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BASES announces a public talk on 'Applied psychology in elite sport' within the BASES 2024 Conference
9th October 2024
The BASES Outreach Project Team, which aims to increase public engagement and awareness of BASES, has planned a public talk, open to any interested parties, which will take place during the BASES 2024 Conference at the...
BASES Journal Club
9th October 2024
The BASES online Journal Club will be running on the last Wednesday of every month, 14:00 - 15:00 BST, starting from October 2024. National holidays permitting. This is a friendly space to interact with other students...
BASES Member benefit – Letter of Support
9th October 2024
Overview: BASES is happy to provide letters of support for professional members who have been professional members of the association for at least three years and who have actively contributed to BASES over that...
Save the date: BASES Conference 2026
9th October 2024
BASES is taking a strategic pause from its student and annual conference programme in 2025. We have purposefully made this decision to allow a reimagined combined conference to be held in June 2026. We have listened to...
Study: Understanding sports performers’ mental well-being and performance
9th October 2024
Professor Brendan Cropley FBASES, Dr Lee Baldock, and Dr Alan McKay from the University of South Wales (USW) are conducting a study that aims to investigate the impact of reflection on an individual’s mental...
Abstract call out for 2025 CEPA Conference
7th October 2024
The Clinical Exercise Physiology Association (CEPA) welcomes BASES to an open call for submissions for their annual online conference being held 8 February 2025. All accepted abstracts will be highlighted in the...
Opportunities to get involved in BASES’ Division Committees and Advisory Groups
3rd October 2024
Several volunteers have now concluded their terms on BASES’ Standing Committees and Advisory Groups, for which we extend our thanks. We are currently going out to open advert for the following roles: Physical...
Opportunities to volunteer for the Science Council Registration Authority
3rd October 2024
The Science Council is currently recruiting for new volunteer positions on their Registration Authority (RA). The RA plays a leading role as the guardian of standards, overseeing continuing professional development...
BASES HE Endorsement Scheme Advisory Group: Expression of Interest
3rd October 2024
We are currently recruiting for six individuals to join the BASES HE Endorsement Scheme Advisory Group. Appointments will be for three years in the first instance, with an expectation to meet (online) five times a year...
ICSESP launch the new International Clinical Exercise Physiology Professional Standards
1st October 2024
The International Confederation of Sport and Exercise Science Practice (ICSESP), for which BASES is a foundational member, has recently launched their International Clinical Exercise Physiology Professional Standards,...
BASES Expert Statement grants - deadline 1 Oct
17th September 2024
We are now accepting applications for Expert Statement grants Aim of grant The BASES Expert Statement Grants aim to assist the development of expert statements on broad topics, related to the application of...
Future Trends in High Performance Sport
12th September 2024
The Leaders Performance Institute is collaborating with the British Association of Sport and Exercise Science, CQUniversity Australia, Exercise & Sports Science Australia and Management Futures to explore the trends...
BASES welcomes new Division Chairs
5th September 2024
Following open recruitment over the summer, congratulations are extended to two new Division Chairs who has been appointed by the Human Resources, Remuneration and Appointments Committee, and ratified by the Board. Dr...
BASES Undergraduate Dissertation of the Year Award - deadline 30 Sept
3rd September 2024
We are now accepting applications for the award below. Number Offered: 1 each year Target BASES Membership Categories: Student and Graduate Application Closing Date: 30 September Apply for this award: Click here to...
TSES now live for Autumn 2024 edition
3rd September 2024
We are pleased to launch the latest digital edition of BASES quarterly publication - The Sport and Exercise Scientist (TSES). The move to a digital format presents us with exciting opportunities such as allowing...
BASES Committee and Advisory Group Appointments
2nd September 2024
Following recent open recruitment, we are pleased to announce that Dr Chelsea Batty, Romain Dennis and Nicola Rawlinson have been appointed as members of the Laboratory Accreditation Advisory Group. The BASES Board...
BASES supports the #PeriodsAreNotAPenalty campaign
30th August 2024
BASES is supporting WUKA, the UK’s #1 reusable period underwear brand, to support their latest campaign: Periods Are Not a Penalty. Last year, following five years of campaigning, the government responded to...
