Prof Jenn Cumming
@jenncumming.bsky.social
Chartered psychologist, sport and dance psychology researcher and Director of the SPRINT Project (http://sprintproject.org). Strength-based, mental skills development, youth homelessness, wellbeing, academic writing. Her/She
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🩰 Excited to be speaking at the Dancing My Mind conference in Stockholm this October! My talk, “Behind the Curtain: Mental Health in High-Level Dance”, will explore why elite dancers may silently struggle and what we can do to better support mental health in high-performance environments.
August 28, 2025 at 2:33 PM
🩰 Excited to be speaking at the Dancing My Mind conference in Stockholm this October! My talk, “Behind the Curtain: Mental Health in High-Level Dance”, will explore why elite dancers may silently struggle and what we can do to better support mental health in high-performance environments.
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Exciting news! 🎉
The 2nd National Survey of Safeguarding and Abuse Prevention in Dance, in collaboration with One Dance UK and the National Institute of Dance Medicine and Science, is now open!
Let's prioritise safeguarding in dance and create a community where every dancer feels safe. 💃🕺
The 2nd National Survey of Safeguarding and Abuse Prevention in Dance, in collaboration with One Dance UK and the National Institute of Dance Medicine and Science, is now open!
Let's prioritise safeguarding in dance and create a community where every dancer feels safe. 💃🕺
May 2, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Exciting news! 🎉
The 2nd National Survey of Safeguarding and Abuse Prevention in Dance, in collaboration with One Dance UK and the National Institute of Dance Medicine and Science, is now open!
Let's prioritise safeguarding in dance and create a community where every dancer feels safe. 💃🕺
The 2nd National Survey of Safeguarding and Abuse Prevention in Dance, in collaboration with One Dance UK and the National Institute of Dance Medicine and Science, is now open!
Let's prioritise safeguarding in dance and create a community where every dancer feels safe. 💃🕺
📢 Launch of the 2nd National Survey of Safeguarding and Abuse Prevention in Dance
The survey is open until 30 June 2025. UK dance leaders, including head teachers, performance directors, and safeguarding leads/officers are invited to participate.
www.sprintproject.org/national-sur...
The survey is open until 30 June 2025. UK dance leaders, including head teachers, performance directors, and safeguarding leads/officers are invited to participate.
www.sprintproject.org/national-sur...
May 2, 2025 at 2:13 PM
📢 Launch of the 2nd National Survey of Safeguarding and Abuse Prevention in Dance
The survey is open until 30 June 2025. UK dance leaders, including head teachers, performance directors, and safeguarding leads/officers are invited to participate.
www.sprintproject.org/national-sur...
The survey is open until 30 June 2025. UK dance leaders, including head teachers, performance directors, and safeguarding leads/officers are invited to participate.
www.sprintproject.org/national-sur...
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Looking forward to sharing the results of our scoping review on on 'Abuse and Harm in Dance at #ICSSR2025
with Erin Sanchez, @mkolitsida.bsky.social , @gracetidmarsh.bsky.social , @maryquinton.bsky.social
@jenncumming.bsky.social
with Erin Sanchez, @mkolitsida.bsky.social , @gracetidmarsh.bsky.social , @maryquinton.bsky.social
@jenncumming.bsky.social
March 7, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Looking forward to sharing the results of our scoping review on on 'Abuse and Harm in Dance at #ICSSR2025
with Erin Sanchez, @mkolitsida.bsky.social , @gracetidmarsh.bsky.social , @maryquinton.bsky.social
@jenncumming.bsky.social
with Erin Sanchez, @mkolitsida.bsky.social , @gracetidmarsh.bsky.social , @maryquinton.bsky.social
@jenncumming.bsky.social
Looking forward to sharing the next chapter of our #safedanceresearch on 'Safeguarding and abuse prevention policies of UK Dance Organisations' at #ICSSR2025
with Erin Sanchez, @georgiabird.bsky.social , @mkolitsida.bsky.social , @gracetidmarsh.bsky.social , @maryquinton.bsky.social
with Erin Sanchez, @georgiabird.bsky.social , @mkolitsida.bsky.social , @gracetidmarsh.bsky.social , @maryquinton.bsky.social
March 7, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Looking forward to sharing the next chapter of our #safedanceresearch on 'Safeguarding and abuse prevention policies of UK Dance Organisations' at #ICSSR2025
with Erin Sanchez, @georgiabird.bsky.social , @mkolitsida.bsky.social , @gracetidmarsh.bsky.social , @maryquinton.bsky.social
with Erin Sanchez, @georgiabird.bsky.social , @mkolitsida.bsky.social , @gracetidmarsh.bsky.social , @maryquinton.bsky.social
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💡Showcasing talented postgraduate researchers💡
Today our team members @midwarika.bsky.social, Kirsty Brown, and Fiona Clarke presented their research at the annual postgraduate research day!
