As the country enjoys England’s success in the World Cup, Keith Saunders in the School of Teacher Education and Development, gives his perspective on teaching and mentoring and asks, are you a Sven or a Gareth?
We need more female role models in sport to inspire the next generation
Academics from Childhood and Education Sciences and Sport and Exercise Science explain why the visibility of women in sport at all levels is essential to inspire females to continue with physical activity.
Could placebos be putting lives at risk?
Phil Hurst and Professor Chris Beedie explain how the placebo effect could be influencing the use of image and performance enhancing drugs.
World Cup 2018: it’s live, but not as we know it!
Professor Mike Weed explores how social media is changing the way we experience live events.
Levelling the playing field – and the dugout
Dr Katie Dray discuss the lack of women in coaching on International Women’s Day.
Alcohol in pregnancy, why absence of evidence for a risk is not the same as evidence for absence of risk
Dr Hayley Mills, Dr Marlize De Vivo and Dr Chris Beedie, all from the Sport and Exercise Sciences programme, respond to yesterday’s news suggesting that women are being unfairly alarmed with regard to consuming alcohol when pregnant.
Mental health in elite athletes: can we kick mental illness into touch please?
Dr Mark Uphill and Professor Jan Burns explain how their research could help improve athletes’ mental health.
Supporting science in a post-truth era
Dr Chris Beedie explains why scientists should not let criticism and pseudo-science hinder scientific advancements.
We play together: International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
Dr Dikaia Chatziefstathiou, looks at how sporting agencies need to work to unify people through sport.