Dave Richardson

Dave Richardson has a significant amount of experience in the field of academia, particularly in the areas of psychology, sport science, and behavioral sciences. Dave currently holds the position of Head of the School of Psychology and Sport Science at Bangor University, where they are responsible for academic and strategic leadership. Prior to this role, they served as Head of the School of Human and Behavioural Sciences at the same university, overseeing the merger of two schools and managing the new school's operations.

Before joining Bangor University, Dave Richardson had a long tenure at Liverpool John Moores University. Dave held various roles during their time there, including Pro Vice Chancellor for Science (Interim), where they managed the Faculty of Science and its three schools. Dave also served as the Assistant Director of the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences and held the position of Principal Lecturer in Sport Social Science. As a principal lecturer, they conducted research and consultancy work in areas such as youth development, organizational culture, and community engagement.

Additionally, Dave Richardson served as the Director of the School of Sport & Exercise Sciences at Liverpool John Moores University. In this role, they were responsible for the overall management and delivery of academic programs, financial operations, and personnel management. Dave actively supported external community and professional sport and health agencies in achieving positive behavioral change.

Overall, Dave Richardson's work experience demonstrates their expertise in academic leadership, psychology, sport science, and behavioral sciences, as well as their commitment to the development and betterment of communities through their involvement with various organizations and research projects.

Dave Richardson has a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Sports Science from Liverpool Polytechnic, which they earned from 1988 to 1990. Dave then pursued a Postgraduate Diploma in Tourism, Leisure, and Service Management from the University of Central Lancashire from 1992 to 1993. Following that, they obtained a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Tourism, Leisure, and Service Management from the same institution, completing their studies from 1994 to 1996. Later, Dave Richardson earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Sports Science with a focus on the role of Heads of Education and Welfare within the Premier League. Dave conducted their research at Liverpool John Moores University from 1997 to 2003. Finally, they had a position as a Professor in Sports Science at Liverpool John Moores University until 2014.