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Meet the Studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Union NSS Success Welcome our new staff If you have a story to share, get in touch at hopelife@hope.ac.uk

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Contents

Meet the Students’ Union NSS Success Welcome our new If you have a story

staff

to share, get in touch

at hopelife@hope .ac.uk

In this issue 3 News around campus International Geographic Union, Chestnut Hill Partnership and Vision Impairment Research 4 NSS Success Impressive ranking for Hope in the National Student Survey 6 By Royal Appointment MA by Creative Practice student meets Prince Charles

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24 A Driving Ambition Briggs Automotive Company offer a unique internship for one of our students. 27 The Final Word Dr Stefan Koehn looks at the flourishing world of women’s football.

Welcome from Professor Pillay Welcome to the new academic year! I hope you have had a restful summer. A special welcome to new students and staff who join our vibrant academic community this year. You will have noticed the changes around campus that our Estates team achieved over the summer. The new Science Building continues to progress at a pace and we are well on track for it to open in January 2016. In this issue of Hope Life, we take a look around the new building – what a valuable addition to our University the new laboratories and the state-of-the-art facilities will be. Our new sculpture ‘The New Gate’ is also in pride of place at the entrance to our Hope Park campus. Over the summer we also had some excellent news. The results from the National Student Survey were released and I am very proud to report that Liverpool Hope University has been ranked as the number one University in the North West for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback, Academic Support and Personal Development. As well as being the top University in the North West in these four categories, Liverpool Hope had the highest average score of the 22 questions of all the 12 North West universities across all eight categories in the survey. This places Liverpool Hope University in the top quarter of all universities in the UK for student satisfaction. The Liverpool Echo reported that Liverpool Hope had the ‘happiest students in Liverpool’, something I hope you discover to be true in your time with us. I wish you every success for this new academic year. For those of you who are new to the Hope ‘family’, I wish you a happy and fulfilling time with us. University is a very special time in your life when you will make lifelong friends and discover what direction you may take in life. I look forward to meeting you soon. With best wishes Professor Gerald J. Pillay Vice-Chancellor & Rector

Hope Life is published by Liverpool Hope University, Hope Park, L16 9JD. Tel: 0151 291 3219 Email: hopelife@hope.ac.uk Website: www.hope.ac.uk/hopelife

News around campus A round up of news and events from Liverpool Hope.

International Geographic Union appointment Paul Rooney, Assistant Head of Department for Geography and Environmental Science, was recently elected to the Steering Committee for the International Geographical Union’s (IGU’S) Commission on Coastal Systems. Speaking about his appointment, Paul said: “I am humbled and privileged to join this international scientific group. It is my intention to serve the IGU Commission effectively and to improve the links between science and management in the coastal environment.”

Chestnut Hill College Partnership Liverpool Hope University and Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia, USA, have signed an agreement to explore the ways in which the two institutions can work together. Dr Carol Jean Vale, Chestnut Hill College President, said: “Liverpool Hope will be a place where we can send our students with confidence that the mission that we are trying to inculcate in them will be fostered here as well.”

Vision Impairment Research with St Vincent’s School Liverpool Hope University brought researchers from around the world to St Vincent’s School to discuss new ways in which to teach Arts, Mathematics and Science to vision impaired students. Dr Thamburaj, Visiting Research Fellow from the Madras Christian College, Chennai, India, has developed cutting edge computer-based tools in collaboration with Professor Nagar from the University’s Mathematics and Computer Science Department. Some of these tools are already being used by students at St Vincent’s – the first school in the UK to use the technology.

Hope Life is produced and printed in house at Liverpool Hope University. Cover image: Students’ Union Sabatical Officers: Ayo Akinrele, Kira Cox, Pranay Raj Shakya

The views expressed in the magazine are those of the contributors and do not necessarily represent those of Liverpool Hope University. 3

Liverpool Hope University tops tables for student satisfaction in the North West

Liverpool Hope University is: 1st

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In the latest National Student Survey, Liverpool Hope University has been ranked the number one University in the North West for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback, Academic Support and Personal Development. The National Student Survey asks final year students at every publicly funded Higher Education Institution (HEI) in the UK to rate their experience, by stating to what extent they agree with a set of 22 core questions across eight categories. As well as being the top University in the North West in four of these categories, Liverpool Hope had the highest average score among North West universities across all of the questions. This places Liverpool Hope in the top quarter of universities for student satisfaction in the UK. Subjects including Mathematics and Statistics, History, Politics, and Philosophy were all given 100 percent satisfaction rates by Liverpool Hope students. As were courses such as English Literature, Primary Teaching with Early Childhood, Primary Teaching with Mathematics, and Primary Teaching with Theology. 4

Other Liverpool Hope courses with very high overall satisfaction rates include Social Work, Music, Psychology and Sport and Exercise Science – all of which achieved above 90 percent student satisfaction.

“These results are very encouraging. They reflect our belief that personal and academic development go hand in hand.” Professor Gerald Pillay, Vice Chancellor & Rector of Liverpool Hope University, said: “These results are very encouraging. They reflect our belief that personal and academic development go hand in hand. We believe that the key to a good university experience is a collegial environment with small group teaching. This approach allows our academics to play a key part in the personal development of our students, gives students access to material and ideas at the cutting edge of their subject area, and encourages them in carrying out their own research.”

Global Hope project opens students’ eyes to life in Brazil Biology and Education student Christy Flynn, and Childhood and Youth Sport and Physical Education student Lisa Bassett were among this year’s members of the Service and Leadership Award to take part in the University’s international education charity Global Hope.

What advice do you have for students thinking of taking part? Christy: I was kicking myself a lot for not learning more of the language and even more for not taking a translating dictionary.

The pair travelled to Brazil, where they worked with nonprofit organisation Ramacrisna, which provides aid and education to a number of schools around the Brazilian city of Betim. Here they share their experience:

Lisa: Go with an open mind and be prepared to work hard, but also have the most amazing time of your life.

Why did you apply to go on the Global Hope trip to Brazil? Christy: I’d always wanted to go to another country for something other than a holiday or sightseeing. Global Hope allowed me to do this, while doing something beneficial. Lisa: Coming from a sport and dance background, Brazil was my first choice. It has the best football team in the world and is known for its fantastic dance and culture. What was your favourite aspect? Christy: My favourite part was learning bits of a new language. It was interesting, as when we tried to communicate without our translator, we ended up using body language. Lisa: Building relationships with the children, being taught how to salsa and samba by the older students, and embracing the culture and surroundings.

