WiSEAN Conference @lborouniversity.bsky.social 14-15 July Strike with Purpose: Empowering Women’s Health & Performance through Insight & Innovation

Spotlight speakers Dr Kate Ackerman @nmlavoi.bsky.social

#WiSEAN #WiSEAN2026 #womeninsport #femaleathlete

Our recent blogs

🎙️ New podcast
Dr Britta Sorensen joins WiSEAN to discuss women’s pain experiences in ultra-endurance sport, her biopsychosocial research approach, and her new role as a future WiSEAN podcast host.
#WomenInSport #WomensHealth #EnduranceSport #WiSEAN
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🎙️ New podcast
Dr Britta Sorensen joins WiSEAN to discuss women’s pain experiences in ultra-endurance sport, her biopsychosocial research approach, and her new role as a future WiSEAN podcast host. www.wisean.net/podcast
#WomenInSport #WomensHealth #EnduranceSport #WiSEAN

WiSEAN conference 2026, Loughborough University 14-15 July 2026: Strike with Purpose: Empowering Women's Health & Performance through Insight and Innovation. www.lboro.ac.uk/research/wom...

What’s next for women’s rugby? Introduction2025 was a landmark year for women’s[1] sport. The Women’s Rugby World Cup in England broke records: Scotland reached their first quarter-final in 20 years, Ireland narrowly lost to France...

2025 marked a turning point for women’s rugby: record-breaking crowds, stronger digital reach and landmark performances. Our new blog by guest writer Kirsten Flower analyses the implications for sport development, commercial opportunities and governance. wix.to/Jsi1XRN #WomensRugby #WomenInSport

We are seeking a dynamic and passionate individual to serve as the host for the Women in Sport and Exercise Academic Network’s webinars. For more details, see our website: www.wisean.net/jobs

⏰ A reminder that the abstract submissions for the 2026 WiSEAN Conference, at Loughborough University on 14–15 July 2026, are closing shortly (28 Jan 26)!

Submissions welcome...
•Health, performance & life-course
•Technologies, apparel & engineering
•Education, workforce & inclusive environments

🎙️ New podcast

Dr Tegan Hartmann and Dr Dani Girard share their research on pregnancy loss, endometriosis and exercise, alongside reflections on mentoring and growing WiSEAN in Australasia.

#WomensHealth #WomenInSport #ExerciseResearch #WiSEAN

🎙️ New podcast

Dr Tegan Hartmann and Dr Dani Girard share their research on pregnancy loss, endometriosis and exercise, alongside reflections on mentoring and growing WiSEAN in Australasia.

#WomensHealth #WomenInSport #ExerciseResearch #WiSEAN

🎙️ New podcast

Dr Tegan Hartmann and Dr Dani Girard share their research on pregnancy loss, endometriosis and exercise, alongside reflections on mentoring and growing WiSEAN in Australasia.

#WomensHealth #WomenInSport #ExerciseResearch #WiSEAN

New blog ‘Exploring Pregnancy Loss – The Value of Physical Activity’ Dr Dani Girard and Dr Tegan Hartmann

This piece discusses how movement can support physical and emotional wellbeing following pregnancy loss.

If this topic resonates with you, read the full blog for more 🕊️

New podcast 🎙️ with Dr Ross Julian
Women’s football science, menstrual cycle monitoring and performance, future profiling of players, cognitive research and reflections on research cultures in Germany and the UK.
Now live. Link in bio

New podcast 🎙️ with Dr Ross Julian
Women’s football science, menstrual cycle monitoring and performance, future profiling of players, cognitive research and reflections on research cultures in Germany and the UK.
Now live. Link in bio

🎙️ New episode! Charlie Pedlar: Building a Career in Sports Science and Supporting Women through Research and Practice

🎙️ New episode! Charlie Pedlar: Building a Career in Sports Science and Supporting Women through Research and Practice
Topics include low iron in women, the origins of FitrWoman and the future of women-focused performance science.

#SportsScience #WomenInSport #FemaleAthleteHealth #FitrWoman #Orreco

💊 New WiSEAN blog out now ft. work from @thefemaleathletenetwork + @jessb_rx on sports pharmacy!
Check out “From the Pharmacy to the Playing Field: Why Every Athlete’s Healthcare Team Needs a Sports Pharmacist” now!
Link in bio.

