Professor Nichola Callow

Pro Vice-Chancellor [Education]

n.callow@bangor.ac.uk

+44 1248 388243

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Professor Nichola Callow

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Professor in Sport Psychology, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education)

Qualifications:

PhD

P.G.G.E. BA Joint Hons

Professional Qualifications:

BPS Chartered Psychologist since 2000.

Brief biography:

Professor Nichola Callow is Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education).

As Pro Vice-Chancellor she has strategic responsibility for teaching & learning, the student experience, student employability and providing academic contribution to student recruitment. She also has a key leadership role for the delivery of the North Wales Medical School.
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Nichola graduated with a BSc degree in Physical Education and Psychology, a PGCE in Outdoor Activities and Science and a PhD in Sport Psychology from 91¾«Æ·ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï in 1991, 1992 and 2000. She received a Personal Chair in 2012.
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Nichola is a British Psychology Society Chartered Psychologist with an international reputation for her research related to imagery for sport performance and she also conducts research in the areas of leadership, group dynamics, and resilience. Her research has a translational focus (theory to practice) at an elite and professional level and she has secured significant research funding from City Football Services whose portfolio includes Manchester City Football Club.

Executive Assistant, Donna WilliamsÌýd.l.williams@bangor.ac.uk

Position: Professor/ Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education)

Email: n.callow@bangor.ac.uk

Phone: (01248) 38 8243

Location: Main University Building

Web:

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Teaching Modules

  • MSc Supervisory Experience
  • MSc Independent study/dissertations

Research areas:

Cognitive and motivational effects of imagery. Group dynamics, in particular, leadership, collective efficacy and communication. Interventions with rheumatology patients (e.g., Rheumatoid Arthritis & Fibromyalgia)

Funding:

Callow, N., Hardy, J.T., & Beattie, S. The development of resilience in young people within communities through sport participation - ESRC DTP PhD/ City Football Services £50,000.

2017-2020 Callow, N., Hardy, J.T., & Beattie, S. From the Class Room to Cambodia: Resilience in Adventure Expeditions. KESS maxi PhD £67,270ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý

2015-2021 Callow, N., & Hardy, J.T. Team effectiveness in academy football players. City Football Services (Manchester) £107,225

Callow, N., Hardy, J.T., & Arthur, C.A. (March, 2012). The effect of transformational supervision on student engagement, retention and success. The Higher Education Academy Doctoral Training Programme £54,516.

2009-2012 Callow, N., Edwards, M., & Rafal, R. Neural networks involved in visual and kinaesthetic movement imagery. 91¾«Æ·ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï 125th Anniversary PhD studentship £45,000.

2010-2013 Arthur, C. Callow, N. & Hardy, L. Transformational leadership in a youth expedition context. KESS maxi PhD £55,470.

2010-11 Callow, N., Mawn, L.Arthur, C.A., & Hardy, J. Development and assessment of a transformational leadership inventory in higher education. Higher Education Academy Network for Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism Pedagogic Research and Development Fund. £2,972.

2008-2011 Callow, N., Arthur, C.A., & Hardy, J. Transformational Leadership and student learning experiences. Drapers' Company and Thomas Howell's Education Fund/SSHES £58,000.

2009-2013 Callow, N., & Roberts, R. Coach education and psychological skills. Sports Council for Wales/SSHES £72,700.

2025

  • E-pub ahead of print
    McWilliam, A., Beattie, S. & Callow, N., 19 Feb 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: The Journal of Psychology.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2020

  • Published
    Davies, P. A., Gustafsson, H., Callow, N. & Woodman, T., 27 Nov 2020, In: Frontiers in Psychology. 11, 599925.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2019

  • Published
    Callow, N., Edwards, M. G., Jones, A. L., Hardy, L. & Connell, S., 1 Jun 2019, In: Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology. 72, 6, p. 1401-1411
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Arthur, R., Roberts, R., Callow, N. & Glendinning, F., 30 Mar 2019, In: Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 41, 1, p. 10-23
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2017

  • Published
    Callow, N., Jiang, D., Roberts, R. & Edwards, M., Feb 2017, In: Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 39, 1, p. 81-86
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2016

  • Published
    Wesch, N., Callow, N., Hall, C. & Pope, J. P., May 2016, In: Psychology of Sport and Exercise. 24, p. 72-81
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2015

  • Published
    Jiang, D., Edwards, M. G., Mullins, P. & Callow, N., Jul 2015, In: Brain and Cognition. 97, p. 22-31
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Cronin, L. D., Arthur, C. A., Hardy, J. T. & Callow, N., 1 Feb 2015, In: Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 37, p. 23-36
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2013

  • Published
    Callow, N., Roberts, R. J., Hardy, L. J., Jiang, D. & Edwards, M. G., 21 Oct 2013, In: Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. 7
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Smith, M. J., Arthur, C. A., Hardy, J., Callow, N. & Williams, D., Mar 2013, In: Psychology of Sport and Exercise. 14, 2, p. 249-257
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Roberts, R. J., Lawrence, G. P., Callow, N. & Roberts, R., 5 Sept 2013, In: Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. 7
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2012