What did you learn about the country, people and culture? Christy: I learnt that my views are somewhat stereotypical, and you cannot truly understand something without experiencing it first-hand. Lisa: The people are inspiring and have huge hearts. The children have a thirst for education and the passion for music and dance shows in everybody. How do you think your experience will influence you now you’ve returned? Christy: I’m going to focus more on enjoying what I do. Life in Brazil is a lot more relaxed. Lisa: I’ve been inspired to pursue my ambition to become a primary school teacher, and to apply the Brazilians’ kind approach to life in my teaching.

News in Brief

Design student Jade presented with scholarship by Prince Charles Jade Crompton, an MA Creative Practice student at Liverpool Hope University whose work is currently on display in Hollywood, has been awarded a £2,000 scholarship by Prince Charles. Jade, who also works as a design assistant at the University, was named a Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) Rumi Foundation Scholar, and was invited to St James’s Palace to pick up her award. Jade had to submit a formal application, show a portfolio of her work, and undertake an interview before being selected. Jade said: “Meeting Prince Charles was a real honour, he was so friendly and charming. He congratulated me on my achievements so far and told me to keep it up. At the ceremony, he talked about how close to his heart the QEST foundation is, as it was his mother the Queen who began the trust 25 years ago. “In my time at Liverpool Hope, I have gained so much experience and confidence within myself and what I can achieve. The University really feels like home. It is a beautiful campus with great art and design facilities, and has a very personal approach when it comes to guidance and support from the staff.” 6

Dr Bryce Evans featured on BBC Online talking about National Kitchens

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Dr Bryce Evans, Senior Lecturer in History in the University’s History and Politics department, has recently published his research on the parallels between the National Kitchens of World War I and the food banks of today. Speaking to the BBC’s Adam Forrest, Bryce talked about how his research of the National Kitchens has shown the similarities between today’s food banks and how lessons can be learnt from the past.

“There are some wonderful people who give up their time to volunteer at food banks” “There are some wonderful people who give up their time to volunteer at food banks,” he said. “But I think simply handing over plastic bags of tinned and dried goods is a very limited approach. It’s a wasted opportunity to do more with the huge amount of fresh food being wasted.” As well as his research, Bryce has also set up his own kitchen project in Liverpool – Manna Community Kitchen. Volunteers from Manna visit local communities and housing associations to create a cheap pop-up lunchtime café. You can read the full story about Bryce’s work on the BBC website. www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-33275833

Former Court of Protection Judge to deliver free lecture series Professor Sir Mark Hedley to reflect on 42-year law career in new Distinguished Lecture Series Honorary Professor of Law Sir Mark Hedley, the Former High Court Judge who made legal history by being the first judge to allow journalists into the Court of Protection, is to deliver a free Distinguished Lecture Series at Liverpool Hope. Sir Mark has promised to make “frank” reflections on his 42 years’ experience of the legal system, which has included passing judgement on high-profile cases in the field of criminal, family, end of life, medical, and mental capacity law. Issues under discussion in the new free public lecture series, which starts on Tuesday 13th October, will include televised trials, the infallibility of truth, state intervention in people’s private lives and whether the role of the Judge is fit for purpose in today’s society.

“The lectures are intended in part to emphasise the powers given to the modern judge and to consider whether these truly have the consent of society.” As well as allowing the media to report on certain cases in the Court of Protection – which makes financial and welfare decisions for those who do not have the capacity to make choices for themselves – Sir Mark has also called for a simplification of the procedures that allow the media to report such cases.

Sir Mark, who teaches on Liverpool Hope’s Legum Baccalaureus (LLB) and delivers sessions on social justice on other courses, said: “After 42 years working in the law, the last 21 as a full-time judge, I have found myself reflecting on the role of the modern judge, on the powers that they have acquired, the work they do and what society should and does expect of them. Retirement brings freedom to speak and, I hope, to speak frankly. The lectures are intended in part to emphasise the powers given to the modern judge and to consider whether these truly have the consent of society.” About Sir Mark Hedley Sir Mark was educated at Framlingham College in Suffolk and Liverpool University (LLB Hons 1968 and Hon LLD 2002). He was called to the Bar in 1969, and after Voluntary Service Overseas in the Sudan, practised in Liverpool from 1971 – 92, and as head of Chambers 1983 – 92. Appointed a circuit judge in 1992, he was Course Director in family law at the Judicial Studies Board 1997 – 2002. He was appointed a High Court judge in 2002 with special responsibility for family law in Wales (2002 – 07) and Greater London (2007 – 11). He is also an Honorary Fellow of Liverpool John Moores University. As a High Court judge, he has many reported decisions in the field of criminal, family, medical and mental capacity law. He remains a visiting lecturer for the Judicial College and has given seminars and media interviews on family, mental capacity and medical law. Sir Mark is a key member of the Everton community. After helping at the Shewsy Legal Advice Centre in 1972, Sir Mark decided to make Everton his home. In 1976, he became involved with West Everton Community Council, as secretary and then as treasurer. He also serves St Peter’s Church in Everton as an Anglican Reader and he is Chancellor of the Diocese of Liverpool.

Each lecture is stand alone and open to all: • Tuesday 13th October: The Modern Judge: Power, Responsibility and Society’s Expectations • Tuesday 27th October: What is Truth? The Relationship Between Truth, Proof and Justice • Tuesday 10th November: The State and the Private Life: Should the State Intervene to Protect? • Tuesday 24th November: Welfare and Best Interests: Public, Personal or Judicial Values? • Tuesday 8th December: The Sentence of the Court: What is Society’s Purpose? Each lecture will start at 5.30pm (with drinks on arrival at 5pm) in the Senate Room at Liverpool Hope University. Please book your free place via events@hope.ac.uk or 0151 291 3050 7

News in Brief Gateway sculpture unveiled

Library unveils new Special Collections room An extension to the Sheppard-Worlock Library has provided a new home for the library’s growing number of Special Collections manuscripts. A lift and staircase have been installed in the Special Collections reading room, allowing access to a new space that holds items from the Professor Andrew F. Walls Centre for the Study of African and Asian Christianity. The collection outgrew its current home in the group work area, and moving it to the new site not only provides more space, but also makes way for the introduction of the recently deposited Cornwell Collection.

