By Professor Barry Drust Photo by Alexandre Pellaes on Unsplash I recently had the privilege of attending the World Congress of Science and Soccer in Glasgow. The event brought together researchers, practitioners, coaches, and industry leaders from around the world to engage with the latest ideas and thoughts around the game. I’ve been attending these conferences for a … Continue reading “Why we go to conferences: Reflections from the World Congress of Science and Soccer in Glasgow”
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Representing the University of Birmingham at the World Congress of Science and Soccer 2025
By Dr Liam Anderson Last month, I had the privilege of attending the World Congress of Science and Soccer (WCSS) 2025 in Glasgow, representing the GSSPP and the University of Birmingham alongside Professor Barry Drust. The Congress was held at Ibrox and Celtic park, 2 of the worlds most prestigious football stadiums and brought together … Continue reading “Representing the University of Birmingham at the World Congress of Science and Soccer 2025 “
Re-framing professional “charity work”
By Professor Barry Drust Image credit: Nico Smit Things often come in cycles and the first quarter of 2025 has seen a number of doctorate students who I have supported complete their studies with their viva. The PhD viva is an essential aspect of the process in my opinion as it gives a real chance … Continue reading “Re-framing professional “charity work””
Expanding the GSSPP’s professional network
By Dr Tom Brownlee It was a pleasure to join Prof Barry Drust and Dr Liam Anderson recently at the Premier League for the day. The day launched a new initiative for the Premier League to support Academy practitioners in achieving their BASES accreditation. This is the first cohort embarking on a bespoke route of … Continue reading “Expanding the GSSPP’s professional network “
Industry Insights – Ben Mortlock
By Dan Lothian In the conversation between Dan Lothian and Ben Mortlock, Ben shares his journey in the sports industry, particularly in football, highlighting key insights about working in this competitive field. Ben began his career as a sports therapist in 2008, working with various clubs, including Grimsby Town, Tottenham Hotspur, Wolves and the England … Continue reading “Industry Insights – Ben Mortlock”
Most of our stresses won’t last
By Dr Tom Brownlee Photo by Chris Lawton on Unsplash This is a particularly busy time of year for everyone. With that comes the pressures and stresses of meeting deadlines. It’s for another blog whether the arbitrary line of Christmas is too heavily administered as a hard stop for people but there’s no debating whether it’s there. Discussing … Continue reading “Most of our stresses won’t last “
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”
Nurturing Tomorrow’s Sporting Practitioners: A Tale of Student Success
By Daniel Lothian In the lively world of high-performance sport, the pursuit of success extends beyond the pitch or track and onto the desks of aspiring professionals. Within the Graduate School of Sport and Professional Practice (GSSPP) at The University of Birmingham, we pride ourselves on developing impactful students who are not only academically adept … Continue reading “Nurturing Tomorrow’s Sporting Practitioners: A Tale of Student Success “
Applied Professional Practice Begins at The University of Birmingham
by Daniel Lothian A group of University of Birmingham Sport Science students have shown outstanding dedication as they returned to campus early this academic year, stepping onto the field during preseason to provide physiology support to two of the university’s flagship sports teams: Hockey and Rugby Union. These proactive second year undergraduate students have embarked … Continue reading “Applied Professional Practice Begins at The University of Birmingham “
Some people have just got it…?
By Dr Tom Brownlee Photo Credit: Diego PH on Unsplash A lot of the students I interact with are interested in working in elite sport. Through the opportunities we’ve put together at the University and our extensive network, we’re able to facilitate this in the form of placements. Over the years I’ve often been told … Continue reading “Some people have just got it…? “