Sport Science - Gwyddor Chwaraeon. Prifysgol Bangor University

Talent Identification and Development Environments in Sport (TIDES) Conference 📊

Dr Vicky Gottwald showcasing Dr George Lowe’s PhD work exploring enhancement of talent development environments 🏉

This work was an exciting collaboration between our research institutes: the Institute for the Psychology of Elite Performance and the Institute for Applied Human Physiology 🤝

George’s work is published in the Journal of Sports Sciences Special Issue on Talent Identification and Development Environments in Sport 📕

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Cynhadledd Amgylcheddau Adnabod a Datblygu Talent mewn Chwaraeon (TIDES) 📊

Dr Vicky Gottwald yn arddangos gwaith PhD Dr George Lowe sy'n archwilio gwella amgylcheddau datblygu talent 🏉

Roedd y gwaith hwn yn gydweithrediad cyffrous rhwng ein sefydliadau ymchwil: Sefydliad Seicoleg Perfformiad Elitaidd a Sefydliad Ffisioleg Ddynol Gymhwysol 🤝

Mae gwaith George wedi'i gyhoeddi yn Rhifyn Arbennig y Journal of Sports Sciences ar Amgylcheddau Adnabod a Datblygu Talent mewn Chwaraeon 📕

⛳ Staff Wellbeing 2026

Last week, our Sport Science staff took on the mini golf course at Oriel Môn in a fiercely contested competition (and some very dodgy poses)!

Thank you to Bangor University’s Wellbeing Fund for helping make this wellbeing activity possible.

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⛳ Llesiant Staff 2026

Yr wythnos diwethaf, aeth ein staff Gwyddor Chwaraeon ati i herio cwrs golff mini Oriel Môn mewn cystadleuaeth frwd (a rhai ystumiau amheus iawn)!

Diolch i Gronfa Llesiant Prifysgol Bangor am helpu i wneud y gweithgaredd llesiant hwn yn bosibl.

Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences Conference 2026

Dr Eleri Jones presented her recent expert statement alongside Esther Goldsmith of Sport Wales.

The expert statement was commission by CASES and was conducted in collaboration with Esther, Dr Natalie Brown (Swansea University) and Dr Sophie Harrison (Bangor University).

Harry Williams, PhD student within Sport Science, also presented a poster about his recent publication exploring anxiety, depression and disordered eating in elite female athletes.

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Cynhadledd Cymdeithas Siartredig Gwyddorau Chwaraeon ac Ymarfer 2026

Cyflwynodd Dr Eleri Jones ei datganiad arbenigol diweddar ochr yn ochr ag Esther Goldsmith o Chwaraeon Cymru.

Comisiynwyd y datganiad arbenigol gan CASES a chafodd ei gynnal mewn cydweithrediad ag Esther, Dr Natalie Brown (Prifysgol Abertawe) a Dr Sophie Harrison (Prifysgol Bangor).

Cyflwynodd Harry Williams, myfyriwr PhD o fewn Gwyddor Chwaraeon, boster hefyd am ei gyhoeddiad diweddar yn archwilio pryder, iselder a bwyta afreolus mewn athletwyr benywaidd elitaidd.

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🏅 We're proud to announce that Sport Science at Bangor University has been ranked 6th in the UK in the Unifresher 2027 Student Rankings out of 78 universities nationwide. Achieving 90% for both teaching quality and academic support, this result is a true reflection of the exceptional work of our staff and the dedication of our students. Well done to everyone involved!


https://unifresher.co.uk/uni-prep/rankings/best-universities-for-sports-science/

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🏅 Rydym yn falch o gyhoeddi bod Gwyddor Chwaraeon ym Mhrifysgol Bangor wedi cyrraedd y 6ed safle yn y DU yn Rhestrau Myfyrwyr Unifresher 2027 allan o 78 o brifysgolion ledled y wlad. Gan gyflawni 90% am ansawdd addysgu a chefnogaeth academaidd, mae'r canlyniad hwn yn adlewyrchiad gwirioneddol o waith eithriadol ein staff ac ymroddiad ein myfyrwyr. Da iawn i bawb a oedd yn rhan!


https://unifresher.co.uk/uni-prep/rankings/best-universities-for-sports-science/

Celebrating Pride Month at Bangor University Sport Science 🏳️‍🌈
We’re proud to support our LGBTQ+ students, staff, friends, and allies - building a community where everyone feels seen, valued, and welcome 💛
Here’s to visibility, belonging, and celebrating every identity across our campus 🌈✨

Yn dathlu Mis Balchder ym Maes Gwyddorau Chwaraeon Prifysgol Bangor 🏳️‍🌈
Rydyn ni’n falch o gefnogi ein myfyrwyr, staff, ffrindiau ac aelodau LHDTC+ - gan greu cymuned lle mae pawb yn cael eu gweld, eu gwerthfawrogi a’u croesawu 💛
Dyma i welededd, perthyn, a dathlu pob hunaniaeth ar draws ein campws 🌈✨

Eisteddfod yr Urdd Ynys Môn 2026

Am wythnos anhygoel (a chynnes iawn!) yn yr eisteddfod.

Yn ein stondin Gwyddor Chwaraeon, croesawyd plant ac oedolion i roi cynnig ymarferol ar ddysgu am y galon.

O fodelu sut mae'r galon yn gweithio, i archwilio sut mae gwaed yn llifo drwyddi, a darganfod sut mae ymarfer corff a diet yn cefnogi iechyd y galon. Cafodd ymwelwyr gyfle hefyd i gael eu pwysedd gwaed wedi'i wirio.

Diolch yn fawr iawn i bawb a gymerodd ran a'i wneud yn brofiad mor wych.

Cefnogwyd y gwaith hwn gan y Rhwydwaith Ymchwil Cardiofasgwlaidd Cenedlaethol, ac fe'i hariannwyd gan Sefydliad Prydeinig y Galon ac Ymchwil Iechyd a Gofal Cymru.

Eisteddfod yr Urdd Ynys Môn 2026

What an incredible (and very warm!) week at the Eisteddfod.

At our Sport Science stand, we welcomed children and adults to get hands-on with learning about the heart.

From modelling how the heart works, to exploring how blood flows through it, and discovering how exercise and diet support heart health. Visitors also had the opportunity to have their blood pressure checked.

A huge thank you to everyone who took part and made it such a brilliant experience.

This work was supported by the National Cardiovascular Research Network, and funded by the British Heart Foundation and Health and Care Research Wales.

British Heart Foundation - Wales Health and Care Research Wales May Measure Month Blood Pressure UK Eisteddfod yr Urdd Eisteddfod yr Urdd Ynys Môn 2026