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Professor Kevin Tipton
I am writing to share the very sad news that Professor Kevin Tipton died on the 9th January 2022.
Study reveals misogynistic attitudes towards women’s sport
Openly misogynistic attitudes towards women’s sport may be common amongst male football fans, according to new research involving online message boards.
New Associate Professor, Dr Toni Louise Williams
The Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences is delighted to welcome Dr Toni Louise Williams as Associate Professor.
World Top 2% Scientist success!
Professor Brett Smith was named in the recent 2021 edition of the Stanford University list of World Top 2% scientists.
Research Newsletter 7
View the latest departmental research newsletter, issued December 2021.
Repeated concussions in professional rugby players associated with poor mental health post retirement
Former professional rugby players are more likely to show signs of depression, anxiety and irritability compared to amateur rugby players and non-contact athletes, according to new research led by Dr Karen Hind, in the Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences
Getting Active Through Move Social Work
Academics from our Department of Sports and Exercise Sciences have been working in collaboration with Sport England through Get Yourself Active (GYA), in order to launch the Moving Social Work programme.
Durham Sport graduate wins prestigious award for her final year dissertation
Congratulations to Jess Hamilton, who has won the British Association for Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Undergraduate Dissertation of the Year
DSES Research Newsletter Issue 6
View the latest departmental research newsletter, issued September 2021.
Durham Roundtable on the Politics of Localism in Sport and Physical Activity
Drawing on discussions amongst a range of experts, DSES are sharing learning from our recent roundtable
New Assistant Professor appointed, Dr Patrick Jachyra
The Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences is delighted to welcome Dr Patrick Jachyra as Assistant Professor.
New Assistant Professor appointed, Dr Katie Di-Sebastiano
The Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences is delighted to welcome Dr Katie Di-Sebastiano as Assistant Professor.