Global Sport and Movement Collaborative
The Global Sport and Movement Collaborative (GSMC) is a bold new initiative from the University of Newcastle. We bring together world-class researchers, educators, and industry leaders to transform the future of sport, movement, and wellbeing.
Whether you're a prospective student, researcher, or industry partner, we offer a dynamic platform for collaboration, discovery, and change.
Our priorities
We bring a multi-disciplinary approach to exercise science, health and physical education, nutrition, sports management, business, entrepreneurship, technology and data science. We are tackling real-world challenges with innovative, inclusive, and impactful solutions.
We have five research, education, and industry-aligned priorities:
- Harnessing Technology
We’re partnering with government and sportstech leaders to develop cutting-edge solutions using artificial intelligence, wearables, virtual reality, and video analytics. - Promoting Access and Participation
We are dedicated to increasing equity and inclusion in sport and physical activity. Our research and education initiatives focus on reducing barriers and fostering lifelong participation, particularly among priority populations such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Pasifika communities, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, and people living in rural and remote areas. - Enhancing Health and Wellbeing
We explore how movement strengthens communities, supports mental wellbeing, and contributes to healthier societies through evidence-based programs and partnerships. - Optimising Sports Performance
Elite and emerging athletes benefit from our expertise in training, recovery, and performance analytics. We’re advancing knowledge in biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, and data science to help athletes reach their full potential. - Supporting Learning Through Movement
We investigate the links between physical activity, cognition, and educational outcomes. Our research into physical literacy and motor skill acquisition is shaping how movement supports learning across all stages of life.
News
News • 22 Sep 2025
Celebrating young sports people of our region
Two exceptional young athletes, Lainee Harrison and Brin Liddell, have been named Sports Person of the Year at the University of Newcastle Sports Awards, celebrating their outstanding achievements on the national and international stage.
News • 31 Jul 2025
National research unit to strengthen sport participation in Australia
The University of Newcastle will join forces with leading sports researchers in the establishment of a new national research unit aimed at driving sport participation in Australia.
News • 17 Jul 2025
From boots to books, Ellie strives to make sports and law accessible to all
Ellie Jones strives to apply her understanding of the law far beyond corporate corridors and lofty courtrooms.
News • 01 Jul 2025
Team Wollotuka named back-to-back national champions
The University of Newcastle has been announced as the 2025 Indigenous Nationals winner for the second year in a row, after a group of talented students retained the trophy at the annual university sport games.
News • 15 Apr 2025
Get a university degree at the SCG
The Global Institute of Sport (GIS) and the University of Newcastle today announced a landmark partnership to establish a cutting-edge sports university campus in Sydney, leading the charge to develop talent for Australia’s rapidly expanding sports industry through the golden decade leading up to the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
News • 11 Feb 2025
Sport, their way – funding boost to keep teen girls in the game
Researchers at the University of Newcastle have secured $868,000 in state government funding to develop a program aimed at keeping teenage girls in sport, while tackling key challenges like body image, self-esteem, mental health, screentime behaviours and social media pressures.
Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.