Dept of Sport & Exercise Sciences, Durham University
@dusportexsci.bsky.social
Leading multi-disciplinary department of sport and exercise sciences. Consistently ranked in the UK Top 10 best sport-related UG degrees. Top 100 QS World Rankings for sport-related subjects.
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We're the Department of Sport & Exercise Sciences @ Durham University
Our work across sport, physical activity & exercise challenges inequalities, promotes social justice, and improves health and wellbeing
Posts will highlight contributions across these areas
We're the Department of Sport & Exercise Sciences @ Durham University
Our work across sport, physical activity & exercise challenges inequalities, promotes social justice, and improves health and wellbeing
Posts will highlight contributions across these areas
Lifestyle factors such as sleep, diet & physical activity are now widely recognised as important influences on mental health.
An international team including DSES Dr Patrick Jachyra has come together to offer the first international consensus on lifestyle psychiatry.
Here: tinyurl.com/ys5x66k4
An international team including DSES Dr Patrick Jachyra has come together to offer the first international consensus on lifestyle psychiatry.
Here: tinyurl.com/ys5x66k4
Researchers outline a unified approach to lifestyle psychiatry and mental health - Durham University
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November 25, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Lifestyle factors such as sleep, diet & physical activity are now widely recognised as important influences on mental health.
An international team including DSES Dr Patrick Jachyra has come together to offer the first international consensus on lifestyle psychiatry.
Here: tinyurl.com/ys5x66k4
An international team including DSES Dr Patrick Jachyra has come together to offer the first international consensus on lifestyle psychiatry.
Here: tinyurl.com/ys5x66k4
We are inviting applications for a Teaching Fellow in the Social Sciences of Sport and Physical Activity. This post offers an exciting opportunity to be part of the Sport and Exercise Sciences Department here at Durham.
For more information and to apply see here: durham.taleo.net/careersectio...
For more information and to apply see here: durham.taleo.net/careersectio...
Teaching Fellow (Grade 7)
Click the link provided to see the complete job description.
durham.taleo.net
November 3, 2025 at 11:28 AM
We are inviting applications for a Teaching Fellow in the Social Sciences of Sport and Physical Activity. This post offers an exciting opportunity to be part of the Sport and Exercise Sciences Department here at Durham.
For more information and to apply see here: durham.taleo.net/careersectio...
For more information and to apply see here: durham.taleo.net/careersectio...
As part of our second year Sports Development module, we welcomed Sandi Procter, President of the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), to the department to give a guest lecture to our student about developing participation in British tennis.
October 27, 2025 at 9:05 AM
As part of our second year Sports Development module, we welcomed Sandi Procter, President of the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), to the department to give a guest lecture to our student about developing participation in British tennis.
DSES graduate and Olympic athlete Lauren Irwin recently opened a new student rowing facility at her former college!
Lauren graduated with a degree in Sport, Health & Exercise from Durham in 2019 & won Bronze with Team GB as part of the women’s eight rowing team.
Read more here: bit.ly/4nkoZM5
Lauren graduated with a degree in Sport, Health & Exercise from Durham in 2019 & won Bronze with Team GB as part of the women’s eight rowing team.
Read more here: bit.ly/4nkoZM5
Alumna and Olympic rower Lauren Irwin opens new landing stage at Hild Bede - Durham University
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October 27, 2025 at 9:02 AM
DSES graduate and Olympic athlete Lauren Irwin recently opened a new student rowing facility at her former college!
Lauren graduated with a degree in Sport, Health & Exercise from Durham in 2019 & won Bronze with Team GB as part of the women’s eight rowing team.
Read more here: bit.ly/4nkoZM5
Lauren graduated with a degree in Sport, Health & Exercise from Durham in 2019 & won Bronze with Team GB as part of the women’s eight rowing team.
Read more here: bit.ly/4nkoZM5
Join us for Discover Durham Live - giving you the opportunity to learn more about applying to Durham University, what to expect in terms of academic and welfare support, find out about our Colleges and more!
October 20, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Join us for Discover Durham Live - giving you the opportunity to learn more about applying to Durham University, what to expect in terms of academic and welfare support, find out about our Colleges and more!
Our new academic year began with a Postgraduate Picturing Research event. Our PhD and Masters by Research students created an image and short text to depict their research. These reflected the varied, impactful, international and discipline spanning nature of PGR research within the department.
