Penny Rumbold

Dr. Penny Rumbold is an Associate Professor in Exercise and Health Nutrition at Northumbria University, leading the Sport, Health, Exercise, and Nutrition (SHEN) research theme. She holds a PhD in Paediatric Appetite Regulation (2010) and a PGCE in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (2011). Her roles include Department Director of Enterprise and Engagement, Head of Subject (Sport and Exercise Science), and Faculty Academic Board Representative. She has secured £228,000 in research funding, focusing on nutritional strategies for metabolic health in adults and children, particularly through dairy products and functional foods. Her work addresses thyroid function, appetite regulation, and the impact of exercise on health behaviors.

Her research spans pediatric populations, female athlete health, and interactive technologies like active gaming. She collaborates with local groups to develop nutritional interventions for at-risk athletes and individuals with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. Dr. Rumbold is an Academic Associate on the Sport, Exercise, and Nutrition Register (SENR) and contributes to pedagogical research, including advancements in online learning and animation-based teaching tools.

• Education: BSc (2006), PhD (2010) from Northumbria University; PGCE (2011) from University of Sunderland.
• Awards: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA since 2016).
• Grants: £228,000 as Principal Investigator.
• Current Projects: Milk in schools for hydration/learning; functional foods for thyroid health.