SEEK: Salford Environment for Expertise and Knowledge
Anna Robins
Dr Anna Robins
postal addressC720 Allerton, Frederick Road Campus, University of Salford, Gtr Manchester, M6 6PU.
email addressa.robins@salford.ac.uk
telephone0161 295 2674
Key Memberships
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Member of Faculty: Faculty of Health & Social Care
From September 2002 to September 2010.
Member of School: School of Health Sciences
From September 2011 to present.
Member of School: School of Health, Sport & Rehabilitation Sciences
From June 2008 to September 2011.
Member of School: School of Social Work, Psychology & Public Health
From September 2002 to June 2008.
Profile Summary

As Reseach Programme Leader for Physical Activity, Exercise and Health, I oversee the following research themes: (associated lines of enquiry are in brackets after each theme)

Physical Activity and Health Policy Evaluation

[Evaluation of the policy of physical activity at a population level/physical activity and health policy evaluation]

Enhancing physical activity levels

[Impact of the built environment on physical activity levels/Use of communication technology to enhance physical activity levels]

Exploring eating practice

[Investigating eating practice in different population groups/Utilising technology to enhance nutritional knowlege]

Workplace Health

[Understanding the roles and needs of key stakeholders in effective sickness absence management/Evaluating the impact of vocational rehabiliation initiatives]

Key Qualifications
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2008
PhD Ingestive Behaviour (from University of Liverpool).
2002
MSc Exercise and Nutrition Science (from University College Chester).
2000
BSc (Hons) Exercise and Health Sciences (from University of Salford).
Key Presence
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Conference Presentations
2012
Flannery, O., Dugdill, L., Porcellato, L. & Robins, A. Priorities for action in childhood obesity prevention: multi professional perspectives from the North West of England. Presented at the International Conference on Physical Activity & Obesity in Children, Toronto, Canada, June 24-27, 2007.
Flannery, O., Dugdill, L., Porcellato, L. & Robins, A. Priorities for action in childhood obesity prevention: multi professional perspectives from the North West of England. Presented at the International Conference on Physical A... more >>.
2012
Robins, A.L. and Hetherington, M.M. The effects of glycaemic index on physiological, psychological and performance based measures during rest and submaximal exercise. Presented at The British Food and Drink Group conference, Newcastle, April 2-3, 2007.
Robins, A.L. and Hetherington, M.M. The effects of glycaemic index on physiological, psychological and performance based measures during rest and submaximal exercise. Presented at The British Food and Drink Group conference, Newc... more >>.
2008
Apr
(April 2008).

Robins, A.L. & Hetherington, M.M. 24hr dietary manipulation of glycaemic response and effects on psychological and physiological parameters during submaximal exercise. Presented at The British Food and Drink Group conferenc... more >>.

2005
Jul
Robins, A., Jones, G.E., Moore, J.K. and Kellett, D.W. Measurement of physiological and nutritional parameters during a 48-hour laboratory rowing protocol. Poster presented at the International Sports Medicine Conference, Trinity College Dublin, Eire, 26-29th September 2001. (Netherlands, July, 2005)
Robins, A., Jones, G.E., Moore, J.K. and Kellett, D.W. Measurement of physiological and nutritional parameters during a 48-hour laboratory rowing protocol. Poster presented at the International Sports Medicine Conference, Trinity... more >>.
2001
Oct
Robins, A.L. and Hetherington, M.M. The effects of glycaemic index on blood glucose, appetite, mood and reaction time. Presented at the Fourth Annual Conference of the International Society of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity, Amsterdam, June 16-18, 2005. (Ireland, October, 2001)
Robins, A.L. and Hetherington, M.M. The effects of glycaemic index on blood glucose, appetite, mood and reaction time. Presented at the Fourth Annual Conference of the International Society of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical ... more >>.
Consultancy Roles
2012
SUCESS Co-ordinator (Salford University Consultancy Services for Exercise and Sports Sciences). Operational in 2003 - present. The SUCCESS team have been working with a number of individuals (athletes and general public) since this time providing services such as weight management, nutritional analysis, physiotherapy and strength training to name a few.
SUCESS Co-ordinator (Salford University Consultancy Services for Exercise and Sports Sciences). Operational in 2003 - present. The SUCCESS team have been working with a number of individuals (athletes and general public) si... more >>.
2006
Bury Football Club - presentation and workshop on nutrition for performance (United Kingdom, 2006)
Bury Football Club - presentation and workshop on nutrition for performance
2005
Salford Swimming Club - series of nutritional workshops on nutrition for performance (United Kingdom, 2005)
Salford Swimming Club - series of nutritional workshops on nutrition for performance
2005
Drugline Lancashire Ltd - presentation on nutrition for drug users (United Kingdom, 2005)
Drugline Lancashire Ltd - presentation on nutrition for drug users
Invited Papers and Lectures
2012
Nestle, Switzerland, 21-23 Oct 2007 - invited to present findings from Doctoral studies
Nestle, Switzerland, 21-23 Oct 2007 - invited to present findings from Doctoral studies