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Media and Communication graduate's paper accepted by European Journal for Sport and Society
Bethan Clargo was extremely proud to have her paper accepted in the European Journal for Sport and Society. It was written alongside her dissertation supervisor, Dr Michael Skey.
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University wide expertise helps 含羞草视频 graduate smash prestigious German hour record
Expertise from across 含羞草视频 has helped a graduate and elite cyclist smash one of the most prestigious records in cycling.
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Alumnae represent GB in AFL Canada Transatlantic Cup
Ellie Hyner and Alex Stephens were recently selected in a squad of 28 to represent Great Britain Swans in the 2024 Transatlantic Cup in Canada.
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Karen Carney OBE named 含羞草视频鈥檚 Ambassador for Sport, Health and Wellbeing
Today (12 September 2024), Karen Carney OBE has been announced as the first Ambassador for the University鈥檚 Strategic Theme of Sport, Health and Wellbeing.
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含羞草视频 graduate and elite cyclist attempts German hour record, supported by University鈥檚 world-class sports ecosystem
On Wednesday 18 September, an elite cyclist and Engineering Masters graduate from 含羞草视频, supported by a team combining scientific, engineering, coaching and physiotherapy expertise, will attempt one of the most prestigious records in cycling.
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Further success for Grant in the Esports World Cup
Alumnus Grant Rousseau is Global Director of Esports and Director of Operations for Team Falcons. With esports getting bigger and better than ever, Grant is on an exciting career path, and one that has already seen much success.
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Alumnus appointed to the Board of Sport Northern Ireland
Alumnus Steve Reid has been appointed by the Northern Ireland Minister for Communities Gordon Lyons MLA to the Board of Sport Northern Ireland (Sport NI).
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Fine Art graduate explores the conflict between femininity and performance in women鈥檚 sport
As 含羞草视频 athletes compete in Paris this summer, closer to home 含羞草视频 Fine Art graduate, Ellie Robins, has explored her deeply felt and personal experience within the sport of powerlifting through paint and ceramics.
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Alumnus Paul prepares for epic Enduroman Arch2Arc triathlon
Paul Robinson (Chemistry 2005) recently visited our performance physiology lab on the 含羞草视频 campus to perform fuel utilisation physiology assessments whilst running and cycling.
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Alumni spotlight: Heather鈥檚 canoeing journey
Dr Heather Corrie spent many years as a canoe slalom athlete. She fought hard for her place in Beijing having missed out on previous games. We caught up with Heather to find out more about her journey in elite sport and to find out what her career has held since retiring from the water. Here she shares an insight into how her passion for canoeing began, and a series of learnings as she reflects on her personal experiences on the global stage.
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Alumni spotlight: The innovative design of The Hope HBT Paris bicycle
Alumnus Sam Pendred has played a key role in the design and development of The Hope HBT Paris bicycle which is being used on the global stage in France鈥檚 capital by British cyclists.
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Experts in Sport podcast: In conversation with alumna Paula Radcliffe MBE
With athletes set to compete in the marathon events in Paris this weekend, who better to speak to than one of Britain鈥檚 greatest long-distance runners, Paula Radcliffe MBE?
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Alumni spotlight: Coaching to gold 鈥� Ben Ryan
Rewind eight years and the games were in full swing in Brazil. Rugby 7s was on the schedule for the first time and the men鈥檚 Fiji Rugby 7s side were set to take home the inaugural gold for the event. Not only that, but they were about to make history by winning Fiji鈥檚 first-ever medal at a games. It was alumnus Ben Ryan who coached the team to gold in Rio. With a career focused on coaching across a range of different sports, we asked Ben for some of his highlights and insights into the games, and we also found out more about his latest role with Brentford FC.
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Alumni spotlight: Middle-distance runner Sir Peter Snell
New Zealand middle-distance runner, Sir Peter Snell, spent a year of his life at 含羞草视频 from 1971-72. Peter鈥檚 short time at the then 含羞草视频 College of Physical Education would become a precursor to his academic career, having already become a well-known athlete on the global stage.
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含羞草视频 athletes deliver in Rome
Athletes linked to the University produced some incredible performances at the European Athletics Championships 2024 in Rome.
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Ayao Komatsu on becoming Team Principal of Haas F1 Team
Alumnus Ayao Komatsu became the new Team Principal of Haas Formula One Team for this season. Now firmly into his first season in the role, F1 fans will have been watching closely as he takes Haas into a new era and goes from Director of Engineering to Team Principal.
