University press releases

james wilby

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ swimmers secure double silver delight

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ-linked swimmers secured another two silver medals during an enthralling evening of action at the Commonwealth Games.

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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ student Truman wins England silver medal

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ student Joe Truman earned Team England a silver medal in the cycling Men’s Team Sprint at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

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Yee wins dramatic triathlon gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games

Alex Yee produced a stunning performance in the men’s triathlon to win gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games – º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s first medal of the competition.

lynsey speiers

3x3 wheelchair basketball – how º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s research made a lasting impact (VIDEO)

3X3 wheelchair basketball is set to feature for the first time at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, with researchers at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ playing a key role in the development of the sport.

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Rising swimming star Wiffen eyes historic Commonwealth medal (VIDEO)

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ student Daniel Wiffen has set a target to become the first Team Northern Ireland swimmer to win a medal at the Commonwealth Games.

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Adam Peaty – a sports psychologist's view on his injury comeback (VIDEO)

As Adam Peaty embarks on his third Commonwealth Games campaign, the 27-year-old will certainly have his mind set on another podium place in Birmingham.

Lyndsey Speirs

Team Scotland’s Speirs ready to make history in Birmingham (VIDEO)

Lynsey Speirs is set to wear the Team Scotland jersey at the Commonwealth Games as 3X3 wheelchair basketball features for the first time in the competition.

Experts in Sport podcast

Experts in Sport podcast – Commonwealth Games special (VIDEO)

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Experts in Sport podcast returns with a bumper edition ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

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ACT Medical founder Joseph Bentley accepted for Enterprise Fellowship at Royal Academy of Engineering

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ alumnus and ACT Medical founder Joseph Bentley has won an 1851 Enterprise Fellowship at the Royal Academy of Engineering as he continues to develop his award-winning system for reducing the number of deaths from knife wounds.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ continues to lead the way in Para sport research (VIDEO)

As the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham edge ever closer, the eyes of the world will once again be on the top sporting talent vying for podium places.

matt stonier

How a family holiday inspired Matt Stonier to secure a 'shock' place at the Commonwealth Games (VIDEO)

Matt Stonier was not expecting to compete at the upcoming Commonwealth Games, but a recent family holiday helped secure his place at Birmingham 2022.

alisha rees

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Rees aims to smash her own Scottish record in Birmingham (VIDEO)

Team Scotland sprinter Alisha Rees has set her sights on breaking her own national record at this summer’s Commonwealth Games.

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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ win yet another BUCS title with record points haul

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has continued its dominance at British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) by winning an unprecedented 41st consecutive title.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and the Johan Cruyff Institute have agreed a partnership to improve professional standards in the sports industry.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and Johan Cruyff Institute agree collaboration

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and the Johan Cruyff Institute have agreed a partnership to improve professional standards in the sports industry.

Neill Wood

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ to launch unique football finance course

Colleagues from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ are set to launch a new football finance programme – the first of its kind in higher education.

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PING Performance Research Centre formally opens (VIDEO)

The PING Performance Research Centre has launched at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ to advance cutting-edge technology and innovation in the world of golf.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ student creates support hub for young athletes and their parents (VIDEO)

A º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ student has created a ground-breaking online platform that supports athletes and parents with wellbeing.

Commonwealth flags and smiling faces welcome the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay

Commonwealth flags and smiling faces covered the campus today (Monday 11 July), as crowds gathered to welcome the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay.

New regional collaboration to support Public Health Evaluation

A team from the Universities of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ, Nottingham and Lincoln have been awarded £2.5 million by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) to deliver evaluations of public health initiatives across the UK.

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NFL stars touchdown in º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ

A cast of stars from the NFL have descended on campus as the University and º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ College kick-started a new partnership with the American football giant.

Region’s universities sign first-ever agreement to tackle local issues together

Universities and councils across Leicestershire have signed an historic agreement to work together to drive economic growth and tackle social challenges across the region.
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Experts in Sport: Leadership in sport

Strong leadership in sport is vital for success but in practice how does this look and how is it achieved?

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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and Le Col agree strategic partnership

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has agreed a strategic partnership with leading performance cycling brand, Le Col.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ secures top ten ranking for seventh consecutive year in Complete University Guide 2023

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has been ranked seventh out of 130 universities – securing a place in the top ten for the seventh year running – in the Complete University Guide 2023, published today (Tuesday 14 June 2022).
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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).