WELCOME to the GPS-HRN

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.

 
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Background to the GPS-HRN

Who are we?

The Global Positioning System 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 France, United Kingdom, New Zealand, USA, and Denmark.

Chair: Dr Alexis Le Faucheur (Ecole normale supérieure de Rennes, FRANCE)
Editorial team: Dr Scott Duncan (Auckland University of Technology), Dr Jasper Schipperijn (University of Southern Denmark), Dr Jenna Panter (University of Cambridge), Dr Kelly R. Evenson (The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill).

In order to view the website content, you will need to apply for membership using the link on the top right of this page (no subscription required!).

The GPS-HRN is currently sponsored by The Ecole normale supérieure of Rennes, FRANCE; however, we will be pursuing further funding for the ongoing maintenance of the network.

Please note that the website is currently on updating.
Meanwhile, you can also follow GPS-HRN on Twitter: @gps_hrn


POSTED ON: 19 Feb 2020 23:02:15

POSTED BY: Scott Duncan - Administrator


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GPS-HRN Newsletter #13

JUNE 2019 ISSUE

In this new issue, Jean Maréchal from the French National Center for Space Studies (CNES) describes the characteristics of Galileo, the European GNNS and opportunities for research. Galileo should be fully operational by the end of 2020.
As you may know, the PALMS system was shutdown at the end of 2018. Dr Jasper Schipperijn introduces HABITUS, the new system for merging and processing accelerometer and GPS data.


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GPS-HRN Newsletter #12

SEPTEMBER 2017 ISSUE

In this issue, Katelyn Holliday, postdoctoral fellow in the department of Epidemiology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, presents an overview of the main findings obtained during ... (more)


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GPS-HRN Newsletter #11

FEBRUARY 2017 ISSUE

GPS-HRN IS BACK!
It is with pleasure that we announce the return of the GPS-HRN.
Also, a feature article from Gabriel Okello (Ph.D student at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland), who describes ... (more)


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GPS-HRN Newsletter #10

AUGUST 2013 ISSUE

CONTENTS:
Feature articles from Dr Genevieve F Dunton who describes how and where parents and children are active together. Prof Ester Cerin also contributes a feature article that focuses on ... (more)


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GPS-HRN Newsletter #9

JANUARY 2013 ISSUE

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CONTENTS:
Feature articles from Thomas Madsen and Dr Jon Moon, description of two free data logging smartphone apps, research profile of the Active Living Research Unit at the University of Southern ... (more)


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GPS-HRN Newsletter #8

JUNE 2012 ISSUE

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CONTENTS:
Feature articles from Dr Lukar Thornton, Dr Nicolas Oreskovic, and Michelle Lee


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GPS-HRN Newsletter #7

JANUARY 2012 ISSUE

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CONTENTS:
Special PALMS issue


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GPS-HRN Newsletter #6

JUNE 2011 ISSUE

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CONTENTS:
Feature article: Assoc Prof Ingunn Fjørtoft
Feature article: Fabian Neuhaus
Research profile: AUT University


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GPS-HRN Newsletter #5

JANUARY 2011 ISSUE

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CONTENTS:
Feature article: Asst Prof Bryan Boruff and Prof Billie Giles-Corti
Book reviews: Dr Melody Oliver
Research profile: Norwegian University of Life Sciences


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GPS-HRN Newsletter #4

SEPTEMBER 2010 ISSUE

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CONTENTS:
Feature article: Prof Yves Schutz
Feature article: Assoc Prof Daniel Rodriguez
Research profile: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill


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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


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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


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GPS-HRN Newsletter #1

AUGUST 2009 ISSUE

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CONTENTS
Online survey results
Portable GPS roundup
Feature Article: Dr Hannah Badland
Research Profile: University of Arizona


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Earlier Articles Archived HERE