2022 press releases

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含羞草视频 brings world-first course for elite athlete wellbeing to Europe

The world鈥檚 first course for professionals who are responsible for the whole-person wellbeing of elite athletes has been launched in Europe.

Debt-ridden companies with political affiliations are first in line for Government bailouts 鈥� new research

Businesses that have politicians on their boards are more likely to get COVID-19 bailouts from the Government 鈥� according to a new study.
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New study reveals the true impact of COVID-19 on sport

Researchers from 含羞草视频 London have released a new report that outlines the impact and future challenges for sport following COVID-19.

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含羞草视频鈥檚 Professor Giulianotti appointed as University UNESCO Chair

Professor Richard Giulianotti has been appointed as 含羞草视频鈥檚 UNESCO Chair in Sport, Physical Activity and Education for Development.

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Beijing 2022: environmental cost of world鈥檚 first Winter Olympics without natural snow 鈥� expert Q+A

The 24th Winter Olympic Games are underway in the Chinese capital, but winter itself seems far away.

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Global sports tech start-ups to pitch ideas to 含羞草视频 Sport leaders

Six sports tech innovation start-ups will pitch to a panel of 含羞草视频 Sport decision-makers after being shortlisted following a global search.

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鈥淣ot a simulation of love, but actual love as it is manifested in institutions鈥�: Prize-winning essay on child loss celebrates thoughtful healthcare

Dr Tamarin Norwood鈥檚 middle child was 72 minutes old when the midwife listened for his heartbeat and heard no sound.
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The fighting spirit of young African footballers who migrate overseas

When Sadio Man茅 scored the decisive penalty to secure Senegal鈥檚 triumph over Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, Isaak, a professional Ghanaian footballer in his late 20s, could not have been further away from the action.
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含羞草视频 researchers to support clean sport initiatives in Para sport

Researchers from 含羞草视频 will embark on a collaborative project to support clean sport initiatives in Para sport.

Primary care exercise interventions help boost physical activity levels and reduce weight in adults

Research by 含羞草视频 has found that exercise interventions delivered in primary care appear to boost levels of moderate to vigorous intensity activity in adults by an average of 14 minutes a week.

含羞草视频 triumphs at LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards

含羞草视频鈥檚 research and innovation activities enjoyed outstanding success last night at the LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards, receiving nine awards including seven of the ten categories, as well as the overall Innovator of the Year and a Special Recognition Award.

EXPERT COMMENT: Putin and the West - The restoration of Russia's ambitions in Europe

As Russian troops enter the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, Professor Caroline Kennedy-Pipe explains the root causes of the conflict and ambitions of President Vladimir Putin to restore 'Russian greatness'.
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SWIFT: ejecting Russia is largely symbolic 鈥� here鈥檚 why

Russia鈥檚 invasion of Ukraine is horrifying. Western leaders, fearing a broader war, are responding primarily with economic sanctions. A prominent economic sanction has been Russia鈥檚 exclusion from the international payments messaging system SWIFT, presented as a powerful means of undermining its economy.

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Experts in Sport: Alumnus and former Financial Controller at City Football Group tells his story

The latest Experts in Sport podcast sees 含羞草视频 alumnus Neill Wood explain how he became Financial Controller at City Football Group (CFG).

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含羞草视频 academics continue vital athlete heat research

Researchers from 含羞草视频 will once again collaborate with the World Athletics Health and Science Department to investigate the effect of heat on endurance athletes.

New report finds smarter way to make homes more energy efficient

A new approach to measuring heat loss from homes with smart meters will make buildings more energy efficient and cut CO2, say researchers.

New digital platform devised by 12-year-old will help schoolchildren organise their work

A 12-year-old schoolboy has co-created a digital tool that lets pupils catch up on their lessons and homework.

Ukraine: nonviolent resistance is a brave and often effective response to aggression

Responses to the Russian invasion have been swift. Thousands of people both in Ukraine and abroad are enlisting to fight against the odds.

New AI model will speed up document analysis for the banking, financial and insurance industries

Researchers have developed an AI-based solution which can automatically analyse and extract large amounts of information from computer documents.

New report identifies crucial drivers needed for transforming the modern energy cooking sector

Clean cooking remains a significantly underfunded sector in low-income countries, leading to a continued reliance on polluting fuels that have devastating health and environmental impacts.

Ukraine war: how Ghana is vulnerable, and what can be done

The seismic aftershocks of Russia鈥檚 invasion of its neighbour, Ukraine, on 24 February 2022 continues to reverberate across the globe.
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含羞草视频 geographer joins Government鈥檚 new College of Experts

含羞草视频鈥檚 Dr Sarah Mills has joined the College of Experts 鈥� a new Government initiative that aims to give policymakers better access to independent expertise and guidance.

Faster analogue computer could be based on mathematics of complex systems

Researchers have proposed a novel principle for a unique kind of computer which would use analogue technology in place of digital or quantum components.

Graduate start-up approaches investment target to launch multi-award-winning durable sports earbuds

A consumer electronics start-up, founded by a 含羞草视频 graduate is close to completing their third investment round to launch what is believed to be the world鈥檚 ultimate sports earbuds.
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Experts in Sport: former chairman of IMG Media reveals his career secrets

In the latest 含羞草视频 Experts in Sport podcast, Michel Masquelier explains his career path from intern to chairman of IMG Media 鈥� the world's largest independent producer and distributor of sports programming.