Life after the census

Life after the Census: Using Administrative Data to Analyse Society

The 2011 Census is likely to the last in the present format. Whatever system is chosen to replace the census will have a major impact on social science research. Given this, the NILS Research Forum is organising a conference on 9 May, 2012, entitled: Life after the Census: Using Administrative Data to Analyse Society. Its purpose is to inform the debate over the replacement of the census from the perspective of social science. 

The flier below outlines the programme.

A Fitter Future for All - framework launched

Obesity is a modern lifestyle epidemic that is threatening our health and well-being. This was the key message delivered by Health Minister Edwin Poots at the launch of The Framework for Preventing and Addressing Overweight and Obesity in Northern Ireland 2012-2022: ‘A Fitter Future for All’. This ten year strategy will seek to improve the health and wellbeing of people throughout their entire life, from newborns to seniors.

Reduce your carbon footprint and improve health, say PHA

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging everyone to make climate change their business to help sustain local communities and protect public health. During Climate Change Week (12– 18 March 2012), the PHA is calling for people to make simple changes to their lifestyle - both at home and in work - in a bid to reduce their carbon footprint and improve quality of life for everyone.