October 20, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Our new academic year began with a Postgraduate Picturing Research event. Our PhD and Masters by Research students created an image and short text to depict their research. These reflected the varied, impactful, international and discipline spanning nature of PGR research within the department.
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A warm welcome to Emily Davis, who joins our Discovery Research Platform as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Moving Bodies Lab and @dusportexsci.bsky.social. We look forward to working with you, Emily! 🤩
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Introducing Emily Davis: New Postdoctoral Research Associate in The Moving Bodies Lab
Read our interview with Emily Davis, a new PDRA in the Moving Bodies Lab.
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September 9, 2025 at 8:45 AM
A warm welcome to Emily Davis, who joins our Discovery Research Platform as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Moving Bodies Lab and @dusportexsci.bsky.social. We look forward to working with you, Emily! 🤩
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The latest issue of DSES Research Newsletter is now available here: sway.cloud.microsoft/TtQ0keVLQwzD...
We hope you enjoy reading about the current research and activities happening in the department.
We hope you enjoy reading about the current research and activities happening in the department.
October Sport and Exercise Sciences @ Durham Research Newsletter
Welcome to the October 2025 issue of the Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences (DSES) research newsletter.
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October 1, 2025 at 10:37 AM
The latest issue of DSES Research Newsletter is now available here: sway.cloud.microsoft/TtQ0keVLQwzD...
We hope you enjoy reading about the current research and activities happening in the department.
We hope you enjoy reading about the current research and activities happening in the department.
📣 We would like to extend a warm welcome to visiting PhD student, Victor Merino Expósito.📣
Victor will be working with Prof. Brett Smith during his time here.
Read about what Victor has to say about his upcoming visit to the department here: www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...
Victor will be working with Prof. Brett Smith during his time here.
Read about what Victor has to say about his upcoming visit to the department here: www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...
Victor Merino Expósito - Durham University
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August 22, 2025 at 7:52 AM
📣 We would like to extend a warm welcome to visiting PhD student, Victor Merino Expósito.📣
Victor will be working with Prof. Brett Smith during his time here.
Read about what Victor has to say about his upcoming visit to the department here: www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...
Victor will be working with Prof. Brett Smith during his time here.
Read about what Victor has to say about his upcoming visit to the department here: www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...
New study led by Patrick Jachyra seeks to provide a more in depth understanding about what supports or hinders physical activity participation for autistic adults.
Read here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Read here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
August 14, 2025 at 8:11 AM
New study led by Patrick Jachyra seeks to provide a more in depth understanding about what supports or hinders physical activity participation for autistic adults.
Read here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Read here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
📣 Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity where you can explore interests and develop interdisciplinary laboratory skills? 📣 Then this Technician post with us (DSES) and the Faculty of Social Sciences may be for you.
For full details see the advert here: durham.taleo.net/careersectio...
For full details see the advert here: durham.taleo.net/careersectio...
Technician - Faculty Flexible Deployment
Click the link provided to see the complete job description.
durham.taleo.net
July 25, 2025 at 9:42 AM
📣 Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity where you can explore interests and develop interdisciplinary laboratory skills? 📣 Then this Technician post with us (DSES) and the Faculty of Social Sciences may be for you.
For full details see the advert here: durham.taleo.net/careersectio...
For full details see the advert here: durham.taleo.net/careersectio...
The Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences is currently seeking to appoint a talented individual to a fixed term, 2-year Career Development Fellowship in a predominantly education-facing role.
If this may be of interest to you please see her for information: durham.taleo.net/careersectio...
If this may be of interest to you please see her for information: durham.taleo.net/careersectio...
Career Development Fellow in Sport and Exercise Sciences
Click the link provided to see the complete job description.
durham.taleo.net
July 16, 2025 at 9:55 AM
The Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences is currently seeking to appoint a talented individual to a fixed term, 2-year Career Development Fellowship in a predominantly education-facing role.
If this may be of interest to you please see her for information: durham.taleo.net/careersectio...
If this may be of interest to you please see her for information: durham.taleo.net/careersectio...
A two-day workshop on Qualitative Research was held at University of KwaZulu-Natal and led by DSES' Brett Smith. We hope everyone enjoyed the workshop and Brett's presentation.
