We recently summarised the achievements of our academic staff during the 2023/2024 Academic Year, so here’s a recap of what our research staff and postgraduate/undergraduate students have achieved 🎉 Many postgrads were successful with funding […]
Month: July 2024
Becoming an Olympian is not just about success at under-age level – Dr Phil Kearney.
PESS staff member Dr Phil Kearney recently had an article published on RTÉ Brainstorm examining the pathways athletes have taken to reach the pinnacle of their sport. Phil discussed: The different pathways developing athletes experience. […]
How can Armagh and Galway ensure higher scores next Sunday? – karol dillon.
PESS PhD student Karol Dillon recently had an article published on RTÉ Brainstorm: Karol discussed: 1. Shot Conversion Rates in the All-Ireland semi finals 2. Reasons why skill execution under pressure may not be as […]
hosting the international biochemistry of exercise conference 2024 part 3: running the conference – Professor brian carson.
Welcome to part 3 of this blog series. As I mentioned in parts 1 and 2, we were very proud to be hosting the International Biochemistry of Exercise Conference 2024 here at the University of […]
Developing your coaching through a research project on the MSc Applied Sports Coaching – PHIL KEARNEY.
Research Projects on the MSc Applied Sports Coaching It is one of the highlights of the year – the dissertations have been submitted from the MSc Applied Sports Coaching cohorts. From traditional research studies to […]
Can Gaelic footballers and hurlers be trained to make the right decision? – Phil Kearney
PESS staff member Dr Phil Kearney recently had an article published on RTÉ Brainstorm: Can Gaelic footballers and hurlers be trained to make the right decision? Phil discussed: Six methods of training decision making which […]
2023/24 Academic Year achievements
As we conclude the academic year 2023/24, our department is proud to reflect on a year filled with remarkable achievements. This year has been a testament to the hard work, dedication, and innovation of our […]
The more the merrier – an international collaboration publication: Insights into breast health issues in women’s rugby – Kilian Bibby
Academic collaboration is crucial for innovation and progress. When scholars from different background disciplines and institutions work together, they bring various perspectives which tend to lead to significant advancements. These cooperations are especially important today, […]
Karol Dillon Brainstorm Article – Karol Dillon
PESS PhD student Karol Dillon recently had an article published on RTÉ Brainstorm. Karol discussed: Previous qualitative research on laterality in Gaelic football Current quantitative research on laterality in Gaelic football What future research into […]
Book Chapter: Teaching about Gender: Feminist Hope and Praxis for the Future
Education for sustainability has never been more critical. This timely and essential book encourages readers to rethink our current values systems and to interrogate common assumptions about our world. Written for all educators with an […]