Read our latest post to find out more:
www.sprintproject.org/post/postgra...
#research #sportsscience
Today our team members @midwarika.bsky.social, Kirsty Brown, and Fiona Clarke presented their research at the annual postgraduate research day!
Read our latest post to find out more:
www.sprintproject.org/post/postgra...
#research #sportsscience
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December 17, 2024 at 4:44 PM
💡Showcasing talented postgraduate researchers💡
Today our team members @midwarika.bsky.social, Kirsty Brown, and Fiona Clarke presented their research at the annual postgraduate research day!
Read our latest post to find out more:
www.sprintproject.org/post/postgra...
#research #sportsscience
Today our team members @midwarika.bsky.social, Kirsty Brown, and Fiona Clarke presented their research at the annual postgraduate research day!
Read our latest post to find out more:
www.sprintproject.org/post/postgra...
#research #sportsscience
The final was a joy to watch!
‘So proud’: praise for Strictly winners as show regains family TV crown
‘So proud’: praise for Strictly winners as show regains family TV crown
Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell lifted trophy in ‘highest-scoring final ever’, watched by more than 8 million
It has been a difficult year for Strictly Come Dancing. Just six months ago, questions were mounting about whether the show should be axed…
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December 15, 2024 at 1:50 PM
The final was a joy to watch!
A reminder to plan a reward for the next draft I am writing.
Are you hoping to be able to say 'I like writing' someday?
Then my dog has a lesson for you! 🐾 😁
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#AcademicSky #Phdchat #ECRchat
Then my dog has a lesson for you! 🐾 😁
https://buff.ly/3CPGJgY
#AcademicSky #Phdchat #ECRchat
5 Academic Writing Skills I Learned from My Dog
It might seem far-fetched but there are lots of parallels between dog training and academic writing! Here are 5 unexpected academic writing lessons -- courtesy of my dog Zuza.
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December 14, 2024 at 9:40 AM
A reminder to plan a reward for the next draft I am writing.
I take my dog for a walk when I hit a difficult bit of writing. If really stuck, then I sound out the ideas with a co-author to get a different perspective. What do other people do? Let's build a list! #acwri #academicsky
Whenever I get to a difficult point in writing, I bake something to get my brain working in other ways. #acwri
December 14, 2024 at 9:27 AM
I take my dog for a walk when I hit a difficult bit of writing. If really stuck, then I sound out the ideas with a co-author to get a different perspective. What do other people do? Let's build a list! #acwri #academicsky
Not sure about posting a reprint of your next journal article? Informative thread below for #academicsky & #openresearch of any career stage, particularly early.
I was also cautious of doing preprints at first but now see the benefits & also encourage pre-registrations & protocols.
I was also cautious of doing preprints at first but now see the benefits & also encourage pre-registrations & protocols.
I have a couple of papers I’m considering posting as a preprints. I’ve noticed language on allowing preprints at a lot of target journals I consider. Interested in people’s opinions on submitting preprints for early career folks. Especially in Population Health and Epidemiology #EpiSky #AcademicSky
December 14, 2024 at 9:21 AM
Not sure about posting a reprint of your next journal article? Informative thread below for #academicsky & #openresearch of any career stage, particularly early.
