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There’s always something new happening at the Carnegie School of Sport. Explore our latest podcasts, news, blogs, and events to see how our students, staff, and partners are driving innovation and excellence in sport. Be part of our journey as research, education, and real-world impact come together to shape the future of sport.

Carnegie Conversations

Our podcast series explores the science of performance. Hosted by Tanya Arnold from the Carnegie School of Sport, we go behind the scenes of cutting-edge research and innovation that powers elite athletes, coaches, and governing bodies. But it’s not just about the top of the podium, it’s about what this innovative research means for all of us, and for the next generation.

Podcast videos

upcoming events

Event Conference

TIDES 2026 Conference
- 09.00 - 17.00
- 10 Jun 2026 - 12 Jun 2026
- Headingley Campus

Historical events

Event Symposium

Vitamin D, lifestyle and environment
- 09.30 - 16.00
- 01 Jul 2025
- Lecture Theatre 3, Carnegie School of Sport Building
Event Conference

Women in Sport and Exercise Academic Network conference 2025
- 09.00 - 17.00
- 24 Jun 2025 - 25 Jun 2025
- Carnegie School of Sport, Headingley Campus, Leeds LS6 3QQ
Event Conference

Integrating Psychosocial Development into Coaching Sessions
- 12.00 - 17.00
- 11 Jun 2025
- Carnegie School of Sport, Lecture Theatre 3, Headingley Campus, Leeds, LS6 3QS
Event Symposium

Sports Nutrition Symposium 2025
- 09.00 - 18.00
- 31 May 2025
- Carnegie School of Sport, Headingley Campus
Event Conference

Physical literacy in schools conference
- 09.00 - 18.00
- 23 May 2025
- Carnegie School of Sport, Headingley Campus, LS6 3QN
Event Conference

ACTLIFE Conference 2025
- 09.00 - 15.30
- 30 Apr 2025
- Carnegie School of Sport, Headingley Campus
Event Guest lectures

Consumption as Transgressive Boundary Crossing
- 13.00 - 14.00
- 09 Apr 2025
- Online
Event Symposium

TEDx: Our changing world
- 16.30 - 18.00
- 12 Feb 2025
Online

Event Seminar

Religious tourism and pilgrimages: Voices from South Asia
- 10.00 - 11.00
- 12 Feb 2025
- Online
Event Conference

And another thing: Half-times - The challenges for elite teams
- 09.00 - 11.30
- 05 Feb 2025
- Carnegie School of Sport, Headingley Campus
Event Seminar

Nutrition Research Industry Day
- 09.00 - 16.00
- 25 Oct 2024
- Carnegie School of Sport, Leeds Beckett University, Headingly Campus, Leeds, LS6 3QQ
Event Conference

European Endurance Conference 2024
- 09.00 - 21.00
- 13 Sep 2024 - 15 Sep 2024
- Carnegie School of Sport, Headingley Campus, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, LS6 3QS