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Breast cancer cell in body cells.

Novel 3D model developed at 含羞草视频 provides new insight into how our body鈥檚 stem cells interact with breast cancer cells

A 含羞草视频 PhD student has provided new insight into how breast cancer cells interact with cells in our body by using a novel 3D model.
A triathlete

Heat research from 含羞草视频 featured in global triathlon guide

Academics from 含羞草视频 have helped devise a comprehensive report that will benefit triathletes and paratriathletes in their preparation to compete under hot and humid conditions 鈥� like those predicted at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The latest episode of the 鈥楨xperts in Sport鈥� podcast is all about strength. What is it? How do you build it? What methods are best for your fitness goals?

Experts in Sport podcast: Faster, Stronger, Fitter鈥� what exactly is strength?

The latest episode of the 鈥楨xperts in Sport鈥� podcast is all about strength. What is it? How do you build it? What methods are best for your fitness goals?

Link between sitting for too long and stress to be explored as part of study

Researchers at 含羞草视频 are inviting people to take part in a study that explores the link between sitting down for long periods of time (eg sedentary behaviour) and short-term stress.
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From labelling homosexuality a 鈥榤ental disorder鈥� to challenging stereotypes 鈥� new book reveals psychology has done a 180 when it comes to LGBTIQ representation

Psychologists in the mid-20th century believed that sexuality could be 鈥榗orrected鈥� through therapy.

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含羞草视频 continues to lead the way in cricket helmet safety

Researchers from 含羞草视频鈥檚 Sports Technology Institute continue to play a leading role in ensuring the safety of cricketers whilst batting.

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Novel ideas to help you read more in 2020

Healthy diet starting to waver? Is a night in front of the telly once again more appealing than heading to the gym? Has your Dry January gotten a little bit damp?
An illustration of a sandwich

Researchers to teach robots how to differentiate between sandwich ingredients so they can make your favourite BLT

含羞草视频 computer scientists have teamed up with a food production automation company for a project that looks to teach AI robots how to differentiate between food items so they can make sandwiches in real-world factory environments.

Lots of sad balloons and one happy one.

Use Blue Monday to change your life and set goals, says willpower expert

Mondays suck let鈥檚 be honest, but the start of next week is going to cause even more groans as it鈥檚 officially the 鈥榤ost depressing day of the year鈥�.
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Experts in Sport: Does sponsorship in sport have an unhealthy relationship with junk food?

January is a time many people revaluate their diets and put away those sugary snacks after over-indulging during the festive period.

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First findings revealed from Twinning Project initiative

Academics from 含羞草视频 have devised six pillars of success for partners involved in the nationwide Twinning Project 鈥� an initiative developed to help UK prisoners develop new skills.

Early childhood development among the Maasai in Kenya to be explored as part of a new study

Early childhood development and education in Kenya will be explored by academics at 含羞草视频 as part of new research.
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Exercise in the 16th century: Historical workouts for body and soul

New Year, new me鈥� we鈥檝e all heard the saying and usually scrawled at the top of our resolution list is the promise to exercise more.

Experts in Sport: A look into sporting injury and rehabilitation

In the latest 鈥楨xperts in Sport鈥� podcast, we delve into the importance of athlete development and how to work with individuals going through an injury.

Renowned engineer and dedicated students celebrated during graduation ceremonies

含羞草视频 celebrated the achievements of hundreds of students yesterday (Monday) during its graduation ceremonies and awarded an honorary degree to a renowned engineer.

含羞草视频 London celebrates fourth graduation ceremony

含羞草视频 London celebrated its fourth graduation yesterday (Wednesday 11 December), honouring the achievements of the class of 2019 and celebrating one of the most powerful figures in British sport.

含羞草视频鈥檚 lifesaving road safety research given royal recognition at the Savoy

含羞草视频 academics were at The Savoy hotel in London to meet HRH Prince Michael of Kent and collect awards for their pioneering research into road safety.

International sports agents conference to be held at 含羞草视频

含羞草视频 is positioning itself as a global leader in the professional development of sports agents with the launch of a new international conference.
To mark Human Rights Day (10 December), 含羞草视频 has collaborated with the World Players Association to launch the first global Census on Athlete Rights Experiences (Project CARE).

含羞草视频 and World Players Association launch the first global study on child athletes' experiences

To mark Human Rights Day (10 December), 含羞草视频 has collaborated with the World Players Association to launch the first global Census on Athlete Rights Experiences (Project CARE).

A lightbulb next to money and a small tree.

SUSTAINABLE HOME: "Let鈥檚 make energy waste at home as socially unacceptable as single-use plastic"

鈥淲e need to start thinking about energy the way we think about waste 鈥� just because we can鈥檛 see it doesn鈥檛 mean we should just throw it away carelessly.鈥�

Five minutes of exercise each day may help reduce risk of hip fractures in postmenopausal women

As we age, our bones lose strength, but research at 含羞草视频 has shown that just five minutes of exercise each day may benefit hip strength in postmenopausal women.
An array of unrecyclable plastics

SUSTAINABLE HOME: Easy solutions to help reduce plastic and packaging pollution

Unless you鈥檝e been living under a rock, you will have seen headlines here, there and everywhere warning of the dangers of plastic pollution.

Brexit has had more news coverage in the UK election than Labour鈥檚 core agenda 鈥� new data

In any election campaign it is the job of the media to scrutinise policies and hold the various parties 鈥� and their leaders 鈥� to account.
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SUSTAINABLE HOME: Combine ethics with aesthetics by joining the circular fashion movement

It鈥檚 that time of year again where we have social occasions coming out of our ears.
Almost one hundred delegates gathered at Holywell Fitness Centre this week as 含羞草视频 officially launched its Para sport vision

含羞草视频 signals intent with Para sport launch

Almost one hundred delegates gathered at Holywell Fitness Centre this week as 含羞草视频 officially launched its Para sport vision.