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A day of high drama unfolds at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ International

Spectators witnessed an action-packed day of top-class athletics as º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ International (LIA) once again opened its doors to the public this Sunday (May 22).

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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning Wheelchair Basketball crowned champions

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning Wheelchair Basketball has made history by winning the inaugural Women’s Premier League title.

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ParalympicsGB star Young set to light up º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ International

Paralympic Games gold-medallist Thomas Young has confirmed his place at this year’s º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ International Athletics (LIA) event on Sunday 22 May 2022.

Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay to visit º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ as full England route revealed

The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay is confirmed to visit º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ during its final journey through England this summer, as the full route is revealed.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ researchers to collaborate with leading Universities in Australia

Researchers at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ have reached an agreement to work closely with colleagues from both the University of Sydney and the University of Queensland.

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Experts in Sport: Sustainability and climate change

In the latest Experts in Sport podcast, guests Dr Maddy Orr and Dr Russell Seymour, provide an informative discussion on sport, climate change and sustainability.

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NFL Academy to move operations to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ

The National Football League’s UK-based NFL Academy will relocate to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ College and º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ for the start of the 2022-23 academic year, it was announced today.

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Safe spaces in sport vital for the prevention of youth knife crime – new study

Safe spaces provided by sporting clubs and community initiatives are vital for the prevention of youth knife crime, a º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ study has found.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ crowned best university in the world for sports-related subjects for sixth year running

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has been named the best university in the world for sports-related subjects for the sixth year running by the global QS higher education league table.
(L-R): Siobhán Woods, Dublin footballer, Ailish King, Jennifer Rogers, Player Development Manager, GPA, and Conor Whelan, Galway hurler.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ researchers to collaborate with the Gaelic Players Association

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has teamed up with The Gaelic Players Association (GPA) – the official representative body for Gaelic football, hurling and camogie county players – to explore the role thinking styles and identity can have on inter-county players’ well-being over a competitive season.

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Headset training system Jukes wins LUinc. Sports Tech pitching competition

A training system which enables coaches to communicate with athletes through a headset rather than shouting over distance has won the first Sports Tech pitching competition, hosted by LUinc, the University’s incubator.

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Exercise improves physical and mental side effects of breast cancer treatments, new study finds

Exercise helps breast cancer patients with the physical and mental side effects of treatment, a new º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ study has found, and ultimately it may improve disease prognosis.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ review highlights opportunities created by disability-inclusive sport

A study examining the Flyerz hockey programme has revealed how taking an actively inclusive approach to sport can result in widespread benefit for players and their communities.

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Experts in Sport: former chairman of IMG Media reveals his career secrets

In the latest º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Experts in Sport podcast, Michel Masquelier explains his career path from intern to chairman of IMG Media – the world's largest independent producer and distributor of sports programming.

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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academics continue vital athlete heat research

Researchers from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ will once again collaborate with the World Athletics Health and Science Department to investigate the effect of heat on endurance athletes.

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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 º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ alumnus Neill Wood explain how he became Financial Controller at City Football Group (CFG).

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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ researchers to support clean sport initiatives in Para sport

Researchers from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ will embark on a collaborative project to support clean sport initiatives in Para sport.

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The fighting spirit of young African footballers who migrate overseas

When Sadio Mané scored the decisive penalty to secure Senegal’s 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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Global sports tech start-ups to pitch ideas to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport leaders

Six sports tech innovation start-ups will pitch to a panel of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport decision-makers after being shortlisted following a global search.

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Beijing 2022: environmental cost of world’s first Winter Olympics without natural snow – expert Q+A

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

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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Professor Giulianotti appointed as University UNESCO Chair

Professor Richard Giulianotti has been appointed as º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s UNESCO Chair in Sport, Physical Activity and Education for Development.

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New study reveals the true impact of COVID-19 on sport

Researchers from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ London have released a new report that outlines the impact and future challenges for sport following COVID-19.

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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ brings world-first course for elite athlete wellbeing to Europe

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

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Three tips to help you stay motivated to keep exercising all year long

February. The month of shattered dreams and ambitions. The trainers are gathering dust and chocolate bars have replaced protein bars. The gusto with which we attacked our new year resolutions is a vague memory.

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Study will seek to improve psychosocial skills of ‘Gen Z’ athletes

A new study could improve the chances of success for the UK’s ‘Generation Z’ athletes – the future Olympic medal hopefuls – by helping to them improve skills such as dealing with adversity, becoming more independent and improving their communication.