A new sculptural installation designed to welcome people into the University community has transformed the Hope Park campus entrance. Commissioned by Centro Arts, who built the Focolare Church in Loppiano, Tuscany, the ‘New Gate’ is made up of two individual pieces that interweave to form an archway. The sculpture stands at the crossing on Taggart Avenue, which previously marked the historical separation between the Catholic and Anglican founding colleges of the University.

Susan Murray, Head of Library Service, said: “The new room not only features the Professor Andrew F. Walls Collection, but also study spaces, PCs and microfiche readers. “We’ve recently received several new collections, including the Talbot Collection that has been permanently loaned to the University following the closure of the Talbot Library in Preston, and so we’ve had to make some layout changes.

Walking through the sculpture every day, is designed to be a living affirmation of the distinctive ecumenical foundation of Liverpool Hope University.

“Completing the renovation works during the quiet summer months means the new-look library is now ready for the start of the new academic year and the return of our students.”

The sculpture also takes its inspiration from the Maori tradition of the Waharoa – a gateway designed to be an entrance into the community. Strangers are invited through the Waharoa to become part of the community.

The Professor Andrew F. Walls Collection offers resources across a range of mission studies, its principal focus being Africa and the Asia-Pacific region.

Innovative learning space launches An innovative space that fuses new and emerging technologies with traditional teaching tools, is expected to transform the way students at Liverpool Hope University study and generate ideas.

ground for generating new and exciting ideas. We have proposed a number of potential learning scenarios that could maximise the efficacy of this space, which could both blend with our integrated curriculum model and the Liverpool Hope University Network of Communities of Practice.”

Situated in EDEN203, the Learning Lab is an advanced classroom designed through collaboration between the University and the Université Catholique de Lille. The Lab has been designed with students in mind and utilises wireless technology and collaboration tools to adopt new approaches to teamwork and invention.

Students can bring their own devices to the space and research, create and share their work using the centrally controlled display screens around the room. Dynamic switching technology allows for cross-group, whole room and remote collaboration.

Dr Penny Haughan, Dean of Students, said, “As well as being ideal for innovation, this space will provide a rich

The Lab will be available from the start of term, with the official launch taking place on Friday 9th October 2015.

New research could rid the world of remembered passwords Liverpool Hope University has begun working with London-based Tento Technologies to develop new visual cryptography technology for smartphones, which could rid the world of remembered passwords. Liverpool Hope’s Department of Mathematics and Computer Science is one of the few places in the world where research is done into visual cryptography (VC) – hiding secret messages in sequences of random numbers or dots. Liverpool Hope Doctoral candidate Neil Buckley and Dean of Science Professor Atulya Nagar are currently working on mathematical models and algorithms to perfect the security of the Tento Token Authentication System, using digital applications of the principle of ‘secret sharing’. Secret sharing separates a confidential message into a number of ‘shares’, each containing no information whatsoever. It is only when subsets of these shares combine that a message is recovered. Digital applications of this method allow visual cryptography to deliver dynamic onetime encrypted logins.

password is visual, preventing hackers, and even the user’s mobile phone from knowing the password. It allows for secure internet access and online payments, and can also be adapted to detect counterfeit packaging and tickets. The system has been patented in the UK and USA, and has patents pending in Canada and Europe. Tento Technologies recently secured £35,000 from the Department for Business Innovation & Skills. Howard Yates, Managing Director of Tento Technologies, said: “We were delighted to have discovered that Neil Buckley is researching visual cryptography and even more delighted that he and Professor Nagar have agreed to work with us on the development of our authentication products. Proof of identity and transactional trust are at the heart of our products and these factors will be boosted by the academic credibility that our collaboration will bring.”

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Science Building

Science Building development on target Construction of the new Science Building is forging ahead, with the £8.5 million development on target for completion in December 2015. The external and internal walls are almost complete, and work has begun on the electrics, flooring and ceiling. Project Manager Lee Mottram from GRAHAM Construction said: “The focus is now on the finishing touches, including laying the sprint track, and completing the internal fit out in the specialist laboratories. We have made good progress and remain on schedule to hand over the building in December.” As well as a 25m sprint track with force meters and motion capture for biomechanical analysis, the Science Building 10

will house a phlebotics lab for blood sampling, along with treadmills and BOD PODs for physiological analysis. There will also be a double height robotics suite and engineering lab to aid the building and testing of drones. Nutrition labs with food analysis and testing facilities, two large Bioscience and Environmental Science labs and a suite of dedicated research labs for the study of Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Nutrition, Molecular Genetics, Tissue Culture and Bioinformatics will take up the first floor.

Summer of Hope At the beginning of summer, students joining us in September 2015 were sent a pair of Liverpool Hope University sunglasses to kick off this year’s #summerofhope campaign.

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Meet the team Hope Life caught up with the new Students’ Union Sabbatical Officers to find out what they have in store. Kira Cox, President What did you study at Hope? A combined honours BA degree in Education and Early Childhood.

Why did you decide to run for President? I’d been involved with the Union since first year, after a friend who was running to be a part-time officer encouraged me to volunteer in the elections. I became a student trustee in third year and, following much encouragement from a previous Union President, decided I’d like to run for President.

What do you hope to achieve in the next 12 months? My main focus is on employability and helping Hope students to develop their skills so they stand out from the 14

crowd. I think it’s important for students to get as much work experience as possible and I’d like to create placement opportunities within the Union. I’m going to be looking at ways in which students can help with projects such as the Union’s website design. I’m also planning to work closely with clubs and societies to promote the range of extra-curricular activities on offer and encourage as many students as possible to get involved.

Why do you think the SU is an important part of student life? It’s a great way to network with other students, particularly for those who may be feeling isolated as they live off campus, have carer responsibilities or work part-time alongside their studies. The Union is here to support students and the team and I would love to hear about any concerns or ideas students have so we can address these with the University. I represent Hope on a political level and want to highlight the importance of the student voice in making changes happen. I want students to feel empowered and valued.

What advice would you give to new students? Throw yourself into university life. I was really shy when I arrived and looking back, I think joining clubs and societies would have been a good way for me to meet people and settle in quicker.

What may students be surprised to know about you? I have five middle names, have been Irish dancing since I was five and have travelled all over the UK to see unsigned bands play.

Ayo Akinrele, Vice President Welfare and Community What did you study at Hope? Law and Social Policy combined honours BA.

