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So who is the performer? Going the full ‘Psycle’ in elite sport
14 November

Given the unforgiving nature of elite sport, it is no surprise that many individuals struggle with the psychological demands placed upon them.

Richard Thelwell, Professor of Applied Sports Psychology will give his inaugural lecture on Wednesday 21 November.

In this lecture, Professor Thelwell will share his experiences of having been involved in elite sport for over 20 years to summarise the influence that psychological research, practice and education has had, and continues to have, on performance and wellbeing for the athletes, coaches and support staff who are expected to work and perform within such pressurised, volatile and dynamic environments.

The lecture has been very popular and will now take place in Richmond LT1, 6 pm and a place can still be booked on Eventbrite

Inaugural lecture to discuss ‘The Science of Better Decision Making’
12 November

The inaugural lecture by Djamila Ouelhadj, Professor of Operational Research in the Department of Mathematics, will take place this Wednesday 14 November at 6 pm in the Portland Building.

In this lecture, entitled ‘Operational Research: The Science of Better Decision Making’, Professor Ouelhadj will take you through her exciting journey into research and innovation in OR modelling, which provide effective solutions to complex business challenges in the fields of logistics and transport, manufacturing, renewable energy and sustainability, and healthcare.

Professor Ouelhadj is a Senior Lecturer in Operational Research (OR) and a member of the Logistics, Operational Research and Analytics Research Group (LORA). She is also the Course Leader of MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

To book a place, please go to Eventbrite

Researching the Entrepreneurial University
19 October

The inaugural lecture by David Pickernell, Professor of Small Business and Enterprise Development, is taking place on Wednesday 24 October from 6pm in the Portland Building.

Since 2002 Professor Pickernell’s research has focused on different (and often contested) aspects of what has become termed the ‘Entrepreneurial’ university. Innovation and enterprise have increasingly become more important for universities but what is driving these activities, what are the best practices that can be implemented and how can policy be driven from that?

This lecture will discuss these aspects, the research that surrounds it and future possible research areas.

Admission is free, but please book a place here.

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