From the Pharmacy to the Playing Field: Why Every Athlete’s Healthcare Team Needs a Sports Pharmacist Authors: Emily Shears, B.Pharm, Grad. Dip ExSc, M.Ed, and Jessica Beal-Stahl, PharmDAthletes often focus on training, nutrition, and coaching to improve performance and recovery. Yet one critical piec...

New blog. Sports pharmacy bridges health and performance. Discover why every athlete needs a pharmacist on their care team. www.wisean.net/post/from-th...

🎙️ New episode! I chat with Dr Aoife Lane, Head of Sport & Health Sciences at TUS and co-founder of míde, about women in sport research, Gaelic games and building community-focused impact.
🎧 Listen now! spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/mL3DATSrWXb
#WomenInSport #Podcast #AoifeLane #gaelicgames

🎙️ New episode! I chat with Dr Aoife Lane, Head of Sport & Health Sciences at TUS and co-founder of míde, about women in sport research, Gaelic games and building community-focused impact.
🎧 Listen now! spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/mL3DATSrWXb
#WomenInSport #Podcast #AoifeLane

🎙️ New episode! I chat with Dr Aoife Lane, Head of Sport & Health Sciences at TUS and co-founder of míde, about women in sport research, Gaelic games and building community-focused impact.
🎧 Listen now! spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/mL3DATSrWXb
#WomenInSport #Podcast #AoifeLane

🎙️ New episode! I chat with Dr Aoife Lane, Head of Sport & Health Sciences at TUS and co-founder of míde, about women in sport research, Gaelic games and building community-focused impact.
🎧 Listen now! #WomenInSport #Podcast #AoifeLane

Chronic pain and the female endurance athlete An estimated 20% of the total population in Europe live with chronic pain which is approximately 150 million people. A deep dive into these statistics indicate that females have the highest prevalenc...

New blog from @lloydeo.bsky.social. An estimated 20% of Europeans live with chronic pain, impacting female endurance athletes significantly. Explore the statistics and challenges in our latest article: www.wisean.net/post/chronic... #ChronicPain #SportsHealth

New blog, “They could be the future of women’s football, but it’s not happening yet...” Why are so many elite female footballers hesitant to move into coaching? By Dr Laura Wallace
Link in bio
#womensfootball #femalefootballers #femalecoaches #wiseannetwork #WiSEAN

They could be the future of women’s football, but it’s not happening yet… IntroductionAlthough it is common for male footballers to become top level coaches at the end of (and sometimes during) their playing career, the same cannot be said for women. This means that elite f...

Our latest article dives deep into the challenges women face in coaching football and highlights the potential for a brighter future. What do you think needs to change? Explore more: wix.to/EIFfPlJ hashtag#WomensFootball hashtag#Coaching hashtag#Leadership

🎙️ Podcast with Prof Elizabeth Pike on global gender & sport 🌍
From the Anita White Foundation to leading research for the IWG, she shares insights on impact, legacy & future goals.

🎧 spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/5VgRJTHv3Wb

#WomenInSport #GenderEquity #IWG #WiSEAN

🎙️ Podcast with Prof Elizabeth Pike on global gender & sport 🌍
From the Anita White Foundation to leading research for the IWG, she shares insights on impact, legacy & future goals.

🎧 spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/5VgRJTHv3Wb

#WomenInSport #GenderEquity #IWG #WiSEAN

🎙️ Prof Elizabeth Pike on global gender & sport 🌍
From the Anita White Foundation to leading research for the IWG, she shares insights on impact, legacy & future goals.

🎧 spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/5VgRJTHv3Wb

#WomenInSport #GenderEquity #IWG #WiSEAN

New volunteer post available at WiSEAN. www.wisean.net/jobs

New blog post from Tara Vooght. The journey of one million breast bounces showcases significant scientific breakthroughs and their global impact on female health and sports. Dive into our detailed blog post here: www.wisean.net/post/one-mil...
#BreastHealth #SportsResearch #WomenInSports