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Dr Theodoros M. Bampouras @drtheobampouras.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Great start to VALD Performance Practitioner's Summit at @ljmuofficial.bsky.social today. Good representation of our School with Dr Stephen McQuilliam, Dr Carl Langan-Evans, Dr Chelsea Oxendale, Prof Craig Twist Conor Heeney organising & Prof Graeme Close opening the Summit 🦴🧪🏃‍♂️💪

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LJMU Doctoral Academy @ljmudoctoral.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

LJMU PGRs have until 7th April to register interest in presenting at the 2026 PGR Festival on 19th May. Open to all MPhil, PhD & Prof Docs from all stages. There are a variety of presentation formats to choose from. See: www.ljmu.ac.uk/the-doctoral... We look forward to seeing you there!

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Dr Theodoros M. Bampouras @drtheobampouras.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

And the final one: 🧠 Ageing brains process attention & sensory info differently - without changing performance. 📜We compared younger & #olderadults & explored how #attention & multisensory integration (combining sights & sounds) change with age, & how these changes relate to balance. 1/3

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Dr Theodoros M. Bampouras @drtheobampouras.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

And we continue with this one: ▶️Can manipulating rest improve #jump #performance ? We redistributed rest in complex-contrast training sets (heavy squats + jumps). 🔹 Jump performance ↔️ 🔹 Time spent on the ground⬆️ 🔹 Explosive force production ↔️ 1/3

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Dr Theodoros M. Bampouras @drtheobampouras.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Let's start with this one: ▶️Can Pilates boost sport-specific #performance in artistic #swimming ? We explored whether an 8-week #pilates programme could ⬆️ #flexibility ⬆️sport-specific performance in young #female artistic swimmers. The results? 1/3

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Dr Theodoros M. Bampouras @drtheobampouras.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Check out this #CASES resource, featuring Dr Tim Donovan @ljmuofficial.bsky.social , on the use & issues of #AI tools in #Sport & #exercise #Science . 'Staying informed.. is essential for maximising the benefits to academics' 🔗 www.cases.org.uk/spage-resour... #Research #teaching #ethics 🧪🦴🏃‍♂️⚽

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AI in Sport and Exercise Science | CASES

AI in Sport and Exercise Science

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Dr Theodoros M. Bampouras @drtheobampouras.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Happy New Year to all! All the best for 2026.

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Dr Theodoros M. Bampouras @drtheobampouras.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Working in #academia can be tough - not sure anyone working in it would doubt that. But every now & then, good things do happen… & sometimes they resemble the proverbial buses! 🚌🚌 2️⃣papers from #PhD students' studies were accepted in close succession 🙂. 1/3

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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 17/12/2025

The United Kingdom is coming back to Erasmus+ 🇪🇺🇬🇧 We have concluded negotiations for the United Kingdom’s association to Erasmus+ in 2027, making further steps in our renewed EU-UK Strategic Partnership. More ↓ link.europa.eu/vf3vJk

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The BMJ @bmj.com · 17/12/2025

Doug Altman was an internationally renowned statistician who served as The BMJ’s chief statistical adviser. Read about life and work that made this statistician a "citation millionaire" #BMJChristmas www.bmj.com/content/391/...

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Alexander Berezkin @birchalexander.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

I hope this trend will continue and that the academic community here on @bsky.app will keep growing. Since joining, I’ve found an abundance of inspiring research projects, articles, and scholars. #AcademicBluesky #AcademicSky #Research #Bluesky academic.oup.com/icb/article-...

Scientists no Longer Find Twitter Professionally Useful, and have switched to Bluesky

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Dr Theodoros M. Bampouras @drtheobampouras.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

📢 The new #Sport & #Exercise Scientist Winter issue is out!📰 Chartered Association of Sport & Exercise Science members 👉 members.cases.org.uk/page-member_... Including my reviews of #JASP & #jamovi - 2 excellent #openSource #statistics tools for our analyses! 🔗http://jasp-stats.org 🔗 jamovi.org

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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

EU publishes Horizon Europe 2026 2027 work programmes with 14 billion euros in funding. Health MSCA ERC EIC and more relevant for dementia researchers. www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/funding/2026...

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2026-2027 Horizon Europe Funding - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER

EU publishes Horizon Europe 2026 2027 work programmes with 14 billion euros in funding. Health MSCA ERC EIC and more relevant for dementia researchers.

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Dr Theodoros M. Bampouras @drtheobampouras.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

🖥️ How is #AI transforming #education across #Europe? Euronews looks at how secondary teachers use AI for lesson preparation, delivery & feedback. Read more 👉 www.euronews.com/next/2025/12... 🌍 Global perspective via OECD 👉 www.oecd.org/en/publicati...

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AI in schools: Which countries in Europe do teachers use it the most?

AI use among teachers varies widely across Europe, with some countries taking a more cautious approach. Most teachers use it mainly for preparation, and experts expect its use to grow, but caution tha...