Why did you decide to run for Vice President? At the end of my first year, I joined the Union’s black and minority ethnic (BME) campaign group and stood as the BME Officer for the following two years. After talking with the previous Welfare and Community VP, I decided I wanted to stay on at the University and become even more involved with the work of the Union. I signed up as I want to engage with students and help people have a great experience.

What do you hope to achieve in the next 12 months? I think the changes in funding will have an impact on student attitudes towards university and debt. I want to support students who have concerns and represent their interests with the University wherever I can. Helping to ensure students know their rights when it comes to private renting is also high on my list, along with looking at ways to make eco-friendly concepts and the green impact a priority.

Why do you think the SU is an important part of student life? I missed Welcome Week when I joined Hope and had to work a lot of hours in my first term to cover my fees, as a result I didn’t have the usual fresher experience and found it a challenge to meet people outside of my course. Joining the BME group helped me to find my feet and feel part of the institution. The SU is an important resource and can make student life more fun and enjoyable by helping people to have a holistic experience.

What advice would you give to new students? Coming to university means stepping out of your comfort zone, but I’d encourage students to push themselves further and really step out of the bubble they’re used to. There are lots of outlets and something for everyone, whether you want to get involved in a committee, become a course rep or just make new friends. It’s important to see every opportunity as sowing seeds for the future and experiencing as much as you can.

What may students be surprised to know about you? I once won a bottle of Champagne in a dance competition.

Pranay Raj Shakya, Vice President Education What did you study at Hope? Initially I completed an MA in International Relations, and I’m currently completing my MA in Social Policy.

Why did you decide to run for Vice President? I’ve been involved in student movement for several years, working for the betterment of student facilities and positive changes. There were only six Nepalese students at Hope when I joined and as such I felt like an ambassador for my country. While completing my first MA I worked as a Global Hope Training Adviser and a Students’ Union Journalist, as well as sitting on the SU Council as an Executive Member. I was keen to expand my participation with the Union and University, and become the first ever International BME student to be elected as a Sabbatical Officer.

What do you hope to achieve in the next 12 months? Youth empowerment is important to me and I’m keen to make students more employable through the development of existing resources, training and workshops. I’d like to establish a modern language peer mentor programme and a capacity building workshop focusing on leadership and team building. The idea is to provide an outlet for students to expand their skillsets so they’ll have the edge over other graduates when they’re applying for jobs.

Why do you think the SU is an important part of student life? Students’ Unions are an asset, providing both support and development opportunities for students. I was the founding secretary of Thames International College in Nepal’s student council and went on to become the council President. The council has now been running for eight years and I occasionally go back to help train newcomers.

What advice would you give to new students? Reach out. We may be a smaller University, but that’s what helps to make us a community here at Hope and makes this the kind of place where people know each other by name. The Union are here to support students and whatever the problem, someone will be able to help.

What may students be surprised to know about you? In 2014, I was presented with the Golden Student award after being nominated by my peers for bringing change as a role model and helping to support other students. Recognition I was humbly honoured to receive. 15

Saturday 26th September

Monday 28th September

Hopkins Hall Meeting

Morning Prayer

7:00pm, Capstone Theatre A welcome and information meeting with your Senior Resident Tutor.

St Michael’s Hall Meeting 7.00pm, Trinity Room A welcome and information meeting with your Senior Resident Tutor.

Teresa and Newman Halls Meeting 7.00pm, Lecture Theatre A A welcome and information meeting with your Senior Resident Tutor.

St Elphin, St Etheldreda, Angela and Austin Halls Meeting 8.00pm, Lecture Theatre A A welcome and information meeting with your Senior Resident Tutor.

Movie Night 9.00pm, Lecture Theatre Complex Come join your senior resident tutor team for a relaxing movie night.

8.40am, Chaplaincy Come and begin your day with a difference.

A nice chilled evening in Our Place to start the week.

Meet the SU 12 noon, Students’ Union, Lecture Theatre Complex

Block Party

A big warm welcome to the SU: come and see our new space and meet the team

9.00pm, Brooklyn Mixer, City Centre

£1 Lunch

Annual Students’ Union Welcome Party

12.30pm - 1.30pm, Chaplaincy Come and grab some soup and a sandwich as The Chaplaincy hosts its famous £1 lunch.

7.30pm, Trinity Room

From 8.00pm, Our Place Come and celebrate your first night at university.

A welcome and information meeting with your Senior Resident Tutor.

Secret Warehouse Party

Commencement Celebrations

9.00pm, Venue TBC 48 hours before event. An outstanding night with the best local DJs.

1.00pm, 2.30pm and 4.00pm, Hope Chapel

St Julie’s Hall Meeting

Wesley, St Margaret’s and St Agnes Halls Meeting 7.30pm, Lecture Theatre B A welcome and information meeting with your Senior Resident Tutor.

Wristband Event

Sunday 27th September Free Brunch 10.30am - 11.30am, Chaplaincy Start your day with some free food and stimulating conversation.

Tour of Aigburth 11.00am, Meet in the Trinity Room All students resident at Aigburth are invited to a walking tour of the surrounding area.

International Student Fish and Chip Supper 7.00pm, Chaplaincy Join us for a taste of England.

Movie Night 7.00pm, Cornerstone Theatre Screening of the film Whiplash – with free food.

Liverpool City Centre Tour 12 noon & 2.30pm, Creative Campus These walking tours will help students, especially those studying at the Creative Campus, to familiarise themselves with Liverpool City Centre. Tours will start from and return to the Creative Campus at the advertised times.

Hope Park Mini Tour

Band Night 8.00pm, Trinity Room A local band to play some tunes. Free snacks provided.

7.00pm, Our Place

A tour around Hope Park Campus and the Childwall area for Hope Park Residential Students. Followed by a bite to eat in Our Place.

Getting ready for the evening ahead or planning an early night, either way join us in Our Place by dressing up like a right ‘Wally’.

Tour of Liverpool City Centre 2.00pm, Meet in the Trinity Room All students resident at Aigburth are invited to a walking tour of the city centre.

Mass 6.00pm, Chaplaincy A big welcome to all Catholic students with a mass for the beginning of your time at Hope.

Where’s Wally? 9.00pm, Walkabout, City Centre Join hundreds of other Wallys for this Freshers Sunday Night special! Get your best Wally fancy dress at the ready and join all of your fellow Freshers at Walkabout for the now legendary Freshers Sunday.

