Head of the School of Sport and Exercise Science at Ulster University. PhD UU, MSc QUB. FCMI SFHEA.
Joined April 2012
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Fantastic group of engaged coaches.
Brilliant week with our UEFA B Diploma candidates.
Excellent engagement throughout, with coaches challenging themselves in both the practical and classroom sessions. Lots of valuable discussions and shared ideas! @QueensSport
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Great to host 60 stakeholders at @UlsterUni Centre for Sport in Society exploring the value of sport & physical activity in NI.
Thanks to Prof Simon Shibli, our partners @Sport_NI @NISportsForum @belfastcc @GLL_UK & all who contributed to a really positive discussion.
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It's time to celebrate the Class of 2026!
Bookings are now open for the summer graduation ceremonies.
Your dedication, hard work and focus have led to this moment, so don't miss your chance to celebrate.
Book now: ulster.ac.uk/graduation
#ProudOfUU
ALT Graduate in black cap and gown shaking hands with Ulster University Deputy Vice Chancellor in green academic robe during ceremony.
ALT Graduate in cap and gown holding diploma outdoors with Coleraine campus river and fields in background.
ALT Two graduates in caps and gowns holding diploma folders outdoors with people and buildings in the background.
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Fantastic team work.
We delivered 'Part 2: Graduate Transition Programme' for final-year students, co-designed with student leaders and Employability & Graduate Futures. It featured Masters info sessions, an Employers Network event & a CPD masterclass. Thanks to everyone for supporting our students.
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๐ฃ ๐Study Recruitment ๐๐ฃ
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Congratulations @Danielle_FBD!!
Very proud of you! ๐๏ธโโ๏ธ ๐โโ๏ธ ๐ช
11 Dec 2025
Today Olympian, European Champion and Irish record holder, Danielle Hill, graduated from Ulster with a Masterโs in Strength & Conditioning, having balanced her sporting career and study through our Performance Sport Programme.
Read more: ow.ly/lZpK50XHqq2
ALT Graduate in black cap and gown with green and red trim standing by waterfront with city buildings in background.
ALT Graduate in cap and gown standing next to a reflective glass wall, showing her graduation attire and calm expression.
ALT Graduate adjusting black mortarboard cap while wearing a gown with green and red hood outdoors.
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First-year Ulster University Sport & Exercise Science students brought festive fun to Rosstulla Special School, hosting their annual Christmas Party. A 20 year tradition celebrating inclusion, partnership, and real-world learning through sport.
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6 Dec 2025
Fantastic reinforcement of the @IrishFA youth framework. Placing the player/young person at the centre of everything we do can only lead to positive outcomes.
6 Dec 2025
It's David Jeffrey's Saturday column
๐ต January transfer window should be scrapped
โฝ๏ธ IFA may have hit the target with a blueprint for youth football
๐ช Same old story, manager loses his job and players raise their game
๐ Cup Final will be a cracker
belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sportโฆ
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5 Dec 2025
Last week, Ulster University's Centre for Sport in Society hosted the Football Collective Conference to explore football's social, cultural and political impact in partnership with the Irish Football Association.
Read more: ow.ly/JfaP50XBUaX
ALT Large group over 170 delegates from over 60 institutions and 17 countries, posing in stadium seats under a screen displaying The Football Collective and Ulster University logos.
ALT Dr Kyle Ferguson from Ulster University speaking at a clear podium with Northern Ireland Football Association logo inside a stadium lounge area.
ALT Dr Paul Darby of Ulster University photographed with Professor Alan Bairner, in front of an Ulster University backdrop.
ALT Four professionals seated on stage in front of a stadium window, engaged in a panel discussion with microphones and notes.
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The Football Collective holds annual conference at National Stadium irishfa.com/news/2025/decembโฆ
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Weโre delighted to recognise our Sport & Exercise Nutrition, Outdoor Adventure students who received Deanโs Awards for their outstanding academic performance and dedication. #ProudOfUU
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๐FULLY FUNDED PHD POSITIONS๐
We are advertising 3 PhD projects!
Check out & apply by the following link ๐ ulster.ac.uk/doctoralcollegeโฆ
Come join โThe 2024 University of the Yearโ ๐
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What an incredible 2 days! ๐
Thank you to everyone for attending and participating in the @FB_Collective conference in Belfast!
#WeAreUU
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26 Nov 2025
We're really looking forward to the Belfast Conference. See you all soon!
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18 Nov 2025
Next week weโre thrilled to be in Belfast for the 2025 Football Collective Conference. Two amazing days discussing the latest research shaping the future of football.
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Really looking forward to hearing from Callum as he debates football talent development across the globe.
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.The session will be led by Callum Irving, Lead of High Performance Learning & Exchange at FIFA.
Register at: ulster.ac.uk/faculties/life-โฆ
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๐จ๐จ๐ญ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ & ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ
.The session will be led by Callum Irving, Lead of High Performance Learning & Exchange at FIFA.
Register at: ulster.ac.uk/faculties/life-โฆ
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30 Oct 2025
Our director of football, Jason Wilcox, explains how we drive high standards every single day ๐
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30 Oct 2025
๐ Graduates in Lisburn & Castlereagh!
Weโre excited to be working with @lisburnccc to deliver the new Accessible Apprenticeship Programme. If youโre facing barriers or a long-term health condition, we can support you.
๐ข For more info & eligibility โ shorturl.at/nYGEs
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30 Oct 2025
๐ข The Odyssey Trust is hiring a Business Development Manager. ๐ค
๐ The successful candidate will be responsible for developing strategies, maintaining strong client relationships and enhancing visitor experiences at W5 and W5 LIFE.
โณ Applications close Sunday 9 November
โน๏ธ For more information or to apply, visit bit.ly/Careers_OTC
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