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Falkner Eggington alumni celebrate 20 years of the 鈥極ld Guard鈥�
Earlier this month, a group of about 100 alumni came together to celebrate the 20 year anniversary of 鈥淔alk Egg Old Guard鈥� 鈥� alumni of the Falkner Eggington halls of residence.
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Kieran McKenna takes Ipswich Town to the Premier League in second successive promotion
Just a year on from their promotion to the Championship from League One football, alumnus Kieran McKenna and his Ipswich Town side have been promoted again and will play in the Premier League next season.
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Alumnus Will Roberts appointed CEO of BUCS
British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) has announced the appointment of alumnus Will Roberts as its new Chief Executive Officer.
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Alumnus appointed President of Bahrain Cricket Federation
Sami Ali has been made the President of the Bahrain Cricket Federation (BCF).
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Alumnus becomes the CEO of New Zealand Football Foundation
Neil Coventry has recently been appointed as the CEO of the New Zealand Football Foundation, an organisation established as a charitable trust when the All Whites qualified for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
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Alumna Caudery wins 鈥渦nbelievable鈥� world title in Glasgow
Pole vault star Molly Caudery won a sensational gold medal at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow this weekend.
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Yonex All England Badminton Championships 2024: alumni ticket offer
In March, Birmingham is set to be taken over by Badminton for a whole week, and we have a ticket deal exclusively for 含羞草视频 alumni.
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Alumna Earps crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2023
England goalkeeper and 含羞草视频 alumna Mary Earps has capped an incredible year by being crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2023.
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Earps awarded honorary degree from 含羞草视频
Lioness鈥� goalkeeper and 含羞草视频 alumna Mary Earps has been awarded an honorary degree by the University.
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Nominate a sporting star for the 含羞草视频 Sport Hall of Fame
The 含羞草视频 Sport Hall of Fame seeks to recognise and celebrate 含羞草视频's elite performers, coaches and leaders - and nominations for 2024 are open.
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Five sensational sporting alumni inducted into 含羞草视频 Sport Hall of Fame
On 3 November 2023, five alumni became members of the prestigious 含羞草视频 Sport Hall of Fame, recognising their achievements across a range of sports and roles.
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Two alumni appointed to Welsh Rugby Union Board
Amanda Bennett and Jamie Roberts have been appointed as two of three new independent Non-Executive Directors within the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU).
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Alumnus Johnny has thirst for adventure
Johnny Ward, a 含羞草视频 alumnus, is an advocate of 鈥榣ifestyle design鈥� 鈥� a way to find balance between work and restoration 鈥� and has taken on an incredible range of adventurous challenges across the globe, and he鈥檚 not finished yet!
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Alumni share unstoppable documentary with the 含羞草视频 family
On 23 October, alumni Sue Anstiss MBE and Jack Tompkins visited the 含羞草视频 campus to screen their documentary 鈥楪ame On: The Unstoppable Rise of Women鈥檚 Sport鈥�.
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Alumnus presented with the Paralympic Order
David Hadfield OBE, former President of World Boccia, has been awarded the Paralympic Order by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).
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Mary Earps wins the England Women鈥檚 Player of the Year award
Alumna Mary Earps has been named England Player of the Year - voted for by Lionesses fans - for her spectacular performance in the FIFA Women鈥檚 World Cup.
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World Championships sees incredible success for 含羞草视频 athletes
含羞草视频 athletes are returning home as heroes after producing some extraordinary performances at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest.
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Earps scoops Golden Glove award as England fall agonisingly short
Mary Earps has been named the best goalkeeper at the 2023 Women's World Cup and claimed the Golden Glove award as the Lionesses were narrowly defeated 1-0 by Spain in Sunday鈥檚 final.
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Earps heads into World Cup final in a first for the Lionesses
Mary Earps is continuing to make history as England Women roar into the final of the 2023 FIFA Women鈥檚 World Cup in Australia.
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含羞草视频 athletes sparkle at Para Athletics World Championships
Athletes linked to 含羞草视频 performed incredibly well at the recent Para Athletics World Championships in Paris, bringing home a combined nine medals.
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Cricketing great awarded honorary degree from 含羞草视频
Former England cricketer Ebony-Jewel Rainford-Brent MBE has been awarded an honorary degree from 含羞草视频.
