By Dr Liam Anderson It was fantastic to welcome Dr Meghan Bentley, Research Fellow in Sport Nutrition at Leeds Beckett University, to deliver an engaging and thought-provoking talk for the School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences’ Performance Enhancement Special Interest Group (SIG). The session was attended by both SIG staff and postgraduate students, creating a vibrant environment … Continue reading “Dr Meghan Bentley’s Guest Talk for the Performance Enhancement SIG”
Month: October 2025
Reflecting on Year One of the MSc High Performance Sport
By Dr Tom Brownlee Photo by Caleb Holden on Unsplash The first year of the MSc High Performance Sport has officially come to a close, and what a start it has been. When we launched the programme, our goal was to create an experience that truly prepares students for the demands of elite sport. Looking back now, it … Continue reading “Reflecting on Year One of the MSc High Performance Sport”
The Long Game: Why Doing It Well Still Matters in Sport
By Dr Paul Garner Photo by Quino Al on Unsplash I guess you know you’re getting old when you look forward to a coffee with the newspaper on a Saturday morning! Today I indulged my passion for rugby and read three articles written by different journalists all of which discussed leadership in some shape or form. They reminded … Continue reading “The Long Game: Why Doing It Well Still Matters in Sport “
Professional Doctorate Day 2025
By Dr Liam Anderson Last week, we held our annual Professional Doctorate Day, bringing together students, staff, and supervisors for a day of learning, sharing, and connection. The event provided a valuable opportunity for our Professional Doctorate students, many of whom are based primarily off campus and embedded in applied professional environments, to come together as … Continue reading “Professional Doctorate Day 2025”
Step Into Sports Business Leadership
By Dr Jamie Pringle Step Into Sports Business Leadership – Applications Open for September 2026 Are you ready to transform your passion for sport into a career that shapes the future of business and leadership? Starting September 2026, the University of Birmingham invites ambitious postgraduates to join our MSc Sports Business, Management & Leadership – … Continue reading “Step Into Sports Business Leadership “
Me, myself and I: Ryder Cup Captains and The Language of Leadership
By Dr Jamie Pringle Photo credit: Bryan Berlin Anyone who watched the 2025 Ryder Cup will have been struck by the contrasting fortunes of Team USA and Team Europe across the three days. After Europe’s dominance in Friday and Saturday’s pairings, holding an 11½–4½ lead, Captain Luke Donald’s side held off a strong USA singles fightback to scrape a … Continue reading “Me, myself and I: Ryder Cup Captains and The Language of Leadership “