First Announcement. 7 9 October 2013, Odense, Denmark

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1 First Announcement 7 9 October 2013, Odense, Denmark

2 University College South Denmark in collaboration with the Department of Education, Aarhus University and the Schools for Health in Europe network are pleased to invite you to the Fourth European Conference on School Health Promotion Equity, Education and Health which will be held on 7-9 October 2013 in Odense, Denmark. AIMS OF THE CONFERENCE Building on the previous three successful European Conferences on Health Promoting Schools - Greece in 1997, the Netherlands in 2002, and Lithuania in 2009 this conference aims to consolidate, strengthen, disseminate and share research, policy and practice within the field of health promotion in schools. The conference focus will be on equity in health through school-based health promotion, linking equity with key issues such as sustainability, social inclusion, innovation and change.

3 WHO IS INVITED? The Conference welcomes decision makers, researchers and practitioners from the health, education and social sectors, from governmental and local organisations, NGOs, youth organisations, academic institutions and professionals working to promote health and well-being of children and young people in Europe and further afield. EXPECTED OUTCOME As a participant of the Fourth European Conference on School Health Promotion Equity, Health and Education, you will have opportunity to actively share, exchange and discuss with colleagues from across Europe and beyond current trends in policy development, research and practice related to school-based health promotion. Your participation can also help to strengthen the evidence base for school health promotion and its contribution to equity in health. ORGANIZERS The conference is organized by University College of South Denmark in collaboration with DPU, Aarhus University, the Schools for Health in Europe network (SHE network) and WHO Europe. The conference is co-funded by the European Commission. We look forward to meeting you in Odense, Denmark!

4 GENERAL INFORMATION Language The official conference language is English Where Odense, Denmark, - H.C. Andersen Hotel/Radisson BLU When 7-9 October 2013 Who All with a professional interest in school health promotion and the health and well-being of children and young people, including: Policy makers from health and education sectors Researchers and experts from health and education sectors School, educational sector and health sector practitioners Students (PhD and MA levels) Representatives from youth, parental, governmental, nongovernmental, international, national and local organisations

5 What Three-day event with: Expert presentations on policy and research Reviews of good, challenging, promising practices Discussions on the evidence related to the effectiveness of school based health promotion Discussions on the effectiveness of different policies and strategies across Europe, with a specific focus on equity in health How Plenary sessions with distinguished keynote speakers Focus sessions Panel sessions Round table discussions Workshops Poster sessions Facilitated network activities Active involvement of children and young people Innovative and fun

6 IMPORTANT DATES Deadline for early registration: March 20, 2013 Deadline for abstracts submission: May 1, 2013 Notification of abstracts acceptance: June 20, 2013 Deadline for late registration: August 20, 2013 Conference: October 7-9, 2013

7 REGISTRATION FEE: 3 DAYS Registration fee includes: Conference pack Access to all sessions 7-9 October Conference abstract book Welcome reception on 6 October Coffee/tea breaks and lunches Conference dinner on 8 October Social programme Early registration Late registration On site SHE coordinators EECA participants Other participants Students REGISTRATION FEE: 1 DAY Early registration Late registration On site SHE coordinators EECA participants Other participants Students Registration fee includes: Conference pack Access to all sessions for one day Conference abstract book Coffee/tea breaks and lunches REGISTRATION AND ABSTRACTS SUBMISSION ONLINE AT: 1 Conference participants from the Eastern European and Central Asian countries 2 You are required to provide a student identity document

8 This publication arises from the project Equity, Education and Health which has received funding from the European Union, in the framework of the Public Health Programme. UNIVERSIT Y COLLEGE SOUTH DENMARK CONTACT: Conference office University College South Denmark Lembckesvej 7, 6100 Haderslev, Denmark Phone: schools4health@ucsyd.dk