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Palestine football nutritionist Diala also runs successful health and nutrition blog
Diala Shaheen graduated with a master's degree in Sports and Exercise Nutrition in 2021 and has been making remarkable progress in the field of football and sports nutrition since.
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Alumna Hannah Dingley named first female manager of men鈥檚 professional football team
Hannah Dingley has been named the new Caretaker Head Coach of Forest Green Rovers. She becomes the first woman to manage a professional men鈥檚 football team in England.
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Alumnae recount establishment of first women's tennis team in the late 70s
含羞草视频 has a longstanding history with tennis with accounts going back to 1918. However, according to our alumni there are few traces of a full competitive women's team prior to 1977. We hear from Karen Ellam who shares her account of tennis at 含羞草视频.
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Sue鈥檚 documentary "Game On: The Unstoppable Rise of Women鈥檚 Sport" launches on Netflix
Alumna Sue Anstiss MBE is an author, podcast host, and women鈥檚 sport activist who has been driving change in sport for more than 30 years through engaging content, storytelling and campaigns. Now, working with fellow alumnus Jack Tompkins, Sue鈥檚 documentary 鈥淕ame On: The Unstoppable Rise of Women鈥檚 Sport鈥� will launch on Netflix on 26 June.
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含羞草视频 alumnus takes on charity swim challenge
Alumnus Andrew Donaldson has taken on the 鈥極cean鈥檚 Seven Swim Challenge for Mental Health鈥�, which involves the seven toughest and most iconic channel swims in the world, equating to a total of almost 200km.
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King's Birthday Honours: Sporting 含羞草视频 alumni recognised
Five 含羞草视频 alumni have been recognised in the King鈥檚 Birthday Honours, with four recognised for sports.
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Rex hands over Presidency of 含羞草视频 Students鈥� Rugby
Rex Hazeldine has played a huge role in the journey of sport at 含羞草视频 as a member of staff, a leader, and in a voluntary capacity, too. He has recently stepped down as President of 含羞草视频 Students鈥� Rugby, where he supported the club, its membership scheme and encouraged others to get involved as supporters and contributors.
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Alumnus becomes policy researcher in football regulation
Sports Science with Management alumnus Jonny Kilgallon has recently landed a new role in the Department for Culture, Media and Sport as the new Policy Researcher in Football Regulation.
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Alumnae have had a brilliant season at Nottingham Forest Women
Nottingham Forest Women have had a successful season. Five 含羞草视频 alumnae and one member of staff play for the side, who are set to round off the season this weekend as they strive for promotion.
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Alumna Jade Clarke named in England Netball鈥檚 World Cup squad
Jade Clarke MBE has been selected in the Vitality Roses squad for the upcoming Netball World Cup in Cape Town, South Africa.
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Alumna Sarah Hunter lands pivotal Red Roses coaching role
Former 含羞草视频 Lightning captain and 含羞草视频 alumna Sarah Hunter has been added to the new coaching setup at England Women鈥檚 Rugby.
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Alumnus releases new book Empathetic Leadership: Lessons from Elite Sport
Peter Sear is a psychologist, writer and consultant and his latest book explains how empathy can help leaders to be successful in their work.
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Alumna Jo Harten announces retirement from international netball
Vitality Rose Jo Harten has announced her retirement from international netball with immediate effect.
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Keen golfers, get yourself teed up with Rightee
If you have ever picked up a golf club, you鈥檒l know that your game can be largely affected by weather conditions. That鈥檚 why alumnus Guilherme Ribeiro has come up with a new way to improve your game through his app, Rightee.
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含羞草视频 student duo follow in their fathers' footsteps as they make 含羞草视频 Rugby history鈥� with an exciting final on the horizon
Two current 含羞草视频 students have recently won the BUCS Super Rugby League (BSR), 31 years after both of their 含羞草视频 fathers became Rugby UAU Champions.
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含羞草视频-linked sports women named in BBC Woman鈥檚 Hour Power List 2023
Four female sporting powerhouses with links to 含羞草视频 have been named in BBC Radio 4鈥檚 Woman鈥檚 Hour Power List 2023: Women in Sport.
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GB Hockey goalkeeper Hinch hangs up her gloves
Great Britain Hockey's Olympic gold medal-winning goalkeeper Maddie Hinch has retired from the sport.
