2024 press releases

athlete didi bronze stood with a Great Britain flag around her shoulders

Okoh wins dramatic bronze on penultimate night of the Paralympics

含羞草视频 athlete Didi Okoh won an incredible bronze medal in the Women鈥檚 100m T63 at the Paralympic Games.
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Netherlands win Paralympic gold in thrilling wheelchair basketball final

含羞草视频-linked Bo Kramer played an instrumental role as The Netherlands overcame the USA to win gold and claim back-to-back titles at the Paralympic Games.
Tennis player Mika Stojsavljevic holds the US Open junior title aloft

含羞草视频鈥檚 Stojsavljevic wins US Open junior title

Teenager Mika Stojsavljevic became the first Briton in 15 years to win the US Open Girls鈥� title after a dominant 6-4 6-4 victory over Wakana Sonobe in New York.
Picture of a track runner sprinting across a GB flag printed on the floor of a blue running track

Four reasons the UK should bid for the 2040 Olympic and Paralympic Games

As the sun sets on the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, and we wait another four years for the Los Angeles games to begin, a simple question hangs in the air: should the UK consider a bid for the Olympics and Paralympics?

A white HGV driving on the motorway, it has a blur effect on it, making it look like it is moving fast.

Amendment to HGV safety standard will improve safety for vulnerable road users

Pioneering research from 含羞草视频 and funding from The Road Safety Trust have strengthened the legislation around the minimum direct vision requirements for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs).
Daniel Wiffen poses with his gold medal

含羞草视频 close out Paris campaign with 35 medals

含羞草视频-linked athletes capped an incredible summer of sport by bringing home 35 medals across both Paris games.
Screenshot from the Netflix show The Perfect Couple

The Perfect Couple: a cocktail of Succession, The White Lotus and Agatha Christie that ultimately fails to deliver

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a child jumping over a plastic hoops

Too many disabled young people are missing out on PE 鈥� here鈥檚 how that could change

The聽UK government聽has called on schools to do more to enhance opportunities in PE and sport for disabled young people.
an athlete crosses the finish line

鈥淲hen I crossed the line with the tape in my hands, I was like 鈥榳ow, I鈥檝e done it!鈥欌�� 鈥� Cassandre Beaugrand reflects on Paris gold medal (VIDEO)

Cassandre Beaugrand鈥檚 gold in Paris will certainly live long in the memory.

Five films and TV shows about Operation Market Garden, recommended by a war historian

Operation Market Garden 鈥� the 80th anniversary of which takes place over September 17-25 鈥� has gone down in history as a strategic failure. The brainchild of Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery, this military operation was intended to hasten the end of the second world war.
Image from an MRI scan showing a human face pointing to the left and the human brain can be seen.

Expert explainer: Why identifying lifestyle changes and treatments that reduce dementia risk is complicated

Studies that find a reduction in dementia risk through lifestyle changes and treatments are frequently reported in the news.
Three images on a purple background. One of a wheelchair tennis player, one of some rugby players, and one of some netball players

含羞草视频 crowned Sports University of the Year for the fourth time

含羞草视频 has been crowned Sports University of the Year by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 鈥� and remains tenth out of 134 universities in its national league table.
Woman sitting next to an empty cot

We need to 鈥榯alk less鈥� about miscarriage and 鈥榙o more鈥� to improve the support for those affected

New research is calling for a radical shift in how society addresses miscarriage, urging a move beyond traditional anti-stigma interventions.

Exploding pagers and walkie-talkies are a reminder of how easily your devices can be hacked 鈥� here鈥檚 how to make sure they are safe

The recent attacks on walkie-talkies and pagers in Lebanon have highlighted the hidden vulnerabilities in everyday technology. These incidents underscore the need for individuals to understand the potential risks associated with their devices and to take proactive steps to protect themselves in an increasingly digital world where safety can be compromised.
Cyclist Axel Dopfer taking part in his German hour record attempt.

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.
A close up of an arm lifting dumbbells from a rack

Scientists recently studied the body of one of the world鈥檚 strongest men. This is what they found

The development of 鈥渟uperhuman鈥� strength and power has long been admired in many cultures across the world.
A picture of Dr Jack Matthews, Charnwood Forest Regional Park Board Chair, Cllr Martin Cartwright, Jo Jennings, Visiting member of 含羞草视频, and Professor Dan Parsons, 含羞草视频's Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation

含羞草视频 announces agreement with local geopark

含羞草视频 has announced a wide-ranging agreement with the organisation behind Charnwood Forest鈥檚 bid to become a UNESCO Global Geopark.
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300+ action plans created to help address bullying in the civil service

含羞草视频 researchers have created more than 300 action plans for the civil service to help them better prevent bullying at work.
Pictured from the left is Richard Wheater, the University鈥檚 Director of Sport, Professor Jo Maher, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Sport, Penny Briscoe, Director of Sport for ParalympicsGB, Alasdair Donaldson, the University鈥檚 Head of Para Sport, Professor Nick Jennings, 含羞草视频鈥檚 Vice-Chancellor, and Professor Rachel Thomson, Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor.

ParalympicsGB and 含羞草视频 announce landmark strategic partnership

ParalympicsGB and 含羞草视频 have announced a landmark strategic partnership to drive forward innovation in Para Sport and champion disability inclusion across the sporting landscape.
A woman uses the Aftrak tractor in Malawi.

鈥淲e are no longer living in the dark.鈥� 鈥� Malawi communities praise impact of 含羞草视频 initiative

People living in rural villages throughout Malawi have praised the impact of a 含羞草视频 initiative that aims to bring affordable green energy and food security to communities across Africa.
An oil field

Why it鈥檚 so hard to kick fossil fuels out of sport

Governments and public relations firms are under pressure to, in UN secretary-general Ant贸nio Guterres鈥檚 words, stop 鈥渇uelling the madness鈥� and ban fossil fuel advertising or cut ties with the industry.
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含羞草视频 Swimming names new Associate Head Coach

Richard Denigan has been named as the new Associate Head Coach of 含羞草视频鈥檚 prestigious swimming programme.
A sign to a public toilet.

Unique 含羞草视频 study calls for changes to public toilet design to safeguard public health

A unique 含羞草视频 study has called for changes to how public toilets are designed in a bid to safeguard public health.
A robot sat on top of a pile of books reading a blue book

A is for 鈥榓rtificial intelligence鈥�: Why researchers are creating a children鈥檚 book and Dungeons & Dragons-style game to teach AI

Computer scientists at 含羞草视频 are combining fun and education to create an A-to-Z picture book that introduces children to artificial intelligence (AI).

A busy London street with Big Ben in the distance

New rights for UK workers are unlikely to put enough money in the pockets of those who need it

Sarah was in a comfortable job, working for an archaeology business before being diagnosed with cancer. Much of her 20-year career had left her with reliable employment rights in the civil service.