Prof Jenn Cumming
@jenncumming.bsky.social
Chartered psychologist, sport and dance psychology researcher and Director of the SPRINT Project (http://sprintproject.org). Strength-based, mental skills development, youth homelessness, wellbeing, academic writing. Her/She
🩰 Excited to be speaking at the Dancing My Mind conference in Stockholm this October! My talk, “Behind the Curtain: Mental Health in High-Level Dance”, will explore why elite dancers may silently struggle and what we can do to better support mental health in high-performance environments.
Exciting news! 🎉 The 2nd National Survey of Safeguarding and Abuse Prevention in Dance, in collaboration with One Dance UK and the National Institute of Dance Medicine and Science, is now open! Let's prioritise safeguarding in dance and create a community where every dancer feels safe. 💃🕺
📢 Launch of the 2nd National Survey of Safeguarding and Abuse Prevention in Dance The survey is open until 30 June 2025. UK dance leaders, including head teachers, performance directors, and safeguarding leads/officers are invited to participate. www.sprintproject.org/national-sur...
Looking forward to sharing the results of our scoping review on on 'Abuse and Harm in Dance at #ICSSR2025 with Erin Sanchez, @mkolitsida.bsky.social , @gracetidmarsh.bsky.social , @maryquinton.bsky.social @jenncumming.bsky.social
Looking forward to sharing the next chapter of our #safedanceresearch on 'Safeguarding and abuse prevention policies of UK Dance Organisations' at #ICSSR2025 with Erin Sanchez, @georgiabird.bsky.social , @mkolitsida.bsky.social , @gracetidmarsh.bsky.social , @maryquinton.bsky.social
💡Showcasing talented postgraduate researchers💡 Today our team members @midwarika.bsky.social, Kirsty Brown, and Fiona Clarke presented their research at the annual postgraduate research day! Read our latest post to find out more: www.sprintproject.org/post/postgra... #research #sportsscience
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I take my dog for a walk when I hit a difficult bit of writing. If really stuck, then I sound out the ideas with a co-author to get a different perspective. What do other people do? Let's build a list! #acwri #academicsky
Elizabeth@afroartnerd.bsky.social · 2y agoWhenever I get to a difficult point in writing, I bake something to get my brain working in other ways. #acwri
Not sure about posting a reprint of your next journal article? Informative thread below for #academicsky & #openresearch of any career stage, particularly early. I was also cautious of doing preprints at first but now see the benefits & also encourage pre-registrations & protocols.
Michael D. Green, PhD@michaeldgreen.phd · 2y agoI have a couple of papers I’m considering posting as a preprints. I’ve noticed language on allowing preprints at a lot of target journals I consider. Interested in people’s opinions on submitting preprints for early career folks. Especially in Population Health and Epidemiology #EpiSky #AcademicSky
Has anyone done a syllabus infographic for their higher education module? This blog looks so helpful! @maryquinton.bsky.social maybe something for us to create for Sport & Mental Health? #academicsky
Jen Roberts, NBCT@jen.litandtech.com · 2y ago🌈 Design nerds and educators, unite! I made you a comprehensive guide for creating eye-catching syllabus infographics from scratch. Pro tips included: word art tricks, color consistency, and design hacks. 📊 #EduSky
🚨 New blog post alert 🚨 See our latest blog post to learn about one of our favourite research activities, public engagement! www.sprintproject.org/post/sprint-... How do you engage with the public to share your research? Let us know in the comments ⬇️ #publicengagement #CPD #knowledgeexchange
SPRINT Project engage in public engagement
Kirsty, Maria and Michelle recently attended the University of Birmingham (UoB) public and cultural engagement day on Thursday 21st November at the Exchange. It was a great day for the team members t...
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Want to make your research process faster and more organised? Every time a paper references another study that catches your attention, put it in the snowball column. It’s like creating a personalised research trail tailored to your topic. #AcademicWriting #MastersStudent #University #StudySmart
Alongside all the staff & young people at St Basils, it has also been great to work alongside Prof. @jenncumming.bsky.social, Dr @maryquinton.bsky.social, @mkolitsida.bsky.social & Prof. Jessica Pykett. Thank you to the ESRC & Cooke and Wolstenholme Charitable Trust for their support & funding.
🔜 We look forward to sharing the full report on @thesprintproject.bsky.social website soon. ⏰️ In progress is also an academic paper on the co-developmental and feasibility of the bespoke soft outcomes tool developed as part of the evaluation and a policy brief.
