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Innovative Research in Collaboration with Applied Monitoring Ltd

The Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences have led on an exciting research project driven by Dr Lindsay Macnaughton (PI) investigating an innovative, non-invasive technology to measure blood lactate conducted in partnership with Applied Monitoring Ltd (AML).
A number of individuals taking part in experimental lab work

‘Is Football Sexist?': Project wins award for best project from the Ogden Trust.

Congratulations to Stacey Pope who was part of a project which has won an award for best project (nationally) for engaging with schools from the Ogden Trust.
headshot of Stacey Pope

DSES at the 9th International Conference on Qualitative Research in Sport and Exercise (QRSE2024)

Dr Hester Hockin-Boyers reflects on the Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences engagement with the conference and shares her reflections as a first-time attendee
Dr Toni Williams (right) and Professor Martin Roderick (left) smiling in front of a Durham University banner

Durham Sport and Exercise Sciences researchers appointed to new roles

Dr Toni Williams and Professor Martin Roderick have accepted new positions with the International Society of Qualitative Research in Sport and Exercise and the associated journal Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health.
Dr Toni Williams (right) and Professor Martin Roderick (left) smiling in front of a Durham University banner

Leading researcher campaigns for fair access to sports with Paralympics GB

Professor Brett Smith from our Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences attended the Paralympic Games to campaign for equality in physical education (PE) for disabled children.
Prof Brett Smith smiling in front of a screen

How exercise can support eating disorder recovery

Research led by Dr Hester Hockin-Boyers (Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences), suggests that combining seemingly opposing approaches to health management could support eating disorder recovery.
Gym class lifting handheld weights with smiling woman in foreground

Working with Durham police to benefit local communities

We have signed an agreement with Durham Constabulary and the Durham Police and Crime Commissioner to work together for the benefit of local communities.
Three women seated at table, signing a document

Making waves in Team GB's rowing squad

Following alumna Lauren Irwin’s selection as part of the Team GB rowing squad, she has been training intensively for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Prof. Brett Smith: International Keynote Speaker

Professor Brett Smith will be delivering several international keynotes and workshops to audiences around the world.
Two male athlete's participating in wheelchair basketball

Multiple concussions in rugby players change proteins in their blood

A new study shows that retired rugby players who have suffered multiple concussions have abnormal levels of certain proteins in their blood.
Male rugby players in a game.

Euro 2024: women need safer fan spaces at big football tournaments to stamp out hostility and abuse

With Euro 2024 in full-flow, Professor Stacey Pope, from our Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences, looks at what more can be done to help women feel more safe when attending major football tournaments.
A female football fan wearing England face paint in front of an England flag

Quadruple representation for Durham in Team GB hockey squad

Three Durham alumni and a graduating student have been selected for the men’s and women’s Team GB hockey squads ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics this summer.
Lots of flags from around the world with teh Paris 2024 logo at the right hand side