Events
To insure our goals, events and actions demonstrate in what direction WIC is working.
Wednesday, 21 May 2014 09:31
The international meeting on alcohol and global health
38th IMAG, Amsterdam, October 13- 14, 2014. Formerly the International Medical Advisory Group Conference this IMAG has been restyled the International Meeting on Alcohol and Global health, as this better describes its content. These conferences, which have previously taken place in Australia, Canada and the USA as well as many places in Europe, have traditionally been an opportunity for ERAB and ABMRF to showcase the research projects which they have funded. This meeting, the first bearing the new title, will…
Wednesday, 21 May 2014 09:26
40th Annual Alcohol Epidemiology Symposium of the Kettil Bruun Society
40th Annual Alcohol Epidemiology Symposium of the Kettil Bruun Society (www.kettilbruun.org) Campus Luigi Einaudi, Lungo Dora Siena 100, University of Torino, Italy, 9 - 13 June 2014. Eclectica, Institute for Training and Research, and University of Torino, Department of Cultures, Politics and Societies are proud to host the symposium. The principal aims of the KBS are to investigate social, epidemiological and cross-cultural research on alcohol use, to promote the exchange of scientific knowledge and experiences among researchers from various disciplines…
Tuesday, 25 March 2014 13:10
2nd WIC conference in the press
On 29 January, the Huffington Post (France) published an article mentioning the Wine Information Council conference, Wine in Moderation - Art de Vivre (WIM) aisbl and two of its members: the Deutsche Weinakademie and Vin et Société. The article, which focused on the Mediterranean diet, explained the numerous benefits of this diet and the advantages of a moderate consumption of red wine. The Journalist also listed the major characteristics of the Mediterranean diet as they were presented by Prof. Ramon…
Thursday, 13 February 2014 17:25
Nutrition and Physical Activity, from childhood to old age: Challenges and opportunities
Protection and advancement of citizens’ health is a declared priority for the EU. Both prevention and medical treatment can contribute to health, but prevention has certain advantages. Among preventive actions, two are universal in their applicability: good nutrition and physical activity, which are applicable across the life span. The Conference, therefore, will deal with issues such as nutrition and physical activity during childhood and old age, alike, childhood obesity, policies to tackle diet-related NCDS, public health issues with a focus…
Thursday, 13 February 2014 15:51
Lifestyles and Drinking Patterns in Young Adults
The Cavour Group - Lifestyles and Drinking Patterns in Young Adults- 5 March 2014 from 9:30 until 16:30 in the European Parliament, Altiero Spinelli Building (ASP) A1E-2. The conference is organised by the Cavour Group. This group gathers scientists from different fields and different geographies who work together on scientific projects related to behavioural aspects of alcoholic beverages consumption. The group is coordinated by Professor Enrico Tempesta, Osservatorio Permanente sui Giovani e l’Alcool, Italy, and Professor Philippe de Witte, Université…