Maximising Human Potential
Join us on May 09 2024 from 9am-3pm at the Enterprise, Research and Incubation Campus at SETU Carlow
The EVOLVE Research Group are delighted to announce their 10th meeting. This event will focus on the theme of 'Maximising Human Potential.' Leading domestic and international researchers in the field of barefoot activities, anthropology, biomechanics, children's physical activity, and human evolution will speak at this event. Follow our social media page for the week by week announcement of guest speakers on the day and a full agenda. Our X (formerly twitter) is EVOLVE_SETU.
Tickets are free but limited to 80 people for the day. Please register your interest as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. This is a day not to be missed which has been put together by our hard working team here at SETU Carlow. Where else would you get these exceptional researchers, leaders, and experts in this field (for free!).
Scroll down to see all of the guest speakers who have been announced!
An email with further details on location etc. will be issued to attendees in the days leading up to the event.
If you have any issues or enquiries please email [email protected]
Tickets are free but limited to 80 people for the day. Please register your interest as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. This is a day not to be missed which has been put together by our hard working team here at SETU Carlow. Where else would you get these exceptional researchers, leaders, and experts in this field (for free!).
Scroll down to see all of the guest speakers who have been announced!
An email with further details on location etc. will be issued to attendees in the days leading up to the event.
If you have any issues or enquiries please email [email protected]
Location
South East Technological University Carlow Campus
Kilkenny Rd, Co. Carlow
Kilkenny Rd, Co. Carlow
Date & Time
May 9, 2024, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Meet the Team!
This is our team of researchers here at the EVOLVE Research Group SETU Carlow who will host you all on the day. From Left to Right: Liam (PhDc), Aneta (PhDc), Kristian (PhDc), Jia Wei (PhDc), Aoife (PhDc), and their supervisor Dr. Peter Francis.
Make sure to follow our X account @EVOLVE_SETU for the latest updates and releases on speakers at the conference.
Make sure to follow our X account @EVOLVE_SETU for the latest updates and releases on speakers at the conference.
Meet the Keynote Speakers
Keynote Speaker 1: Professor Grant Schofield
Grant Schofield is a professor of Public Health at Auckland University of Technology in New Zealand. He is the Director of the Human Potential Centre and was a former Chief Scientific Advisor to the Ministry of Education in New Zealand. Grant is passionate about how lifestyle can be used as a medicine in public health and chronic disease. Grant;s research has focused on physical activity and exercise. Grant has researched how to better design urban environments to get people moving, modifying sedentary behaviour, measuring physical activity, and encouraging play – especially risky play in children.
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We are so lucky to have Grant speaking to us at our event in SETU Carlow on May 9th.
Click the button below to get your FREE ticket. Tickets are limited to the 1st 100 people.
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We are so lucky to have Grant speaking to us at our event in SETU Carlow on May 9th.
Click the button below to get your FREE ticket. Tickets are limited to the 1st 100 people.
Keynote Speaker 2: Dr. Carina Price
Carina's publications include a range of experimental designs relating to gait analysis and biomechanics including plantar pressure systems, 3D/4D scanners, ultrasound, 3D motion capture and electromyography.
Secure your spot today by registering below to listen to Carina's incredible research. We look forward to seeing Carina at SETU Carlow on May 9th.
Keynote Speaker 3: Dr. John Radnor
John's research interests are in youth athletic development, investigating the development of physical performance throughout maturation. John is a Tutor for the UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA), and an accredited strength and conditioning coach.
Register your interest for our event in SETU Carlow below. All of us here at EVOLVE SETU are highly anticipating John's talk on May 9th.
Keynote Speaker 4: Dr. Gary Cahill
The Earth is 4.5 billion years old, but when did we come about? Dr. Gary Cahill retraces the human steps in his presentation about 'Our Place in the Universe.'
Gary is a physicist and lecturer at South East Technological University Carlow Campus. Gary has a keen interest in the Evolution of the Universe from the Big Bang to present day. Gary will demonstrate where the human species fits into this timeline and give the audience a perspective into the human timeline.
We are all extremely looking forward to Gary's presentation on May 9th and we are sure it'll blow your mind! Register your interest below for tickets for the event.
