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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241016T093000
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SUMMARY:WM-Air Sixth annual meeting (invite only)
DESCRIPTION:6th (and final) WM-Air Annual Meeting for invited stakeholders exploring impact case studies & available capabilities plus opportunities for networking. \n\n\n\nAs for previous annual meetings\, we will be providing an overview of WM-Air activities\, tools and capabilities\, and there will be a keynote presentation from an invited speaker. There will also be opportunities for networking with colleagues over lunch. \n\n\n\n***Invited delegates only***
URL:https://wm-air.org.uk/event/wm-air-sixth-annual-meeting-invite-only/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240620T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240620T190000
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SUMMARY:Clean Air Day: WM-Air Stakeholder Networking Event (Invite Only)
DESCRIPTION:Join the WM-Air team at The Exchange on Clean Air Day for a West Midlands-focused discussion around air quality (4-5pm)\, and an opportunity to network with colleagues working in clean air\, health and planning from across the region over drinks and nibbles from 5-7pm. We look forward to seeing you there! \n\n\n\nContact c.l.muller@bham.ac.uk to secure your place by end of May 2024 \n\n\n\nThis event is free for invited delegates only.
URL:https://wm-air.org.uk/event/clean-air-day-wm-air-stakeholder-networking-event-invite-only/
LOCATION:The Exchange. 3 Centenary Square\, Birmingham\, England\, B1 2DR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240124T040000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240124T190000
DTSTAMP:20260411T043412
CREATED:20231023T091253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T091253Z
UID:2855-1706068800-1706122800@wm-air.org.uk
SUMMARY:Clean Air Night: Stakeholder Event (Invite Only)
DESCRIPTION:Join the WM-Air team at The Exchange on Clean Air Night for a West Midlands-focused discussion around woodburning and air quality\, and an opportunity to network with colleagues interested in clean air\, health and planning from across the region. \n\n\n\nThe event will comprise a talk and discussion around woodburing and air quality (4-5pm)\, followed by networking\, drinks and nibbles from 5-7pm to allow informal discussions to continue and provide an opportunity to catch-up with colleagues from across the region. We look forward to seeing you there ! \n\n\n\nThis event is free for invited delegates only.
URL:https://wm-air.org.uk/event/clean-air-night-stakeholder-event-invite-only/
LOCATION:The Exchange. 3 Centenary Square\, Birmingham\, England\, B1 2DR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231018T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231018T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T043412
CREATED:20230802T090702Z
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UID:2792-1697619600-1697637600@wm-air.org.uk
SUMMARY:WM-Air Fifth annual meeting (invite only)
DESCRIPTION:5th WM-Air Annual Meeting for invited stakeholders exploring impact case studies & available capabilities plus opportunities for networking. \n\n\n\nWM-Air ‘Clean Air Science for the West Midlands’ is a NERC funded initiative\, led by the University of Birmingham working in collaboration with external partners\, to apply environmental science expertise to support the improvement of air quality and health across the West Midlands. \n\n\n\nAt the 5th WM-Air Annual Meeting\, members of the WM-Air team will provide a series of short updates on recent work\, available capabilities and key case studies being undertaken with partners across the region\, plus a keynote presentation from Dr Gary Fuller\, UKRI Clean Air Champion. \n\n\n\nThere will also be a keynote presentation from an external speaker\, and opportunities for discussion and networking over lunch. \n\n\n\n***Invited delegates only***
URL:https://wm-air.org.uk/event/wm-air-fifth-annual-meeting-invite-only/
LOCATION:The Exchange. 3 Centenary Square\, Birmingham\, England\, B1 2DR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230720T090000
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SUMMARY:Online Workshop: Air Quality Policy Evaluation Tool
DESCRIPTION:You are warmly invited to attend an online workshop on the new “Air Quality Policy Evaluation Tool (AQ-PET)” on 20th July (9-11)\, organised by the University of Birmingham. AQ-PET has been developed jointly by air quality scientists and economists at the University of Birmingham\, with the intention of significantly increasing the ease and accuracy of air quality policy evaluations.Evaluating the real (causal) impacts of air quality policies\, such as the clean air zone or traffic control\, is an essential part of air quality management. This is challenging because both (1) meteorology and (2) emission changes unrelated to the policy\, can have a major impact on air pollution levels. These confounders must be accounted for before a causal impact can be identified.Our AQ-PET tool applies auto-machine learning tools to remove the weather impacts and a synthetic control method to predict “business as usual” air pollution levels. The tool is designed to be easy to use with no need for prior knowledge in machine learning or synthetic control\, or programming skills. The tool will provide a range of figures / tables that you can use for reporting purposes.During this workshop we will explain the concept behind the free\, open-access tool (see attached briefing note)\, demonstrate how to prepare the data for the tool and how to choose parameters\, and what outcomes you will be able to obtain. We are also keen to hear feedback from you during the workshop to help us to improve the tool.Please register using the Eventbrite link >>A zoom link will be sent to you prior to the event date. 
