The Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences is delighted to welcome Professor Chunxiao Li (Lee/CX) as an Honorary Professor.

Sports Science has been ranked 1st in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2027 subject rankings, reinforcing its position as a national leader in sport, exercise and health education.

Are you considering a PhD in the Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences, or perhaps a Master's degree as a pathway to doctoral study?

Wolfson Research Institute for Health and Wellbeing ECR conference for those working on projects across health.

Professor Caroline Dodd-Reynolds of our Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences explores what can be done to create environments in which young people feel safe to enjoy physical activity.

We are delighted to welcome Dr Tony Bennett to the Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences as a Professor in Practice, following his nomination for an initial three year term beginning in 2026.

Applications are now open for an Assistant Professor (Education Track) here in DSES.

Our researchers are leading work to improve how society supports autistic people across the life course.

Research shows that sexism and misogyny in football are still very common. Professor Stacey Pope from our Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences has been shining a light on the prejudice and negative attitudes.

"The partnership with Durham University, particularly the work of Professor Stacey Pope, is truly valuable. We have a number of things going on with the Vice Chancellor of Durham University in the community. It's so prestigious for the Foundation of Light to be connected to Durham University." says Sir Bob Murray as a new exhibition opens in Sunderland.

We have been ranked in the Top 100 in the prestigious QS World University Rankings by Subject. The department is proud to have continued this Top 100 position every year since 2020.

Prof. Brett Smith, Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences, visit to Indonesia March 2026.