Wristband Event

Residential Student Event

Students’ Union

Spread across 3 floors and one of the City’s coolest venues The Brooklyn Mixer, expect big tunes.

Wristband Event

Commencement Celebration and welcome from the ViceChancellor (attendance is compulsory)

Tuesday 29th September Morning Prayer 8.40am, Chaplaincy Come and begin your day with a difference.

Freshers’ Fair 10.00am - 3.00pm, Hope Park Sports Hall Make sure you don’t miss this! It’s your chance to speak to Departments in the University, societies and groups off campus to make sure your time here is the best it can be!

Red, White and Blue

1.00pm, Meet at the entrance of Halls

Quiz and Human Bingo 7.00pm, Our Place

Creative Campus Senior Resident Tutor Drop-in Sessions 3.00pm - 5.00pm, Ask your tutor. A chance to talk to your senior resident tutor.

Take Your Pick 5.00pm - 8.00pm, Various venues around campus A variety of activities to keep you entertained this evening, all hosted by your Senior Resident Tutors.

Aigburth Park Senior Resident Tutor Drop-in Sessions 7.00pm - 9.00pm, Trinity Room A chance to talk to your senior resident tutor.

Film Screening: Into the Woods (2015) 7.00pm, Cornerstone Theatre Another movie night with free food for everyone at the Creative Campus!

Curry and Pizza Night 7.00pm - 9.00pm, Our Place All International Students are invited for some free food and a catch up.

Relentless: Band Night 9.00pm, Our Place Relentless are turning up the energy by providing a band this evening.

Dirty Antics 9.00pm, Bumper, City Centre Now moving into it’s 6th year, DiRtY AnTiCS is quite simply Liverpool’s most legendary night!!! Accept no cheap imitations and indulge in Liverpool’s Biggest Tuesday Night.

Wristband Event

International Student Welfare

Chaplaincy

Wednesday 30th September

Friday 2nd October

Morning Prayer

8.40am, Chaplaincy Come and begin your day with a difference.

Free Brunch 10.30am - 11.30am, Chaplaincy Start your day with some free food and stimulating conversation.

Students’ Union Taster Sessions Taster sessions with clubs and societies. Come along and get involved, for the latest information follow Liverpool Hope SU on Twitter.

Master Chef 5.00pm - 7.00pm, Chaplaincy Can’t cook? Fear not! Ruairi Cousins and his glamorous assistants host a cooking workshop for all abilities.

Meet the Christian Union 7.30pm, Chaplaincy A chance to meet the CU over a milkshake.

Acoustic Wednesday

Movie Night

8.40am, Chaplaincy

9.00pm, Trinity Room

Come and begin your day with a difference.

Movie (comedy) to be played on the big screen within the Trinity Building. Free snacks and drinks.

Party Night 7.00pm - close, Our Place Our Place will be in full party mode with a DJ on hand to provide the perfect setting before the Welcome Ball

Free Brunch 10.30am - 11.30am, Chaplaincy Start your day with some free food and stimulating conversation.

Aigburth Park Senior Resident Tutor Drop-in Sessions 7.00pm - 9.00pm, Trinity Room A chance to talk to your senior resident tutor.

Coming to Liverpool this September, REWIND will be going on a trip through the greatest musical decade of them all - the 90s.

Wristband Event

9.00pm - close, Cream

Wristband Event

Saturday 3rd October Picnic in the Park

8.00pm, The Old Fort Pub, 37 Prescot Street

10.00am - 3.00pm, Hope park

An open mic and acoustic evening at The Old Fort Pub. All are welcome to come and listen or bring instruments and join in.

Combined Open Day and Welcome Week Picnic in the Park: family friendly day for those students with children to bring them along.

Thursday 1st October Morning Prayer 8.40am, Chaplaincy Come and begin your day with a difference.

Free Brunch 10.30am - 11.30am, Chaplaincy Start your day with some free food and stimulating conversation.

Coffee Crawl 12 noon - 2.00pm, SU office Your chance to tour local coffee shops and juice bars.

Creative Campus Senior Resident Tutor Drop-in Sessions 3.00pm - 5.00pm, Ask your tutor. A chance to talk to your senior resident tutor.

Mass 12.15pm - 12.45pm Hope Chapel Come and celebrate the first weekday mass of the term.

Hall Running Club and Football League 6.00pm - 7.00pm, Intro Meeting then First Session. Running Club: EDEN104. Football League: EDEN004 Come down in your kit as we’ll head straight out once we’ve had a chat.

Our Place

Aigburth Park Senior Resident Tutor Drop-in Sessions 7.00pm - 9.00pm, Trinity Room A chance to talk to your senior resident tutor.

Scouse, The Food and Culture 7.00pm - 9.00pm, Trinity Building Students can enjoy the local dish “scouse” served with bread plus a short talk about the Culture of Liverpool.

Open Mic 7.00pm - close, Our Place A nice chilled chance to listen to some live music, you might want to perform a track or two if you’re brave enough.

Matthew Halsall and the Gondwana Orchestra ‘Into Forever’ 7.30pm, The Capstone Theatre, Creative Campus Internationally renowned trumpeter, composer, arranger and band-leader Matthew Halsall is performing with a six piece band plus string quartet.

Solar 9pm - close, Garlands Liverpool’s Biggest Thursday night destination at Liverpool’s Iconic Dance Club is given a facelift for 2015. Join us. Wristband Event

Rewind: Everything 90s 9.00pm, Rewind, City Centre

Welcome Ball The ultimate welcome party!

7.00pm - Close, Our Place An introduction to Hope’s first weekly Student Night. Come down in your 90s gear for an evening packed with music and more fun than The Fresh Prince himself shooting some b-ball outside of the school.

Students Welcome Get Together 3.00pm, The Old Fort Pub, 37 Prescot Street An informal get together and chance to meet fellow students at The Old Fort Pub, located close to the Creative Campus.

Live Entertainment 7.00pm - close, Our Place Come and relax in Our Place.

Saturdays at Level 9.00pm - close, Level, City Centre Incredible entertainment spread over multiple rooms and 3 Floors, Level is state of the art clubbing at its best.

Wristband Event

Sunday 4th October Scouse Party 12 noon - 3.00pm, Our Place “Scouse Party” welcome to all things Scouse. Taste the dish, learn the local slang & watch the Merseyside Derby Everton vs. Liverpool.