URL:https://wm-air.org.uk/event/online-workshop-air-quality-policy-evaluation-tool-20th-july-2023/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230615T160000
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UID:2697-1686844800-1686855600@wm-air.org.uk
SUMMARY:Clean Air Day: New PM2.5 Targets & Implications for the West Midlands
DESCRIPTION:Join the WM-Air team at The Exchange on Clean Air Day for a West Midlands-focused discussion around particulate matter (PM2.5)\, and an opportunity to network with colleagues interested in clean air\, health and planning from across the region. \n\n\n\nThe event will comprise a talk and discussion around the new Environment Act PM2.5 targets and interim targets\, their implications for air quality and health across the West Midlands (4-5pm)\, followed by networking\, drinks and nibbles from 5-7pm to allow informal discussions to continue and provide an opportunity to catch-up with colleagues from across the region. We look forward to seeing you there ! \n\n\n\nThis event is free but we ask for registration via Eventbrite for planning purposes. \n\n\n\nBook your place here >>
URL:https://wm-air.org.uk/event/clean-air-day-event-new-pm2-5-targets-implications-for-the-west-midlands/
LOCATION:The Exchange\,\, 3 Centenary Square\, Birmingham\, B1 2DR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221012T040000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221012T043000
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SUMMARY:WM-Air fourth annual meeting – The Exchange (invite only)
DESCRIPTION:WM-Air ‘Clean Air Science for the West Midlands’ is a NERC funded initiative\, led by the University of Birmingham working in collaboration with external partners\, to apply environmental science expertise to support the improvement of air quality and health across the West Midlands. At the 4th WM-Air Annual Meeting\, members of the WM-Air team will provide a series of short updates on recent work\, available capabilities and key case studies being undertaken with partners across the region. There will also be a keynote presentation\, opportunities for discussion and networking over lunch\, and an optional workshop in the afternoon. \n\n\n\n9:30  Arrival / Tea & Coffee                                 10:00    Welcome\, Introduction & Opportunities  William Bloss (WM-Air Lead)    10:10      Modelling Scenarios: Air Quality Co-benefits of Net Zero  Jian Zhong and Andrea Mazzeo (WM-Air Modelling Strand)    10:25    Traffic Noise Emissions in Sandwell: Sensors and Machine Learning  Francis Pope and Omid Ghaffarpasand (WM-Air Emissions Strand)\, Sophie Morris (Sandwell Council)\, Anwar Almojarkesh (Innovation Factory Limited).     10:40  AQ-LAT: Measuring the Health and Economic Impacts of Clean Air Policies in the West Midlands    Suzanne Bartington and James Hall (WM-Air Health Strand)  10:55  Evidence-led Approach to Better Urban Design and Air Quality     Joe Acton and Emma Ferranti (WM-Air UD+GI Strand)  11:10  Comfort Break     11:25    Keynote Presentation: Urban and Transport Planning to Reduce Air Pollution and Promote Health  Mark Nieuwenhuijsen (Research Professor\, Director of the Urban Planning\, Environment and Health Initiative\, and Director of the Air pollution and Urban Environment Programme. ISGLOBAL: Barcelona Institute for Global Health)    12:00    Lunch + Networking   13:30  Workshop: A New Approach to Identifying the Economic Impacts of Air Pollution    John Bryson and Bowen Liu (WM-Air Economics Strand)   14:30Close \n\n\n\nGetting There \n\n\n\nVenue: Assembly Room\,The Exchange\, 3 Centenary Square\, Birmingham\, B1 2DR \n\n\n\nParking: A map of nearby car parks can be found here – however\, Birmingham now has a Clean Air Zone\, and therefore you may be charged for driving into the city centre if your vehicle does not comply. You can check your vehicle registration here. As such\, we are keen to encourage the use of the City’s excellent public\, active and sustainable transport systems. \n\n\n\nPublic Transport: The Exchange is easily accessible from the city’s main transport links\, and is a 12-minute walk from Birmingham New Street. TfWM have lots of tools and information to help you plan your journey. You may even want to consider making use of the city’s new modes of sustainable transport\, such as e-scooters or west midlands cycle hire.