  • Published
    Roberts, R. J., Callow, N. & Roberts, R., 1 Jan 2012, In: Journal of Mental Imagery. 36, p. 31-39
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2011

  • Published
    Beattie, S. J., Hardy, L. J., Savage, J., Woodman, T. & Callow, N., 1 Mar 2011, In: Psychology of Sport and Exercise. 12, 2, p. 184-191
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Lawrence, G. P. & Callow, N., 1 Jun 2011.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • Published
    Woodman, T., Roberts, R. J., Hardy, L. J., Callow, N. & Rogers, C. H., 1 Jun 2011, In: Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. 82, 2, p. 285-290
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2010

  • Published
    Davis, P. A., Woodman, T. & Callow, N., 1 Oct 2010, In: Personality and Individual Differences. 49, 5, p. 457-460
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Roberts, R. J., Callow, N., Roberts, R., Bringer, J. & Langan, E., 1 Sept 2010, In: Sport Psychologist. 24, 3, p. 277-299
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Roberts, R. J., Callow, N. & Roberts, R., 1 Jul 2010, In: Psychology of Sport and Exercise. 11, 4, p. 325-329
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Roberts, R. J., Roberts, R., Callow, N., Hardy, L. J., Woodman, T. & Thomas, L., 1 Aug 2010, In: Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 32, 4, p. 499-517
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2009

  • Published
    Bennett, B. M., Callow, N. & Jones, J. G., 1 Jan 2009, p. I63-I64.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • Published
    Roberts, R. J., Roberts, R., Callow, N., Bringer, J. & Langan, E., 1 Jan 2009.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • Published
    Connell, S., Callow, N., Hardy, L., Edwards, M. & Fourkas, A., 1 Jan 2009.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • Published
    Woodman, T., Davis, P. A., Hardy, L. J., Callow, N., Glasscock, I. & Yuill-Proctor, J., 1 Apr 2009, In: Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 32, 2, p. 169-188
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Davis, P. A., Woodman, T. & Callow, N., 1 Jan 2009.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • Published
    Hardy, J. T., Hardy, L. J., Callow, N., Smith, M. J., Hardy, L., Arthur, C. A. & Hardy, J., 1 Oct 2009, In: Journal of Applied Sport Psychology. 21, 4, p. 395-412
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Mawn, L., Callow, N. & Marcora, S. M., 1 Jan 2009.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • Published
    Davis, P. A., Woodman, T. & Callow, N., 1 Jan 2009.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • Published
    Callow, N., Roberts, R., Bringer, J. & Langan, E., 1 Jan 2009.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

2008

  • Published
    Roberts, R. J., Roberts, R. & Callow, N., 1 Jul 2008.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • Published
    Callow, N., Hare, R. & Evans, L., 1 Jan 2008, In: Sport Psychologist. 22, 4, p. 405-422
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Callow, N., Smith, M., Hardy, L. & Hardy, J., 1 Jul 2008.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • Published
    Roberts, R. J., Callow, N., Hardy, L., Markland, D. A. & Bringer, J., 1 Apr 2008, In: Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 30, 2, p. 200-221
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Bell, D. J., Clark, C., Hardy, J., Hardy, L., Callow, N. & Arthur, C., 1 Jul 2008.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • Published
    Bennett, B. M., Callow, N. & Jones, J. G., 1 Jan 2008.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • Published
    Roberts, R. J., Roberts, R. & Callow, N., 1 Jan 2008.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

2007

  • Published
    Beattie, S., Hardy, L., Woodman, T. & Callow, N., 1 Sept 2007.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • Published
    Evans, L., Hare, R. & Callow, N., 1 Sept 2007.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • Published
    Roberts, R. J., Roberts, R., Callow, N., Hardy, L. & Woodman, T., 1 Jan 2007.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • Published
    Roberts, R. J., Roberts, R., Callow, N. & Hardy, L., 1 Jan 2007.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • Published
    Roberts, R. J., Roberts, R., Callow, N., Hardy, L., Markland, D. & Bringer, J., 1 Jan 2007.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • Published
    Callow, N., Cummings, J., Edwards, M. & Holmes, P. S., 1 Sept 2007.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

2006

  • Published
    Callow, N., Roberts, R. & Fawkes, J. Z., 1 Feb 2006, In: Journal of Imagery Research in Sport and Physical Activity. 1, 1
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Callow, N., 1 Jan 2006.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • Published
    Driediger, M., Hall, C. & Callow, N., 1 Mar 2006, In: Journal of Sports Sciences. 24, 3, p. 261-271
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Roberts, R. J., Roberts, R., Callow, N., Markland, D., Hardy, L. & Bringer, J., 1 Jan 2006.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • Published
    Roberts, R., Callow, N., Markland, D. & Hardy, L., 1 Mar 2006.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

