Our people
Members of the Global Sport and Movement Collaborative include established and emerging leaders in their fields of research, with deep industry connections.
Our leadership group comprises a cross-disciplinary group of academics and sports professionals responsible for leading the University of Newcastle’s sport and movement-related research, teaching, partnerships and facilities.
Our researchers work across a broad range of disciplines. If you are an industry representative considering engagement opportunities, prospective PhD candidate seeking supervision, or media organisation seeking an expert, explore our membership below.
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
Dr Alyce Barnes
Senior Research Assistant
School of Medicine and Public Health
- alyce.barnes@newcastle.edu.au
- 0240339510
Dr Ryan Drew
Senior Lecturer
School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy
- ryan.drew@newcastle.edu.au
- 0249218709
Professor Mitch Duncan
Professor
School of Medicine and Public Health
- mitch.duncan@newcastle.edu.au
- 0249217805
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 Karen Mickle
Senior Lecturer
School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy
- karen.mickle@newcastle.edu.au
- 0243484613
Associate Professor Nicole Nathan
Heart Foundation Research Fellow
School of Medicine and Public Health
- nicole.nathan@newcastle.edu.au
- 0249246257
Dr Mitch Naughton
Lecturer in Exercise Physiology
School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy
- mitch.naughton@newcastle.edu.au
- 0413288621
Dr Casey Regan
Research Associate/Casual Research Assistant/Casual Academic
School of Science
- casey.regan@newcastle.edu.au
- 0240550218
Associate Professor Nick Riley
Associate Professor
School of Education
- nicholas.riley@newcastle.edu.au
- 0249854254
Mr Edd Riley-Gibson
Casual Academic/Senior Research Assistant
School of Education
- edd.rileygibson@newcastle.edu.au
- 0448164953
Mr Anthony Robinson
Casual Lecturer/Casual Research Assistant/Research Assistant
School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy
Dr Josh Secomb
Lecturer
School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy
- josh.secomb@newcastle.edu.au
- 0249217205
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
Dr Sarah Valkenborghs
Lecturer
School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy
- sarah.valkenborghs@newcastle.edu.au
- 0240420819
Global Affiliates
Among the Global Sport and Movement Collaborative’s membership are an esteemed group of international researchers that have made significant contributions to their fields. Global affiliates have deep and ongoing research collaborations with the University of Newcastle.
Visiting Scholars
We have a history of cross-institutional partnerships with universities and organisations from around the world. Expressions of interest are welcomed from academics including post graduate students who wish to participate in our Academic Visitor program. This program is intended for scholars with a clearly defined research agenda who wish to visit Newcastle to make use of the Collaborative’s facilities and staff, engage with partners and share their research.
Please note that our capacity to contribute to costs of travel and accommodation is very limited and requires a long lead time. Visiting scholars should assume that they will need to be self-funded.
Advisory Board
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).
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.