Instructions for poster presenters

• Posters should be no bigger than A0, and be in portrait orientation;
• Hanging materials & poster number allocation will be provided at the registration desk;
• Please refer to the online programme for your poster session day
• Poster session 1: Please hang your poster at the start of Day 1 (after registration, but before the conference opening). Please remove at the end of the poster session, or at the very latest, at the end of the day;
• Poster session 2: Please hang your poster at the start of Day 2 (before 09:30). Please remove at the end of the poster session, or at the very latest, at the end of the day;
• Posters that are not removed at the end of the allotted day will, unfortunately, have to be disposed of.

Instructions for oral session presenters

• Your talk slot is 15 minutes in total, including time for at least one question. There will be further time at the end of each session for additional questions/discussion;
• Talks should be in PowerPoint. We will be using Windows laptops. If you are bringing your own Apple device for your presentation, then please ensure that you also bring the necessary adaptors, as these will not be provided;
• Please make note of where and when your session is being held. Arrive a few minutes early to load your presentation onto the laptop;
• Each session will have a Chair who will guide the proceedings and ensure timekeeping.

In collaboration with the EMCDDA and Lisbon City Council, we are pleased to be able to convene a special day-long event on the 24/10/2018 at Lisbon City Hall. This is aimed at prevention decision -, opinion – , and policy makers, and practitioners working in any area of prevention.

The event is free to register, but there is an optional lunch available which must be pre-paid (€20) at the time of booking. The morning sessions include a hands-on introduction to a new European prevention training curriculum; and a workshop designed to develop prevention advocacy skills. In the afternoon a workshop brings prevention professionals together with researchers in order to discuss common goals and collaborative actions.

Please note that this is an English language event.

You can book your place here:

08:30-0900 – Registration at Lisbon City Hall 

9:00-10:30  Introduction to the EUPC

Led by: Peer van der Kreeft (HoGent University, Belgium). An introduction to the European Universal Prevention Curriculum (EUPC)

With Rachele Donini (ASL Savona, Italy) , Valentina Kranzelic (University of Zagreb, Croatia) and Annemie Coone (HoGent University, Belgium). This taster session will provide students with an introduction to the European adaptation of the international Universal Prevention Curriculum. It is designed to allow participants to discover more about the curriculum, and pick up some key skills, which will allow them to decide whether to undertake the whole EUPC training (expected launch late 2018)

10:30-11:00 coffee break/networking

11:00-13:00 Advocacy workshop  

Led by Matej Košir, Institute Utrip, Slovenia

Advocacy skills are essential for the prevention professionals, researchers and practitioners to potentially influence policy- and decision-making processes for better prevention policies and practice. Those skills are important especially in those prevention areas where so-called “unhealthy” industries are influential and/or (at least) want to be important stakeholders in the field (such as alcohol, tobacco and food production). They are also important to advocate for evidence-based prevention policies (e.g. alcohol, tobacco or illicit drug policy) and practice, which should be fully in line with minimum quality standards in prevention. Recognizing this need, Institute Utrip developed a series of advocacy trainings, especially for professionals, researchers and practitioners in the field of prevention. Outcomes include an increased competence for such advocacy as forging stronger relationships with policy- and decision-makers and other key stakeholders in the field, advocating for the use of research to inform policy- and decision-makers about evidence-based policies and practice, providing expert testimony, writing position papers, press releases and social media posts, and committing to ongoing advocacy. The workshop provides a template for professionals, researchers and practitioners to build advocacy skills and increase the role of prevention professionals in setting evidence-based prevention policies and practice.

The workshop will cover

• Definitions, aims & objectives of advocacy
• Policy- and decision-making processes – how to influence them?
• Coalition building / developing effective coalitions
• Making the case for evidence-based  policy and practice with media advocacy
• Developing advocacy plans

13:00-14:00 Lunch break – *paid extra*

14:00-16:30 Joint research-practitioner exchange activity with EUSPR researchers

Prevention research meets prevention practice: can common goals improve both?

Led by Dr Samuel Tomczyk (University of Greifswald, DE, and EUSPR-Early Career lead)  and Prof Rosaria Galanti (Karolinska Institutet, SW)

The EUSPR exchange forum  promotes an interactive workshop to tackle the question of how prevention research and prevention practice can inform each other and result in improvements on both levels. 

Sometimes research and practice are perceived as separate processes, each with own rules and commitments when it comes to funding, work structure, target audiences and career and work prospects. In line with the conference theme of ‘Prevention Technologies – improving the use of evidence in prevention practice’, the proposed workshop  aims to identify common goals for researchers (especially at the early career stage) and practitioners, by situating research and practice on a continuum beginning with  relevant question and ending with the dissemination of a preventive program.

Through both group and plenary sessions early career  researchers and practitioners will discuss together key concepts  relevant to both science and practice at all stages of this continuum, among others; how to formulate a research question that is scientifically sound and relevant to practice; how to involve the target groups already at the stage of designing a research project.

