In this episode, Steffi and Max talk to Pro-Vice Chancellor (Student Experience), and ex-Sport and Exercise Science Lecturer, Professor Cassie Wilson; and two Health and Exercise Science graduates turned Students' Union Representatives, Abbie and David. The topic of discussion is how the University of Bath looks after its students to provide a positive experience for all.

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This episode of Science on the Run welcomes Dr Jenn Maher. Our resident Floridian tells us about her work focussed on understanding the challenges of exercising in people with spinal cord injury, and her interventions designed to improve their health and fitness.

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In this Special Episode, Roland Pease meets three University of Bath graduates who are making impacts in industry.

Claire Smith is Director of Buro Happold in Bath. A structural engineer, she discusses her work in the city and beyond - and in boosting the sustainability of a local landmark, Bath Abbey, by combining cutting-edge technology with the city's natural hot springs.

Meri Williams has held multiple leading management roles since completing her degree in Computer Information Systems, leading scale-ups and expansions of major names including Gov.uk, Procter & Gamble and now at financial services company Pleo, with a focus on recognising and encouraging diversity in teams.

Bharat Shah was one of the first students to graduate from the University of Bath. He has grown a pharmacy wholesale business, Sigma Pharmaceuticals, from scratch and has a unique view into pharmacists' future as part of the UK healthcare system.

Would Lionel Messi have become one of the greatest football players of all time had he been born and raised as a player in England? Or would his physical deficiencies as a youngster have blocked his pathway and favoured stronger, faster young footballers?

Science on the Run talks to our resident game-changing growth and maturation expert Professor Sean Cumming, who explains the role of growth and maturation on sports performance and how ‘biobanding’ in youth sport and can improve an athlete’s pathway to success.

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In this episode of Science on Run we are joined by Dr Jean-Philippe (JP) Walhin, to explores the vital interaction of exercise and diet on health outcomes and explain where these topics feature on the Sport and Exercise and Health and Exercise Science course at Bath.

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Science on the Run explodes out the blocks as Director of Studies Adam Brazil talks about his applied research on sprint starts and gives us the inside scoop on the Sport and Exercise and Health and Exercise Science undergraduate courses - https://www.bath.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate-2025/sport-exercise-and-health/bsc-sport-and-exercise-science-with-professional-placement-or-study-abroad/

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In this episode, we hear all about Professor Gillison’s research on motivation and behaviour change as it relates to supporting weight loss efforts and the promotion of healthy lifestyles.

Find out more about our sport, exercise and health courses: https://www.bath.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate-2025/sport-exercise-and-health/

Views and opinions expressed by the participants in these recordings are their own and not necessarily those of the University of Bath.

Information correct at time of production. We may make changes to our courses or other aspects of your student experience in response to, for example, feedback from students, developments in the field of studies, the requirements of accrediting bodies, or any unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances. Always refer to the University of Bath's website for the latest information. The views and opinions of those taking part in this video are their own and not necessarily those of the University of Bath. bath.ac.uk/corporate-information/disclaimer

We hear from two of our current students Megan and Zak, who give us an insight into a day in the life of a Bath student, what the courses are like for them and some top tips for applicants.

Find out more about our sport, exercise and health courses: https://www.bath.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate-2025/sport-exercise-and-health/

Views and opinions expressed by the participants in these recordings are their own and not necessarily those of the University of Bath.

Information correct at time of production. We may make changes to our courses or other aspects of your student experience in response to, for example, feedback from students, developments in the field of studies, the requirements of accrediting bodies, or any unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances. Always refer to the University of Bath's website for the latest information. The views and opinions of those taking part in this video are their own and not necessarily those of the University of Bath. bath.ac.uk/corporate-information/disclaimer

In this episode, Briony Smith share’s her experiences of being one of the top up and coming female coaches in women’s football. Briony recently graduated from the University of Bath with a first class degree in Sport, Management and Coaching.

Briony was selected to take part in the Powerhouse Project, an initiative focused on empowering female coaches in sport and supporting the next generation of leaders. She was one of only 10 women selected from across the country to take part in a National Coach retreat in May, with Carla Ward. This year, she won the University of Bath Coach of the Year award.

Briony also produced a first-class dissertation project ‘Breaking through the glass ceiling: unveiling barriers in women’s football coaching education’.

Briony talks about some of the opporunities and challenges she has faced as a female coach and her plans and the importance of coach education and leadership programmes to help tackle some of the existing gender inequalities in football coaching. Briony will be starting a new job in September with championship club Plymouth Argyle, coaching within their academies, centre of excellence and player pathways.

Recently, Briony was also invited to host the first women’s football podcast on the global sports podcasts. You can listen to the podcast here:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0wFytQuEJ2GPLoTKj54e1d?si=QMV6vcg9R86IIBehALt7PQ&t=2

You can connect with Briony via LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/briony-smith-870163322/

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During the Covid-19 Pandemic there was an accelerated growth in social media influencers focused on fitness. In this episode, Bath Graduate Holly Hall talks about her dissertation research project ‘An Exploration into how the Fitness Industry, Social Media, and COVID-19 have Influenced 18-to-22-year-old Women’s Interpretations of a ‘Healthy Lifestyle'.

In this episode, we talk about this trend and the content created around 'fitspiration', diet trends and body ideas. Through her research, Holly revealed some of the negative impacts this had on young women, particularly in terms of their relationships with exercise and their bodies.

Holly recently graduated from the University of Bath with a first class degree in Sport Management and Coaching. Holly was also the recipient of the Department for Health undergraduate student prize for dissertation excellence.

You can connect with Holly on LInkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly-hall-548639206/

Find out more about studying BSc (Hons) Sport Management and Coaching degree here: https://www.bath.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate-2025/sport-exercise-and-health/bsc-sport-management-and-coaching-with-professional-placement/

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