Zoe McVinnie

Zoe McVinnie is a Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at Glasgow Caledonian University. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals focusing on health and well-being. She specializes in physical activity interventions, mental health support, and community-based programs.

Research interests include the impact of mass participation events on physical activity, and integrating physical activity into peer support systems for mental health recovery. Recent studies explore how sporting events influence health behaviors and community-based interventions for those severely affected by mental illness.

Collaborates on a multidisciplinary project investigating physical activity for disease management in multiple sclerosis, funded by NHS Ayrshire and Arran, Scottish Ballet, and PAL Technologies Ltd. This project involves international partners and focuses on training centers and symptom management strategies.

No formal awards listed, though her work has been cited in peer-reviewed journals and accessed widely (e.g., 284 downloads for her 2023 review article). Active in collaborative research with institutions across the UK and Europe.