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Unpacking Professional Identity: Who Am I and Why It Matters? 

By Katie Cronin Credit – John Hain Pixabay In the dynamic fields of physiotherapy and academia, understanding our professional identity is crucial, especially if we take the decision to make the transition into research roles. As practitioners, educators, and now researchers, we often find ourselves navigating the complex intersections of science, patient care, and educational … Continue reading “Unpacking Professional Identity: Who Am I and Why It Matters? “

Context is King 

By Dr Tom Brownlee Photo by ian dooley on Unsplash  This morning, I met with Alberto Franceschi, a PhD student of mine who works at Juventus Football Club. A good portion of our meeting was me asking him about the structures in place at the club in terms of staffing and departments.  Alberto is a great student, and … Continue reading “Context is King “

Balancing Roles: Working as a Programme Lead in Sports Medicine and as a Racecourse Physiotherapist 

By Caroline White Photo by Philippe Oursel on Unsplash Working as a Programme Lead in Sports Medicine at the University of Birmingham while simultaneously serving as a racecourse physiotherapist for jockeys has been an enriching, yet challenging experience. Managing both academic responsibilities and practical work in such dynamic fields has provided me with unique perspectives on the theory-practice … Continue reading “Balancing Roles: Working as a Programme Lead in Sports Medicine and as a Racecourse Physiotherapist “

Be the change you want to see 

By Dr Tom Brownlee Photo by ameenfahmy on Unsplash  Last week saw the launch of our new MSc in High-Performance Sport. The programme takes the traditional theory of an applied sports science masters, blends it with coach education, emotional intelligence and inter-personal skills, all wrapped up in a problem-based learning approach.  I’ve spoken quite a lot on LinkedIn … Continue reading “Be the change you want to see “

Professional Doctorate Day 25th September 2024

By Dr Liam Anderson Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming all cohorts from the School of Sport, Exercise, and Rehabilitation Sciences Professional Doctorate programme to campus for a day of collaboration and learning. The event was designed to bring together students from various stages of the programme, providing an opportunity to interact, share … Continue reading “Professional Doctorate Day 25th September 2024”

Making the most of work experience opportunities  

By Dr Tom Brownlee Photo by Bill Jelen on Unsplash  This month I was lucky enough to have been invited onto the Science for Sport podcast to speak about something that we’re all passionate about within the GSSPP. Matt and I discussed how to go about landing an internship or placement and how to get the most out … Continue reading “Making the most of work experience opportunities  “

Applied Learning in Practice

By Dr Paul Garner Photo by Courtney Cook on Unsplash Much is made about the importance of applied learning, universities are expected more than ever to prepare students for the workplace by facilitating learning through experience, in ‘real world’ contexts. This exposure to the messy, dynamic reality of action requires the ability to use knowledge that has perhaps … Continue reading “Applied Learning in Practice”

The PhD Journey – Insights From an Applied PhD Student

By Dr Jordan Slack As my PhD has come to an end, it has been a really valuable process for me to review my journey and reflect on how I have developed from a naïve academic coming out of my master’s degree – to trying to push myself to operate and perform at a PhD … Continue reading “The PhD Journey – Insights From an Applied PhD Student”

Build Your Own Playbook 

By Dr Tom Brownlee Photo by Abigail Keenan on Unsplash  I love the part of a podcast at the start where the host asks the guest how they got to where they are today. It’s interesting to hear the journey different people have been on and the twists and turns along the way. We should be careful not … Continue reading “Build Your Own Playbook “