PhD opportunities offered in three-year Marsden-funded social science project

Funded Māori PhD scholarship! Funded Pacific PhD scholarship!

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Potential Massey University Māori and Pacific candidates with academic backgrounds in a relevant social science discipline, such as Kaupapa Māori research, health psychology, social psychology, sociology, Māori studies, or media studies, are being sought to discuss these scholarship opportunities.

The project is a collaboration between Dr Antonia Lyons and team at the School of Psychology, Massey University (Wellington) and a team from Whariki Research Group led by Associate Professor Helen Moewaka Barnes (Massey University, Auckland). See www.pha.org.nz/announcements.html#10030901 for more.

Applications sought for Public Health Leadership Programme

The new Public Health Leadership Programme (PHLP) begins in July 2010. Applications close 16 April 2010.

PHLP is a residential leadership programme designed for public health leaders in New Zealand. The programme is funded by the Ministry of Health and has been developed following extensive consultation with the sector. PHLP builds leadership competencies identified as important for leaders in public health. The programme has been developed by Catapult (specialist leadership and organisational performance consultancy) and Quigley and Watts (public health specialists).

PHLP comprises two distinct programmes, one for ‘New Leaders’ and one for ‘Experienced Leaders’. Each programme has a six-day residential leadership component delivered as three two-day sessions. In 2010 three courses will be offered in Wellington, two for new leaders and one for experienced leaders. A further six courses will be offered during 2011-2012.

Dates:

• July 1-2, August 25-26, October 21-22 2010 (new leaders course 1) Wellington
• July 29-30, September 15-16, November 17-18 2010 (new leaders course 2) Wellington
• August 5-6, September 23-24, December 2-3 2010 (experienced leaders) Wellington

Applications are open now for 2010 programmes. Visit the Public Health Workforce website for information and online application.

Smokefree Coalition submission to the Māori Affairs Select Committee

Click here to view the Smokefree Coalition's submission to the Māori Affairs Select Committee inquiry into the tobacco industry in Aotearoa and the consequences of tobacco use for Māori.

Read all submissions at the Parliament website.

Are you presenting your submission orally? If you would like help preparing your presentation to the Māori Affairs Select Committee, please contact director@sfc.org.nz.

Smokefree Nurses Aotearoa/New Zealand – Free seminars on smoking cessation and nurses

• Update your skills
• Review the big picture

Nurses are key to achieving smoking cessation targets.

Hayden McRobbie will discuss practical aspects of smoking cessation in different settings and overview support and reporting in DHBs and primary care.

Jennifer Percival RN, HV, MW, Dip counseling, Dip teaching is visiting New Zealand. She will discuss the importance of the role of nurses in tobacco control, outline the barriers faced by many nurses undertaking this work and give examples of global nursing achievements.

Wellington: 3-5pm, Friday 12 March at the Graduate School of Nursing, Midwifery & Health, Victoria University of Wellington, Level 8 – Room 801, Clinical Services Block, Wellington Hospital (download flyer).

Auckland: 4-6 pm Thursday 25 March, Room AA 236, Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, AUT University, Akoranga Campus, Akoranga Drive, Northcote (download flyer).

These free seminars are for nurses or those who work with nurses. They count as two hours professional development and, as space is limited, attendees must contact Lynn Stevenson to register and for further details: lynn.stevenson@aut.ac.nz.

The Globalisation of Tobacco Use: 21 Challenges For The 21st Century

CA Cancer J Clin 2010; 60:50-61

Thomas Glynn, PhD, John R. Seffrin, PhD, Otis W. Brawley, MD, Nathan Grey, MPH and Hana Ross, PhD

Abstract: The globalisation of tobacco began more than 500 years ago, but the public health response to the death, disease, and economic disruption that it has caused is fewer than 50 years old. In this report, the authors briefly trace the history of tobacco use and commerce as it moved from the Americas in the late 15th century and then eastward. They then discuss the wide range of issues that must be addressed, and the equally wide range of expertise that is needed if the global health community is to be successful in reducing, and eventually eliminating, the rising tide of tobacco use, particularly in the low- and middle-income nations that are the target of the multinational tobacco industry.

Download the publication here.

Certificate of Achievement in Health Promotion (Shortcourse) 2010

This "hands on" practical course will be taught from a student centred interactive basis relating theory to students' own experiences, knowledge and skills.

The course will be delivered part time with two four day "on course" teaching blocks. Students will be expected to commence their learning prior to the "on course" blocks. This means applications should be in at least two weeks before the course start date.

Click here to find out more.

Smoking Cessation Paper 2010 – Hayden McRobbie

AUT University is offering a Smoking Cessation paper in March. This paper ran successfully in 2008 and 2009. It is a great opportunity to enhance your knowledge and practice.

"Smoking Cessation" with Hayden McRobbie – 5-day block course 24, 25, 26, 27 & 28 March 2010
For more information contact Course Information Centre, 0800 AUT UNI (0800 288 864), email: courseinfo@aut.ac.nz or the programme coordinator Helen Warren, Phone: (09) 921 9679, email: helen.warren@aut.ac.nz.

Dr Hayden McRobbie (smoking cessation paper) is well known in NZ and internationally. He aims to enhance your smoking cessation practice skills with in-depth knowledge and understanding in a five day series of engaging interactive workshops. Hayden played a major role in writing and implementing the New Zealand Smoking Cessation Guidelines.

Rebutting the tobacco industry, winning smokefree air – 2009 Status Report

On 10 November 2009, the Global Smokefree Partnership launched its 2009 status report, Rebutting the tobacco industry, winning smokefree air. The theme for the report is tobacco industry interference.

Rebutting the tobacco industry, winning smokefree air is the first report to detail the tobacco industry’s tactics to hold back legislation, alongside the positive impact of governments, organizations and individuals who are taking on Big Tobacco, and winning.

The biggest barrier to smokefree air is the multinational tobacco companies who stand to lose billions of dollars if smokefree laws are implemented. From fake “science” to buying influence, and from scare stories to cover-ups, tobacco companies continue to devote their considerable wealth to stopping smokefree laws in every region of the world.

Download Rebutting the tobacco industry, winning smokefree air.

Asia Pacific Conference on Tobacco or Health Young Leader Scholarship

APACT 2010 will offer a limited number of scholarships for young leaders under the age of 45. the young leader scholarship recognises those that have made a significant contribution to tobacco control. All young leaders in the APACT region that are actively engaged in tobacco control are eligible to apply for the scholarship. Award recipients will receive a certificate, complimentary registration to APACT 2010, and US$1,000 to assist with travel and lodging expenses. Individuals from low or middle income countries will be given special consideration. Five scholarships will be offered.

Deadline for young leader scholarship applications: 5 March 2010

Applicants will be notified of success or otherwise via email by May 2010.

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