Quiz Night 8.00pm - 9.30pm, Trinity Room Team Quiz night. Prizes to be won!

Last Night of Freshers’ 7.00pm - close, Our Place

Get Shirty 3.00pm - 5.00pm, Our Place Customise your t-shirt. Get ready for Student Fest tonight by cutting, pinning, painting and sewing your Fire Service themed t-shirts.

Mass 6.00pm - 7.00pm, The Chaplaincy Come and celebrate mass with the Catholic staff and students of the University.

Pizza Night 7.00pm - 9.00pm, Chaplaincy Free pizza for everyone! Just pop in and say Hello!

Big Party Night before final official freshers’ event.

Student Fest 9.00pm, 7 different venues across the City Centre Student Fest is Liverpool’s Biggest Annual Student Event. Don’t forget your Fire Service t-shirts. Wristband Event feat. Joshua Luke Smith [live] 9th October, 7.00pm - close, Our Place Hip-Hop and spoken work artist, Joshua Luke Smith will be performing live.

Wristbands available from the Students’ Union

What’s on

Cornerstone Festival celebrates 15th year with free public programme The 2015 Cornerstone Festival is to celebrate its 15th birthday by offering a completely free public programme, including the Liverpool premiere of John Godber’s new comedy Poles Apart. 18

Other high profile acts confirmed for this year’s festival include renowned contemporary dancer and performance artist Liz Aggiss, and Grand Band made up of six of New York City’s top pianists. The festival will run across both Liverpool Hope Campuses – the Creative Campus in Everton, and Hope Park in Childwall. Daytime events and a series of fringe performances will also be announced. It will include three Ensembles in Residence; the Italian Orchestra Gli Archi del Cherubino, St Paul’s Choir from Africa, and jazz from Craig Hamilton and Sim Flora.

List of events

Grand Band Wednesday 25th November, 7:30pm

Andrew Bick exhibition Monday 16th November - Friday 18th December

Cornerstone Graduate Dance Company Wednesday 25th November, 5pm

Liz Aggiss is The English Channel Friday 20th November, 7:30pm

Tooth+Nail Theatre Company presents Parlour Games Thursday 26th November, 5pm

Upon Awakening: Fallen Angels Dance Theatre Saturday 21st November, 7:30pm

‘Behold the Light of Nature!’: Ruskin on Turner Thursday 26th November, 7:30pm

Clare Hammond presents Hände by Ken Hesketh and The Nose by Ed Hughes Monday 23rd November, 5pm

Ensembles in Residence Friday 27th November, 7:30pm

Tales that Time Forgot Tuesday 24th November, 5pm Poles Apart by John Godber Tuesday 24th November 7:30pm

Ramprapanna Bhattacharya and Kousic Sen Saturday 28th November, 1pm Visit www.thecapstonetheatre.com for the latest news on the festival, including fringe events. All events are free – no need to book. 19

Meet the New Staff This year we welcome 19 new academics across all three faculties. Joining the Department of Social Science: Dr Peter Manning (Lecturer in Sociology) comes from the London School of Economics and Political Science where he completed his PhD. He researches the sociology of human rights, and in particular the politics of memory in transitional justice. His book, which explores these themes through the case of the Khmer Rouge Trials in Cambodia, will be published by Ashgate next year. Dr Ian Mahoney (Lecturer in Criminology) completed his PhD in Criminology at Keele University, where he examined the impacts of unemployment upon crime and identity in Stoke-on-Trent. He has previously taught at Keele University and Birmingham City University, and his research focuses upon crime, unemployment, identity and social exclusion. Dr Adam Snow (Lecturer in Criminology) completed his PhD at Keele University, where he examined the use of fixed penalty notices in the criminal justice system. He has also worked in local government. His research focuses on criminal, regulatory and administrative justice, financial alternatives to punishment, and the use of the criminal law and the criminal justice system in dealing with minor crime.

Joining the Department of Social Work, Care and Justice: Dr Lucy Hanson (Lecturer in Social Work) was previously a Research Officer at the Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration, where she researched the Permanence and Care Planning of Looked After Children in Scotland. Dr Hanson completed her PhD in Social Anthropology at the University of Edinburgh and was a Research Fellow at the University of Glasgow. Dr Steven Corbett (Lecturer in Social Policy) completed his PhD in Political Sociology at the University of Sheffield. He researches on how empowerment through democratic participation can enhance quality of life. His critical analysis of the ‘big society’ concept and the extent to which the localism agenda has failed to genuinely empower local communities, saw him nominated for the Scopus Young Researcher of the Year UK 2015 award. Dr Jameel Hampton (Lecturer in Social Policy). 20

Joining the Department of Drama, Dance and Performance Studies: Dr Stephe Harrop (Lecturer in Drama: Shakespeare and the Classics) completed her PhD at Royal Holloway University in 2008, and has taught at Goldsmiths, Rose Bruford, and The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Dr Harrop researches the modern re-performance of ancient drama and epic, classical actor-training and contemporary storytelling. She is an Early Career Associate of The Archive of Performances of Greek and Roman Drama (University of Oxford). Dr Silvia Battista (Lecturer in Drama) completed her PhD and taught at Royal Holloway University. Dr Battista specialises in experimental theatre and its intersections with visual art practices. Her research focuses on spectatorship, affect, perception and ecology in participatory performance practices. She is working on a monograph on performative apparatuses of experimentation with technologies of the self and their philosophical and ecological implications. Dr Timothy Keenan (Lecturer in Drama) has taught at the Universities of Queensland, Hull, and in Ireland and Japan. His research interests include English Restoration theatre, and his book on scenic staging and the development of scenographic practice in this period is in press with Ashgate. His teaching interests include Shakespeare, theatre history, symbolist plays, and modern Japanese theatre. Dr Annalaura Alifuoco (Post Doctoral Teaching Fellow in Dance Drama & Performance Studies) is an artist and writer who completed an AHRC funded PhD at the University of Roehampton on notions of the anarchival in relation to performances, bodies and wounds.

