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1. David Gavin

   Faculty of Science | School of Sport and Exercise Sciences | Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences

2. English literature and creative writing – information and course list

   Analyse some of the most iconic literary texts or find your own voice through creative writing. Explore our English literature and creative writing courses.

3. All about STEM – Face to Face with Sport and Exercise Sciences

   The School of Sport and Exercise Sciences is committed to supporting the UK-wide volunteer STEM Ambassador Programme, co-ordinated nationally by STEMNET and managed locally by MerseySTEM (includes Cheshire). The programme enables anyone with Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths (STEM) skills to inspire young people and demonstrate the possibilities of STEM subjects and careers.

4. Professor Denise Barrett-Baxendale MBE

   Denise is a prominent woman in sport, previously holding roles at Everton Football Club and the club’s official charity, Everton in the Community. She gained her PhD at LJMU, is an Honorary Fellow and took part in the 24th series of our Roscoe Lectures in 2021.

5. Lawrence Foweather

   School of Sport and Exercise Sciences

6. Gillian Cook

   School of Sport and Exercise Sciences

7. Graeme Close

   Sport and Exercise Sciences

8. The Forgotten Athletes: Jockey’s health reinvented

   Watch Dr George Wilson, a former jockey, talk about supporting riders to counter the detrimental effects of weight-making both on racing performance and long-term wellbeing.

9. 20 years of RISES

   The Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences is celebrating 20 years in 2017. RISES will be marking the anniversary with a number of events taking place throughout the year.

10. Nikita Parris

    Nikita was a member of the England women’s football squad, the Lionesses, that won the 2022 UEFA Women’s Euro Championships. She was previously supported by LJMU under the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) before becoming a sport development student alongside her blossoming professional football career which now sees her play for Manchester United. In 2023, she was announced as one of ten new LJMU honorary fellows to celebrate our 200th anniversary.