We are running a number of pre-conference activities on 24/10/18 for Early Career Forum members.

These are free and include lunch for delegates attending the morning session or the whole day. You must be a member of our (free) ECF to participate (join here).

You can choose to attend a single session or both, but you must register in advance. 

1. Promoting research – the do’s and don’ts of scientific communication

Facilitated by Dr Ilaria Montagni (University of Bordeaux, FR)  with support by EUSPR Early Career Award winners Boris Chapoton (Centre Hygée, FR) and Dr Alexandra Morales (Miguel Hernández University, ES)

Date: October 24 2018

Time: 9:00 – 13:00

Location: EMCDDA main building

Synopsis:

Communicating research is crucial in order to have impact within the scientific community, among policymakers, practitioners and the public. This workshop will discuss successful strategies for the main channels of scientific communication: conventional communication (oral/poster presentation at a conference) and digital communication, such as social media, podcasts, videos, infographics, blogs. Based on this knowledge, participants will develop a narrative and a communication strategy for their own projects and receive feedback on their proposals from peers and senior researchers.

2. Early Career Researchers and Practitioners exchange forum

Prevention research meets prevention practice: can common goals improve both?

Facilitated by Dr Samuel Tomczyk (University of Greifswald, DE, and EUSPR-ECF lead)  and Prof Rosaria Galanti (Karolinska Institutet, SW)

Date: October 24 2018

Time: 14:00 – 16:30

Location: City Hall

Synopsis:

The EUSPR exchange forum  promotes an interactive workshop to tackle the question of how prevention research and prevention practice can inform each other and result in improvements on both levels. 

Sometimes research and practice are perceived as separate processes, each with own rules and commitments when it comes to funding, work structure, target audiences and career and work prospects. In line with the conference theme of ‘Prevention Technologies – improving the use of evidence in prevention practice’, the proposed workshop  aims to identify common goals for researchers (especially at the early career stage) and practitioners, by situating research and practice on a continuum beginning with  relevant question and ending with the dissemination of a preventive program.

Through both group and plenary sessions early career  researchers and practitioners will discuss together key concepts  relevant to both science and practice at all stages of this continuum, among others; how to formulate a research question that is scientifically sound and relevant to practice; how to involve the target groups already at the stage of designing a research project.

Below you will find the draft conference structure. Please note that we are still waiting for final confirmation on some plenary speakers and so these will be updated soon. Booking for our pre-conference Exchange Forum and Early Career event have now opened:

Pre-conference 24/10/18

Early Researchers and Practitioners exchange forum (Lisbon City Hall – all day event)

Early Career workshops – Promoting research – the do’s and don’ts of scientific communication (EMCDDA building – 09:00-13:00)

Pre-booked project meetings and special interest groups (EMCDDA building – all day events)

Formal conference opening and reception  24/10/18 1730 Lisbon City Hall 

Join us at our 2018 EUSPR Conference social meal

This year we will be hosted at By the Wine, in central Lisbon.

The restaurant is within walking distance of the conference venue.

By the Wine is a relaxed restaurant and will give you plenty of opportunity to socialise, network, and to sample the fine foods and wine on offer.

There will be a sharing menu and there will be a selection of dishes on offer, including a vegetarian option (see below). If you have a special dietary request then please contact the EUSPR office before booking to check that the restaurant can accommodate your requirements.

The price is €35.00, which includes water, half a bottle of wine, or the soft drink equivalent.

Seating capacity of the restaurant: 70pax

We are also again offering the opportunity for senior colleagues to optionally supplement the meal of Early Career Forum colleagues. By paying an extra €5, we will be able to provide a number of discounted meals for Early Career Forum colleagues at €20.00.

You can book here 

Menu (to share)

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Typical Algarve bread, extra virgin olive oil DOP from Trás-os-Montes,

olives and tomato puree

Bellota Charcuterie & Cheese Selection Board

Bellota” Ham, Chorizo, Cured Loin and Salsichon, “Carrasco Guijuelo” ,

Salamanca & Parmesan, Manchego, São Jorge (Azores) cheese and

Alentejo cheese

Ceviche Teriyaki

Salmon, red onion, chillies, chives, lime and teriyaki sauce

Quesadilla “Chiado”

Chorizo “Carrasco Guijuelo”, Provolone cheese, red onion and

capers

Entrecote

Grilled entrecote with roasted potatoes

Dessert

Chocolate Cake

Home-made chocolate cake with flor de sal

Vegetarian dishes on offer include:

Portuguese “Tomatada”

Salads

Mixed vegetables “au gratin”

Sautéed Mushrooms

Sautéed Green Asparagus

Lasagne with Vegetables

Couscous with sautéed vegetables

Gazpacho

Pimientos de Padrón

Restaurants in Lisbon

Lunch is provided throughout the conference (lunch packs) and we hope that you will also join us for our informal conference meal (at By The Wine, separate booking required). We have some recommendations for restaurants based on our previous experiences.