🤝 Working with St Basil's to develop & implement the evaluation for this unique service that focuses on assessment & stabilisation has been key to action learning, understanding change mechanisms & providing evidence of proof of concept for a 1st of its kind youth homelessness service.
A real privilege to present the overview of a 3-year evaluation of St Basils Transition Hub service to Birmingham City Council today alongside @georgiabird.bsky.social #youthhomelessness #servicedelivery #serviceevaluation #strengthsbased #implementation
Wondering who the faces are behind The SPRINT Project? Let us introduce ourselves and see our individual profiles through the starter pack ⬇️ Watch this space as more of the team join bluesky 🦋 You can also learn more about us here: www.sprintproject.org/aboutus-meet... go.bsky.app/NaSNU11
Thanks @raulpachecovega.bsky.social for sharing your resource. I am a big fan of using spreadsheets in this way and often point my PhD students towards your website for inspiration and ideas!
Raul Pacheco-Vega@raulpachecovega.bsky.social · 2y ago#RPVSky I get "thank you" email notes quite frequently, and I just got one regarding my CSED (Conceptual Synthesis Excel Dump) method, so in celebration, here's how this strategy for literature reviews works: www.raulpacheco.org/2016/06/synt...
🚨NEW DSEP COMMITTEE VACANCY🚨 We are now inviting applications for the role of communications lead on the DSEP committee. An exciting opportunity to contribute to a vibrant community👏 Any queries, please do DM us📩 Apply here: www.bps.org.uk/news/volunte...
Qualitative Research in Mental Health have announced their 10th annual conference 📣 to be held in Budapest, May 2025. More info on their website: qrmh10.com
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After a term of supporting BSc and MSc students to learn how to write 'academically', it is great to see this blog post outlining how to do this even better: radicalscholarship.com/2024/12/05/h... #alwayslearning #academicwriting #acwri
How to Write Like a Scholar (and Not Like a Student)
[Header Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash] Having taught now an on-going 41 years—about half that time as a high school English teacher and now a college professor—if there is one thing I know very …
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As more #dancepsychology folks join #bluesky, I have been adding to the starter pack. DM or reply if you would also like to be added!
Prof Jenn Cumming@jenncumming.bsky.social · 2y agoHello #dancepsychology folks! I am adding new contacts to the starter pack so please keep checking it out as more people join #bluesky go.bsky.app/2GJUn6v
2024 has been a busy, inspiring, and exciting year for @thesprintproject.bsky.social Thanks to everyone who has read and shared our blog posts!
The SPRINT Project@thesprintproject.bsky.social · 2y ago🚀Reflecting on 2024's highlights⭐ Our top 10 blog posts covered everything from mental health initiatives to marathon tips. See our latest post for personal stories, achievements, and practical advice! Here's to more insights in 2025! 🎉 www.sprintproject.org/post/sprint-... #yearinreview
Scientists, academics, researchers: We’re excited to share that @altmetric.com is now tracking mentions of your research on Bluesky! 🧪
Altmetric@altmetric.com · 2y agoThere are already many articles for which there is more attention on Bluesky than on other comparable micro-blogging sites, meaning the academic community and the general public have clearly adopted Bluesky as one of its core places to disseminate and discuss new research. A Place of Joy.
Hi everyone, we are The SPRINT project! Our mission is to use sport psychology to enhance well-being and performance in various contexts. Stay tuned for research insights, stories that inspire action, tools and resources! Join us on our journey ⭐ www.sprintproject.org
The Sprint Project | Community-based sport psychology research | Birmingham, West Midlands, UK
The Sprint Project is a team of applied psychology researchers at the University of Birmingham helping to define and intervene in community-based issues to improve well-being and performance.
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Another one to add to my reading list!
Dr Nagina Khan@drkhan-do.bsky.social · 2y ago📢 New paper 👇🏼 This research is about diversity, community engagement, & co-design in health & social care research, focusing on the importance of including individuals from all backgrounds in the research process. 1st of Dec is off to a good start 🥰 Link: bmjleader.bmj.com/content/earl...
📢 NEW PAPER & BLOG POST ALERT ⤵️ We're excited to share the latest insights from the SPRINT project, highlighting strengths-based mental skills training interventions for disadvantaged youth. www.mdpi.com/2673-995X/4/... @maryquinton.bsky.social @gracetidmarsh.bsky.social Dr Sally Reynard
