By Katie Cronin Pursuing a professional doctorate is a significant commitment—intellectually demanding, time-consuming, and often emotionally intense. When layered onto the daily responsibilities of parenting, particularly with older children who have complex schedules, evolving emotional needs, and growing independence, the challenges multiply in subtle but significant ways. As a mother of three navigating teenage years, … Continue reading “From School Runs to Submissions: Managing Doctoral Deadlines with a Full House “
Month: May 2025
Exploring Performance Enhancement in Women’s Football: A Visit from Alek Gross
By Dr Liam Anderson Within the School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, our Special Interest Groups (SIGs) play a vital role in focusing research efforts and fostering collaboration among staff and students. One such group, the Performance Enhancement SIG, includes several members of the GSSPP team, who are actively engaged in a broad network … Continue reading “Exploring Performance Enhancement in Women’s Football: A Visit from Alek Gross”
GSSPP Symposium: A Day of Inspiration, Connection and Celebration
By Caroline White Yesterday, we hosted the Graduate School of Sport and Professional Practice (GSSPP) Symposium, “From Lab to Field: Connecting the Dots Between Research and Professional Practice in Sports Performance”—and what a day it turned out to be. From packed-out sessions to genuine conversations over coffee, the energy, curiosity, and community spirit in the room … Continue reading “GSSPP Symposium: A Day of Inspiration, Connection and Celebration “
When good becomes bad
By Professor Barry Drust Image Credit: Alice Dietrich The football season is drawing to a close. As key issues such as titles, promotions and relegations are settled those involved in the sport are starting to go through periods and processes of review and reflection. One particularly interesting viewpoint that has found its way into the … Continue reading “When good becomes bad”
ACL Diaries: Two Weeks Post-ACL Surgery: What I’ve Learned (So Far)
By Jamie Kyte Two weeks ago, I had ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair using a quad tendon graft with a lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET). It’s been humbling, uncomfortable, and not without its mental battles, but also an eye-opener. The First Two Weeks: The Real Test If you’re about to go through this: the first couple … Continue reading “ACL Diaries: Two Weeks Post-ACL Surgery: What I’ve Learned (So Far)”
Challenges and Barriers to Young People Accessing Sport: An Academic Perspective – What can we do?
By Katie Cronin Photo by leah hetteberg on Unsplash Sport is universally recognised for its numerous benefits to young people, from physical health improvements to enhanced social skills, mental well-being, and emotional resilience. The importance of sport participation cannot be overstated, as it plays a vital role in shaping youth development. However, despite these benefits, numerous barriers hinder … Continue reading “Challenges and Barriers to Young People Accessing Sport: An Academic Perspective – What can we do? “