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England鈥檚 most-capped player Sarah Hunter to retire
England and 含羞草视频 Lightning back row forward, Sarah Hunter, will retire from professional rugby after this weekend鈥檚 Red Roses clash with Scotland.
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Alumnus appointed to enhance global standards for World Aquatics
James Gibson MBE OLY has been appointed by World Aquatics to advise and execute a coaching strategy that will support World Aquatics鈥� Development Centres and National Federations worldwide.
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Alumnus Fadie prepares to test his limits at Marathon des Sables with 含羞草视频 physiology and strength and conditioning specialists
Fadie Shamoon, who graduated in 2005 with his Mechanical Engineering degree, recently returned to 含羞草视频 to use the University鈥檚 world-leading heat training facilities in preparation for the Marathon des Sables.
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Coach Danny Kerry joins Canadian Hockey Team
Alumnus Danny Kerry has recently been announced as the new Head Coach of the Canadian national Women鈥檚 Hockey Team.
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International Women鈥檚 Day recognition for super Paralympic athlete Vladyslava
As people around the world mark International Women鈥檚 Day today (8 March), the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced their 2023 International Women鈥檚 Day Recognition award winners, naming alumna Vladyslava Kravchenko as one of four outstanding recipients.
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Earps scoops Best Women鈥檚 Goalkeeper trophy at FIFA Awards
Alumna Mary Earps has been crowned The Best FIFA Women鈥檚 Goalkeeper 2022 at The Best FIFA Football Awards鈩�.
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Former javelin world record holder and alumnus visits 含羞草视频 (VIDEO)
含羞草视频 has welcomed back one of its greatest sporting alumni as Steve Backley OBE recently visited campus.
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MAAREE sees more success as sports bra recognised in annual awards
Alumna Mari Thomas is the Founder of sports brand MAAREE, which has seen brilliant success over the last few years. In late 2022, MAAREE鈥檚 sports bra added a further two accolades to its name and has recently received a special mention in the Independent.
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Alumna cycles to raise money for cancer
Jane Giffould (n茅e Giffin), who graduated with a degree in Humanities Technology in 1971, has been fundraising for cancer charities since 2021 by cycling 1,000 miles in 100 days on an annual basis.
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Annual Talk Sport Conference attracts over 400 students as alumni and friends share their sporting expertise
The annual Talk Sport Conference returned to 含羞草视频 on 2 February, with over 400 students, staff, alumni and exhibitors getting involved. For the first time, Talk Sport also took place at 含羞草视频 London, offering a second day on 3 February.
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Alumnus Baxter appointed new 含羞草视频 Lightning Head Coach
含羞草视频 Lightning Women鈥檚 football performance programme is delighted to confirm the appointment of Charlie Baxter as its new Head Coach.
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Two alumni recognised with prestigious India High Achievers Honours
The National Indian Students and Alumni Union UK (NISAU) awarded the India UK Achievers Honours at an awards ceremony in London on 25 January.
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Alumni connection with SIS Pitches creates excellent partnership for 含羞草视频 Sport
SIS Pitches is a global pitch provider, specialising in natural, synthetic and hybrid sports surfaces for some of the biggest names in sport, including Chelsea FC, FC Barcelona and the Green Bay Packers NFL franchise.
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How weightlifting saved me 鈥� going from fear, depression and anxiety to international sport and medals
Syuhaidah Ahman took up weightlifting while at 含羞草视频 to help her cope when her self-esteem plummeted.
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Alumnus becomes majority shareholder of Coventry City Football Club
Doug King has recently completed a majority purchase of Coventry City and now owns 85% of the club.
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England Rugby icon receives honorary degree from 含羞草视频
England Rugby Women鈥檚 captain Sarah Hunter MBE has been awarded an honorary degree from 含羞草视频.
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Alumnus Donaldson appointed Head of Para Sport
Alumnus Alasdair Donaldson has been appointed 含羞草视频鈥檚 new Head of Para Sport.
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含羞草视频 Rugby celebrated at special dinner
On the evening of 10 December, 含羞草视频 Rugby held a very special celebration dinner to mark 100 years of Men鈥檚 Rugby and 40 years of Women鈥檚 Rugby at 含羞草视频.