2005

  • Published
    Callow, N., Hardy, L., Hackfort, D. (Editor), Duda, J. L. (Editor) & Lidor, R. (Editor), 1 Jan 2005, Handbook of Research in Applied Sport and Exercise Psychlogy: International Perspectives. 2005 ed. Fitness Information Technology, p. 21-42
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
  • Published
    Sullivan, P. J. & Callow, N., 1 Jun 2005, In: Group Dynamics: Theory, research and practice. 9, 2, p. 87-92
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Roberts, R. J., Roberts, R., Callow, N. & Hardy, L., 1 Jan 2005.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • Published
    Roberts, R., Callow, N. & Hardy, L., 1 Oct 2005.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • Published
    Callow, N., Beauchamp, M., Carron, A. V., Eys, M. A., Callow., N. & Greenlees, I., 1 Jan 2005.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • Published
    Marcora, S., Oliver, S. J., Callow, N., Lemmey, A. & Stuart, N., 1 Nov 2005, In: Journal of Urology. 174, 5, p. 2068-2069
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Callow, N. & Waters, A., 1 Jul 2005, In: Psychology of Sport and Exercise. 6, 4, p. 443-459
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Roberts, R. J., Callow, N., Roberts, R. & Davis, J. P., 1 Jan 2005.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

2004

  • Published
    Callow, N., Marcora, S. M., Oliver, S. J., Lemmey, A. B. & Stuart, N., 1 Jul 2004.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • Published
    Walsh, N. P., Montague, J. C., Callow, N. & Rowlands, A. V., 1 Feb 2004, In: Archives of Oral Biology. 49, 2, p. 149-154
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Callow, N. & Hardy, L., 1 Feb 2004, In: Journal of Sports Sciences. 22, 2, p. 167-177
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2003

  • Published
    Sullivan, P. & Callow, N., 1 Oct 2003.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • Published
    Callow, N., Hardy, L., Markland, D. & Shearer, D., 1 Sept 2003.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • Published
    Callow, N., Hardy, L., Rowlands, A., Worth, S., Cook, M., Kendall, B., Parfitt, G. & Thompson, K., 1 Apr 2003, In: Journal of Sports Sciences. 21, 4, p. 264-265
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Roberts, R. J., Roberts, R. & Callow, N., 1 Jan 2003.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

2002

  • Published
    Walsh, N., Montague, J., Callow, N. & Rowlands, A., 1 Dec 2002.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • Published
    Waters, A. & Callow, N., 1 Jul 2002.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • Published
    Callow, N., Hardy, L. & Rowlands, A., 1 Jul 2002.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

2001

  • Published
    Sordoni, C. A., Hall, C., Munroe, K. J., Gammage, K. L. & Callow, N., 1 Jan 2001.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • Published
    Callow, N., 1 Jan 2001.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • Published
    Callow, N., Hardy, L. & Hall, C., 1 Jan 2001, In: Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. 72, 4, p. 389-400
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Williams, T., Callow, N., Evans, L. & White, A., 1 Jan 2001.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
  • Published
    Callow, N. & Hardy, L. J., 1 Mar 2001, In: Journal of Applied Sport Psychology. 13, 1, p. 1-17
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • 01/10/2020 – 11/01/2024 (Finished)

  • 01/04/2018 – 30/04/2020 (Finished)

  • 01/11/2017 – 31/08/2023 (Finished)

  • 01/05/2016 – 31/05/2020 (Finished)

  • 01/02/2013 – 31/01/2016 (Finished)

  • 01/08/2010 – 31/07/2011 (Finished)

  • 01/10/2009 – 31/07/2014 (Finished)

  • 25/05/2009 – 31/05/2012 (Finished)

  • 01/10/2007 – 17/06/2009 (Finished)

  • 03/11/2004 – 30/11/2007 (Finished)

Appointments:

September 2022 - Present: Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education)

June 2019 to August 2022: Pro Vice-Chancellor (Teaching & Learning) / Head, College of Human Sciences.

2014 - 2019: Dean, College of Human Sciences.

External Examining

PhD/MPhil in the UK, Australia and Canada

School of Kinesiology, University of Western Ontario, Canada

University of Malaysia

MSc Exercise and Sport, Manchester Metropolitan University

BSc Sport and Exercise Sciences, Birmingham University

Keynote and Invited Addresses

Callow, N., (October, 2012). Imagery and Sport: Research from the repetative. Keynote. Imagery and Creativity Conference, Trinity Laben, London, UK.

Callow, N., (April, 2010). Imagery: Application in sport and health psychology. Keynote. British Association of Sport and Exercise Psychology Student Conference, Aberystwyth University, UK

Peer Reviews

Reviewer for a variety of sport and main stream psychology journals

Hobbies and Interests

Mountain Biking, Skiing, and drinking red wine