NEW BASES Fellowships awarded 2024
27th August 2024
Congratulations are extended to the following professional members who have recently been awarded BASES Fellowship. Dr Daniel Bailey, Prof Alan Barker, Prof Mark De Ste Croix, Dr Faye Didymus, Dr...
REF 2029 Main Panel Chairs
21st August 2024
Today, the REF Team opened the opportunity to apply for REF 2029 Main Panel Chairs. The Main Panel Chairs will hold overall responsibility for the REF 2029 main panels and play a key role in recruiting and...
REF 2029 update, including the REF panel recruitment process
20th August 2024
The Director of REF 2029 has contacted BASES to share the progress that has been made in developing REF 2029 and to provide an update on changes that relate to how they will recruit members of the discipline-based Unit...
BASES Committee and Advisory Group Appointments
19th August 2024
Following recent open recruitment, we are pleased to announce that Dr Stewart Bruce-Low and Dr Clare Pheasey have been appointed as members of the Heads of Department Advisory Group. The BASES Board would like to...
Congratulating learners on their result day
15th August 2024
A big congratulations to those Sport, Sports Science and Physical Education students receiving their results today. Key decisions about what to study at university can be overwhelming. There are many...
Take Part in the Future Trends in High Performance Sport Research
8th August 2024
BASES has been working with Leaders in Sport Institute over the last 12 months and will be part of their Future Trends in High Performance: Research Project. Leaders in Sport Institute is working in collaboration...
Congratulating learners on their result day
6th August 2024
A big congratulations to those Physical Education students receiving their SQA results today. Key decisions about what to study at university can be overwhelming. There are many resources available to help you make...
BASES Exercise Science Certified Practitioner
1st August 2024
Following discussion and consultation over the last 12 months, the Board has recently agreed to a new name change for the BASES Certified Exercise Practitioner (CEP) to BASES Exercise Science Certified Practitioner...
Discount available on Clinical Exercise Physiology, Fifth Edition
1st August 2024
To celebrate the two-year anniversary of Clinical Exercise Physiology, Fifth Edition, we wanted to remind all BASES members that you can enjoy an exclusive 20% discount using promo code BASES20. “Clinical...
BASES Career Guide: A Guide to Careers in Sport and Exercise Science
26th July 2024
We are delighted to launch the new BASES Career Guide: A Guide to Careers in Sport and Exercise Science. www.bases.org.uk/careerguide Our updated Career Guide includes a wealth of guidance and information...
Still time to nominate for the 2024 BASES Volunteer of the Year Award
25th July 2024
There is still time for BASES members to make nominations for the 2024 Volunteer of the Year award, but the deadline is noon on 19 August 2024. Nominations can be made from BASES members for current Professional,...
BBC R4’s Life Scientific features Prof Vicky Tolfrey FBASES
24th July 2024
Prof Vicky Tolfrey FBASES, keynote speaker at the 2023 BASES Conference, has recorded an episode of BBC R4’s Life Scientific to be aired on Tuesday 30 July at 9.00am. In the podcast, Vicky discusses her Parasport...
Danone launches new programme to put sports nutrition at the heart of grassroots sports
22nd July 2024
Danone UK & Ireland’s GetPRO Professional programme includes free evidence-based resources and funding to support sports nutritionists working with local clubs and teams. Danone UK & Ireland recently...
BASES signs up to Sport England’s Going for Green Pledge
18th July 2024
BASES has joined a number of sports and physical activity organisations who have pledged to support the Sport England ‘Going for Green’ initiative, ensuring our sector is in the leading pack in tackling...
BASES Volunteer of the Year Award - deadline 19 August
12th July 2024
We are now accepting applications for the following award: Aim of the Award: Following the success of the inaugural Volunteer of the Year Award in 2023, BASES will continue, in 2024, to recognise all of the...
Vacancies within the BASES Heads of Department Advisory Group
11th July 2024
Are you passionate about supporting our Sport and Exercise Science Department Heads and Course Leaders? There are currently three vacancies within the BASES Heads of Department Advisory Group (HoD AG) and we are...
BASES Outreach Hubs 2024-2025
8th July 2024
There was a successful pilot of the BASES Outreach Hubs in 2023-2024, which included an initial 10 institutions. Last year, over 100 posters were submitted from over 20 schools around the country and the winner was...