URL:https://wm-air.org.uk/event/wm-air-fourth-annual-meeting-the-exchange-invite-only/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211005T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211005T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T043412
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SUMMARY:WM-Air third annual meeting – The Exchange (invite only)
DESCRIPTION:‘WM-Air: Clean Air Science for the West Midlands’ is a NERC funded initiative\, led by the University of Birmingham working in collaboration with external partners\, to apply environmental science expertise to support the improvement of air quality and health across the West Midlands. \n\n\n\nMembers of the WM-Air team will provide a series of short updates on recent work\, available capabilities and some key case studies being undertaken with partners across the region. There will be opportunities for discussion\, networking (in person!) and to visit the new interactive public exhibit in the Exchange building\, ‘The Air We Breathe’\, showcasing the work of WM-Air\, BIFoR and Hydroflex. \n\n\n\nAGENDA \n\n\n\n9:30 Arrival / Tea & Coffee \n\n\n\n10:00 Welcome & Introduction                                                        William Bloss \n\n\n\n10:05 Observational Capabilities                                                      Lee Chapman & Zongbo Shi \n\n\n\n10:20 University Hospitals Birmingham Case Study                         Suzanne Bartington \n\n\n\n10:35 Vehicle Emissions – Urban Mobility in the West Midlands      Francis Pope \n\n\n\n10:50 Local Modelling Scenarios                                                       Jian Zhong \n\n\n\nComfort Break \n\n\n\n11:30 Launch of the AQ-LAT Health Tool                                         James Hall \n\n\n\n11:45 Urban Design & Green Infrastructure                                     Emma Ferranti & Joe Acton \n\n\n\n12:00 Future Opportunities                                                               William Bloss \n\n\n\n12:15 A WMCA Perspective on Clean Air                                          Jackie Homan \n\n\n\n12:30 End of formal meeting                                                                                                           \n\n\n\n12:30 – 2pm      Lunch\, networking\, and an opportunity to visit ‘The Air We Breathe’ exhibition \n\n\n\nGetting There \n\n\n\nVenue: Assembly Room\,The Exchange\, 3 Centenary Square\, Birmingham\, B1 2DR \n\n\n\nParking: A map of nearby car parks can be found here – however\, Birmingham now has a Clean Air Zone\, and therefore you may be charged for driving into the city centre if your vehicle does not comply. You can check your vehicle registration here. As such\, we are keen to encourage the use of the City’s excellent public\, active and sustainable transport systems. \n\n\n\nPublic Transport: The Exchange is easily accessible from the city’s main transport links\, and is a 12-minute walk from Birmingham New Street. TfWM have lots of tools and information to help you plan your journey. You may even want to consider making use of the city’s new modes of sustainable transport\, such as e-scooters or west midlands cycle hire.
URL:https://wm-air.org.uk/event/wm-air-third-annual-meeting-the-exchange-invite-only/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201110T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201110T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T043412
CREATED:20201026T111346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201026T112933Z
UID:1973-1605002400-1605013200@wm-air.org.uk
SUMMARY:Online Masterclass: Inclusive Growth & the “Doughnut Model” for Economic Recovery
DESCRIPTION:Health Education England West Midlands Public Health Masterclass supported by the WM-Air\, University of Birmingham. \n\n\n\nBooking available here: \n\n\n\nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/inclusive-growth-the-doughnut-model-for-economic-recovery-tickets-116859428697\n\n\n\nMasterclass Overview \n\n\n\nEconomic crises often challenge existing paradigms and question the legitimacy of economic systems. The changes we’ve all made to our lives during the COVID-19 pandemic are considered by many as a unique opportunity to imagine a different future\, to change how we live our lives and experience our cities. \n\n\n\nIndeed\, the desire to imagine a different future has been building momentum for years\, the pandemic perhaps just the tipping point. The latest crisis is but one of many in recent history to have placed pressure upon our existing economic and political systems. In 2008 after decades of squeezed incomes\, rising inequality and pressure on public services\, the financial crisis led many to believe this would be the catalyst towards a new mode of economic thinking. More recently the environmental advocacy agenda has moved from the fringes of political debate to mainstream policy dialogue. \n\n\n\nPublished in 2017 “Doughnut economics” by Dr Kate Raworth\, Senior Research Associate at Oxford University’s Environmental Change Institute\, called for a review of mainstream economic practices in the context these crises. Hers was a call to stop pursuing growth at all costs and begin thinking about how to meet our core needs