Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The Institute for the Psychology of Elite Performance (IPEP) is housed within the School of Psychology and Sport Science, Bangor University. IPEP was established in 2000. Our mission is to develop world-leading research that informs performance excellence in all domains where performance excellence is central.
Our vision is simple: To be recognised as the world leader for research into the psychology of elite performance. We are uniquely placed to integrate the lessons learned from performance-focused domains to understand, and positively impact, the psychological factors that underpin elite performance.
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Stuart Beattie
- School of Psychology & Sport Science - Reader in Sport & Exercise Science
- The Institute for the Psychology of Elite Performance (IPEP)
Person: Academic
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Nichola Callow
- Vice Chancellor's Office - Pro Vice-Chancellor [Education]
- The Institute for the Psychology of Elite Performance (IPEP)
Person: Professional
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Andrew Cooke
- School of Psychology & Sport Science - Senior Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Science
- The Institute for the Psychology of Elite Performance (IPEP)
Person: Academic
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Anxiety and mood disturbance are prospectively associated with respiratory infection risk and the mucosal immune response to exercise: Anxiety and mood influence athlete immunity
Harrison, S., Edwards, J., Roberts, R. & Walsh, N., 30 Sept 2025, In: European Journal of Sport Science. 25, 10, e70058.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Beyond the Phase: The CASES Expert Statement on a Smarter Management Approach to Hormone-Related Symptoms in Active Females
Goldsmith, E., Brown, N., Harrison, S. & Jones, E., Dec 2025, Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Science. 5 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report › peer-review
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Determinants of mental fatigue: The roles of cognitive control and dynamic difficulty adjustments: Proceedings of the 11th Meeting of the Expertise and Skill Acquisition Network
Jaiaue, T., Cooke, A. & Gallicchio, G., 23 Oct 2025, Perceptual and Motor Skills. p. 10-11 2 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Activities
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North West Air Ambulance Charity Annual Conference 2025 - Optimising Performance in High-Stress Environments: Performance Psychology Intervention for NWAA Doctors and Critical Care Paramedics
Willegers, M. (Speaker) & Cooke, A. (Speaker)
2 Oct 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
Press/Media
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Stress and anxiety before a marathon can leave runners at risk of getting sick – new research
Harrison, S., Walsh, N. & Roberts, R.
11/11/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment