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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.
New Professor in Practice Appointed to enhance local links
The Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences (DSES) is pleased to welcome Dr Maxine Rhodes, Managing Director of County Durham Sport (CDS), as our newest Professor in Practice.
DSES Research Newsletter Issue 5
View the fifth departmental research newsletter, issued July 2021.
Dr Cassandra Phoenix has contributed to a Global Report on Ageism
Dr Cassandra Phoenix has contributed to a Global Report on Ageism.
DSES Research Newsletter Issue 4
View the fourth departmental research newsletter, issued March 2021.
QS World Rankings
We have once again been named as one of the world’s leading sport and exercise sciences departments.
DSES Research Newsletter Issue 3
View the third departmental research newsletter, issued December 2020.
Top 100 Cited Researcher for Sport and Exercise Sciences
Professor Brett Smith was recently identified in a science-wide analysis of citations as in the top 100 cited researchers in the field of sport sciences.
DSES Research Newsletter Issue 2
View the second departmental research newsletter, issued September 2020.
New research by Dr Karen Hind reveals long-term impact of rugby injuries
Dr Karen Hind is leading a new research study, which has proven that rugby players are more likely than other athletes to suffer long-term injuries.