The UofG Sport Podcast
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The UofG SPORT Podcast
UofG Sport is at the heart of sport, fitness and wellbeing at the University of Glasgow. Our podcast explores the worlds of the University's athletes, industry experts and academics. We hope you enjoy!
Scottish Women in Sport Week 2024
Leadership in Sport
UofG Sport is proud to support Scottish Women in Sport Week 2024. This episode focusses on women in leadership roles in Scottish sport.
Dominique Hewitson, Vice President of the Glasgow University Sports Association (GUSA) is joined by three special guests to discuss their personal experiences and what they've learned on their journey to becoming leaders in sport.
Episode 1
Dame Katherine Grainger
For our first episode, it's a great pleasure to interview our newly-appointed Chancellor at the University of Glasgow, Dame Katherine Grainger.
Episode 2
Neah Evans
Neah Evans is a professional track cyclist and current postgraduate student at the University of Glasgow..
Episode 3
Andrew Cotter
Andrew Cotter is a world-renowned sports commentator, working primarily for the BBC and covering events including The Boat Race, athletics and international golf and rugby tournaments. Andrew grew up in Troon, Ayrshire, and joined the University of Glasgow in 1991.
Scottish Women & Girls in Sport Week 2022
Living with Endometriosis
UofG Sport is proud to support Scottish Women & Girls in Sport Week 2022.
In the first of two podcast specials tackling conditions that women in sport face, former GUSA President Jessica Woodcock interviews two female athletes about their experiences of living with endometriosis.
Isla Short is a professional cross-country cyclist who recently competed in the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, and is also a UofG alumnus and former UofG Sport bursar. Tracylee McKigen is a gym owner, fitness instructor and former UofG Sport Active Lifestyles teacher.
Scottish Women & Girls in Sport Week 2022
Pelvic Health
UofG Sport is proud to support Scottish Women & Girls in Sport Week 2022.
In the second of two podcast specials tackling conditions that women in sport face, former GUSA President Jessica Woodcock talks to Gillian O'Kane, a specialist in pelvic health physiotherapy. A topic that is often misunderstood, Gillian helps us to debunk myths and provides some top tips for optimum pelvic health.
Scottish Women & Girls in Sport Week 2023
Periods & Sport
UofG Sport is proud to support Scottish Women & Girls in Sport Week 2023.
This episode is all about the female body, periods and their impact on Sport. Our GUSA Vice-President, Sarah, President of the GU Women's Rugby Club, Chloe, and Julie Fyfe – owner of period cup brand Unicorn Cup – come together to discuss their personal experiences and learn more about how we can look after our period health during sport and fitness.