CASES welcomes new Division Chair
12th February 2026
Following recent open recruitment, congratulations are extended to our latest Division Chair who has been appointed by the Human Resources, Remuneration and Appointments Committee, and ratified by the Board.
Dr Mel Leggate will take up post as new Teaching and Learning Enhancement Division Chair and Board Director with immediate effect, becoming the inaugural Chair of this new Division.
Teaching and Learning Enhancement Division Chair: Dr Mel Leggate, Associate Professor in Exercise Physiology and Head of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Edinburgh Napier University
Commenting on the appointment, Mel said:
"I am delighted to have been appointed as the inaugural Chair of the Division of Teaching and Learning Enhancement and Board Director. I have learned a great deal through my involvement with the Education and Teaching Special Interest Group (E&T SIG) under the excellent leadership of Professor Joanne Hudson FCASES, and I am excited to take this next step as we establish ourselves as a newly formed Division of CASES.
"This is an important time for teaching and learning in Sport and Exercise Science. Educators across the sector face unprecedented sector pressures, and how students learn and engage with their studies has evolved significantly. The Division will promote excellence through scholarship in teaching and learning, support evidence-informed practice, and provide practical support that helps to deliver quality education.
"I am passionate about creating a Division that brings people together, shares good practice across diverse settings, and ensures CASES provides tangible value for members at all career stages. I look forward to working with the Division Committee and the Board to identify our priorities and support teaching and learning excellence in Sport and Exercise Science.”
The Board thanks the members of the E&T SIG for their hard work and achievements over the years and welcomes Mel to this new role.
Find out more about our latest Division and Advisory Group roles here.
Our six Divisions:
- Biomechanics and Motor Behaviour
- Physical Activity for Health
- Physiology and Nutrition
- Psychology
- Sport and Performance
- Teaching and Learning Enhancement (currently being established - Terms of Reference)
Join CASES today and fully benefit from involvement, events and opportunities within our Divisions, Advisory and Special Interest Groups.