I was also cautious of doing preprints at first but now see the benefits & also encourage pre-registrations & protocols.
I was also cautious of doing preprints at first but now see the benefits & also encourage pre-registrations & protocols.
Has anyone done a syllabus infographic for their higher education module? This blog looks so helpful! @maryquinton.bsky.social maybe something for us to create for Sport & Mental Health? #academicsky
🌈 Design nerds and educators, unite! I made you a comprehensive guide for creating eye-catching syllabus infographics from scratch. Pro tips included: word art tricks, color consistency, and design hacks. 📊 #EduSky
The Infographic Syllabus Template
Lit and Tech helps teachers integrate EdTech and literacy strategies to engage students, spark creativity, and improve classroom learning.
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December 14, 2024 at 9:08 AM
Has anyone done a syllabus infographic for their higher education module? This blog looks so helpful! @maryquinton.bsky.social maybe something for us to create for Sport & Mental Health? #academicsky
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🚨 New blog post alert 🚨
See our latest blog post to learn about one of our favourite research activities, public engagement! www.sprintproject.org/post/sprint-...
How do you engage with the public to share your research? Let us know in the comments ⬇️
#publicengagement #CPD #knowledgeexchange
See our latest blog post to learn about one of our favourite research activities, public engagement! www.sprintproject.org/post/sprint-...
How do you engage with the public to share your research? Let us know in the comments ⬇️
#publicengagement #CPD #knowledgeexchange
SPRINT Project engage in public engagement
Kirsty, Maria and Michelle recently attended the University of Birmingham (UoB) public and cultural engagement day on Thursday 21st November at the Exchange. It was a great day for the team members t...
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December 13, 2024 at 12:49 PM
🚨 New blog post alert 🚨
See our latest blog post to learn about one of our favourite research activities, public engagement! www.sprintproject.org/post/sprint-...
How do you engage with the public to share your research? Let us know in the comments ⬇️
#publicengagement #CPD #knowledgeexchange
See our latest blog post to learn about one of our favourite research activities, public engagement! www.sprintproject.org/post/sprint-...
How do you engage with the public to share your research? Let us know in the comments ⬇️
#publicengagement #CPD #knowledgeexchange
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Want to make your research process faster and more organised?
Every time a paper references another study that catches your attention, put it in the snowball column. It’s like creating a personalised research trail tailored to your topic.
#AcademicWriting #MastersStudent #University #StudySmart
Every time a paper references another study that catches your attention, put it in the snowball column. It’s like creating a personalised research trail tailored to your topic.
#AcademicWriting #MastersStudent #University #StudySmart
December 12, 2024 at 4:35 PM
Want to make your research process faster and more organised?
Every time a paper references another study that catches your attention, put it in the snowball column. It’s like creating a personalised research trail tailored to your topic.
#AcademicWriting #MastersStudent #University #StudySmart
Every time a paper references another study that catches your attention, put it in the snowball column. It’s like creating a personalised research trail tailored to your topic.
#AcademicWriting #MastersStudent #University #StudySmart
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Alongside all the staff & young people at St Basils, it has also been great to work alongside Prof. @jenncumming.bsky.social, Dr @maryquinton.bsky.social, @mkolitsida.bsky.social & Prof. Jessica Pykett. Thank you to the ESRC & Cooke and Wolstenholme Charitable Trust for their support & funding.
December 12, 2024 at 2:36 PM
Alongside all the staff & young people at St Basils, it has also been great to work alongside Prof. @jenncumming.bsky.social, Dr @maryquinton.bsky.social, @mkolitsida.bsky.social & Prof. Jessica Pykett. Thank you to the ESRC & Cooke and Wolstenholme Charitable Trust for their support & funding.
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🔜 We look forward to sharing the full report on @thesprintproject.bsky.social website soon.
⏰️ In progress is also an academic paper on the co-developmental and feasibility of the bespoke soft outcomes tool developed as part of the evaluation and a policy brief.
