Our people
The Global Sport and Movement Collaborative is supported by an Advisory Board that provides strategic guidance and serves as a link between academia and practice, ensuring the Collaborative remains responsive to industry trends and societal needs.
The Board meets quarterly and is chaired by Prof David Lubans. Board members include Prof Alex Zelinsky AO, Nathan Towney, Prof Robert Greenberg, Prof Craig Simmons, Prof Lisa Wood, Prof James Skinner, Prof Frances Kay (Hunter Medical Research Institute), Phil Gardner (Wests Group) and David Reid (FIBA).
Director
Professor David Lubans
Professor/Global Sport and Movement Collaborative Director
School of Education
- david.lubans@newcastle.edu.au
- 0249212049
Deputy Directors
Associate Professor Mitch Smith
Associate Professor
School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy
- mitch.smith@newcastle.edu.au
- 0240339235
Associate Professor Myles Young
Associate Professor
School of Science
- myles.young@newcastle.edu.au
- 0249216096
Partnerships and Engagement Lead
Spaces and Places Lead
Research Leads
Professor Ronald Plotnikoff
Professor & Chair PA & PHE
School of Education
- ron.plotnikoff@newcastle.edu.au
- 0249854465
Researchers
Professor James Skinner
Head of School
Newcastle Business School
- james.skinner@newcastle.edu.au
- 0240550915
Professor Suzanne Snodgrass
Professor
School of Health Sciences
- suzanne.snodgrass@newcastle.edu.au
- 0249212089
Professor Mitch Duncan
Professor
School of Medicine and Public Health
- mitch.duncan@newcastle.edu.au
- 0249217805
Associate Professor Nicole Nathan
Heart Foundation Research Fellow
School of Medicine and Public Health
- nicole.nathan@newcastle.edu.au
- 0249246257
Dr Karen Mickle
Senior Lecturer
School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy
- karen.mickle@newcastle.edu.au
- 0243484613
Dr Josh Secomb
Lecturer
School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy
- josh.secomb@newcastle.edu.au
- 0249217205
Dr Rebecca Haslam
Lecturer
School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy
- rebecca.haslam@newcastle.edu.au
- 0240420139
Dr Hayley Lewthwaite
Senior Lecturer
School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy
- hayley.lewthwaite@newcastle.edu.au
- 0249854582
Dr Sarah Valkenborghs
Lecturer
School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy
- sarah.valkenborghs@newcastle.edu.au
- 0240420819
Dr Mitch Naughton
Lecturer in Exercise Physiology
School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy
- mitch.naughton@newcastle.edu.au
- 0413288621
Dr Alyce Barnes
Senior Research Assistant
School of Medicine and Public Health
- alyce.barnes@newcastle.edu.au
- 0240339510
Dr Casey Regan
Research Associate/Casual Research Assistant/Casual Academic
School of Science
- casey.regan@newcastle.edu.au
- 0240550218
Professor Vijay Varadharajan
Emeritus Professor
School of Computer and Information Sciences
- vijay.varadharajan@newcastle.edu.au
- 0249218687
Mr Anthony Robinson
Casual Lecturer/Casual Research Assistant/Research Assistant
School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy
PhD Candidates
Nan (Cassie) Li
Lee-Anne Marsh
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.