Inaugural lecture of Professor Benita Olivier

Bowling, babies and balancing it all: Changing the world one impact initiative at a time

Cricket is the fourth biggest global sport, and although it is considered a non-contact sport, injuries are prevalent and debilitating. This inaugural lecture will give some insight into a body of cricket research, especially regarding abdominal muscle thickness measured via ultrasound imaging and its role in injury and performance in cricket fast bowling. Creating, sharing and applying knowledge is the core business of a university and the academic. These responsibilities can be very exciting and, at times challenging to balance. This presentation titled “Bowling, babies and balancing it all: changing the world one impact initiative at a time” will elaborate on some principles to consider while navigating the academic journey, specifically in our quest to move beyond the notion of “Publish or Perish” to “Impact to Cherish”.

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