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Welcome to the Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences!

We're looking forward to welcoming you to the department. On this page, you can find all of the information you need for induction and enrolment.

 

Welcome message from Professor Mark Stoutenberg, Head of Department

"Congratulations on your decision to attend Durham University and embark on your professional development journey in the Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences. You are joining us at an exciting time in the evolution of our field - sport, exercise and physical activity are receiving increasing attention for the crucial role they play in reducing health inequalities, addressing issues related to social justice, and improving numerous mental, physical, and emotional health conditions. Our department is an inclusive, vibrant, and international community, with expertise that extends across several disciplinary fields that comprise sport, exercise sciences, and physical activity and health. As well as receiving a world-class education, we want to ensure that you have a great experience at Durham, engage in all aspects of student life, and develop the skills necessary to make a profound impact in our society and beyond upon graduation."

 

Professor Mark Stoutenberg
Head of Department

 

 

 

University student
Welcome to Durham and the department! I hope you are ready to have the best time studying and living here at Durham. I want to reassure you that you won’t regret your decision coming to Durham. You have access to an amazing support system within the department itself and further afield through sports clubs, societies and your college. Really throw yourself into everything and make the most of every opportunity, it is what makes your university experience! And more than anything else have fun because time flies by!

Robyn Homer
L3 BSc Student and Student Rep
University student
Congratulations and welcome to the department! We're excited to have you join our postgraduate community at a time of growth and innovation. With students from around the world studying various topics in sport and exercise sciences, there are plenty of opportunities to engage and contribute. We encourage you to be an active part of our supportive and inspiring community, both inside and outside the department. Welcome aboard!

Isaac Eastham
PhD Student and Student Rep

Department Information

Before arrival, we ask new enrolled students to access the Sport & Exercise Sciences Induction on Blackboard Learn Ultra. Navigate to ‘Courses’ where you will find you are enrolled on the Induction course. Content will be updated regularly.

Next steps

Enrol online

Enrolment opens eight weeks before the start of your programme.
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Registering for your programme and specific modules

Guidance on the structure of our programmes, and information for registering for your modules and selecting any optional and ‘open’ modules.
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Your first week in Durham – University Induction Week Events Timetable

The Timetable has been designed so College events don’t clash with any of your academic departmental events, but offer you lots of opportunities to meet your fellow Freshers, find your way around and settle into student life.

To help you keep track of where you need to be, and what you need to do during your first busy days at university, in your College and your Department, we have created a day-by-day University Induction Planner. This should help you to plan your schedule, so you don't miss anything - from being issued with your Campus Card or meeting the staff in your Department, to trying out for a sports team or joining a student society.
Your Personal Induction Planner
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Student updates

Check out our student blogs to read more about life at Durham from our students. Don't forget to follow us on social media!

Highlights

What to bring to University

Read our top recommendations to add to your packing list ready for your arrival at Durham.
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Welcome to Durham – and stop worrying!

Moving to University can be a daunting prospect but there’s no need to worry, you’ll feel right at home here.
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Get in touch

If you have any queries about any of this information or any aspect of coming to Durham please contact us.

Sport and Exercise Sciences

Green Lane

Durham

DH1 3LA

 

Tel: : +44(0)191 33 46985