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Dr Theodoros M. Bampouras @drtheobampouras.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

🚀 We’re Hiring @ljmuofficial.bsky.social ! 🚀 ✅ Lecturer in Applied #Football #Science ✅ Lecturer in Sport & #exercise #Science (x2) ✅ #Clinical Exercise Physiologist Apply now 👉 jobs.ljmu.ac.uk The School 👉ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/faculties/school-of-sport-and-exercise-sciences #sport #research 🧪🦴

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Careers at LJMU

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Dr Theodoros M. Bampouras @drtheobampouras.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

It was brilliant delivering a brief talk at Research Roasters STEAM Conference @ljmuofficial.bsky.social An incredible day, connecting 72 students with early-career researchers across science, art, law & more. Hands-on workshops, inspiring stories & a shared mission: making STEAM accessible.

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Dr Theodoros M. Bampouras @drtheobampouras.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

And now available online at Biomechanics @mdpiopenaccess.bsky.social 👉https://www.mdpi.com/2673-7078/5/3/69 Cardiff Metropolitan University @ljmuofficial.bsky.social 🏋️‍♂️💪

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Dr Theodoros M. Bampouras @drtheobampouras.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

📣 🚨 PAPER ACCEPTED ‼️ 'Effect of intra-set rest periods on back squat propulsive impulse” study has been accepted in Biomechanics @mdpiopenaccess.bsky.social We explored how intra-set rest (0s, 10s, 20s, 30s) affects propulsive impulse, using 3x5 80%RM back squats. 1/4

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Dr Theodoros M. Bampouras @drtheobampouras.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

📣 NEW PUBLICATION ‼️ In our recently published study in @plosone.org , we explored the link between socioeconomic status & cardiorespiratory fitness in over 3,000 surgical patients undergoing cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET). 1/4

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Dr Theodoros M. Bampouras @drtheobampouras.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

The Summer 25 #Sport & #Exercise Scientist issue (www.cases.org.uk/spage-resour...) includes an article by Prof Knowles, Prof Boddy, myself, Prof Baltzopoulos, Prof George & Dr Murphy on the 5️⃣0️⃣th year anniversary since launching the UK’s 1️⃣st single honours degree @ljmuofficial.bsky.social

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Dr Theodoros M. Bampouras @drtheobampouras.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Brilliant turnout for the #sportsci50 @ljmuofficial.bsky.social celebrations from current, old and older alumni. Inspiring to see the journey from the past to the present by Profs Don McLaren, Tim Cable, Dave Richardson #sport #science #anniversary

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Dr Theodoros M. Bampouras @drtheobampouras.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

5️⃣0️⃣ years of Sport Science celebration today! 👉https://tinyurl.com/yc62vywu Celebrating the 1st #Sport #Science degree which started here at @ljmuofficial.bsky.social Well, I guess, technically 'It started with a conversation in the stands at Goodison..'

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Dr Theodoros M. Bampouras @drtheobampouras.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Very interesting presentations at the @ljmuofficial.bsky.social #PGR #3MT final. #Sport & #Exercise #Sciences having a 💪🏻 representation in it, too, with Joel Kearney, Jo Wootton & Jenna Rice presenting their work brilliantly👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 @ljmudoctoral.bsky.social #research #science #PhD 🧪🏃‍♀️

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Dr Theodoros M. Bampouras @drtheobampouras.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Mandatory sample size estimation & justification in the Journal of Sport Sciences @tandfresearch.bsky.social Editorial👉https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02640414.2025.2499403 Perhaps the start of a more 'wholesale' change across our Journals #stats #statistics #StatsEd #sport #science

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Dr Theodoros M. Bampouras @drtheobampouras.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Annual @ljmuofficial.bsky.social PE & School Sport event 📆 01/07/25 Programme includes; 1) Laser run practical 2) Workshops with teachers 3) Bitesize research updates 4) National curriculum keynote by Kate Thornton-Bousfield from www.afpe.org.uk 💷 £0 👉🏻 www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/fac...

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Association for Physical Education

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Dr Theodoros M. Bampouras @drtheobampouras.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Updated NICE guidelines on #falls Assessment & prevention in older people & in people 50 & over at higher risk 🔗https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng249 #olderadults #balance #NICE @ljmuofficial.bsky.social #biomechanics @nihr.bsky.social 👴👵🦴💪🚶‍♂️🏃‍♀️

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Dr Theodoros M. Bampouras @drtheobampouras.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Great presentation by Liam Houlton from Cardiff Metropolitan University at #BASESBIG25 on rest redistribution on vertical jump. Support for longer rest redistribution: 👉🏻Alleviating fatigue 👉🏻Avoiding movement pattern interference But not for overall effect for vertical jump height. 👏🏻

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Dr Theodoros M. Bampouras @drtheobampouras.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Great presentation from Jo Wootton @ljmuofficial.bsky.social at #BASESBIG25 on safe stair negotiation interventions. Key points: 👉🏻No studies assessed #fall rates 👉🏻Interventions implemented with little effectuveness evidence 👉🏻More feasible interventions needing #research 👏🏻

