• Undergraduate - BSc Sport and Exercise Science
• Postgraduate - MSc Sports Performance

“I delivered a keynote presentation dedicated to sports performance. I was invited to present by Dr Iain Fletcher and Dr Andrew Mitchell who were two of my lecturers from my time as a student at Bedfordshire. My session gave an overview of how we have had to be innovative in our education delivery approach at the Tennis Integrity Unit to make sure we were providing as much accessible information to support and protect all those involved in professional tennis from the increased corruption and doping risks during the professional tennis tour suspension.

“The conference was run seamlessly on Zoom with good interactivity as attendees could easily ask speakers questions directly using the chat function. The theme was very topical and it was both interesting and inspiring learning how so many different industries and organisations have adapted to the many challenges presented by Covid-19 this year.”

• Postgraduate - Physical Education & Sports Pedagogy MA

“I was asked by Dr Joanne Hill to contribute a small piece as a speaker. Over the lockdown period, we were exchanging emails regarding the new 'restorative PE curriculum' my schools were implementing at the start of this academic year in the aim to support the overall development of our children returning to school post-Covid. 

“It was an honour being asked to contribute how we as a federation of schools are adapting our curriculum to provide a restorative approach in supporting our children on their return. It was also a great opportunity to raise the profile of our PE and Physical Activity provision in our schools and it was an amazing experience to be a part of such a successful and collaborative ISPAR Conference.

“I felt the conference was a simple yet effective way of bringing a range of individuals together to discuss, collaborate and learn from one another. The theme was vital considering the impact Covid-19 has had on many people in multiple ways and by holding a conference about the realities of it in our industry and professions, it has created the sense of unity during such an unprecedented time.”

• Undergraduate - BA (Hons) Sports management 
• Postgraduate - Master of Research in Sport 

“I was invited to speak at the ISPAR Conference about my research and present the findings which I had carried out during my Masters degree. My presentation examined the re-contextualisation of national sports policy when implemented into practice, using Sport England's This Girl Can as the key case study.

“During the conference, as an audience member I was able to hear from a variety of sports industry professionals about what they have been working on during the pandemic. I think the Covid-19 theme was really timely as it showed the importance of sports research and it’s challenged me to use my initiative more to provide solutions to some of the questions that have arisen within sport during the pandemic. 

“I was really proud of the University speakers, especially those who put together the ISPAR Conference despite everything that is going on with the pandemic, as it showed how adaptable they are. They managed to illustrate the amazing research and practical things that are being carried out now during Covid-19.”

• Undergraduate - BSc Sport and Exercise Science
• Postgraduate - MSc Physical Activity, Nutrition & Behaviour Change

“I presented as a University of Bedfordshire graduate, giving updates on two research projects that I have worked on since graduating. I also felt that the variety and focus of the conference as a whole was relevant and was well attended with good discussion points.

“I enjoyed it being online as it allowed greater flexibility and attendance and the overall conference theme was very timely. I learnt a lot of additional information about how other studies have adapted to remote data collection/recruitment during the pandemic and how they are planning to restart to minimise the impact of the pandemic on data quality.”