in balance with planetary health. In order to do so restrictive evaluative structures must be set aside. Accordingly\, perhaps the doughnut model is best understood as an analytical tool by which we can consider and evaluate policy in a different way. \n\n\n\nDerived from the UN Sustainable Development goals\, the inner ring of her doughnut constitutes the very minimum we need to lead a good life e.g. clean water\, housing\, sanitation\, healthcare\, equality\, and a decent income. The outer ring reflects the ecological ceiling\, the limits which we should not breach to protect our climate\, oceans\, and biodiversity. Living within the two rings is where the needs of the population and the planet are met\, whilst failing to achieve these minimum conditions is life in the doughnut hole. \n\n\n\nIn this half-day Masterclass led by Dr James Hall and Dr Suzanne Bartington (Institute of Applied Health Research\, University of Birmingham) we begin by considering the critiques of traditional economic approaches\, before introducing in detail components of the doughnut model. We feature an invited talk by Professor John Bryson\, Chair in Enterprise and Economic Geography\, entitled “Covid-19 and the Economy: Forms of life and the tensions between the biological\, the biographical and the environmental”. We will then consider a case study\, exploring how the municipality of Amsterdam is using the model as the starting point for policy decisions\, including navigating the recovery phase of the Covid-19 pandemic. Finally\, we conclude with a group discussion regarding applicability of the model in the West Midlands. \n\n\n\nThis masterclass will be of interest to public health\, air quality and environmental science professionals and practitioners who are seeking an improved understanding of health and economic equity\, inclusivity in the context of regional Covid-19 recovery. No prior knowledge of economic theory or air quality public policy is assumed.  \n\n\n\nMasterclass Agenda \n\n\n\n10.00Introduction and Overview Re-thinking Economics  Dr James Hall  10.30Introduction to The Doughnut modelDr James Hall  11.00‘Covid-19 and the Economy: Forms of life and the tensions between the biological\, the biographical and the environmental’  Professor John Bryson11.30Break  11.45Sustainable development in the UK:  Climate change and air quality policyDr Suzanne Bartington  12.00Embracing the doughnut model to guide post-coronavirus recovery: Amsterdam case-study  Dr James Hall12.30Group discussion and exercise: Local applicability of the model  All13:00  Final word and closeDr James Hall and Dr Suzanne Bartington
URL:https://wm-air.org.uk/event/online-masterclass-inclusive-growth-the-doughnut-model-for-economic-recovery/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201008T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201008T131500
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SUMMARY:WM-Air second annual meeting - Zoom webinar (invite only)
DESCRIPTION:The second WM-Air annual meeting will provide an opportunity for all partners\, stakeholders and interested parties to receive an update on the project as it approaches its second year since inception. \n\n\n\nEach strand of the project will provide a short summary of progress and there will be an opportunity for further discussion and additional thoughts / ideas on clean air science around the region. \n\n\n\nAGENDA \n\n\n\n9:30 Welcome\, introduction – William Bloss \n\n\n\n9:45 Air Quality Observations – Zongbo Shi & Lee Chapman \n\n\n\n10:05 Vehicle Emissions – Francis Pope \n\n\n\n10:25 Ambient AQ Modelling – Xiaoming Cai \n\n\n\n10:45 Comfort Break \n\n\n\n11:00 AQ Health Impact Calculations – Suzanne Bartington \n\n\n\n11:20 Economic Impact Assessment – John Bryson \n\n\n\n11:30 Green Infrastructure – Rob MacKenzie \n\n\n\n11:50 Covid-19 and Air Quality in the West Midlands – William Bloss \n\n\n\n12:00 Comfort Break \n\n\n\n12:15 External speaker: Regional Environment Perspectives – Jackie Homan (WMCA) / Jake Thrush (TfWM) \n\n\n\n12:30 General Discussion: Clean Air Science for the West Midlands \n\n\n\n13:00 WHO PM2.5 guidelines review & Environment Bill update – Roy Harrison \n\n\n\n13:15 Close
URL:https://wm-air.org.uk/event/wm-air-second-annual-meeting-invite-only/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191029T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191029T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T043412
CREATED:20190305T154234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191022T103652Z
UID:974-1572357600-1572364800@wm-air.org.uk
SUMMARY:WM-Air First annual meeting (invite only)
DESCRIPTION:WM-Air will be hosting its Annual Meeting to provide an opportunity for project partners and stakeholders to receive an update on the WM Air project as it approaches its first year from launch.   \n\n\n\nInvited guests will also include the University of Birmingham’s Supersite Team (NERC funded) to provide an overview of the new Air Quality Data being at the BOSS. 
URL:https://wm-air.org.uk/event/974/
LOCATION:Edgbaston Park Hotel\, 53 Edgbaston Park Rd\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B15 2RS\, United Kingdom
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