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Dr Theodoros M. Bampouras @drtheobampouras.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

@arcnwc.bsky.social #research & #Innovation #NWCawards took place yesterday at The Spine Building 🔗https://www.nwcawards.co.uk/winners Great celebration of #researchinnovation , stunning #LIVERPOOL views, &🥁🥁... Delighted the 'Research #student of the year' 🏆 was Donna Shrestha!! 👏👏🌟🌟

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Liverpool John Moores University @ljmuofficial.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Looking for a new fitness challenge? Hyrox blends endurance & strength to push your limits! Dr. Nicola Robinson & Dr. Sigrid Olthof from LJMU's Sport and Exercise Sciences explain the science-backed benefits of Hyrox training in the ConversationUK. Read more ➡️ www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...

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Liverpool John Moores University @ljmuofficial.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Have you spotted our latest billboard campaign live across Merseyside? Thanks to all our amazing students, staff and alumni who have been involved!

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Four students stand confidently in front of Liverpool's Liver Building with text that states "95% of LJMU students are in employment or further study 15 months after graduation.

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Dr Theodoros M. Bampouras @drtheobampouras.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Just so the 🧵 is completed 😀 the paper is now available @bmj.com -Open & downloadable as PDF 🔗https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/3/e095777 And, maybe some more to add to the 🧵 soon 😉 @lancasteruni.bsky.social @ljmuofficial.bsky.social et al 👇 #SurgSky #MedEdSky #ObGynSky #medschoolsky ⚕️

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Dr Theodoros M. Bampouras @drtheobampouras.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Abstract accepted at #ECSS2025 @ecssofficial.bsky.social 👏 Looking forward to presenting the findings from our trampoline #exercise for #olderadults study 👇 @ljmuofficial.bsky.social @cumbriauni.bsky.social North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust @keeleuniversity.bsky.social

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Dr Theodoros M. Bampouras @drtheobampouras.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

📣NEW PAPER ALERT‼️ Our OBGYN & Gen Surgeon consultants & specialty trainees survey has been accepted @bmj.com _Open Key points: 1️⃣OBGYN trainees & consultants agree on the skills required for certification 2️⃣Gen Surgeon consultants had higher expectations than their trainees 1/4

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Dr Theodoros M. Bampouras @drtheobampouras.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Surgical Skills Interim Report 👉difficulties meeting training competencies 👉perceptions of inadequate training opportunities 👉⬆️pressure delivering care ⬇️protected time for training 🔗https://buff.ly/KBctYLu 1/4

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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

University of West London is seeking a Knowledge Mobilisation Fellow to work within the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration North West London. Closing date: 20th March www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/knowledg...

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Knowledge Mobilisation Fellow - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER

University of West London is seeking a Knowledge Mobilisation Fellow to work within the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration North West London

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Mark Andrews @xmjandrews.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

On 12th March 2025 (3pm-5pm, UK time), @rss-teach.bsky.social and TALMO will be hosting an online event on *Teaching Open, Transparent, and Reproducible Data Analysis*. See talmo.uk/2025/dataana.... Free and open to all. 1/2

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Teaching Open, Transparent, and Reproducible Data Analysis

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Dr Theodoros M. Bampouras @drtheobampouras.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

2️⃣ weeks to go for abstract submission at #BASESBIG2025 With a fantastic keynote lined up & the opportunity to interact with the #biomechanics 🧪 community, it is a BIG Day not to be missed 👇🏻

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Dr Theodoros M. Bampouras @drtheobampouras.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

📢UPDATE‼️ Registration is now open for @basesuk #BASESBIG2025 Details👉 buff.ly/41aKK9e Registration👉 buff.ly/3QdXTYV Abstract submission buff.ly/3QgiGeC Join the #biomechanics #community in another enjoyable & informative BIG Day #sport #performance #exercise #health #research

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CASES Division of Biomechanics & Motor Behaviour @cases-biomech.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Abstract submission information👇 🔗tinyurl.com/BIGAbstracts25 (a template is available) Deadline: 19/03/25 For any questions, DM us or📨bases.biomech@gmail.com #Exercise #FallPrevention #PhysicalActivity #PhysEd #Movement #SportsAnalytics #

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Liverpool John Moores University @ljmuofficial.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

We're looking forward to meeting all our new students starting this January. We've compiled helpful information and resources to help students with their online registration, understand their timetables, and much more. Find out more ➡️ www.ljmu.ac.uk/students/bef...

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Before you arrive

Prepare for your journey to LJMU with our Before You Arrive guide, offering essential information and tips for new students joining us.

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The BMJ @bmj.com · 08/01/2025

The number of predatory journals is difficult to accurately determine but was estimated at more than 15 000 in 2021. What can authors, institutions, funders, and editors do? @eloder.bsky.social www.bmj.com/content/388/...

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