July 14, 2025 at 3:35 PM
A two-day workshop on Qualitative Research was held at University of KwaZulu-Natal and led by DSES' Brett Smith. We hope everyone enjoyed the workshop and Brett's presentation.
The UEFA Women’s Euros is in full swing, but a recent YouGov survey showed that interest in women’s football still lags well behind the men’s game. What does this mean in terms of gender equality in the sport?
DSES' Professor @staceypope.bsky.social, explains here: www.durham.ac.uk/research/cur...
DSES' Professor @staceypope.bsky.social, explains here: www.durham.ac.uk/research/cur...
UEFA Women’s Euros: Media coverage and gender equality - Durham University
www.durham.ac.uk
July 11, 2025 at 9:05 AM
The UEFA Women’s Euros is in full swing, but a recent YouGov survey showed that interest in women’s football still lags well behind the men’s game. What does this mean in terms of gender equality in the sport?
DSES' Professor @staceypope.bsky.social, explains here: www.durham.ac.uk/research/cur...
DSES' Professor @staceypope.bsky.social, explains here: www.durham.ac.uk/research/cur...
Summer is here and this is our last newsletter for this academic year!
This issue includes some insight into the brilliant work of some of our departmental colleagues Martin Roderick, Hester Hockin-Boyers, Jennifer Airlie and other colleagues.
Available here: sway.cloud.microsoft/CDbgqDpXwhZo...
This issue includes some insight into the brilliant work of some of our departmental colleagues Martin Roderick, Hester Hockin-Boyers, Jennifer Airlie and other colleagues.
Available here: sway.cloud.microsoft/CDbgqDpXwhZo...
July Sport and Exercise Sciences @ Durham Research Newsletter
Welcome to the July 2025 issue of the Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences (DSES) research newsletter.
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July 10, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Summer is here and this is our last newsletter for this academic year!
This issue includes some insight into the brilliant work of some of our departmental colleagues Martin Roderick, Hester Hockin-Boyers, Jennifer Airlie and other colleagues.
Available here: sway.cloud.microsoft/CDbgqDpXwhZo...
This issue includes some insight into the brilliant work of some of our departmental colleagues Martin Roderick, Hester Hockin-Boyers, Jennifer Airlie and other colleagues.
Available here: sway.cloud.microsoft/CDbgqDpXwhZo...
Yesterday students from the MSc course in Physical Activity, Health & Society came together for the Postgraduate Taught Conference 2025. It was a great to hear more about their fascinating dissertation projects, & fresh perspectives to timely & diverse issues across sport, health & physical activity
June 25, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Yesterday students from the MSc course in Physical Activity, Health & Society came together for the Postgraduate Taught Conference 2025. It was a great to hear more about their fascinating dissertation projects, & fresh perspectives to timely & diverse issues across sport, health & physical activity
Durham University is a World Top 100 University (QS World University Rankings 2026) - since 2010.
We’ve strengthened our academic reputation, are 64th globally for employability and 22nd for sustainability.
#QSWUR
We’ve strengthened our academic reputation, are 64th globally for employability and 22nd for sustainability.
#QSWUR
June 24, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Durham University is a World Top 100 University (QS World University Rankings 2026) - since 2010.
We’ve strengthened our academic reputation, are 64th globally for employability and 22nd for sustainability.
#QSWUR
We’ve strengthened our academic reputation, are 64th globally for employability and 22nd for sustainability.
#QSWUR
🌍 Studied in the Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences? Your voice can shape what comes next.
Take the Global Alumni Survey 2025, it only takes 10 minutes.
💡 Check your inbox for your personalised link.
⏳ Closes Monday 30 June at 11:59pm (BST).
Take the Global Alumni Survey 2025, it only takes 10 minutes.
💡 Check your inbox for your personalised link.
⏳ Closes Monday 30 June at 11:59pm (BST).
June 24, 2025 at 9:30 AM
🌍 Studied in the Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences? Your voice can shape what comes next.
Take the Global Alumni Survey 2025, it only takes 10 minutes.
💡 Check your inbox for your personalised link.
⏳ Closes Monday 30 June at 11:59pm (BST).
Take the Global Alumni Survey 2025, it only takes 10 minutes.
💡 Check your inbox for your personalised link.
⏳ Closes Monday 30 June at 11:59pm (BST).
