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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ climbs to sixth in The Complete University Guide 2021

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has climbed two places to sixth in the Complete University Guide 2021 and remains the only University in the Midlands to feature in the top ten.
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Jawad in race against time to make the Paralympic Games

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ-based powerlifter Ali Jawad has revealed that he is in a race against time to make the Paralympic Games in Tokyo.

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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport’s support network proves vital for athletes during lockdown

Behind every great athlete is a strong support network, helping individuals and teams achieve their goals.

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Experts in Sport: How can dietary nitrates improve elite level athlete performance?

This week’s ‘Experts in Sport’ podcast focuses on how dietary nitrates – found mainly in vegetables, such as beetroot, lettuce, spinach, and radishes – can maximise performance in elite-level athletes.

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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ staff are using their skills and expertise to help with the fight against COVID-19

Staff, students and the wider º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ community have been working hard to help protect and assist those fighting the coronavirus pandemic head-on.
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Now is the time to look at the person behind the athlete – Sam Ruddock

The Covid-19 outbreak has understandably weighed heavily on the minds of elite athletes across the globe as major events have been wiped from the sporting calendar at pace.

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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ celebrates gender equality progress as two more Schools awarded Athena SWAN accolades

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is delighted to announce it has received two Athena SWAN Awards, recognising significant progress and achievements towards gender equality.
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No pool? No problem for these º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ swimmers

The lockdown period has brought many challenges to all athletes involved in sport, but what if your essential training venue – in this case, a swimming pool – has temporarily closed its doors?
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Experts in Sport: What role does community sport play in tackling serious youth violence?

With youth violence continuing to be a serious issue in UK society, this week’s Experts in Sport’ podcast looks at the role sport can play in supporting those at risk.

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‘My new training partner is a 5kg fluffy white ball’ – Meghan Beesley

Meghan Beesley, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s 400m hurdler, has found a new training partner during the Covid-19 outbreak – in the form of a four-legged friend.

A washing line pole and a tin of beans – the new elite athlete training method

Finding the elite in the every day - with a little bit of help from her store cupboard and garden - º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ athlete and Olympic hopeful Holly Bradshaw is using unique ways to carrying on pole vault training during the lockdown period.
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Experts in Sport: Can supplements boost your immune system?

A healthy immune system is vital to a healthy lifestyle. In a time where public health is dominating the headlines, this week’s ‘Experts in Sport’ podcast discusses what role – if any – supplements can play for both the general population and elite level athletes.

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Researchers investigating audience responses to news coverage of COVID-19 say disinformation is spreading fast and media freedom is under strain

A team of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ researchers are investigating how citizens in four European countries are using the media to keep up to date with the evolving COVID-19 pandemic.
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Experts in Sport: How can athletes use this period of lockdown to work towards long term success?

With sport competition across the globe currently on pause, attention has turned to maintaining athlete health and well-being.

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New study finds lakes have tripled the amount of carbon they bury in response to human disruption of global nutrient cycles

A new study led by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has revealed that lake burial of organic carbon has increased three-fold over the last 100 years in response to human disruption of global nutrient cycles.

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Research project to inspire sports coaches from disadvantaged communities

Researchers from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ have joined forces with charity Sporting Communities to help inspire the next generation of coaches from BAMER (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugee) backgrounds to be able to secure paid coaching roles.

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Coronavirus: How to sleep better during the lockdown

We are all facing restrictions in a bid to minimise the transmission rate and impact of COVID-19, but there is no denying that life in lockdown is hard.

Sir Peter Bonfield, Chair of Council and Senior Pro-Chancellor at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ to be succeeded by Christine Hodgson CBE

At the end of 2020, following unprecedented success under the Chairmanship of Sir Peter Bonfield CBE FREng, the University Council has approved that Christine Hodgson CBE, Chair of Severn Trent, and a º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ alumna, will take up the role as Chair of Council and Senior Pro-Chancellor at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ. Christine will succeed Sir Peter in January 2021 when his term of office, the maximum allowed under the University Ordinances and Regulations, comes to an end.

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PARENTS: Expert shares practical ideas for helping children and babies with their physical development at home

A º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academic has shared practical tips to help parents and guardians deliver physical development opportunities to children at home following the closure of nurseries and other childcare facilities.

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Coronavirus: not the first global health crisis to impact sport

Coronavirus has plunged the global sporting calendar into disarray. Football fixtures across Europe have now been postponed, including the Euro 2020, English Football League and the English Premier League. Such scenarios remove revenues from gate takings, significantly affect sport media broadcasters and leads to knock-on effects for sponsors and advertisers.
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Curious Kids: Do grownups still grow?

Do grownups still grow? – question submitted by Emma, aged five, from the UK.

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

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has yet again been crowned the best university in the world for sports-related subjects by the global QS higher education league table.

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Campus-wide charity drive aims to donate 26,500 items to local and national good causes and cut the amount of household waste going to landfill

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Students’ Union and several local and national good causes are joining forces this month in a bid to gather and donate tens of thousands of items to those in need.

The latest experts in sport podcats looks at concussion

Experts in Sport: Has concussion in sport hit crisis point?

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s latest ‘Experts in Sport’ podcast looks at one sporting issue that is never far from the headlines - that of concussion.

Rhona Lloyd is one of five º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ athletes to have been included in the initial 24-strong GB Women's Sevens squad for Tokyo 2020.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ athletes named in extended GB Women’s Rugby Sevens squad

Six º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ athletes have been included in the initial 24-strong GB Women's Sevens squad for Tokyo 2020.