Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences - CASES

26/03/2026

📢 Football and Dementia – Free Public Lecture at – bookings now open

☑️ CASES is pleased to open bookings for both its free Public Lecture and pre-conference 'Satellite Sessions' on Tuesday 2 June

The CASES Conference 2026 is taking place at The Manchester Metropolitan University on Wednesday 3 and Thursday 4 June. Organisers are proud to offer free pre-conference opportunities to anyone with an interest in Sports and Exercise Science.

The Conference Public Lecture, 'Football and Dementia: What Do We Know and Where Are We Going?' will take place on Tuesday 2 June 2026, 6-7pm. Dr Tiago Pecanha will explore the growing conversation around football and brain health, focusing on what science currently tells us about the links between heading the ball, head injuries, and the risk of dementia later in life. We’ll look at the latest research findings and discuss what’s being done in the sport to protect players.

This lecture is available to attend in-person at the Manchester Metropolitan University Business School, or to stream online. Bookings are essential!

➡️ In addition to the public lecture, several free and open ‘Satellite Sessions’ are taking place on Tuesday 2 June 2026 (Day zero) of the conference. These sessions are being delivered by CASES’ special interest and advisory groups offering CASES members and non-members an opportunity to hear from those working or researching within the specialism, discuss latest issues and findings, network and develop future projects.

☑️ Find out all about our FREE Public Lecture and Satellite Sessions and book your place today! https://bit.ly/3NsTvrv

25/03/2026

This week our Fellows Spotlight Series introduces Professor Andy Lane FCASES.

Andy became a Fellow in 2010, following a career that had already extended beyond research outputs into shaping the discipline through leadership, accreditation, mentorship, editorial work, and public engagement.

Read Andy's story: https://bit.ly/4c3T4Nr

University of Wolverhampton

24/03/2026

CASES is delighted to announce its Professor Tom Reilly Doctoral Dissertation award winner is Dr Christopher Nulty of Liverpool John Moores University

Congratulations on the achievement Chris!

To read more about this award, click here: https://bit.ly/4bxvXeg

24/03/2026

Reminder - two months until the deadline!

Along with the Irish Sport and Exercise Sciences Association, and Brunel University, we're exploring the technical landscape in Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences, and we need YOUR voice for this

Full details: https://bit.ly/4cafD3F

23/03/2026

🏆 We are delighted to announce Sue Pinner, Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Physiology at The Manchester Metropolitan University as the winner of the 2025 Climate Action and Sustainability in Sport and Exercise Science Award in the Pedagogy category.

Sue, who also serves as STEM Education Hub Lead for Sustainable Development (ESD), was recognised for her outstanding, research‑informed leadership in embedding sustainability across sport and exercise science education.

Sue is pictured with some of the MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology students who have benefited from climate literacy training.

🌿 The Outstanding commitment and contribution to and the promotion of in Sport and Exercise Science Awards were launched in 2025 by the newly established Climate Action and Sustainability Advisory Group. These awards aim to recognise the fantastic work aligned to Climate Action and Sustainability in Sport and Exercise Sciences across CASES’ members, registered laboratories and accredited universities.

Find out more about Sue's award winning work: https://bit.ly/4dCO3N1

23/03/2026

CASES Conference 2026
⭐ Speaker Spotlight - Medal of Achievement Award Winner, Prof Stuart Biddle HonFCASES⭐

This week we're excited to announce that the winner of the inaugural Medal Of Achievement, Professor Stuart Biddle HonFCASES will be making the journey from Australia to receive his award and speak at our Conference in Manchester this June.

Stuart is a distinguished academic and researcher in physical activity and sedentary behaviour. Underpinned by his highly cited research, including in sport and exercise psychology, Stuart has made considerable global impact through international leadership, and by playing a key role in shaping national and international guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour for the UK, Australia, Canada, and the World Health Organization.

⏰ Registration is open to members and non-members, professionals and students with early bird and membership discounts available NOW.

➡️ Visit our Conference website to find out more about our extensive programme, superb speakers and book your place today: https://bit.ly/4rq6HvL

Bridging Knowledge, Building Futures: Sport and Exercise Science Reimagined

University of Southern Queensland - Australia

20/03/2026

🆕 Are you a student looking for further information on sport and exercise science?

The new CASES Student Advisory Group page on Instagram may be what you are looking for!

🧑‍💻 Head to the following link and give the page a follow to stay updated https://bit.ly/4soofZB or search for on Instagram

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19/03/2026

Vacancy: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Psychology, 0.6 FTE at the University of Roehampton, located in Greater London. The deadline to apply is Monday 20 April 2026. Check out the following link for more information about this role: https://bit.ly/4uCZsTl

16/03/2026

In the second part (following on from our post last week) of our celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD – 8th March), we asked women of the EDI Advisory Group about the women who have inspired them and their work

16/03/2026

CASES Conference 2026
⭐ Speaker Spotlight - Gregg Stevenson MBE⭐

This week we are thrilled to introduce decorated Paralympian Gregg Stevenson MBE as our keynote speaker on day two for our Sport and Exercise Sciences conference at The Manchester Metropolitan University this June.

Gregg will join fellow Paralympian Dame Sarah Storey to present on "Insights from Elite Sport and High-Performance Cultures: High Performance Mindsets"

⏰ Registration is open to members and non-members, professionals and students with early bird and membership discounts available NOW.

➡️ Visit our Conference website to find out more about our extensive programme, superb speakers and book your place today: https://bit.ly/4rq6HvL

Bridging Knowledge, Building Futures: Sport and Exercise Science Reimagined