Gary is a physicist and lecturer at South East Technological University Carlow Campus. Gary has a keen interest in the Evolution of the Universe from the Big Bang to present day. Gary will demonstrate where the human species fits into this timeline and give the audience a perspective into the human timeline.
We are all extremely looking forward to Gary's presentation on May 9th and we are sure it'll blow your mind! Register your interest below for tickets for the event.
Keynote Speaker 5: Dr. Stewart Morrison
Dr. Stewart Morrison is a senior lecturer in physio therapy at King's College London. Stewart is an expert in foot and lower limb pathology. Stewart's research is striving to improve clinical care for children and adolescents.
Stewart has a background in podiatry, and he has vast experience of managing foot and lower limb problems across the lifespan.
We are excited to hear Stewart share about his research at our event on May 9th in SETU Carlow. Please register for a ticket below.
Stewart has a background in podiatry, and he has vast experience of managing foot and lower limb problems across the lifespan.
We are excited to hear Stewart share about his research at our event on May 9th in SETU Carlow. Please register for a ticket below.
Keynote Speaker 6: Dr. Ashley Jones
Dr. Ashley Jones is a senior lecturer in the rehabilitation sciences at Leeds Beckett University. Ashley was also Head of Academy Science and Medicine in English professional football. Ashley's research focuses around muscular injury surveillance in professional foorballers.
During his talk on May 9th, Ashley will give the audience an insight on the muscular injuries that professional footballers obtained and the reasons why, after studying 243 players to find out.
The EVOLVE group is really looking forward to welcoming Ashley over to SETU Carlow after our many years of connecting with him in Leeds Beckett. Register your interest for a ticket below.
During his talk on May 9th, Ashley will give the audience an insight on the muscular injuries that professional footballers obtained and the reasons why, after studying 243 players to find out.
The EVOLVE group is really looking forward to welcoming Ashley over to SETU Carlow after our many years of connecting with him in Leeds Beckett. Register your interest for a ticket below.
Keynote Speaker 7: Dr. Noel Richardson
Dr. Noel Richardson is the most experienced researcher here in the Department of Health and Sport Science in SETU Carlow. Noel will speak about 'Finding Strength in Vulnerability: Reframing Masculinity and Men's Health.'
Noel has extensive experience in the area of men’s health at a research, policy and advocacy level. He is principal author of the first ever National Policy on men’s health, which was published in Ireland in 2009. He has worked with the HSE, EU and WHO in reporting and advising on policies in Men's health.
Noel is a true beacon of human potential and we are honoured to have him present on May 9th. Register for your ticket below.
Noel has extensive experience in the area of men’s health at a research, policy and advocacy level. He is principal author of the first ever National Policy on men’s health, which was published in Ireland in 2009. He has worked with the HSE, EU and WHO in reporting and advising on policies in Men's health.
Noel is a true beacon of human potential and we are honoured to have him present on May 9th. Register for your ticket below.
Keynote Speaker 8: Aneta Kuczynska
Aneta is an outstanding postgraduate researcher in South East Technological University Carlow. Aneta's interests are in the experiences of parents and autistic children with footwear. Aneta has researched about the impact that footwear choices can have on the behaviour of autistic children.
Aneta's journey has been amazing so far, and it will be great to see the culmination of her hard work as a PhD candidate. Register below for your ticket to listen to Aneta's talk on May 9th.
Aneta's journey has been amazing so far, and it will be great to see the culmination of her hard work as a PhD candidate. Register below for your ticket to listen to Aneta's talk on May 9th.
Keynote Speaker 9: Dr. Peter Francis
Dr. Peter Francis is the Director of the EVOLVE Research Group here in South East Technological University Carlow. Peter's interest is in the Evolution of the Human and Human Potential. Peter has been organising and running these set of confeerences for the last few years. This is the 10th meeting of this Research Group and Peter has established a huge network of researchers internationally to come together to share research on this day.
Peter will present on the day about his research in the role of footwear and athletic injuries. Grab your tickets below today for the event on May 9th. All at EVOLVE are very excited for the day ahead.
Peter will present on the day about his research in the role of footwear and athletic injuries. Grab your tickets below today for the event on May 9th. All at EVOLVE are very excited for the day ahead.