WELCOME to the GPS-HRN |
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The Global Positioning Systems in Health Research Network is an international collaboration of academics and health professionals interested in GPS technology. This website is an online meeting place for members to share ideas and experiences relating to their work with GPS. GPS-HRN membership is by application only. To apply, please follow the link at the top right of this page. |
Background to the GPS-HRN
Who are we?
The Global Positioning Systems in Health Research Network was launched at the 2009 International Society for Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity Conference in Cascais, Portugal.
The aim of the GPS-HRN is to establish a communication forum that will allow GPS researchers to share ideas and experience.
The current administration team is comprised of researchers from Switzerland, New Zealand, USA, and Denmark.
Chair: Prof Yves Schutz (University of Lausanne)
Vice-chair: Dr Scott Duncan (Auckland University of Technology)
Secretary: Dr Melody Oliver (Auckland University of Technology)
Treasurer: Dr Jacqueline Kerr (University of California, San Diego)
Communications Officer: Dr Jasper Schipperijn (University of Southern Denmark)
In order to view the website content, you will need to apply for membership using the link on the top right of this page.
The GPS-HRN is currently sponsored by AUT University; however, we will be pursuing further funding for the ongoing maintenance of the network.
POSTED ON: 20 Sep 2011 14:09:59
POSTED BY: Scott Duncan - Administrator
GPS-HRN Newsletter #6
JUNE 2011 ISSUE
CONTENTS:
Feature article: Assoc Prof Ingunn Fjørtoft
Feature article: Fabian Neuhaus
Research profile: AUT University
GPS-HRN Newsletter #5
JANUARY 2011 ISSUE
CONTENTS:
Feature article: Asst Prof Bryan Boruff and Prof Billie Giles-Corti
Book reviews: Dr Melody Oliver
Research profile: Norwegian University of Life Sciences
GPS-HRN Newsletter #4
SEPTEMBER 2010 ISSUE
CONTENTS:
Feature article: Prof Yves Schutz
Feature article: Assoc Prof Daniel Rodriguez
Research profile: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
GPS-HRN Newsletter #3
JUNE 2010 ISSUE
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CONTENTS:
Feature article: Dr Ashley Cooper
Feature article: Christina Ergler, Prof Robin Kearns, Assoc Prof Karen Witten
Research profile: University of Bristol
GPS-HRN Newsletter #2
DECEMBER 2009 ISSUE
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CONTENTS
Website launch
New portable GPS devices
Feature article: Paul Kelly and Dr Charlie Foster
Research Profile: Dr Philip Troped
GPS-HRN Newsletter #1
AUGUST 2009 ISSUE
CONTENTS
Online survey results
Portable GPS roundup
Feature Article: Dr Hannah Badland
Research Profile: University of Arizona
Earlier Articles Archived HERE