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Brzozowski continues journey towards 2026 Winter Olympics
Lauren Brzozowski was selected to represent Team USA鈥檚 development team in bobsled last year and has been working hard to pursue her dream of making the Winter Olympic Games in a few years鈥� time.
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Heartbreak for England in World Cup final
England suffered heartbreak in the Women鈥檚 Rugby World Cup final as New Zealand edged a thrilling encounter 34-31 in front of a world-record crowd in Auckland.
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Lightning football Head Coach steps down for new role at the FA
含羞草视频 Lightning Women鈥檚 Head Coach Issy Martin will step down from her current position to take on a new challenge with the FA.
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Nicholls selected to represent Great Britain for the Billie Jean King Cup Finals
Alumna and 含羞草视频-based tennis player Olivia Nicholls has been selected to play in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals as part of the Great Britain team.
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Una Hong named global winner in British Council Alumni Awards
Eunah (Una) Hong (Sport and Exercise Science, 2010) has achieved great success in the British Council Study UK Alumni Awards. She is the global winner of the Culture and Creativity Award in recognition of her hard work and dedication to the issue of gender equality in sport.
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Nominations open for the 含羞草视频 Sport Hall of Fame 2023
The 含羞草视频 Sport Hall of Fame seeks to recognise and celebrate 含羞草视频's elite performers, coaches and leaders.
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Walk and talk with alumnus Andy to raise awareness of men鈥檚 mental health
Andy Caine (Physical Education, Sports Science and Recreation Management, 2000) is walking from John O鈥橤roats to Land鈥檚 End to raise awareness of men鈥檚 mental health. He is appealing for men who have struggled with mental health issues to join him along the route and inspire others by sharing their experiences.
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Alumnus takes on racism in sport in Dreaming The impossible: The Battle to Create a Non-Racial Sports World
Mihir Bose (Industrial Engineering & Management 1969) has recently released his new book Dreaming the Impossible: The Battle to Create a Non-Racial Sports World, where he explores concerns of institutional racism and biases within professional sport.
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Alumna appointed as Chef de Mission for Commonwealth Youth Games
Francesca Carter-Kelly (English and Sports Science 2010) has been selected to lead England in the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad and Tobago.
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Nine star-studded sportspeople inducted into the 含羞草视频 Sport Hall of Fame
On 30 September 2022, nine alumni were inducted into the 含羞草视频 Sport Hall of Fame. The event returned following a three-year break and also honoured three people with Distinguished Alumni Awards.
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Jonathan Broom-Edwards set to take on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins
Alumnus Jonathan Broom-Edwards MBE is swapping high-jump for SAS selection-style challenges as he is announced as a contestant on the fourth series of Channel 4鈥檚 Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins.
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Queen鈥檚 Baton designed by alumni and current student
Raymont-Osman Product Design is a company based in Warwickshire. Along with Birmingham Open Media and two other local design specialists, they were commissioned to design the Queen鈥檚 Baton for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Three alumni and a current 含羞草视频 student were involved in the development and design of this technological device.
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Graduate鈥檚 prosthetic leads Team England athlete to Commonwealth Gold
While studying at 含羞草视频, recent graduate Neve Deal (Sports Technology 2022) worked with Commonwealth sprinter Emmanuel Oyinbo-Coker to create an innovative prosthetic starting device. The device was recently worn by Oyinbo-Coker at the Commonwealth Games, where he won gold in the T45-47 100m.
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From player to President: Nigel Gillingham OBE elected as RFU President
Alumnus Nigel Gillingham OBE (Physical Education 1977) has been active in the rugby world for almost 50 years. He has progressed from a star player to administration within the Rugby Football Union and will soon take up the role of President.
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It鈥檚 come home! Alumna makes history as Lionesses win thrilling Euro 2022 final
含羞草视频 alumna Mary Earps has made history as England Women won a thrilling Euro 2022 in extra time at a sold-out Wembley stadium.
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Alumna Earps helps England storm to Euro 2022 final following impressive semi-final performance
The UEFA Women鈥檚 Euro 2022 tournament is drawing to a close 鈥� and one key player you鈥檒l be seeing in the final is 含羞草视频 alumna, England goalkeeper Mary Earps.
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含羞草视频 alumnus Wightman wins stunning World Championship gold
含羞草视频 alumnus Jake Wightman produced a stunning performance in the Men鈥檚 1500m to win gold at the World Championships in Eugene, Oregon.
