UoM Sport / Our Sport Scholars 26-27

Our Sport Scholars 26-27

Why Manchester?

Every year, we welcome a new cohort of exceptional student athletes who balance elite performance with academic ambition. Our 26/27 Sport Scholars represent a wide range of sports and disciplines, a testament to the diversity, drive and talent within our programme.

The 26-27 Cohort

Alice Cox – Lacrosse – Drama and Film Studies
Angela Zou – Lacrosse – Medicinal Chemistry
Amy Nolan – Boxing – Cognitive Neuroscience & Psychology
Annabel Roue – Rugby Union – Social Anthropology
Arlo Ludewick – Athletics – PhD Physics
Beatrice Wilshaw – Rowing – BMidwif Midwifery
Caden Uzoigwe – Athletics – Chemical Engineering
Cameron Fletcher – Canoe Polo – Economics
Ed Myles – Freestyle Skiing – Civil Engineering
Elizabeth Popova – Rhythmic Gymnastics – Management
Eva Wood – Rugby Union – MBChB Medicine
Evan Jones – International Business and Management
Grace Mills – MEd in Psychology of Education
Harriet Hillier – Fencing (Epee) – Music
Imogen Bulman – Fencing (Epee) – Medical Physiology
Jack Wilson – Karate – Japanese Studies
Jay Hebblethwaite – Freestyle Skiing – Mathematics & Computer Science
Jed Solomon – Artistic Gymnastics – Civil and Structural Engineering

Kushala Karunaratne – Korfball – Psychology
Lachlan Beazley – Swimming – History & Italian
Leah Schlosshan – Swimming – Biomedical Sciences
Lotte Peirsegaele – Rugby Union – Environmental Science with an Integrated Foundation Year
Lucas Dick – Korfball – Mechanical Engineering
Madeleine Dodd – Athletics – Biomedical Sciences
Mia Phiri – Swimming – Master of Public Health
N’Adoi Aboagye – Athletics – PhD Mathematical Sciences
N’Adom Aboagye – Athletics – PhD Mathematical Sciences
Oluwatamilore Fapohunda – Netball – Geography
Rosie McGowan – Climbing – Criminology with International Study
Sam Rigby – Climbing – Physics
Shaun Kerry – Athletics – PhD Psychology
Sophie Hopkins – Rugby Union – Biochemistry with a Modern Language
Sophie Shaw – Swimming – MBChB Medicine
Thomas Phythian – Artistic Gymnastics – Biosciences with a Foundation Year
Zianna Wright – Water Polo – Modern Language and Business & Management (French)

Shaping the future of high performance student sport

Scholars receive tailored access to specialist services, including:

Physiotherapy – access to the physiotherapy clinic, working with qualified Physiotherapist and Sport Rehabilitation professionals
Strength and Conditioning – in-person coaching sessions led by our qualified Strength and Conditioning coaches, and remote programming available
Nutrition Guidance – access to a performance nutrition expert, supporting athletes to perform at their best
Sport Psychology – access to a HCPC Registered Sport and Exercise Psychologist, to support with performance, welfare and mental health
Lifestyle and performance mentoring – helping athletes balance their sporting and academic commitments
A bursary of up to £1500 for the year to use towards performance and training costs.

A community that supports your dual career

Join a cohort of ambitious athletes who understand the demands of balancing elite sport with academic excellence. With close collaboration between our performance team and academic departments, you’ll be supported to thrive both in your studies and in your sport, at a university where students benefit from exceptional teaching and learning.

QS World University Ranking: World #40 / UK #7

THE Impact Rankings: World #2 / UK #1

We are proud to be a TASS Dual Career site, recognising our commitment to supporting talented student athletes, helping them to excel in their studies, their sport and as people after graduation.