> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.dojoactors.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Announcement: This Might Be A World First - URL: https://www.dojoactors.com/world-first-announcement/ - Published: 2023-07-06T05:59:41.000Z - Updated: 2026-04-29T23:29:13.000Z - Author: Tahlia Norrish - Tags: Announcements ****Announcement precap:** 1️⃣ [TL;DR summary](#tldr) 2️⃣ [References](#%E2%80%8Ccitations) 3️⃣ [Recommended citation](#cite-us) Hi Dojo amigos 👋 We try not to interrupt your regularly scheduled programming with announcements a whole bunch, but this one's a big 'un. As of July 2023, Head Coach T will be commencing a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) at the University of Queensland's School of Sport Sciences to interrogate and refine the Dojo's research into actor peak performance and holistic well-being. Meaning, as far as we know, the Dojo will become the first place in the *world* to house an actor coach with this qualification. ![OMG OMG OMG gif](https://media.tenor.com/Q2RZ9YrQ14oAAAAC/omg-wow.gif) For nitty-gritty nerd context, UQ currently ranks number two internationally for sports-related studies,[\[1\]](#%E2%80%8Ccitations) and Tahlia's supervisory team are world-class in their own right.[\[2\]](#%E2%80%8Ccitations) [\[3\]](#%E2%80%8Ccitations) [\[4\]](#%E2%80%8Ccitations) An MPhil is a somewhat uncommon research degree, but you can (kind of) think of it as half a PhD. So, more importantly, what does this mean for you? - **Email newsletter**: Our weekly e-newsletter will continue to go out to all those subscribed. OG members, you might see a couple of OG posts resurface as we update them with the latest research. We'd still recommend giving these a quick skim, as we'll be adding some high-value findings that didn't exist when they were first published. - [**Industry databases**](https://www.dojoactors.com/tag/databases/): Expect mo' coming your way, Black Belt friends! - [**1-On-1 Coaching**](https://www.dojoactors.com/coaching/): Private coaching sessions will still exist, however, we'll have a reduced number of slots available each month. If you'd like to line one of these bad boys up, please submit a [booking request](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdea4ZEr%5Fh22emCjw2s1juvZJ%5FUUTmkmXT8mxcPEzRR9%5FzTSQ/viewform?ref=dojoactors.com), and we'll get back to you ASAP. - [**Online courses**](https://www.dojoactors.com/courses/): Our [Actor's Training Menu](https://www.dojoactors.com/the-actors-training-menu/) course will remain available on demand. We'll also drop an 👀 emoji here as a not-so-subtle hint to some upcoming goodness. The core offerings you've come to know and love won't be going anywhere. What *will* change is the weight behind them all. Which we hope instils you with greater confidence in the Dojo, and *hopefully* hopefully, greater pride in being part of this pioneering community. ****Backed by science; built for the stage and screen.** 👊 ****Actors:** Get evidence-informed insights and strategies to support your performance and well-being. [Join the Dojo e-newsletter tribe](https://www.dojoactors.com/#/portal/signup) and make thriving your reality. 🧭 ****Drama schools & Production companies:** Bring pioneering, research-backed coaching into your classroom or rehearsal room. [Let's talk](mailto:dojoactors@gmail.com) about supporting your actors to perform at their peak – and stay well in the process. We can't *wait* to level up 10x with y'all. This research could very well mark a turning of the tide in actor training, and we couldn't ask for a more badass tribe of homies to ride it out with. So, until our next jam, buckle up, get hyped, and stay legendary 👊 ## TL;DR? No worries. Here are the three key takeaways: - Head Coach T is embarking on a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) at the University of Queensland's School of Sport Sciences. - This will make the Dojo the first place *in the world* to house an actor coach with an MPhil in actor peak performance and holistic well-being. - The Dojo's core offerings will remain and continue – just with greater weight and veracity. --- ****Love what you're reading?** [****Help us keep it flowing**](https://www.dojoactors.com/#/portal/support)****.** Donations support the research, writing, and free sharing of evidence-informed tools for actor performance and well-being. Every dollar fuels our mission to make thriving a reality for actors everywhere 🔥 --- ### ‌**Citations** \[1\] [https://hmns.uq.edu.au/study/exercise-and-sport-sciences](https://hmns.uq.edu.au/study/exercise-and-sport-sciences?ref=dojoactors.com) \[2\] [https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/647](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/647?ref=dojoactors.com) \[3\] [https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1411](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1411?ref=dojoactors.com) \[4\] [https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/36239](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/36239?ref=dojoactors.com) --- ### **Cite us!** IG: @theactorsdojo APA 7: Norrish, T. (2023, July 6). *Announcement: This might be a world first*. The Actor’s Dojo.