Lindsay Macnaughton, was recently invited by the Swiss Sports Nutrition Society to delivered a keynote session on Body Composition Assessment in Athletes: Why? When? How?. Lindsay also co-presented with her collaborator Therese Fostervold Mathisen from Østfold University College (HiØ) in Norway.
June 16, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Lindsay Macnaughton, was recently invited by the Swiss Sports Nutrition Society to delivered a keynote session on Body Composition Assessment in Athletes: Why? When? How?. Lindsay also co-presented with her collaborator Therese Fostervold Mathisen from Østfold University College (HiØ) in Norway.
We’re thrilled to announce @carodr.bsky.social and colleagues JASPA project has been shortlisted in the @fuseonline.bsky.social #FuseAwards25 for Excellence in Public Involvement and Engagement🎉🏆
It’s fantastic for it to be recognised, congratulation to all!
It’s fantastic for it to be recognised, congratulation to all!
June 13, 2025 at 4:05 PM
We’re thrilled to announce @carodr.bsky.social and colleagues JASPA project has been shortlisted in the @fuseonline.bsky.social #FuseAwards25 for Excellence in Public Involvement and Engagement🎉🏆
It’s fantastic for it to be recognised, congratulation to all!
It’s fantastic for it to be recognised, congratulation to all!
Great to see lots of prospective students and parents at our Studying Sport & Exercise Sciences talk as part of today's Durham University open day. We've got further talks today and across the course of Saturday!
Thanks also to our students Joe and Tasha for their great input!
Thanks also to our students Joe and Tasha for their great input!
June 13, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Great to see lots of prospective students and parents at our Studying Sport & Exercise Sciences talk as part of today's Durham University open day. We've got further talks today and across the course of Saturday!
Thanks also to our students Joe and Tasha for their great input!
Thanks also to our students Joe and Tasha for their great input!
Last week @arthurgaillard.bsky.social attended the International Network of Sport Anthropology Conference at KU Leven in Belgium to present some of his work on the epistemology of sport.
June 11, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Last week @arthurgaillard.bsky.social attended the International Network of Sport Anthropology Conference at KU Leven in Belgium to present some of his work on the epistemology of sport.
Today is International Day of Play, To coincide with this, @sophmphillips.bsky.social , Carolyn Summerbell et al. published their Cochrane Review "Do dietary and activity strategies help prevent obesity in children aged 2 to 4 years?" www.cochrane.org/CD015326/CEN...
Do dietary and activity strategies help prevent obesity in children aged 2 to 4 years?
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June 11, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Today is International Day of Play, To coincide with this, @sophmphillips.bsky.social , Carolyn Summerbell et al. published their Cochrane Review "Do dietary and activity strategies help prevent obesity in children aged 2 to 4 years?" www.cochrane.org/CD015326/CEN...
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Fantastic to present our co-produced JASPA work with practice partners from Chilypep today. Powerful video from young people speaking about bringing joy and empowerment to physical activity. More days like this please 🙏 @dusportexsci.bsky.social @nihrsphr.bsky.social
Keeley, Ruby and Fuse colleague Carolyn Dodds-Reynolds exploring involvement with young people through the Joyful and Safe Physical Activity (JASPA) project
May 21, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Fantastic to present our co-produced JASPA work with practice partners from Chilypep today. Powerful video from young people speaking about bringing joy and empowerment to physical activity. More days like this please 🙏 @dusportexsci.bsky.social @nihrsphr.bsky.social
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New Co-production Resource by @disrightsuk.bsky.social & with @dusportexsci.bsky.social Launch 5th June @durhamimh.bsky.social @nihrarcs.bsky.social @sport-england-se.bsky.social @bps-dsep.bsky.social @pahrc.bsky.social @jpahjournal.bsky.social @ifapanet.bsky.social us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Co-production Narrative Launch Event. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
A new co-production guide aimed at those working in physical activity or sport, co-produced by Disability Rights UK alongside a team of individuals, organisations and researchers. We are launching thi...
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May 13, 2025 at 8:45 AM
New Co-production Resource by @disrightsuk.bsky.social & with @dusportexsci.bsky.social Launch 5th June @durhamimh.bsky.social @nihrarcs.bsky.social @sport-england-se.bsky.social @bps-dsep.bsky.social @pahrc.bsky.social @jpahjournal.bsky.social @ifapanet.bsky.social us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...