Centre for Life and Sport Sciences
Transforming the health and wellbeing of individuals, patients and communities.
The Centre for Life and Sport Science (C-LaSS) is dedicated to interdisciplinary research between life sciences, biomedicine, sport physiology, psychology and performance. The Centre aims to broaden scientific opportunities, as well as address important issues in health and society. C-LaSS seeks the fundamental knowledge that will pave the way to new treatments, therapies and policies, from elite sport performance and talent recognition to the epigenetics of chronic diseases.
The Centre assesses a range of common and complex health challenges, providing evidence-based insights and solutions for healthcare and wellbeing. It fosters cross-disciplinary research through engagement with regional stakeholders, professionals sports clubs and leading organisations.
Centre Director: Loukia Tsaprouni (loukia.tsaprouni@bcu.ac.uk)
More information on how to begin your research journey within C-LaSS can be found on the C-LaSS Research Hub (internal use only)
Research projects
Here you'll find the full list of our research projects across all of our research areas.
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Research clusters
Our research clusters represent a range of focuses across life and sport sciences.
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Broadcast technology
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Assistant practioner in health
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Chartered surveyor
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Chartered manager
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Rehab work visual impairment
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Postgrad engineer
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Internal audit professional
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Nursing
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Publications
A list of the Centre's key publications from our leading researchers.
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Members and partners
Learn more about the academic team working in the centre.
View profiles2024 PHD STUDENTSHIPS Scheme
Birmingham City University is delighted to launch the first phase of its Vice Chancellor’s Inaugural PhD Studentship scheme, which is offering 23 fully funded doctoral studentships.
Applications are open to all eligible UG and PGT graduates and are particularly encouraged from groups that have historically been underrepresented in doctoral study. Applications are now invited for the Vice Chancellor’s Inaugural PhD Studentship Scheme studentships for September 2024 entry.
Get in touch
Interested in studying a research degree with our Centre? Or are you looking to collaborate on a project? Whether you are a potential PhD student, fellow researcher or organisation, send us an enquiry and we will be in touch. Information on our Health PhDs can be found here.