Applied researchers at University of Birmingham, UK. We use sport psychology to aid mental health and performance in dance, sport, and disadvantaged youth. https://www.sprintproject.org/https://bsky.app/profile/thesprintproject.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/thesprintproject.bsky.social/post/3lsbdmpbc7k2dAccess our free guidelines and resources for supporting researcher's mental health here www.sprintproject.org/guidelines Thank you to all who attended today's workshop and to those who have participated in our survey. You can still take part via the link above! [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 Jun 2025 10:08 +0000at://did:plc:w72fopjojpvmnv4th5teepmv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsbdmpbc7k2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/thesprintproject.bsky.social/post/3lptl4i2iik2gThis year's #QRMH10 was full of great research, including our very own @maryquinton.bsky.social who shared preliminary findings from her feasibility study for researcher mental health guidelines! Want to help us with this work? Take part here https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/bham/feasibility-survey-for-guidelines-to-support-researchers-mental23 May 2025 11:55 +0000at://did:plc:w72fopjojpvmnv4th5teepmv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lptl4i2iik2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/thesprintproject.bsky.social/post/3lp7teetmsk2hYesterday was the inaugural Graduate School of Sport and Professional Practice Symposium With Dr Naomi Datson, Tracy Whittaker-Smith MBE, Hope Powell CBE, and Hailu Theodros, the panel of experts shared insights on thriving in elite sport. 🔎 Find out more here https://www.sprintproject.org/post/no-one-wins-olympic-medals-by-chance-advice-for-successfully-navigating-a-career-in-elite-sport https://lnkd.in/ex9Q4RhS15 May 2025 15:29 +0000at://did:plc:w72fopjojpvmnv4th5teepmv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lp7teetmsk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/thesprintproject.bsky.social/post/3loqovdl2bc2dIn this weeks blog post, Louis Miles, Sydney Claxton, & Duro Thompson reflect on their placement with The SPRINT Project. To find out more about the interdisciplinary importance of physiotherapy and sports psychology research, see our latest post: https://www.sprintproject.org/post/physiotherapy-sports-psychology-end-of-placement-reflections09 May 2025 14:59 +0000at://did:plc:w72fopjojpvmnv4th5teepmv/app.bsky.feed.post/3loqovdl2bc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/thesprintproject.bsky.social/post/3lo6miww7n22fExciting news! 🎉 The 2nd National Survey of Safeguarding and Abuse Prevention in Dance, in collaboration with One Dance UK and the National Institute of Dance Medicine and Science, is now open! Let's prioritise safeguarding in dance and create a community where every dancer feels safe. 💃🕺02 May 2025 10:28 +0000at://did:plc:w72fopjojpvmnv4th5teepmv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lo6miww7n22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/thesprintproject.bsky.social/post/3lmkaal5s7c25Prioritizing our physical and mental health as researchers is vital! In our latest blog post, physio placement student Sydney Claxton discusses all things ergonomics - providing top tips for taking care of our well-being. Read on to find out more: https://www.sprintproject.org/post/ergonomics-for-researchers-optimizing-your-workspace-for-wellbeing #wellbeing11 Apr 2025 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:w72fopjojpvmnv4th5teepmv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmkaal5s7c25https://bsky.app/profile/thesprintproject.bsky.social/post/3lmhtlxycms2s🧠 New Guidelines to Safeguard Researchers' Mental Health ✨ View the guidelines: www.sprintproject.org/guidelines Help us evaluate their usefulness & feasibility 📋 Take part in a survey: https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/bham/feasibility-survey-for-guidelines-to-support-researchers-mental Let’s build a more psychologically safe research culture for all!10 Apr 2025 15:39 +0000at://did:plc:w72fopjojpvmnv4th5teepmv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmhtlxycms2shttps://bsky.app/profile/thesprintproject.bsky.social/post/3ljakstsdsk2rOn 26th Feb, our team were recognised for their public engagement work! 