STEM Christmas Lecture

Name: STEM Christmas Lecture
Start: 2026-12-09T13:00:00+0000
End: 2026-12-09T14:00:00+0000

Wednesday 9 December 2026 - Wednesday 9 December 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Join Dr Chris Bishop for his talk on Referee or Robot – Can Technology Make Sport Fair?

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Sport performance student being taught in class, next to a screen filled with analytics

Referee or Robot - Can Technology Make Sport Fair?

In this year’s STEM lecture, we will explore the different uses of technology across a variety of sports - taking a deep dive into what they are, how they work, and whether they level the playing field. Key interactive moments will include watching controversial video clips and letting the audience decide the outcome, holding a debate with delegates about whether robots have any place in sport in the future, and a fun ‘true or false’ quiz at the end.

This talk is open to students and members of the public.

Dr Chris Bishop

Head of School for Sport, Environment and Health Sciences

Chris’ background is in Sport and Exercise Science / Strength and Conditioning, where he has published a wide range of journal articles relating to high-performance sport, injury rehabilitation and optimising human health. Some of this work was recently recognised nationally, with Chris being awarded the 2026 UK Strength and Conditioning Association ‘Coach of the Year’ Award for Education and Research