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Research Interests
Mark Tully is a Professor of Public Health and interim Director of Research in the School of Medicine at Ulster University.
Professor Tully’s research focuses on addressing population levels of physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour, which are major causes of poor physical and mental wellbeing. His research includes interventions targeting older adults and socio-economically disadvantaged communities. In addition, he is interested in the effects of changes in the built environment on behaviours.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, The effects of home based walking programmes on cardiovascular risk factors in healthy subjects, Queens University Belfast
Award Date: 6 Dec 2004
Bachelor, BSc biomedical Science, Queens University Belfast
Award Date: 3 Jul 2000
External positions
Director of Northern Ireland Public Health Research Network, Northern Ireland Public Health Research Network
2015 → …
Keywords
- RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
- physical activity
- sedentary behaviour
- behaviour change
- prevention
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Peer-led walking programme to increase physical activity in inactive 60- to 70-year-olds: Walk with Me pilot RCT.
Tully, M., Cunningham, C., Wright, A., Mc Mullan, I., Doherty, J., Collins, D., Tudor-Locke, C., Morgan, J., Phair, G., Laventure, B., Simpson, L., McDonough, S., GARDNER, E., Kee, F., Murphy, M. H., Agus, A., Hunter, R. F., Hardeman, W. & Cupples, M. E., 9 May 2019, In: Public Health Research. 7, 10, p. 1-123 124 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Direct healthcare costs of sedentary behaviour in the UK
Heron, L., O'Neill, C., McAneney, H., Kee, F. & Tully, M., 10 Jun 2019, In: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. 73, 7, p. 625-629Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Copenhagen Consensus statement 2019: physical activity and ageing
Bangsbo, B., Blackwell, J., Boraxbekk, C., Caserotti, P., Dela, F., Evans, A., Jespersen, A., Gliemann, L., Kramer, A., Lundbye-Jensen, J., Mortensen, E., Lassen, A., Gow, A., Harridge, S., Hellsten, Y., Kjaer, M., Kujala, U., Rhodes, R., Pike, E. & Skinner, T. & 6 others, , 27 Jun 2019, In: British Journal of Sports Medicine. 53, 14, p. 856-858 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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GLOBAL LEVELS AND PATTERNS OF SEDENTARY BEHAVIOUR IN CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, ADULTS, AND OLDER ADULTS
Smith, L. & Tully, M. A., 1 Jan 2026, Routledge Handbook of Sedentary Behaviour. 1st ed. Taylor and Francis Ltd., p. 17-20 4 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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INTRODUCTION TO SEDENTARY BEHAVIOUR
Smith, L. & Tully, M. A., 1 Jan 2026, Routledge Handbook of Sedentary Behaviour. 1st ed. Taylor and Francis Ltd., p. 3-4 2 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Prizes
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Best COVID-19 Research paper of 2020
Tully, M. (Recipient), Smith, L. (Recipient) & Yakkundi, A. (Recipient), 9 Feb 2021
Prize: Other distinction
Activities
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Age is Just a Number: Engaging Older Learners in Belfast
Tully, M. (Speaker)
16 Apr 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Recruiting older adults from general practice to a physical activity intervention for older adults: the Walk with Me Study
Tully, M. (Speaker)
25 Mar 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Motivating people living with chronic pain to be physically active
Tully, M. (Speaker)
19 Oct 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Engaging older adults in physical activity: lessons from exercise trials?
Tully, M. (Speaker)
7 Oct 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Press/Media
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Fishing and its health benefits: The more men go fishing, the better their mental health, study finds
30/09/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Other
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Fishing Has Positive Benefits for Men's Mental Health, Study Finds
27/09/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Other
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Study Finds How Much Fishing Benefits Men’s Mental Health
27/09/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Other
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Good for the sole: Fishing found to greatly benefit men's mental health
26/09/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Other
Profiles
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General Practice Academic & Research Training Scheme 2025
Ewan, S.-L. (PI) & Tully, M. (CoI)
Health and Social Care R&D Division of the Public Health Agency for Northern Ireland
1/09/25 → 31/08/27
Project: Research
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Northern Ireland Public Health Research Network (2025 - 2027)
Tully, M. (PI)
Health and Social Care R&D Division of the Public Health Agency for Northern Ireland
1/08/25 → 31/01/27
Project: Research
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General Practice Academic & Research Training Scheme
Ewan, S.-L. (PI), Dubras, L. (CoI) & Tully, M. (CoI)
Health and Social Care R&D Division of the Public Health Agency for Northern Ireland
1/08/24 → 31/07/26
Project: Research
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Collaboration between Ulster University and the Northern Trust to develop research projects
Tully, M. (PI)
1/03/20 → 30/04/26
Project: Research
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Refinement of Ulster University's L&HS Strategy and Value Proposition for Commercial Engagement
Dowey, L. R. (PI), Miras, A. (CoI), Gill, C. (CoI), McConville, C. (CoI), McClean, C. (CoI), Callan, J. (CoI), McCarroll, J. (CoI), Sittlington, J. (CoI), Little, J.-A. (CoI), Saunders, K. (CoI), Thomas, K. (CoI), Ferguson, K. (CoI), McAnena, L. (CoI), Matthews, M. (CoI), Tully, M. (CoI), Mulholland, P. (CoI), McCarron, P. (CoI), Price, R. (CoI) & Gault, V. (CoI)
9/12/24 → 8/09/25
Project: Research