The event, titled ‘From London 2012 to Paris 2024: Lessons learned from research into the social legacies of the Olympic and Paralympic games’, took place … Read more
Sport Studies Society win Fundraiser of the Year 2019
The paper hearts project was organised by the Sport Studies Society, attempting to win the Guinness World Record attempt for the largest display of origami … Read more
Sport Management Scholar is Expanding the Impact of SSES’s Research in South America
Dr. Sakis Pappous is currently in Lima, Peru delivering a series of talks to academic and non-academic audiences, expanding the reach of his research by … Read more
Participants Wanted – The effects anti-inflammatory asthma medication has on time-trial performance in non-asthmatic athletes
Are you a cyclist or triathlete in Kent? Be part of research investigating if anti-inflammatory asthma medication has an effect on time-trial performance in non-asthmatic … Read more
Participants wanted – The effects of caffeine on endurance performance after one night of total sleep deprivation.
We are currently looking for participants to take part in a research study looking at the effect of caffeine on endurance performance during sleep deprivation. … Read more
Landmark book critically challenging intersections of sport, education and corporatisation
A new co-authored book, Sport, Education and Corporatisation: Spaces of connectivity, contestation and creativity (Routledge, 2019), released by Dr Geoffery Z. Kohe (School of Sport … Read more
Sarah Gilchrist, Professional Doctorate Graduate
The skills she developed now support her current role as a self-employed sports performance consultant. Here is a brief overview of her experience: What influenced … Read more
Dr Glen Davison provides expert comment on NASA astronaut research
Sports Science is not just limited to the study of traditional physical activities, exercise and sports. Sports Scientists can have an impact in many areas, … Read more
Is a postgraduate programme for me?
Being so close to the finish line, the final year at university can lead to a whirlwind of emotions. There is so much to look … Read more
SSES staff lead European symposium on the use of brain stimulation in sport
Dr Lex Mauger is a leading researcher in the use of non-invasive brain stimulation and he has brought together a panel of experts to present … Read more