PhD Psychology Student
Lisa Ruggles
Thank you for you interest in my research. I’m currently in my 2nd year at The University of Buckingham. My research is focused on understanding why adolescent girls stop taking part in physical activity. Currently, I’m exploring how menstruation affects physical activity.
Latest posts
Research
Study 1
Information and an update on the progress of study 1: Period of Activity: A study looking at how the experience of menstruation affects the desire to take part in sport in adolescents
Presentations
WiSEAN Conference 2025
WiSEAN Conference 2025 At the end of June 2025,...
Life
Introduction
Introduction I figured it would be prudent to...
Publications
Book publication in progress
Book #1 in progress One thing that struck me...
Make the most of what you’ve got!
Skye Benjamin Hall 2008-2014
My Education
I started an undergraduate degree in psychology during lockdown in 2020.
I’ve always been interested in human behaviour; however, the catalyst to pursuing my studies was listening to women from my 261 Fearless Club telling me how they were put off physical activity at school. I wanted to understand why and what could be done to support girls to stay active.
University of Buckingham
PhD Student
My MSc course was upgraded to a PhD course in August 2024, focusing on menstruation and physical activity in adolescents.
2023 – Present
Open University
Psychology BSc Honours 2.1
My course covered social, cognitive, child, developmental, community, and many more psychology disciplines.
2020 – 2023
Recent Work & Volunteer History
261 Fearless Club UK
Director & Coach
Co-director of 261 Club UK and a 261 Fearless certified coach. 261 Fearless is a women’s only running club, that empowers women through running and education.
2019 – Present
Blue Skye Thinking
Trustee
Blue Skye Thinking focuses on funding research into childhood brain tumours and well-being during their treatment.
2015 – Present
Ruggles Group LLP
Partner
Providing support to small businesses, including websites, marketing and accounts.
2005 – Present