Subterranean Lisbon

A bank is probably the last place you’d expect to find one of Lisbon’s great cultural assets, but hidden beneath the Millennium BCP branch in Rua dos Correeiros is an archaeological site that is layered with remarkably well preserved remains of Phoenician, Roman, Islamic, medieval and 15th to mid-18th century occupation.

You can join for free an hour long guided tour through the underground. It is just 15 min walk from the EMCDDA – and is a unique historical site that reveals nearly 2,500 years of Lisbon history with an imaginatively conceived small museum .

Address: Rua dos Correeiros 21 – Lisbon, 1100-061 ind.millenniumbcp.pt  – You can also find a Virtual Tour on the website.

If there is sufficient interest we will organise a tour on Saturday 27^th October, after the conference (max 20 participants).

Participants who are interested should contact Klaudia Kepa Klaudia.Kepa@emcdda.europa.eu  or Marisa Gomes Marisa.Gomes@emcdda.europa.eu until mid-September 2018. E-mail Subject: 2018 EUSPR Conference – The Underground Lisbon

Bike rental in Lisbon

Lisbon bikempa: https://www.lisbonbikemap.com 

Bikeiberia is offering Daily Rental, week long Bike Rentals, Guided or Self-guided Tours. Their shop is located just 4 min walk from the EMCDDA. It is a great way to see the sites of Lisbon!

All 2018 EUSPR Conference Participants have a 10% DISCOUNT and FREE COLD WATER when renting bikes or taking a tour with them (excluding the budget bikes). Since they are Family and Children Friendly, this can extend to the families of those who may travel over.

Evening/After Conference Guided Rides can be organised every day (24^th, 25^th and 26^th October + weekend) starting and finishing from Bikeiberia right across from EMSA-EMCDDA conference centre.

Tour plans:

Participants interested in bike tour or rental should notify Klaudia Kepa Klaudia.Kepa@emcdda.europa.eu or Marisa Gomes Marisa.Gomes@emcdda.europa.eu until mid-September 2018  about:

• The arrival time
• Height + gender (male/female)
• The riding plans

E-mail Subject: 2018 EUSPR Conference – Bikeiberia

Walking tours

DiscoverWalks offer free walking tours in Belem and Alfama for all Lisbon visitors (tips for guides). Please visit their website for more details. Private tours are available at a fee.

Bars and nightlife

Lisbon is renowned for its nightlife. Whilst locals tend to go out much later than in many countries, many places have tourist-friendly hours. Here are some of our suggestions:

The call for abstracts for EUSPR 2018 is now closed – this page is for information only

If you need to update information on your abstract (e.g. author spelling, email address, corresponding author) :

Log back into EasyChair and change the submission details.

Click on ‘my submissions’

Click ‘information’

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Abstract themes and information

You have the opportunity to present during a parallel session, a poster session, or as part of an Early Career session.

There are limited number of opportunities to convene a special session of linked papers. Please submit these abstracts using the normal submission process, either i) as separate abstracts indicating on each that they are linked; or ii) a single abstract which describes the whole session. Abstracts within special sessions will still be reviewed in accordance with the usual conference procedures.

This year’s EUSPR Conference priority is Prevention Technologies – improving the use of evidence in prevention practice

although we always welcome submissions on all prevention science related topics. We welcome abstracts that present theoretical and methodological developments.

We have a simplified abstract submission process and so please submit papers for the following topics:

• Prevention Technologies – improving the use of evidence in prevention practice;
• Open theme – we welcome submissions on any prevention related topic. These include, but are not limited to:
  • Crime, violence, and disruptive behaviours;
  • Determinants of health and social behaviours;
  • Eating Behaviour;
  • Mental health and wellbeing;
  • Sexual health;
  • Substance Use;
  • Prevention science methods and theory;
  • Evidence into practice and policy.
• Post graduate and Early Career theme – this is reserved for current undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as practitioners, policy-makers and researchers who entered the prevention field less than 8 years ago. Our Early Career Forum will be developing special sessions to ensure that you have a rewarding presenting experience and have the opportunity to interact with senior scientists.

You are also invited to submit Posters on these topics for our structured poster session.

Posters should be A0 size, and in portrait orientation. Hanging materials will be available on-site.

Abstract submission instructions

Please read the instructions here to submit your abstract to EUSPR 2018. 

Deadlines

The deadline for all abstracts submissions is Monday 4th June 2018 – Midnight. * In case of exceptional circumstances (e.g. illness, holiday, technical failure) we accept a small number of abstracts after the deadline, but we cannot guarantee this. All abstracts will be reviewed by EUSPR Conference Committee members and the results announced to authors in approximately 4-6 weeks. This will allow plenty of time to take advantage of Early Bird conference rates, and where attendance is conditional upon acceptance of the abstract, to make necessary travel arrangements.