🎉 Congratulations to @mkolitsida.bsky.social, @maryquinton.bsky.social, @gracetidmarsh.bsky.social, & @jenncumming.bsky.social for nominations and recognitions. 👉 Find out more https://www.sprintproject.org/post/success-for-the-sprint-project-at-the-public-and-cultural-engagement-awards https://www.sprintproject.org/post/success-for-the-sprint-project-at-the-public-and-cultural-engagement-awards💡28 Feb 2025 13:57 +0000at://did:plc:w72fopjojpvmnv4th5teepmv/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljakstsdsk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/thesprintproject.bsky.social/post/3lj66wey5us25‼️ New Publication‼️ A new collaborative study led by SPRINT Project's @maryquinton.bsky.social, highlights the need to support those conducting emotionally demanding research. 🔍Our latest blog post: https://www.sprintproject.org/post/researchers-mental-health-in-emotionally-demanding-research-warrants-immediate-attention-new-paper 👉 The study: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17482631.2025.2464380 https://lnkd.in/et72wuSa27 Feb 2025 15:19 +0000at://did:plc:w72fopjojpvmnv4th5teepmv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lj66wey5us25https://bsky.app/profile/thesprintproject.bsky.social/post/3lioqos4fnc2p🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 This week, @mkolitsida.bsky.social delivered an incredible presentation on self-harm prevention in dance education at the Royal Academy of Dance. See our latest blog to find out more: https://www.sprintproject.org/post/self-harm-prevention-in-dance-research-and-recent-events #MentalHealth #DanceEducation21 Feb 2025 11:55 +0000at://did:plc:w72fopjojpvmnv4th5teepmv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lioqos4fnc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/thesprintproject.bsky.social/post/3li5j3ik7222n🚀 Exciting news! The SPRINT Project has secured funding from QR Research & Knowledge Exchange funds to advance our research on mental health in research settings & dance environment safety. Stay tuned for updates. #Research #MentalHealth #DanceSafety https://www.sprintproject.org/post/funding-success-for-the-sprint-project-114 Feb 2025 15:23 +0000at://did:plc:w72fopjojpvmnv4th5teepmv/app.bsky.feed.post/3li5j3ik7222nhttps://bsky.app/profile/thesprintproject.bsky.social/post/3lhy2jyvkb22u🎭 Dive Into Dance Research! 1/ 🩰 Passionate about ballet and mental health? Join our unique MSc (Res) project in collaboration with the Birmingham Royal Ballet, starting October 2025. https://www.sprintproject.org/post/applications-invited-for-post-graduate-research-study-on-professional-ballet-dancers-mental-health12 Feb 2025 11:20 +0000at://did:plc:w72fopjojpvmnv4th5teepmv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhy2jyvkb22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/thesprintproject.bsky.social/post/3lh23ovkkic2bThis week, SPRINT Project PhD student Kirsty Brown presented at the UK Sports Institute Mental Health in Elite Sport conference, alongside Dr Allan Johnston, on ADHD and athletes! Check out our latest blog post to find out more ⬇️ https://www.sprintproject.org/post/kirsty-presents-at-uk-sports-institute-uksi-mental-health-in-elite-sport-conference-on-adhd-in-eli31 Jan 2025 13:20 +0000at://did:plc:w72fopjojpvmnv4th5teepmv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lh23ovkkic2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/thesprintproject.bsky.social/post/3lgiengblnk2sLife feeling a little hectic? Grounding techniques are a powerful tool for staying present and managing stress 🌱 See our latest blog post to learn more and have free access to grounding resources and infographics! https://www.sprintproject.org/post/your-guide-to-staying-grounded-explore-our-most-popular-resources24 Jan 2025 12:13 +0000at://did:plc:w72fopjojpvmnv4th5teepmv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgiengblnk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/thesprintproject.bsky.social/post/3lfwvnuyjlk2lDon't underestimate the power of rest for success! And don't just take our word for it, see our latest blog post to learn from athletes, dancers, and scientific research ⬇️ https://www.sprintproject.org/post/rest-for-success #rest #recovery #success #sportpsychology #wellbeing17 Jan 2025 13:29 +0000at://did:plc:w72fopjojpvmnv4th5teepmv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfwvnuyjlk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/thesprintproject.bsky.social/post/3lff2f5w6ls2j Happy