⏰️ In progress is also an academic paper on the co-developmental and feasibility of the bespoke soft outcomes tool developed as part of the evaluation and a policy brief.
December 12, 2024 at 2:36 PM
🔜 We look forward to sharing the full report on @thesprintproject.bsky.social website soon.
⏰️ In progress is also an academic paper on the co-developmental and feasibility of the bespoke soft outcomes tool developed as part of the evaluation and a policy brief.
⏰️ In progress is also an academic paper on the co-developmental and feasibility of the bespoke soft outcomes tool developed as part of the evaluation and a policy brief.
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🤝 Working with St Basil's to develop & implement the evaluation for this unique service that focuses on assessment & stabilisation has been key to action learning, understanding change mechanisms & providing evidence of proof of concept for a 1st of its kind youth homelessness service.
December 12, 2024 at 2:36 PM
🤝 Working with St Basil's to develop & implement the evaluation for this unique service that focuses on assessment & stabilisation has been key to action learning, understanding change mechanisms & providing evidence of proof of concept for a 1st of its kind youth homelessness service.
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A real privilege to present the overview of a 3-year evaluation of St Basils Transition Hub service to Birmingham City Council today alongside @georgiabird.bsky.social
#youthhomelessness #servicedelivery #serviceevaluation #strengthsbased #implementation
#youthhomelessness #servicedelivery #serviceevaluation #strengthsbased #implementation
December 12, 2024 at 2:36 PM
A real privilege to present the overview of a 3-year evaluation of St Basils Transition Hub service to Birmingham City Council today alongside @georgiabird.bsky.social
#youthhomelessness #servicedelivery #serviceevaluation #strengthsbased #implementation
#youthhomelessness #servicedelivery #serviceevaluation #strengthsbased #implementation
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Wondering who the faces are behind The SPRINT Project?
Let us introduce ourselves and see our individual profiles through the starter pack ⬇️
Watch this space as more of the team join bluesky 🦋
You can also learn more about us here: www.sprintproject.org/aboutus-meet...
go.bsky.app/NaSNU11
Let us introduce ourselves and see our individual profiles through the starter pack ⬇️
Watch this space as more of the team join bluesky 🦋
You can also learn more about us here: www.sprintproject.org/aboutus-meet...
go.bsky.app/NaSNU11
December 12, 2024 at 10:16 AM
Wondering who the faces are behind The SPRINT Project?
Let us introduce ourselves and see our individual profiles through the starter pack ⬇️
Watch this space as more of the team join bluesky 🦋
You can also learn more about us here: www.sprintproject.org/aboutus-meet...
go.bsky.app/NaSNU11
Let us introduce ourselves and see our individual profiles through the starter pack ⬇️
Watch this space as more of the team join bluesky 🦋
You can also learn more about us here: www.sprintproject.org/aboutus-meet...
go.bsky.app/NaSNU11
Thanks @raulpachecovega.bsky.social for sharing your resource. I am a big fan of using spreadsheets in this way and often point my PhD students towards your website for inspiration and ideas!
#RPVSky
I get "thank you" email notes quite frequently, and I just got one regarding my CSED (Conceptual Synthesis Excel Dump) method, so in celebration, here's how this strategy for literature reviews works:
www.raulpacheco.org/2016/06/synt...
I get "thank you" email notes quite frequently, and I just got one regarding my CSED (Conceptual Synthesis Excel Dump) method, so in celebration, here's how this strategy for literature reviews works:
www.raulpacheco.org/2016/06/synt...
Synthesizing different bodies of work in your literature review: The Conceptual Synthesis Excel Dump (CSED) technique
Since I'm writing a series of posts on literature reviews (and undertaking a few of
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December 12, 2024 at 8:35 AM
Thanks @raulpachecovega.bsky.social for sharing your resource. I am a big fan of using spreadsheets in this way and often point my PhD students towards your website for inspiration and ideas!
