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.
Why news about drug use among amateur athletes might not be all bad…..
Dr Chris Beedie explains how revelations about drug use in amateur sport could help change sporting culture.
Evidence that obesity is a problem is not evidence that sport is the solution
Mike Weed, Professor of Applied Policy Sciences and Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Enterprise, explores whether promoting sport participation is the answer to combating the rise in obesity.
With controversies ignored, was Rio 2016 an “opiate for the middle classes”?
Professor Mike Weed, Professor of Applied Policy Sciences and Head of the School of Human & Life Sciences, comments on BBC Sport’s coverage of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Will Rio 2016 benefit the UK?
Professor Mike Weed, Head of the School of Human and Life Sciences, comments on the UK Government’s £275 million investment in TeamGB success at Rio 2016, and what should be expected for the money.
Could a change in police tactics be causing problems at Euro 2016?
Dr Elaine Brown, School of Law, Criminal Justice and Computing, asks if a change in focus by French Police is causing order problems
Policing Euro 2016: could heightened security provoke fan unrest
Dr Elaine Brown from the School of Law, Criminal Justice and Computing, explains how high profile security at Euro 2016 risks rising the tension with fans