EVOLVE Research Group Summer Conference 2026
Third Party Event
| Venue | Haughton Building, South East Technological University Carlow Campus, Kilkenny Road, Carlow |
| City | Carlow |
| County | Carlow |
| Contact Hours | 8 |
| Event Type | Conference |
| Specialities | Musculoskeletal Therapy, Orthopedics, Sports Medicine |
| Presenter Details | Day 1: Professor Astrid Zech – Professor of Human Movement Sciences, University of Hamburg, Germany. John Doran – Physical Educator and Gaelic Football Strength and Conditioning Lead, Kildare Sports Partnership, Ireland. Professor Steffen Willwacher – Professor of Biomechanics, University of Offenburg, Germany. Dr. Kris D' Aout – Senior Lecturer in Musculoskeletal and Aging Science, University of Liverpool, UK. Pat Ryan – Director of Coaching and Development, the Athletics Association of Ireland. Hanna Krześniak – PhD student, Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw. Day 2: Dr. Ashley Jones – Director of the Musculoskeletal Health and Rehabilitation Research Group, Leeds Beckett University, UK. Eleanor Travis – Lecturer in Sports and Exercise Therapy, Leeds Beckett University, UK. Dr. Ian Entwistle – Lecturer in Diagnostic Imaging, University of Derby, UK. Professor Mark Johnson – Professor of Pain and Analgesia, Director of the Pain Research Team, Leeds Beckett University, UK. Dr. Cassie Oddy – Lecturer in Physiotherapy, University of Salford, UK. Dr. David O Brien – Philosophy Speaker, Maynooth University, Ireland. Ali Emery – Senior Lecturer in Sports Rehabilitation, St Mary's University, UK. Jon Bell – Lecturer in Sports and Exercise Therapy, Leeds Beckett University, UK |
| Refreshments Included | Yes |
| Free Event | No |
| How to Book | Book Online at Universe.com. See booking link attached. |
| Booking Link | https://www.universe.com/events/the-evolve-research-group-summer-conference-tickets-C0BDHQ?ref=share-widget-buffer |
| Contact Person | Dr. Peter Francis |
| Contact Email | Peter.Francis@setu.ie |
| Student Cost Info | All Proceeds Will Be Donated To St. Laserian's Special School In Carlow |
| Non-Member Price | €5.00 |
| Date | 10 Jun 2026 13:00 - 11 Jun 2026 14:30 |
The 14th Meeting of the EVOLVE research group will be a 2-day event held in partnership with the Musculoskeletal Health research group from Leeds Beckett University in the UK.
The theme for this year's conference is a 'Community of Purpose'. Humans 'evolved' to function as part of a community.
Over 2-days, scientific talks interspersed with talks on human potential, coaching, career journeys and much more.
Woodford Dolmen Hotel in Carlow is offering a 10% discount on accommodation for all event attendees. Please get in touch with our team member, Mark Nolan, at mark.nolan@postgrad.setu.ie to receive the discount code prior to booking your hotel.
Instagram and X @evolve_setu for more updates on this event.
