Ruth Lowry PhD, Professor of Health and Exercise Psychology, Ulster University
Ruth’s first collaboration with the CBDP took place in 2011 on a project funded by the University of Chichester. The research demonstrated a positive impact of drumming practice on the health and wellbeing of primary school children aged 7-8 years.
Ruth was an invited speaker at the 2012 pre Olympic Games International Convention on Science, Education and Medicine in Sport (ICSEMIS). The health and wellbeing benefits of drumming were shared with an enthusiastic audience.
Ruth presenting at 2012 ICSEMIS event.
Ruth was part of a drumming symposium organised by the CBDP at ICSEMIS 2012.
In 2016 Ruth was part of a CBDP research group who published for the first time the positive impact of drumming training on brain connectivity pathways. To view research paper click here.
Ruth played a key role in providing logistical support during the SKYARTS filming of Clem at the University of Chichester in 2017.
In 2018 Ruth was the lead author on a peer reviewed paper highlighting the positive effects of drumming practice on motor and psychosocial skills of children with emotional and behavioral difficulties. To view research paper click here.
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In 2019 Ruth was appointed to the School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences at the University of Essex as a Reader in Exercise Psychology.
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In 2020 Ruth was a co-author of a research paper showing positive changes in brain plasticity following learning to drum. Click here to read research paper.
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In 2022 Ruth was a co-author of a research paper showing the positive effects of learning to drum on behavior and brain function in autistic adolescents. Click here to read research paper.
In 2023 Ruth and CBDP colleagues delivered a ‘Drumming for Health’ exhibit at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition in London, UK.
In 2024 Ruth delivered a ‘Drumming for Health’ exhibit at the Norwich Science Festival with help from colleagues at Essex University.
In 2024 Ruth supported the delivery of a ‘Drumming for Health’ exhibit at the ‘It’s Mental’ Conference in Bolton, UK.
In 2024 Ruth was appointed to the Faculty of Life and Health Sciences at Ulster University as a Professor of Health and Exercise Science.