New Year from The SPRINT Project! Take the pressure off setting goals for 2025 with our easy strengths-based review! See our latest blog post to find out more ⬇️ https://www.sprintproject.org/post/new-year-less-pressure10 Jan 2025 11:06 +0000at://did:plc:w72fopjojpvmnv4th5teepmv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lff2f5w6ls2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/thesprintproject.bsky.social/post/3ldqpfvl5h22vHappy holidays! See our latest blog post for some top self-care tips for the season: https://www.sprintproject.org/post/happy-holidays-from-the-sprint-project Thank you for joining us and see you in 2025! #wellbeing #selfcare #gratitude #connection #mindfulness #sportpsychology20 Dec 2024 15:31 +0000at://did:plc:w72fopjojpvmnv4th5teepmv/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldqpfvl5h22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/thesprintproject.bsky.social/post/3ldjc3ixjzk2v💡Showcasing talented postgraduate researchers💡 Today our team members @midwarika.bsky.social, Kirsty Brown, and Fiona Clarke presented their research at the annual postgraduate research day! Read our latest post to find out more: https://www.sprintproject.org/post/postgraduate-researchers-take-to-the-stage #research #sportsscience17 Dec 2024 16:44 +0000at://did:plc:w72fopjojpvmnv4th5teepmv/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldjc3ixjzk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/thesprintproject.bsky.social/post/3ld6t336no227🚨 New blog post alert 🚨 See our latest blog post to learn about one of our favourite research activities, public engagement! https://www.sprintproject.org/post/sprint-project-engage-in-public-engagement How do you engage with the public to share your research? Let us know in the comments ⬇️ #publicengagement #CPD #knowledgeexchange13 Dec 2024 12:49 +0000at://did:plc:w72fopjojpvmnv4th5teepmv/app.bsky.feed.post/3ld6t336no227https://bsky.app/profile/thesprintproject.bsky.social/post/3ld4m4tq6hc2iWell said @gracetidmarsh.bsky.social ! See the full report on our website https://www.sprintproject.org/dissemination-disadvantaged-communities [contains quote post or other embedded content]12 Dec 2024 15:39 +0000at://did:plc:w72fopjojpvmnv4th5teepmv/app.bsky.feed.post/3ld4m4tq6hc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/thesprintproject.bsky.social/post/3ld422cz6222qWondering who the faces are behind The SPRINT Project? Let us introduce ourselves and see our individual profiles through the starter pack ⬇️ Watch this space as more of the team join bluesky 🦋 You can also learn more about us here: https://www.sprintproject.org/aboutus-meet-our-team go.bsky.app/NaSNU11 [contains quote post or other embedded content]12 Dec 2024 10:16 +0000at://did:plc:w72fopjojpvmnv4th5teepmv/app.bsky.feed.post/3ld422cz6222qhttps://bsky.app/profile/thesprintproject.bsky.social/post/3lcn5uyb2p22o🚀Reflecting on 2024's highlights⭐ Our top 10 blog posts covered everything from mental health initiatives to marathon tips. See our latest post for personal stories, achievements, and practical advice! Here's to more insights in 2025! 🎉 https://www.sprintproject.org/post/sprint-project-wrapped #yearinreview06 Dec 2024 12:14 +0000at://did:plc:w72fopjojpvmnv4th5teepmv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcn5uyb2p22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/thesprintproject.bsky.social/post/3lcfr5hhfz32eIntroducing a powerful strengths-based wellbeing tool, the 'Tree of Life'. 📖Read our blog post: https://www.sprintproject.org/post/the-tree-of-life-a-therapeutic-strengths-based-activity 🧰Try our tool: https://www.sprintproject.org/interactive-tree-of-life Helping people recognise their strengths and flourish! #YouthDevelopment #MentalHealth #Resilience #Empowerment https://lnkd.in/eatJbRtR03 Dec 2024 13:38 +0000at://did:plc:w72fopjojpvmnv4th5teepmv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcfr5hhfz32ehttps://bsky.app/profile/thesprintproject.bsky.social/post/3lcfqkg7kt32eHi everyone, we are The SPRINT project! Our mission is to use sport psychology to enhance well-being and performance in various contexts. Stay tuned for research insights, stories that inspire action, tools and resources! Join us on our journey ⭐ www.sprintproject.org https://www.sprintproject.org03 Dec 2024 13:27 +0000at://did:plc:w72fopjojpvmnv4th5teepmv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcfqkg7kt32e