Context

míde research is an all-island, cross-institute consortium set up to conduct high-quality interdisciplinary research. Our consortium aims to understand, intervene on and ultimately improve the health, wellbeing, participation and performance of women and girls in and through, sport, exercise, and physical activity.

 

This consortium is grounded in people and projects advancing research on women in sport, exercise, physical activity and health across Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) on the island of Ireland, as well as drawing on the expertise of researchers worldwide interested in the Irish context. With a growing commitment to women’s sport and health, reflected in dedicated strategies, policies, and initiatives, there is an urgent need to harness current research opportunities and shape the research agenda of the future, using a coordinated, strategic, and impactful approach. Now is the time to unite and amplify our efforts, driving meaningful change for women and girls in and through sport, exercise, and physical activity.

 

Vision 

Leading the way as an all-island research consortium with a global reach, we unite institutions through leadership and commitment to transformative interdisciplinary research to better the health, wellbeing, participation and performance of women and girls in and through sport, exercise and physical activity.

 

Mission 

To advance interdisciplinary and impactful research about women in sport, exercise, physical activity, and health across the lifespan, generating insights that shape and inform policy, enhance practice, and foster inclusivity and equality for women and girls.

 

Values and Principles 

Excellence through high-quality, interdisciplinary, world-leading research.

 

Impact through dissemination of evidence-based research that influences decision making and activity in policy and practice. 

 

Integrity in building a new cross-institute model of practice and research across the HEI sector to progress and support women and girls in, and through, sport, exercise and physical activity. 

 

Collaboration with women and girls, as well as national and international experts across research, policy and practice in every aspect of research design, implementation, and dissemination. 

 

Advocacy as a trusted hub for evidence-based information, actively championing women and girls in and through sport, exercise, and physical activity, and leading efforts to shape policies and practices that support their advancement.