Joining the Department of English: Dr Louise Wilson (Lecturer in Medieval and Early Modern Literature) completed her PhD at the University of York and was a Leverhulme Early Career Fellow at the University of St Andrews and maître assistante at the University of Geneva. She is co-editor of Renaissance Paratexts (CUP, 2011) and of English Renaissance Translation Theory (MHRA, 2013) and is an Associate Editor of the MHRA Tudor and Stuart Translations series. Dr Lisa Walters (Lecturer in Shakespeare and the Renaissance) is author of Margaret Cavendish: Gender, Science and Politics (CUP, 2014). She is a member of the Editorial Board of ANQ and serves on the General Council for the Renaissance Society of America. She received her PhD from the University of Edinburgh. Her research explores Renaissance literature in relation to science, philosophy, politics, folklore and gender.

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Dr Clay Gransden (Post Doctoral Teaching Fellow in Marketing) was an undergraduate and postgraduate student at Liverpool Hope, where he completed his PhD in the area of customer delight in the hospitality sector. He has more than 10 years’ experience in the Hospitality and Marketing sector and is involved in several research and consultancy projects on hospitality marketing.

Dr Letizia Palumbo (Lecturer in Psychology) was awarded her PhD from the University of Hull with a thesis on emotional anticipation in typical development and Autism. She also studied at the Max Planck Institute in Leipzig and Sapienza University. Dr Palumbo uses behavioural and eye tracking techniques as well as EEG and EMG to carry out her research into social perception and cognition of infants and adults, and mechanisms of action/ emotion understanding.

Dr Jacob Agyemang (Professional Tutor in Accountancy and Finance)

Joining the Department of Theology, Philosophy and Religious Studies: Dr Arpita Agnihotri (Lecturer in Marketing)

Joining the Faculty of Education: Dr Joris Vlieghe (Lecturer in Education Studies) obtained his PhD in educational sciences with an investigation into the public and educational meaning of corporeality. He has worked at the universities of Leuven and Edinburgh. His research includes how digital technologies alter existing school practices, and how this evolution goes together with new forms of subjectivity. Dr Harriet Pattison (Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow in Education) was a research associate at the Institute of Education, University of London (now UCL). Dr Pattison’s PhD, from the University of Birmingham, focused on children learning to read at home. Her research interests include home education, informal learning, and the philosophy of alternative education. Dr Joseph Maslen (Post Doctoral Teaching Fellow in History of Education) completed an AHRC-funded PhD at the University of Manchester, and is a specialist in class and social mobility in twentieth century Britain. Dr Sandra Hiett (Senior Lecturer and Leader of PGCE Art & Design Secondary) has 23 years’ experience in ITE and teaching art and design in Merseyside secondary schools. Dr Hiett completed her doctorate at MMU in 2010 in anti-racist teacher education. She is deputy editor of the international Journal of Art and Design Education and a founding member of the Artist Teacher Associates. Dr Richard Budd (Lecturer in Education Studies) worked in international education policy analysis before his doctorate at the University of Bristol, which investigated how students in Germany and England understood and negotiated HE. Research includes the sociology of higher education and HE policy, social justice and globalisation. He is a member of SRHE, BERA, BAICE, and the Anglo-German Education Research Group.

Dr Alexander Wynne (Lecturer in World Religions) received a DPhil from Oxford in Oriental Studies in 2006. Since then he has taught at FLAME, Pune, and Mahidol University, Thailand. Most recently, he was academic head of the Dhammachai Tipitaka Project, at Wat Phra Dhammakaya, Thailand, working on a new edition of the Pali Buddhist canon. Dr Taras Khomych (Lecturer in Patristic Studies and Byzantine Christianity)

Joining the Department of Law: Dr Brian Jones (Lecturer in Law) received his doctorate in law from the University of Stirling in 2012. He spent three years carrying out postdoctoral study at Academia Sinica (Institutum Iurisprudentiae) in Taipei, Taiwan. His research focuses on public law (constitutional and administrative law), comparative public law, judicial review, protest and civil disobedience, and IT law and policy. He is a member of the Society of Legal Scholars and the International Society of Public Law. Dr Katarina Pijtelovic (Senior Lecturer in Law)

Joining the Department of History and Politics: Dr Sam Hyde (Professional Tutor in History )

Dr Rosie Germain (Post Doctoral Teaching Fellow in History) completed her PhD at Christ’s College, Cambridge and has taught at University of North Carolina and Cambridge. Dr Germain has published work on the reception of French existentialism in England and America.

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“At 17, I captained the juniors’ national team at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan” 22

Man of many talents Students and staff may recognise Associate Professor Dr Omid Alizadehkhaiyat as part of the Health Sciences team, but there is more to the faculty member than meets the eye. When he’s not teaching sport and exercise science to Hope students, Omid spends his time researching neuromuscular function, musculoskeletal conditions and sport injuries alongside clinical work at the hospital. His current projects include research into complex shoulder instability and upper extremity rehabilitation exercises, supervising doctoral research fellows at both Hope and University of Liverpool. He is also overseeing the design of sport science and sport biomechanics labs in the new Science Building, conferring with external research collaborators, and recently joined the sub-panel of a Liverpool City Council initiative.

Omid is not only a Liverpool Hope University academic, but also a registered medical practitioner and the former captain of Iran’s junior national table tennis team. It may be more than two decades since he travelled to China and Japan to compete in international competitions, but as Omid tells Hope Life, he maintains a passion for the sport.

Omid said: “I’ve been appointed a member of the Liverpool Physical Activity and Sport Strategy Performance and Evaluation Sub-Group. The project aims to make Liverpool the most active core city in England by 2021, by enabling an additional 30 per cent of the population to become active for at least 30 minutes a week. The Performance and Evaluation group’s objective is to ensure evidence-driven service improvements that demonstrate value for money.”

He said: “I first took up table tennis after a small club opened near our home in Tabriz in the northwest of Iran, and I continued to play while studying medicine at university. It’s a mentally challenging game that requires you to absorb information quickly and react fast. At 17, I captained the juniors’ national team at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, before going on to become Head Coach for my province and coaching teams in the premier table tennis league.

“It’s a mentally challenging game that requires you to absorb information quickly and react fast.” “My role with the national team combined with a successful medical degree helped me to earn a PhD scholarship from the Iranian government and I came to the UK to study. I obtained my PhD in Musculoskeletal Science/Sports Medicine from the University of Liverpool and currently hold an honorary clinical research contract with the institution. I also hold an honorary contract with the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.”

