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 • 09 Mar 2026
Globally recognised academic named 2026 Lake Mac Ambassador
Professor Tamara Blakemore honoured with Lake Macquarie’s top annual civic award for her tireless work as a global leader in community violence prevention.
News • 25 Feb 2026
Exceptional educators celebrated in national teaching awards
Two academics from the University of Newcastle have been recognised for their innovative and creative teaching styles at the Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT).
News • 23 Feb 2026
Students, take the lead: how a peer-led program could transform our kids’ trajectories
Giving primary-school students a chance to teach and lead their younger peers not only strengthens their leadership skills, but also improves wellbeing, classroom engagement and student confidence, a new Australian study has shown.
News • 01 Dec 2025
Exercise for students with disability boosts wellbeing beyond the classroom
An innovative school exercise program targeting students living with a disability has shown short bursts of physical activity during the school day significantly improve health and learning outcomes.
News • 13 Nov 2025
National praise for world-leading program smashing gender norms
A groundbreaking father-daughter well-being program aimed at empowering daughters and their father-figures has received national recognition at last night’s Engagement Australia 2025 Excellence Awards in Sydney.
News • 06 Nov 2025
University of Newcastle moving the world through sport
By Alex Zelinsky. As printed in The Daily Telegraph 6 November 2025.
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