Dr Declan Ryan PhD

Assoc Prof @UniNorthants. Research Areas: Physical Activity in Greenspaces | HAF Programme | @sportengland Place Expansion Partnership Northamptonshire

[Dr Declan Ryan PhD @DrDecRyan]

Taking a public health lens to the evaluation of an @activetraveleng funded #activetravel infrastructure project.

See what impact new paths at @DelapreAbbey had on visitors’ views and use of the park: https://t.co/pRmQyZKX9i

#greenspace #accessibility

[UniofNorthamptonNews @UniNhantsNews]

“A focus for the University is to support people from underrepresented groups to have better access to public spaces..."

Research from #UON's @DrDecRyan about @DelaprePark features in a collection of leading examples of green social prescribing.

https://t.co/CNoXYseHXV

[UniofNorthamptonNews @UniNhantsNews]

"This important data can...improve access, increase visitors and support the health and wellbeing of communities."

Great coverage from BBC Online/@BBCNorthampton about our work with partners to help people enjoy green spaces in town.

@DrDecRyan

https://t.co/XAoOzeUh6I

[Northampton Chron @ChronandEcho]

Community out in force to transform Kings Heath’s Park Square in ‘powerful show of local pride’ in Northampton https://t.co/fhFDWR70lt

[UON Research Support @Research_UON]

Northamptonshire Serious Violence Prevention Partnership - Intervention Evaluation Framework https://t.co/xGYVxtp7M2 #PublicSafetyCrimeandJustice #Research #UoN

[UniofNorthamptonNews @UniNhantsNews]

Great to see the @midlandsgazette report on the findings from #UON's @DrDecRyan about use of #greenspaces and waterways in Northampton.

https://t.co/YuNHe4lDUM

[UniofNorthamptonNews @UniNhantsNews]

"The Food Plan...will have real and lasting impact for communities in West Northamptonshire.”

There's a bold and ambitious #healthy #eating plan for W. Northants.

See the story for more and how #UON's @chichiTash has informed its development.

https://t.co/iAili6ntfD

[Adam Tranter @adamtranter]

What if I told you we could make crossing the road easier, more comfortable, and make walking more attractive for short journeys?

What if I told you this could be done at a fraction of the cost of the usual way, by using "simplified" or "side road" zebra crossings?

What if I told you the studies have shown they have high levels of compliance, even without the usual Belisha beacons?

What if I told you the presence of these simplified crossings is merely reinforcing pedestrian priority already detailed within the Highway Code updates?

What if I told you civil servants and Government ministers use them every day (the video shown is outside the Department for Transport offices), but only because one local authority decided to take a risk and try them out (credit Westminster City Council), despite official guidance not permitting them.

What if I told you they could cost as little as £300, compared to between £50,000-£100,000 for a full zebra crossing with Belisha beacons.

What if I told you they were already commonplace all across Europe?

What if I told you, starting March 11, 2026, Welsh local authorities can install simplified zebra crossings at side road junctions in 20mph zones? (because: Devolution)

It's about time England got a move on and permitted them through updating The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016. The Government could also publish the long-awaited Manual for Streets 3, while they were at it.

[UniofNorthamptonNews @UniNhantsNews]

“This important footfall data...can focus attention on projects that improve access, increase visitors and support the health and wellbeing of our communities.”

Findings from @DrDecRyan reveal which green spaces in #Northampton are visited the most.

https://t.co/Locl9bCbNr

[Scott Lloyd @Scottylloyd1979]

Webinar recording - Dark PR: Transport and Health now available online.

See https://t.co/B9xlob5UV7

[UniofNorthamptonNews @UniNhantsNews]

In his latest article for @timeshighered, Associate Professor Dr @PSeuwou writes about how to make assessment criteria more inclusive while maintaining academic standards.

@UniNorthantsFBL

https://t.co/Y9kI3An4XL

[Dr Declan Ryan PhD @DrDecRyan]

@joebutters When’s he featuring on your pod?

[Dr Declan Ryan PhD @DrDecRyan]

@FrankNugent10 @Cormac_Powell @swimswamnews @SwimmingWorld @WSCAcoach @IRL_SwimCoaches Do you have the link rather than the QR code please Frank? I can share it with some coaches I know assuming it’s not restricted to the Island of Ireland

[Dr Declan Ryan PhD @DrDecRyan]

@FrankNugent10 @Cormac_Powell @swimswamnews @SwimmingWorld @WSCAcoach @IRL_SwimCoaches @nsc_swimming

[Living Streets @livingstreets]

This Saturday marks five years since the consultation into pavement parking in England closed.

📍 Spotted some pavement parking where you live? Help us show what five years of inaction looks like by plotting it on our map.

https://t.co/7ay4YyuflZ

[This Girl Can @ThisGirlCanUK]

Did you know: @Studio_YouPE joined forces with @Nike to tackle the gender activity gap in school?

Their new suite of bite-sized lessons was based on a survey of 1000 girls aged 11-16 about their dream #PE experience.

Sign up now and discover the versatile hub.
#ThisGirlCan
https://t.co/grl2t0vf0K

[Dr Declan Ryan PhD @DrDecRyan]

“The stories that people tell and the connection they have with the green and blue spaces in their neighbourhoods need to be heard” 🍃

https://t.co/ZDe1YpbAMy

[Chloë Williamson @Chlobobs_]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 We want to hear from adults with disabilities (18+) so that we can improve health communication in Scotland. Please take part and/or share 🙏🏼! Thank you! https://t.co/K75WYZrNoB

[Professor Chris Whitty @CMO_England]

(1/9) A CMO data report on health trends and variation in England, 2025 provides a snapshot on health. I pull out some of the key data in the thread below.

https://t.co/Fx4JM7abmp

[Dr Declan Ryan PhD @DrDecRyan]

@HockeyFightsUK @cardiffdevils What’s the story with Canada playing Cardiff? How did that happen?

[Public Health jobs @pubhealthjobsuk]

Development opportunity for colleagues working in England: Public Health Grassroots Award.

Worth up to £5,000.

Closing date for applications: 5pm on Tuesday 27 January 2026.

https://t.co/R2iyCuq8eb