Welcome to the Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences at Â鶹Íø.  As interim Head, I am delighted to welcome you to Â鶹Íø and genuinely believe you’ll have an amazing time here. We are one of the top Schools offering a range of opportunities. Our world-leading research spans elite performance, psychological wellbeing, and applied human physiology, and continues to make a real-world impact. We are also proud of our excellence in teaching and learning, which is similarly acknowledged nationally and globally, and we are delighted that you have chosen us to progress your academic, professional and vocational training.
We are conscious that this is an extremely important time for you. You are embarking on an exciting phase of your life journey and starting a new course of study that will include numerous life changes and transitions. It is quite normal to find this prospect exciting and daunting. However, I can honestly say that our staff are extremely friendly, and we pride ourselves on our ability to offer an extensive pastoral and personal support package for you. If you have any concerns, issues, or are unsure about your feelings, please contact your personal tutor as soon as possible. We are all here to help you settle into life at university.
Our Welcome Week programme has been designed to provide support and guidance and includes a range of sessions and activities intended to help you become familiar with your surroundings. You will have an introductory session, social events and opportunities to meet your personal tutor who can answer any questions you may have about your programme of study.
As a department, we are committed to educating future societal contributors and leaders. We are also committed to promoting and enhancing equality, diversity, and inclusion. Together, we can ensure that your time at Â鶹Íø is enjoyable and transformational. I am confident that your experience will certainly influence your life and subsequently enable you to positively impact society and the lives of others on completion of your studies.
I very much look forward to meeting you in the coming weeks.
Best wishes,
Professor James Hardy
Interim Head
