitment to Health and Healthy Wellbeing. Correlating the Olympic Games and HEalth Factor 2011 enables us to deliver a range of events that enforce Olympic values that are also important values in education; Friendship, Respect, Equality, Courage, Determination, Excellence and Inspiration.

Many of our events are open to members of the public, colleagues from partner organisations and Staffordshire University students and staff. If you wish to register or confirm your attendance at any of the events please use our online booking form

HEalth Factor 11 is hosting the following events: 

Saturday 2 April 2011
Event: GUNA Conference
Chaired by Margaret Bannerman, Senior Lecturer, Staffordshire University
Location: The Ruxton Centre, Beaconside Campus, Stafford
Time: 9.30am-4pm
For further details about the Genitourinary Nurses Association (GUNA) please visit the GUNA
Click here for GUNA Conference Programme (PDF, file size: 536.83KB)
Click here for GUNA Conference booking form (PDF, file size: 538.69KB)

Monday 4 April 2011
Event: Preventative Efficacy of Team Sports: Cardiovascular and Cardio respiratory Insights for Health and Performance
The Inaugural Professorial Lecture given by Professor Vish Unnithan
Location: Ashley Building, Leek Road Campus, Stoke on Trent
By invitation

Tuesday 5 April 2011
Event: Exploring student nurses’ first assessment experience: An illuminative evaluation
Thesis presentation by Dr Paula Crick
Location: Blackheath Lane Campus, Stafford
Time: 1.00 – 2.00pm
Please book a place online

Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 April 2011
Event: 9th Staffordshire Conference on Clinical Biomechanics
Location: Ashley Building, Leek Road Campus, Stoke
Time: 8.30am- 5.30pm
For further details visit the SCCB 

Tuesday 12 April 2011
Event: The Health Protection Agency (HPA) Conference "Have I Got Public News For You" 
One day conferences run in conjunction with West Midlands North HPA
Chaired by Professor Harsh Duggal, Director, West Midlands North Health Protection Unit
Location: Blackheath Lane Campus, Stafford
Time: 9.00am- 3.30pm
Delegate fee: £20.00

Click here for event flyer (PDF, file size: 33.87KB)  
To book a place please complete the booking form (DOC, file size: 233KB)

Wednesday 13 April 2011
Event: Is there a place for 'Virtue' in the 21st Century
Readers Seminar by Derek Beeston
Location: Blackheath Lane Campus, Stafford
Time: 1.00 – 2.00pm
Please book a place online

Thursday 14 April 2011
Event: Steps towards well-being: Exploring a Labyrinth Walk
Hosted by Professor Bernard Moss, Professor of Social Work Education and Spirituality
A labyrinth walk can aid mindfulness and relaxation, not only as a stress-busting activity but also as a problem-solving and creativity-releasing opportunity.
Location: Stanley Matthews sports centre activity room, Leek Road Campus, Stoke
Time: 12.00pm – 4.00pm (Either an all event or drop in sessions)
Please book a place online

Friday 15 April 2011
Event: 5K Fun Run/Walk
Location: Beaconside Sports Centre field, Stafford
Time: 10.00am start
Click here for event flyer (PDF, file size: 1.41MB)  
We would welcome donations to Battle Back, a recent UK Military initiative supported by Help for Heroes  
Please book a place online

Additional conferences being held outside of HEalth Factor:

Thursday 28 April 2011
Event: “Preventing Falls in Older People”
One day conference chaired by Professor Paul Kingston, Professor of Ageing & Mental Health and Director Centre for Ageing & Mental Health
Location: The TV Centre, Beaconside Campus, Stafford
Time: 9.15 – 4.30pm
Delegate fee: £40.00
Click here for further details (DOC, file size: 643.5KB)
Or contact Elaine Stanway by email Or 01785 353742 

Friday 6 May 2011
Event: ‘Olympic Role Models’: Fact or Fiction? (PDF, file size: 54.26KB)  
Chaired by Professor Vish Unnithan, Professor of Paediatric Exercise Physiology
The presence or absence of Olympic Role Models will be addressed from an athlete’s perspective by a former British Athlete and the ethical, moral and physiological consequences of doping will also be covered.
Location: Ashley Building, Leek Road Campus, Stoke
Time: 10.00 – 12.00pm
Click here for event flyer (PDF, file size: 54.26KB)  
For further details contact Nicola Smith by email Or 01785 353679

Thursday 12 May 2011 – National Nurse Day Conference
Event: Dignity in Care: People Matter
Location: Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Campus, Shrewsbury
Time: 09.00 – 4.00pm Registration at 08.40am
Delegate fee: £60.00
Click here for event flyer (PDF, file size: 71.2KB)  
Click here for the programme  (PDF, file size: 14.75KB)
For further details contact: Helen Coleman  by email   Or 01743 261000
Or Professor Wilf McSherry by email

As a result of the interest in HEalth Factor we decided to extend this in 2010 to cover a longer period of time to facilitate attendance at the different events.  HEalth Factor began on 14th April and ran through until the 30th April 2010. The aim of the events was to enable us to share with you current work, new developments and trends while raising awareness of the range of work we are involved in and providing valuable networking opportunities.

HEalth Factor 09 was a week long series of events which highlighted the wide range of Health related work and research across Staffordshire University.

The events were designed to provide an opportunity for networking, updating on current developments and trends in Health with a particular focus on ‘People Matter’

Events included two Inaugural Professorial Lectures, the first given by Professor Wilf McSherry (Professor in Dignity in Care of Older People) entitled ‘Treatment versus Care!’ How do we reintegrate spirituality and dignity into care? The second given by Professor Nachi Chockalingam (Professor in Biomechanics) and entitled ‘Feet: A Feat of Engineering’

The annual Basil Ashford Memorial Lecture, this time delivered by Professor Mike Tipton, University of Portsmouth, Professor of Human and Applied Physiology entitled “Performing in extreme environments”
A Sexual Health Conference – run in conjunction with Genito-Urinary Nurses Association (GUNA) with the theme “Protecting Women” and chaired by Margaret Bannerman, Senior Lecturer, Staffordshire University.

In 2008 the Faculty ran its first HEalth Factor event which it plans to become an annual event. This was a week long series of events which highlighted and showcased health work and research across Staffordshire University.

Events included an information day for careers advisors and teachers, an Inaugural Professorial Lecture from Professor Rachel Davey,a one-day public health conference and Our Health: Past, Present and Future. A series of video clips of HEalth Factor 2008 are available to view.