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🚨NEW DSEP COMMITTEE VACANCY🚨
We are now inviting applications for the role of communications lead on the DSEP committee. An exciting opportunity to contribute to a vibrant community👏
Any queries, please do DM us📩
Apply here: www.bps.org.uk/news/volunte...
We are now inviting applications for the role of communications lead on the DSEP committee. An exciting opportunity to contribute to a vibrant community👏
Any queries, please do DM us📩
Apply here: www.bps.org.uk/news/volunte...
December 11, 2024 at 11:57 AM
🚨NEW DSEP COMMITTEE VACANCY🚨
We are now inviting applications for the role of communications lead on the DSEP committee. An exciting opportunity to contribute to a vibrant community👏
Any queries, please do DM us📩
Apply here: www.bps.org.uk/news/volunte...
We are now inviting applications for the role of communications lead on the DSEP committee. An exciting opportunity to contribute to a vibrant community👏
Any queries, please do DM us📩
Apply here: www.bps.org.uk/news/volunte...
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Qualitative Research in Mental Health have announced their 10th annual conference 📣 to be held in Budapest, May 2025. More info on their website: qrmh10.com
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December 11, 2024 at 1:43 PM
Qualitative Research in Mental Health have announced their 10th annual conference 📣 to be held in Budapest, May 2025. More info on their website: qrmh10.com
Welcome to #bluesky @mjgholland.bsky.social!
December 11, 2024 at 2:11 PM
Welcome to #bluesky @mjgholland.bsky.social!
After a term of supporting BSc and MSc students to learn how to write 'academically', it is great to see this blog post outlining how to do this even better: radicalscholarship.com/2024/12/05/h...
#alwayslearning #academicwriting
#acwri
#alwayslearning #academicwriting
#acwri
How to Write Like a Scholar (and Not Like a Student)
[Header Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash] Having taught now an on-going 41 years—about half that time as a high school English teacher and now a college professor—if there is one thing I know very …
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December 9, 2024 at 7:30 AM
After a term of supporting BSc and MSc students to learn how to write 'academically', it is great to see this blog post outlining how to do this even better: radicalscholarship.com/2024/12/05/h...
#alwayslearning #academicwriting
#acwri
#alwayslearning #academicwriting
#acwri
As more #dancepsychology folks join #bluesky, I have been adding to the starter pack. DM or reply if you would also like to be added!
Hello #dancepsychology folks! I am adding new contacts to the starter pack so please keep checking it out as more people join #bluesky
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December 7, 2024 at 9:02 AM
As more #dancepsychology folks join #bluesky, I have been adding to the starter pack. DM or reply if you would also like to be added!
2024 has been a busy, inspiring, and exciting year for @thesprintproject.bsky.social
Thanks to everyone who has read and shared our blog posts!
Thanks to everyone who has read and shared our blog posts!
🚀Reflecting on 2024's highlights⭐
Our top 10 blog posts covered everything from mental health initiatives to marathon tips. See our latest post for personal stories, achievements, and practical advice!
Here's to more insights in 2025! 🎉
www.sprintproject.org/post/sprint-...
#yearinreview
Our top 10 blog posts covered everything from mental health initiatives to marathon tips. See our latest post for personal stories, achievements, and practical advice!
Here's to more insights in 2025! 🎉
www.sprintproject.org/post/sprint-...
#yearinreview
SPRINT Project Wrapped
As we near the end of 2024, we wanted to reflect on the year we've had. So, here's a look back at some of your favourite SPRINT Project blog posts from the past year!In 2024, you really enjoyed our personal stories and team updates, practical advice and tips, and new innovations and initiatives. Click the links to see the original blog post. Starting at number 1010) The why and how of intervention frameworks – a report about visiting a person-based approach workshopYou enjoyed exploring interven
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December 6, 2024 at 3:34 PM
2024 has been a busy, inspiring, and exciting year for @thesprintproject.bsky.social
Thanks to everyone who has read and shared our blog posts!
Thanks to everyone who has read and shared our blog posts!