Andy joined the Department in September 2012 as Associate Head of Department and Professor of Sport and Physical Activity. His research interests centre on the sociology of sport, physical activity and health, with particular reference to youth and mental health and well-being. He is a co-author of five books, including most recently (with Ken Green) The Routledge Handbook of Youth Sport, and is currently working on numerous projects related to mental health, well-being and in community and elite sport. Andy is also a member of the University's Institute for Public Policy and Professional Practice and Institute for Creative Enterprise.