BASES announces a new Non-Executive Director appointment
8th July 2024
Following an extensive open recruitment over the Spring, the Board of BASES is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Chris Davison as a new Non-Executive Director (Finance). Chris takes up post in early July...
New Report Reveals Decline in Maternal Physical Activity: "MOMentum Lost"
4th July 2024
The Active Pregnancy Foundation (APF) recently released a pivotal report, "MOMentum Lost: Unpicking Maternal Physical Activity Patterns in 2022," authored by Dr Marlize De Vivo, Dr Hayley Mills, and Dr Kathryn Hesketh....
BASES Committee and Advisory Group Appointments
19th June 2024
Following recent open recruitment, we are pleased to announce the following appointments: Dr Martyn Morris has been appointed Chair of the Heads of Department Advisory Group Dr Ross Cloak has been...
Climate Action and Sustainability Advisory Group update
19th June 2024
In May 2024, BASES officially supported the Physiological Society and became a founding signatory to the consensus statement for their “Roadmap for Global Heat Resilience”. This programme of work was launched at...
Delivering Integrated Climate Education Consultation
19th June 2024
In February 2024, Dr Lee Graves of Liverpool John Moores University attended a St George’s House Consultation on climate education at Windsor Castle, hosted by Baroness Martha Lane Fox. Lee attended on behalf of...
BASES granted Royal Charter
14th June 2024
BASES is delighted to formally announce that we have been granted the Charter of Incorporation by His Majesty King Charles III. The Royal Charter was granted in recognition of BASES’ quality and status as the...
Call to Action: Expressions of interest – Chairs of BASES Physical Activity for Health Division and Physiology and Nutrition Division
13th June 2024
Prof Kiara Lewis FBASES (Physical Activity for Health Division) and Dr Lindsay Bottoms FBASES (Physiology and Nutrition Division) will finish their current terms of Division Chairs and Directors of the Association...
TSES now live for Summer 2024 edition
11th June 2024
We are pleased to launch the latest digital edition of BASES quarterly publication - The Sport and Exercise Scientist (TSES). The move to a digital format presents us with exciting opportunities such as...
BASES Chair to serve a second term from November 2024
7th June 2024
At the April 2024 Board meeting, within a Board succession planning agenda item, Prof Zoe Knowles FBASES informed the Board that she wished to serve a second term as BASES Chair, once her first term concludes in...
BASES Diversity Data monitoring 2024
3rd June 2024
To better understand our members, BASES captures data at the point of becoming a member and when renewing membership. Members are asked to complete a short diversity data form for protected characteristics, including...
Celebrating Volunteers’ Week 2024 – BASES Volunteer of the Year
31st May 2024
Following the success of the inaugural Volunteer of the Year Award in 2023, BASES will continue, in 2024, to recognise all of the hard work and dedication that BASES receives from all the volunteers working on behalf...
BASES Prof Edward Winter Early-to mid-Career Researcher Project Grant - deadline 15 July
31st May 2024
We are now accepting applications for the above grant. Numbered Offered: One per year up to £5000. Application Closing Date: 15 July (each year) Results Available: Within eight weeks of the application...
Parkinson’s UK launches its Physical Activity Grants programme for 2024
31st May 2024
Parkinson’s UK is launching its popular Physical Activity Grants programme to help more people living with Parkinson’s get active in 2024. Now into its fourth year, the charity’s Physical Activity Grants...
2024 Higher Education Sport (HESP) conference
29th May 2024
BASES is supporting the 2024 Higher Education Sport (HESP) conference. The conference provides a platform for the sharing of good practice and dissemination of research findings related to teaching and learning in...
Opportunities to get involved in BASES’ Division Committees and Advisory Groups
22nd May 2024
Several volunteers have now concluded their terms on BASES’ Standing Committees and Advisory Groups, for which we extend our thanks. We are currently going out to open advert for the following roles: Sport and...
Vacancies within the BASES Heads of Department Advisory Group
21st May 2024
Are you passionate about leading and supporting our Sport and Exercise Science Department Heads and Course Leaders? There are a number of current vacancies within the BASES Heads of Department Advisory Group (HoD AG)...