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Laying down a path for safer mountain biking

Laying down a path for safer mountain biking
Feb 23, 2023

Summary Dedicated to promoting health and wellbeing, Fujitsu is working with Edinburgh Napier University to design a comprehensive study of mountain biking injuries that aims to promote health and safety by enabling manufacturers to innovate and create safer products.
Linked Funders Fujitsu Limited
People Tom Campbell
Arthur Bossi
Lesley Ingram-Sills
Org Units School of Applied Sciences
Projects Injuries in MTB
Research Areas Sports sciences
Themes Health
Research Centres/Groups Sports, Exercise and Health Science Research Group
The Mountain Bike Centre of Scotland
URL https://www2.fujitsu.com/global/customer-stories/cs-edinburgh-napier-university-20230220/

The Inaugural Women in the Bike Industry Summit Wraps.
Mar 25, 2024

Summary Two days and eight speakers later, the very first Women in the Bike Industry Summit wrapped in the Scottish Borders with forty attendees.
People Lesley Ingram-Sills
Projects Scottish Mountain Bike Strategy Delivery 2019-2025
Research Areas Sports sciences
Themes Health
Research Centres/Groups The Mountain Bike Centre of Scotland
Sports, Exercise and Health Science Research Group
URL https://www.wideopenmountainbike.com/2024/03/the-inaugural-women-in-the-bike-industry-summit-wraps

https://nen.press/2023/08/18/evaluation-of-trail-therapy-finds-mountain-biking-helps-to-improve-wellbeing/
Aug 1, 2023

Summary Edinburgh Napier University research into a mountain biking programme for people with a mental health diagnosis has found participants benefitted from the experience.
Linked Funders Scottish Cycling
People Lesley Ingram-Sills
Projects Evaluation of the impact of socially prescribed mountain biking on the psychological well-being of young people.
Research Areas Sports sciences
Themes Health
Research Centres/Groups The Mountain Bike Centre of Scotland
Sports, Exercise and Health Science Research Group
URL https://nen.press/2023/08/18/evaluation-of-trail-therapy-finds-mountain-biking-helps-to-improve-wellbeing/
This news contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals
SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being

Trail Therapy: Getting out in the fresh air
Jan 8, 2024

Source blog
Summary Trail therapy, also known as nature therapy or ecotherapy, is a therapeutic approach that involves outdoor activities in natural settings to promote mental, emotional, and physical well-being. This form of therapy recognises the connection between nature and overall health, and it takes advantage of the natural environment's healing properties to improve individuals' well-being
Linked Funders Scottish Cycling
People Lesley Ingram-Sills
Org Units School of Applied Sciences
Projects Evaluation of the impact of socially prescribed mountain biking on the psychological well-being of young people.
Research Areas Sports sciences
Themes Health
Research Centres/Groups The Mountain Bike Centre of Scotland
Sports, Exercise and Health Science Research Group
URL https://www.frogbikes.com/en_GB/blog/trail-therapy-getting-out-in-the-fresh-air/
This news contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals
SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being

Experts say mountain biking isn't just fun, it can boost your mental health, too
Aug 15, 2023

Summary New research reveals the unique mental health benefits of riding trails
Linked Funders Scottish Cycling
People Lesley Ingram-Sills
Org Units School of Applied Sciences
Projects Evaluation of the impact of socially prescribed mountain biking on the psychological well-being of young people.
Research Areas Sports sciences
Themes Health
Research Centres/Groups The Mountain Bike Centre of Scotland
Sports, Exercise and Health Science Research Group
URL https://www.advnture.com/news/experts-say-mountain-biking-isnt-just-fun-it-can-boost-your-mental-health-too
This news contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals
SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being

Listen to DMBinS’ Trail Therapy on the Lauren Laverne Show
Aug 19, 2023

Summary DMBinS Mountain Bike Health Programme Manager Dr. Christine Fox chats to Lauren Laverne live on BBC 6 Music about the Trail Therapy Evaluation
Linked Funders Scottish Cycling
People Lesley Ingram-Sills
Org Units School of Applied Sciences
Projects Evaluation of the impact of socially prescribed mountain biking on the psychological well-being of young people.
Research Areas Sports sciences
Themes Health
Research Centres/Groups The Mountain Bike Centre of Scotland
Sports, Exercise and Health Science Research Group
URL https://www.wideopenmountainbike.com/2023/08/listen-to-dmbins-trail-therapy-on-the-lauren-laverne-show
This news contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals
SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being
3MT Competition is Open!

3MT Competition is Open!
May 7, 2025

Summary 3MT Competition is open for submissions! Can you convince non-specialist audiences that your research is really as important as you believe it is? Here’s your chance to find out!
People Roberto Kulpa
Connie McLuckie
Org Units School of Applied Sciences
School of Health and Social Care
Research Areas Gender
Geopolitics
Criminology
Animal Behaviour
Applied cognition
Biodiversity
Biofuels
Biomedical sciences
Cardiovascular Health
Child Protection
Children’s Rights
Conservation / Restoration / Rewilding
Critical studies
eHealth
Environmental Management/Climate change
Ethics and sustainability
Families and Relationships
Sports sciences
Health and wellbeing
Cancer and drug design
Education
Environmental microbiology/Molecular Ecology/AMR
Cultural heritage
Coaching
Human rights
Forensic psychology
Genetics / Evolution
Health Technologies
Healthcare Services
Healthy transport
Freshwater Ecosystems/Species
Employment
Digital Forensics
Immunology and infection
Injury and sports medicine
Learning disabilities
Pedagogy
Life Sciences
Marine Ecosystems/Species
Maternal and child health
Mental Capacity
Migration and Mobility
Mental health
Microbiology and Biotechnology
Pollutants
Neurological disease
Networks
Physical activity
Physical health recovery
Reproductive health
Population / Community Ecology / Zoonosis
Smart cities
Public health
Timber engineering
Terrestrial Ecosystems/Species
Social justice
Optimisation and learning
Intercultural Communication
Carbon Emissions
Civil Engineering
Themes AI and Technologies
Environment
Health
Culture and Communities
This news contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals
SDG 4 - Quality Education