However the table tennis pro still finds time to pick up his bat, indulging in his favourite sport at least once a week as part of a team that competes in the first division of the Liverpool and District Table Tennis League. Last year, the team was crowned champion in the Liverpool Cup and Omid is hoping he can inspire his Hope colleagues to compete in their own tournament. “I’d really like to organise a table tennis event for the staff here at Hope Park later in the year, around November or December appears to be a good time!” said Omid.

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“My thought was — we’re a Liverpool company and we should be supporting universities here, but not just to do engineering” 24

In the driving seat New placement partnership with supercar company gives rare opportunity to student Will. Talking about how Will is already having a positive effect on the company, Mark said: “It’s great to have someone who isn’t connected from inside the business from day one, and I ultimately tried to pick someone who isn’t motorsports nuts because I’m looking for business processes. What I need is focussed and precise information that can be retargeted and then reformatted in the longer term. I’m looking for a six-month programme that is going to be with us in three to five years’ time, something that becomes a standard rather than something that was quite cool, but didn’t survive after six months.”

International student Will Hauschild is the first Liverpool Hope University student to be given a lucrative placement at Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) Ltd as part of his Business Management postgraduate degree. Based in Speke, BAC Ltd builds the bespoke supercar MONO, which has featured on shows such as Top Gear and has many famous customers, including former Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur manager, André Villas Boas. Speaking about how he came to get the placement, Will said: “In one of the talks at the beginning of the course there was mention of the opportunity to do a consultancy project instead of a dissertation. I thought it sounded good because I’m a person who always wants to do as much practical stuff as possible.”

In such a competitive job market, it’s always great to have that something extra to make you stand out from the crowd, and the University’s placement programme gives students that opportunity. The partnership between Liverpool Hope University and BAC Ltd is a new one, but one that Mark was keen to get involved with. “I came to BAC and it was an engineering and designled company, with students that had come from different universities around Europe. My thought was ‘we’re a Liverpool company and we should be supporting universities here, but not just to do engineering’. When there was a chance to bring someone in to look at operational management effectiveness and look at knowledge transfer and things like that, I thought this is good because it’s my department. I think Will will have a fantastic experience, we don’t move at 60mph, we move at 1000mph!”

As well as his studies, Will works for a tyre company, so his placement at BAC Ltd ties in well to the automotive field, something he wants to continue working in once he graduates. So, what is Will most looking forward to during his placement? “Of course the practical stuff! I’m going to participate in a few events because my topic here is how to make the operations more efficient. I’m going to see how things work and get more detail so I can see what the most important thing is to optimise.”

“I’m a person who always wants to do as much practical stuff as possible.” During Will’s six-month placement, he will be working with Chief Operating Officer Mark Rayner to improve operational management effectiveness. He’ll attend events, analyse them, and devise a long-term business operation strategy to improve their effectiveness.

Gaining experience is something Will has always been keen to do, and his advice to other students considering doing a placement during their studies is: “It’s a great way to get work experience and develop your personality, and it looks awesome on your CV — especially if you do it abroad in another language. Some people are afraid because it’s obviously more work, but if you are thinking about it I would say do it because it’s so worthwhile, for yourself and your CV.” 25

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Childhood Today: An Exploration of the Contemporary Experiences of Children The Faculty of Education has launched a new series of seminars to run throughout the academic year looking at the situation of children today. This is increasingly on the agenda of government departments and agencies worldwide. This seminar series will seek to explore some of the central aspects of children’s contemporary experience, particularly within the United Kingdom, but with relation to international perspectives. The Seminar Series will form the basis of a published book of the same name. Each seminar will be research-informed, focusing on the challenges faced by children aged from birth to 10 years and the long-term implications of these early years upon a child’s future life experience. The series will incorporate a Faculty-wide, interdisciplinary perspective that acknowledges the importance of children’s experience for sustainable futures, by critically engaging with current debates and good practice.

The Seminar Series will begin with the following seminar:

The Cotton Wool Child Dr Zoi Nikiforidou, Lecturer in Early Childhood Wednesday 7th October 2015 (4pm) EDEN Lecture Theatre Risk and challenge are fundamental components of child development. However, concerns for dangers, injuries, and threats as part of modern societies have led to the increase in regulations and provisions intending to ensure secure, risk-free environments. However, the confrontation of risk does not only lie in adults’ accountability, but is a lifelong skill that may be fostered from Early Childhood Education. In this sense, young children can become risk literate from within the educational context. The aim of this seminar is to argue and discuss the position of risk in children’s growth, the socio-cultural construct of risk, the capability of being a risk-taker and/or a risk-averter.

The final word England women’s football The future looks bright for women’s football in the UK after England’s Lionesses achieved the highest World Cup finish since the country’s 1966 campaign. The team may have been knocked out at the semi-final stage, but its players hope their success in Canada is only the beginning. Lecturer in Sport Psychology Dr Stefan Koehn discusses how the team’s self-confidence is a key driver in its success. Sport psychology in competitive settings has received more attention by the general public in recent years. The relevance of the sport psychology discipline may have been raised by research linking the mental side of the game with sports performance.

and resilience, for instance fighting back from 0:1 against Norway in the first round of the knockout stage. A strong team effort and team cohesion throughout the tournament indicate that confidence was high on an individual and team level. This team performance has propelled the English squad to heights that appeared to be exclusive to Japan, Norway, or the US.

The area of applied sport psychology has become a main focus, or so it appears, through the media attention when elite-level coaches assign sport psychologists to their staff. Integrating a sport psychologist into the team as part of the training and competition routines is more readily accepted and practised in North America. However, some European coaches, including Roy Hodgson, have noted that in addition to physical fitness, confidence is a major component when it comes to being successful at the highest level.

“A strong team effort and team cohesion throughout the tournament indicate that confidence was high on an individual and team level.” The England women’s football team showcased incredible performances at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 in Canada. Over the course of seven matches, the English team showed a very balanced team performance, scoring goals on most occasions and not losing a single match by more than one goal difference. The ‘storyline’ of some of the matches indicated the team’s mental toughness

Despite all rightfully deserved praise for the team performance, one should bear in mind that out of the seven world cup matches, England conceded goals three times in the 90+ minutes. At the end of a long season, some players might be running low on energy, which can lead to less than optimal arousal and concentration levels in the final stages of the match. Nonetheless, the performance from athletes and coaching staff - particularly by Head Coach Mark Sampson - has been extraordinary, and provides a positive outlook for the future of the sport and the potential for women’s football in England.

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