The SPRINT Project

Access 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!

This 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 app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/bham/feasi...

Yesterday 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 www.sprintproject.org/post/no-one-...

In 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: www.sprintproject.org/post/physiot...

Exciting 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. 💃🕺

Are you involved in emotionally demanding research in academic or non-academic research contexts? We'd love to hear what you think about the feasibility of our *new* guidelines to support researcher mental health!

Please share with anyone who you think may be interested!

Prioritizing 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:
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#wellbeing

🧠 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: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/bham/feasi...

Let’s build a more psychologically safe research culture for all!

On 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 www.sprintproject.org/post/success...

‼️ 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: www.sprintproject.org/post/researc...
👉 The study: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Self-harm prevention in dance: research and recent events The SPRINT Project is excited to share that our team member, Maria Kolitsida, Doctoral Researcher at the University of Birmingham, recently delivered an incredible presentation for the Royal Academy o...

🌟 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: www.sprintproject.org/post/self-ha...

#MentalHealth #DanceEducation

Funding Success for The SPRINT Project! We are excited to share the fantastic news that multiple members of the SPRINT Project research team have successfully secured funding from the QR Research and Knowledge Exchange funds. These grants w...

🚀 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

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4/ 📚 Ready to make an impact? Gain unique insights and behind-the-scenes access to one of the world’s top dance companies. Apply now! #ResearchOpportunity #MentalHealth #Ballet

3/ 💡 Did you know? Ballet dancers may face similar or higher rates of mental illness compared to the general population. Our research will help shape a well-being strategy for professional dancers.

2/ 🌟 This project aims to better understand professional ballet dancers' mental health, and how to support it through early detection, referral, and timely intervention.

Applications invited for post graduate research study on professional ballet dancers’ mental health Come study with us! We are recruiting candidates for a MSc by Research/MSc (Res) project in collaboration with the Birmingham Royal Ballet to start in October 2025. About the Project This exciting Mas...

🎭 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.

www.sprintproject.org/post/applica...

Kirsty presents at UK Sports Institute (UKSI) Mental Health in Elite Sport Conference on ADHD in elite athletes On Wednesday Kirsty had the great opportunity to present alongside Dr Allan Johnston at the UKSI Mental Health in Elite Sport conference on her PhD project on ADHD and athletes, in collaboration with ...

This 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 ⬇️

www.sprintproject.org/post/kirsty-...

Your guide to staying grounded- Explore our most popular resources Grounding techniques are powerful tools for staying present, calming your mind, and building emotional resilience. These techniques provide ways to stay focused and centred during challenging moments—...

Life 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!

www.sprintproject.org/post/your-gu...

Rest for Success In our fast-paced world, it's easy to fall into the trap of constant activity, believing that more effort equals more success. Yet, academic research and the lives of athletes and dancers have reveale...

Don'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 ⬇️

www.sprintproject.org/post/rest-fo...

#rest #recovery #success #sportpsychology #wellbeing

New Year, Less Pressure Happy New Year from all of us at the SPRINT Project! As we welcome 2025, we hope you’ve had a chance to rest, recharge, and enjoy the festive season.   This time of year often comes with a societal pr...

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 ⬇️

www.sprintproject.org/post/new-yea...

Happy Holidays from The SPRINT Project! As we approach the holiday season, The SPRINT Project team wants to extend our warmest wishes to everyone. This time of year can bring joy, relaxation, and a much-needed break from our busy lives. However, we also recognize that it can come with its own set of challenges. That's why we've gathered some self-care tips from our team members to help you navigate the festive season with a sense of well-being.Keeping Moving“I will be making the most of spending time with my family but making sure to

Happy holidays!

See our latest blog post for some top self-care tips for the season: www.sprintproject.org/post/happy-h...

Thank you for joining us and see you in 2025!

#wellbeing #selfcare #gratitude #connection #mindfulness #sportpsychology

💡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:
www.sprintproject.org/post/postgra...

#research #sportsscience

SPRINT Project engage in public engagement Kirsty, Maria and Michelle recently attended the University of Birmingham (UoB) public and cultural engagement day on Thursday 21st November at the Exchange.  It was a great day for the team members t...

🚨 New blog post alert 🚨

See our latest blog post to learn about one of our favourite research activities, public engagement! www.sprintproject.org/post/sprint-...

How do you engage with the public to share your research? Let us know in the comments ⬇️

#publicengagement #CPD #knowledgeexchange

Well said @gracetidmarsh.bsky.social !

See the full report on our website www.sprintproject.org/disseminatio...

Wondering 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: www.sprintproject.org/aboutus-meet...

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SPRINT Project Wrapped As we near the end of 2024, we wanted to reflect on the year we've had. So, here's a look back at some of your favourite SPRINT Project blog posts from the past year!In 2024, you really enjoyed our personal stories and team updates, practical advice and tips, and new innovations and initiatives. Click the links to see the original blog post. Starting at number 1010) The why and how of intervention frameworks – a report about visiting a person-based approach workshopYou enjoyed exploring interven

🚀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! 🎉

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#yearinreview

Image of first page of journal article, including journal name (Youth), publisher name (MDPI), title of article (Mental Skills Training for Youth Experiencing Multiple Disadvantage), names of authors (Jennifer Cumming, Mary L. Quinton, Grace Tidmarsh, and Sally Reynard), author affilitiona, article asbtarct, and key words.

📢 NEW PAPER & BLOG POST ALERT ⤵️

We're excited to share the latest insights from the SPRINT project, highlighting strengths-based mental skills training interventions for disadvantaged youth.

www.mdpi.com/2673-995X/4/...

@maryquinton.bsky.social
@gracetidmarsh.bsky.social
Dr Sally Reynard

Introducing a powerful strengths-based wellbeing tool, the 'Tree of Life'.

📖Read our blog post: www.sprintproject.org/post/the-tre...
🧰Try our tool: www.sprintproject.org/interactive-...

Helping people recognise their strengths and flourish! #YouthDevelopment #MentalHealth #Resilience #Empowerment

Hi 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 ⭐
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