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School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences

Unlock the Wonders of STEM Learning with O'Reilly for Higher Education

There are thousands of online resources, apps and research tools available to assist your studies or research in STEM subjects, but where do you start, and which resources are reliable?

Greg Cadge, Danilo Petti

04 January 2024

Spiking success: Navigating Academia and Volleyball Performance

It's not just about excelling in academics and sports during your time here – it's about forging a path that extends beyond graduation. The University isn't just a stepping-stone; it's a launchpad for aspirations and a lifelong connection to the world of performance sports.

Michelle Rushbrooke

18 December 2023

Inspiring the next generation of women footballers

Essex scholar Abbie on what a football scholarship means to her

Alumni team, Philanthropy

11 May 2023

With speaker Ruth Lowry

Professor Jules Pretty, Dr Ruth Lowry

10 June 2022

Getting Everyone Active - The Louder Than Words Podcast

As lifestyles change how do we stay active and stay healthy. What interventions can change behaviour, improve the environment and offer access to activities which can promote our wellbeing? Dr Ruth Lowry and Dr Paul Freeman from the School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences talk about supporting individuals and communities to live healthier more active lives from crafts and nature to drumming and gardening.

Dr Paul Freeman, Professor Jules Pretty, Dr Ruth Lowry

28 April 2022

Physiotherapy and mental health placement

In this blog post Alice George, a graduate from our MSc Physiotherapy course, discusses her experiences in a mental health placement.

Alice George

11 October 2021

Winter exercise is important for maintaining physical and mental health - here's why

Dr Jo Barton, Dr Ruth Lowry

12 November 2020

Executive Dean Professor Graham Underwood and Head of the School of Health and Human Sciences Vikki-Jo Scott, tell us more.

Professor Graham Underwood, Vikki-Jo Scott

04 April 2017

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School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences

Unlock the Wonders of STEM Learning with O'Reilly for Higher Education

Spiking success: Navigating Academia and Volleyball Performance

Inspiring the next generation of women footballers

Episode 5 - Fit as a Fiddle: Health Benefits of Craft, Drumming and Social Groups - Brighter Futures

Getting Everyone Active - The Louder Than Words Podcast

Physiotherapy and mental health placement

Winter exercise is important for maintaining physical and mental health

Launching our new School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Science