Meet the Researcher

This week Emma chats to Dr Shelley Duncan about her work in the neuroscience of Parkinson’s and her love for Dungeons and Dragons.

In this episode Emma meets Dr Conor Power who tells us about his research in biomechanics and functional movement in the military.

In this episode Emma chats to Dr James Steele – who talks all things effort and shares his rekindled love for golf.

In this episode Mark meets Dr Ben Powis who shares his passion for the sociology of sport and disability sport. He also has a famous Dad… listen to find out why!

This episode Emma meets Dr Teresa Corbett who specialises in the psychology of managing multiple illnesses. She is also a big Lord of the Rings fan!

This week Emma talks to Dr Garfield Benjamin whose research focusses on the relationship between humans and digital technology. They also love to cook vegan food in their spare time.

This week Emma chats to Dr Lisa Arai about her research in health and social care and how this translates to her teaching practice. She also has a link to the band The Smiths!

This week Mark chats to Dr Rory Magrath who discusses his research within football examining gender and sexuality. He also talks about how he became a dog lover and owner!

In this episode Emma chats to Dr Karen Burnell about her research exploring the use of heritage as an intervention for veterans. She is also has some serious martial arts skills!

Emma talks to Dr Jamil Jubrail about his research on understanding viruses and how we can prevent them. He is also a keen musician and plays three instruments!

This week Emma chats to Dr Lee Bridgeman, Lecturer in Sport Science, and they discuss his work in GPS within rugby. Lee highlights the key people who have shaped him on his journey and encourages meaningful collaboration.

This week Mark talks to Dr David Webber about his research around the cultural political economy of football (…and his love of music).

This week Emma talks to Amy Woodford who is the Health and Exercise Development Officer and an Associate Lecturer in Community Innovation Projects. She discusses how her community innovation project, Health 4 Her, is developing into a wider program of research.

This week Emma meets to Dr James Wright about his work in critical power and reliability of sports science equipment. He also tells us how he is preparing for the London Marathon after years of waiting... 16 years to be precise!

In this episode Mark meets Brian, he discusses the ways in which his upbringing has shaped his personal and professional life and inspired research interests into social relationships, time, technology and work, and in doing so, calls for a reclaiming of the moral and human dimensions of research and work in academia

In this episode Emma chats to Dr Imogen Tijou about her research in health psychology. Imogen is particularly interested in adherence and behaviour change and gives insights to projects with arthritis patients and recycling schemes. She is also a keen sewer and makes clothes!

This week Emma chats to Dr Robbie Baldock who tells us about his crucial research within antibiotics and he shares some vital insights for collaboration in research.

This week we meet Dr Sarah Hillier who talks to Emma about her research interests particularly around women’s health and nutrition. She is interested in collaborating in this area so please do get in touch with her!

This week we meet Dr Catherine Phipps who talks about her research around LGBT+ inclusivity in university sport and future projects about gender in the curriculum. She also sheds some light on her experience in combat sports and more recently powerlifting!

In this episode we meet Dr Mark Turner a Senior Research Fellow in Sport Sociology and a co-host of the podcast. He talks about his research in social movements, safe standing in football and his love for playing the piano.