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含羞草视频-linked Women鈥檚 Hockey players set for Commonwealth Games
含羞草视频-linked Women鈥檚 Hockey players are once again set for the global stage as the home nations have confirmed their squads for the Commonwealth Games.
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Alumnus becomes oldest British person to summit Mt. Everest
At 68 years old, Graham Keene has become the oldest British person to successfully summit Mt. Everest, overtaking Sir Ranulph Fiennes, who was 65 years when he reached the peak in 2009.
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含羞草视频 annual memorial charity 5-a-side to take place in May
含羞草视频 Football and The 含羞草视频FootballAlumni are delighted to be hosting the Annual Memorial 5-a-side Tournament on 14 May 2022, from 11am until 3pm.
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Alumnus appointed new 含羞草视频 Rugby Programme Manager
James Gallagher, a recent 含羞草视频 graduate, has been appointed as the University鈥檚 new Rugby Programme Manager.
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Javelin legend Backley inspires 含羞草视频 throwers
Last weekend saw the return of one of 含羞草视频鈥檚 greatest sporting alumni as former javelin world record holder Steve Backley visited campus.
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Team GB Bandy team top group in first world championships
Graduate Eva Harrison (Maths and Sports Science 2021) recently competed at the Bandy World Championships in V盲xj枚, Sweden, as part of the first British women鈥檚 Bandy team.
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Alumna Brogan to make her Olympic Winter Games debut
Brogan Crowley (English and Sports Science 2017) will be making her Olympic debut as she competes in the skeleton at the Olympic Winter Games in Beijing.
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Students hear from alumni at annual Talk Sport Conference
On 3 February 2022, fourteen alumni volunteered to share their expertise and career experiences at the annual Talk Sport Conference, helping to inspire the next generation of 含羞草视频 graduates.
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含羞草视频 alumnus appointed Lightning鈥檚 new Regional Director of Women鈥檚 Cricket
含羞草视频 alumnus, James Cutt, has been appointed Lightning鈥檚 new Regional Director of Women鈥檚 Cricket.
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Griffiths to join star-studded Lightning Wheelchair Basketball line-up
含羞草视频 Lightning Wheelchair Basketball have bolstered their squad with the addition of five-time Paralympic Games star, Clare Griffiths.
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Olympian alumnus hoping to be elected to the IOC Athletes鈥� Commission
Two-time Olympian Seyi Smith is working to lead Olympians from around the world in the battle against the issue of climate change.
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含羞草视频 graduate makes England Men鈥檚 Test debut in Australia
含羞草视频 alumnus Sam Billings made his England Men鈥檚 cricket Test debut overnight in the fifth Ashes Test in Hobart, Australia.
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Alumnus has Travel Risk Management ISO published
Rico Luzzi鈥檚 interest in travel risk management standardisation began in 2015 while completing his dissertation, Flying by the Seat of their Pants, which highlighted the general immaturity of travel risk management and the immediate market need for standardisation on the topic.
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Tanzii TV to keep kids active on campus this Christmas
Children鈥檚 fitness experts Tanzii TV will be spreading some Christmas joy this festive period by keeping kids active on campus.
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Eco-adventurer Matthieu faces the icy waters of Lake Titicaca
Alumnus Matthieu Witvoet (International Business 2016) recently swam across Lake Titicaca in Peru, the highest lake in the world.
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Graduate Lauren aims high with BT Sport football programme
含羞草视频 London graduate Lauren Heria (Sport Business and Innovation 2021) was selected to take part in BT Sport鈥檚 Ultimate Goal programme which first aired in November.
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Working with top sportspeople in F1 and gymnastics: Bradley Scanes
With the Formula 1 (F1) season in full swing and off the back of the success of Team GB at Tokyo 2020, we鈥檝e chatted to alumnus Bradley Scanes.
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Matt leads crowdfunding campaign to boost mental health personal training offer
Alumnus Matt Wolstenholme (Politics and English 2003) founded FitMind after facing difficulties surrounding his mental health. Now he is leading a crowdfunding campaign to expand FitMind, which offers personal training for those struggling with their own mental health.
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含羞草视频 pair make international rugby debuts
含羞草视频 alumnus Thibaud Flament (International Business 2019) made his debut for the France national senior rugby team on 6 November 2021 in their match against Argentina.
