Beth Tweddle MBE
Beth graduated with a degree in sports science in 2007 and was in the very first class of scholars in the Sports Scholarship programme that launched in 2004. She is renowned as Britain’s greatest-ever female gymnast.
Beth graduated with a degree in sports science in 2007 and was in the very first class of scholars in the Sports Scholarship programme that launched in 2004. She is renowned as Britain’s greatest-ever female gymnast.
Read the oration for David Molyneux on the award of their Honorary Fellowship from Liverpool John Moores University presented by Professor Frank Sanderson.
Niamh is a professional footballer and was in the history making Lionesses squad, the England women’s football team, that made it to the final of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. She’s an alumna from our School of Sport and Exercise Sciences and was supported during her studies as a Sports Scholar.
Graeme Close, a Professor in Human Physiology at LJMU. He combines his academic research with nutrition and physiology consultancy to some of the world's leading sporting organisations.
Graeme Close is a sport nutrition consultant, professor of Human Physiology and programme leader for the Masters degree in Sport Nutrition at LJMU.
Read the full oration for Anyika Onuora on the Award of their Honorary Fellowship from Liverpool John Moores University.
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From providing nutritional advice to sports teams to giving talks on health in the workplace for businesses, Graeme Close works with a wide range of organisations.
During her long career with LJMU, Pat was recognised nationally and internationally as an innovator who was progressive, courageous, and determined to enhance the life chances of young people. Up until her retirement in 2010 she was at the forefront of teacher education, schools, and community engagement; all with lasting legacies to this day.