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Overwhelming support for the George Gandy Legacy Fund helping future 含羞草视频 athletes
Today (8 October) marks one year since George Gandy passed away.
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Alumnus Ralph appointed new England and GB women's hockey coach
含羞草视频 alumnus David Ralph has been promoted to become the new head coach of the Great Britain and England women's hockey teams.
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Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games: An insider鈥檚 view
More than 100 含羞草视频 associated athletes and coaches went to Tokyo for this year鈥檚 postponed Games. During the Olympic and Paralympic Games, 含羞草视频-linked athletes won 35 medals across a range of events.
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Tokyo Games: An insider鈥檚 view
More than 100 含羞草视频 associated athletes and coaches have headed to Tokyo for this year鈥檚 postponed Games. In the Tokyo Games, 含羞草视频 contributed 14 medals 鈥� more than 20% of Team GB鈥檚 total haul. During the Paralympics, 含羞草视频-linked athletes have won 20 medals, with two days left.
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Alumnus Christian tackles a challenge a month for 12 months
Sports and Exercise Science alumnus, Christian Hesford, is someone who likes a challenge.
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Large 含羞草视频 cohort selected for Team GB Olympic hockey squads
The University will once again be well represented in Team GB鈥檚 hockey squads for this summer鈥檚 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
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English graduate Seth Burkett on his latest book and football in Sri Lanka
Author Seth Burkett tells us about his latest book: Titans of the Teardrop Isle, and about his experience of playing professional football in Sri Lanka.
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Malaysian alumnus achieves Guinness World Record
Harinder Sekhon has been officially announced as the world record holder for the highest standing jump on one leg, by Guinness World Records for his jump of 138.4 cm.
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Eight alumnae awarded Central Contracts by England and Wales Cricket Board
This week the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced the England Women Central Contracts for 2021-22. Seventeen contracts have been awarded, with almost half of the women affiliated with 含羞草视频.
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Korea Football Association welcomes alumna as first female Vice-President
Eunah Hong, known as Una Hong, an Associate Professor of Sport Management and Policy at Ewha Woman University, has been appointed as the Vice-President of the Korea Football Association.
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Bracey gets call up for England Cricket Test squad
Alumnus James Bracey has been named in England鈥檚 15-player squad for the two-match Test Series against New Zealand, starting on 2 June.
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Alumnus Robbie identifies gap in the market for retiring sports people
Robbie Simpson graduated from 含羞草视频 in 2007 with a degree in Sports Science and Mathematics.
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Alumni duo appointed to ParalympicsGB key roles
Alumni duo Clare Cunningham and Tom Paulson have been appointed in key roles by ParalympicsGB as it steps up preparations towards the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games.
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Thompson secures place in Tokyo team
含羞草视频 alumnus Chris Thompson has won the M眉ller British Athletics Marathon to secure his place on the Great Britain and Northern Ireland team for this summer鈥檚 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
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含羞草视频 alumna Brzozowski earns her stars and stripes with Team USA call up
含羞草视频 alumna and athlete Lauren Brzozowski has been selected to represent Team USA's development team in bobsled.
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Alumni to participate in UK Pro League Tennis Tournament
The event, held in a Covid secure environment at the University鈥檚 Tennis Centre, will see a mix of young men and women players aiming to secure victory in a tournament that starts in a round robin format before proceeding to the knockout stage.
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Brothers striving to keep kids active during lockdown
Two alumni brothers are striving to keep children active during the current lockdown by providing fun exercise classes through their own TV channel.
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Seven sporting stars inducted into the 含羞草视频 Hall of Fame
Seven of 含羞草视频鈥檚 sportspeople are the latest to be honoured with induction to the University鈥檚 sporting Hall of Fame alongside three Distinguished Alumni Award recipients.
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Alumnae look to show ice-cold composure in all-star game
Two alumnae are set to take to the ice over Easter as they form part of an international all-star women鈥檚 ice hockey squad.
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Alumni feature in Team GB hammer throw success
Three alumni have been celebrating their recent success for Team GB鈥檚 hammer throwing team, having recently competed at the European Throwing Cup.
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Female Goalkeeper of the Year awarded to alumna Maddie Hinch MBE
Alumna and Rio 2016 hockey champion Maddie Hinch MBE has been named as the International Hockey Federation鈥檚 (FIH) Female Goalkeeper of the Year 2017 at the Hockey Stars Awards in Berlin.