August 2022 news

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Weightlifter Murray wins Commonwealth Games gold

Alumnus Chris Murray set a new Commonwealth Games record on the way to winning gold in the Men’s 81kg weightlifting final.

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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ medal rush continues at the Commonwealth Games

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ pair Abbie Wood and Sophie Capewell both added further Commonwealth medals to their collection on another impressive night of sport in Birmingham.

Centre left to right: David Goldspink, Caterpillar Vice President and General Manager and Professor Nick Jennings, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Vice-Chancellor with members of Caterpillar and the Innovation and Research Centre

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and Caterpillar reinforce strategic collaboration to accelerate innovative technologies for a reduced carbon future

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and Caterpillar have formally agreed to continue a strategic collaboration launched more than 25 years ago to accelerate innovative technologies within the off-highway powertrain sector.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ athletes win a mammoth ten medals on ‘Terrific Tuesday’

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ athletes claimed an astonishing ten medals on a stirring night of sporting drama at the Commonwealth Games.

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Revolutionising rehabilitation: Discussing a new £100m transformational centre and why people are looking to axolotls for answers…

Around the world, an estimated 2.4 billion people are currently living with a health condition that benefits from rehabilitation, and the need for such services and interventions is predicted to increase globally, says the World Health Organisation.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academic wins prestigious National Teaching Fellowship

Dr Hilary McDermott, a Senior University Teacher in Psychology, has been awarded a prestigious National Teaching Fellowship by Advance HE.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ medal total reaches 30 after night of high drama

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s 2022 Commonwealth Games medal haul continued to gather momentum after another incredible evening on Wednesday.

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Newson and Broome in double medal Powerlifting glory

Zoe Newson and Olivia Broome completed an England 1-2 in the Para Powerlifting Lightweight category to win gold and silver respectively at the Commonwealth Games.

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Four-midable º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ athletes claim yet more medals

Another four medals were awarded to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s athletes during Thursday’s evening session at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

New leadership for internationally recognised social policy research centre at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ

Two co-directors have been appointed to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Centre for Research in Social Policy (CRSP) following the departure of Professor Donald Hirsch who stepped down after a decade at the helm.
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How to choose the perfect running shoe – three top tips from an expert (VIDEO)

As Commonwealth Games fever continues to grip the nation many of us will feel inspired by events in Birmingham.

Cost of living report backed by former PM Gordon Brown

Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown has joined with 56 faith groups, charities and politicians to call on the government to take urgent action to bridge the cost of living gap faced by the lowest income families.

jake wightman

Wightman takes brave bronze in Men’s 1500m

World champion middle-distance runner Jake Wightman had to settle for Commonwealth bronze as Australia’s Oliver Hoare stunned the field to take the Men’s 1500m title in Birmingham.

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Coppell clears 5.50m to take maiden Commonwealth medal

Pole Vaulter Harry Coppell’s clearance of 5.50m was enough to claim a maiden Commonwealth medal as the British record holder won bronze on Saturday evening.

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Hat-trick of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ medals secured on penultimate morning

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ-linked athletes claimed another three medals on the penultimate morning of sporting action at the Commonwealth Games.

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England Women win glorious hockey gold

England Women’s hockey side won a first-ever Commonwealth Games gold medal after defeating Australia 2-1 in Birmingham.

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Alumna Dobbin wins bronze in dramatic Women’s 4x400m Relay finish

Alumna Beth Dobbin claimed a dramatic bronze medal with Team Scotland in the Women’s 4x400m Relay after England’s disqualification at Alexander Stadium.

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England Men land hockey bronze

England Men’s hockey team landed a third consecutive Commonwealth Games bronze medal after defeating South Africa 6-3 in Birmingham.

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Double silver for º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ on final day of Commonwealth action

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ-linked athletes have won another two silver medals on the final day of action at the Commonwealth Games.

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Top six finish for º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ in 2022 Commonwealth Games medal table

If º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ was a country it would have finished sixth in the overall 2022 Commonwealth Games medal table – ahead of South Africa, Jamaica, and Nigeria.

Portrait examples of painted artwork by graduate Megan Nurcombe using neutral tones

The Access Group supports º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduates by displaying artwork at headquarters

The Access Group has recently selected a range of graduate artwork from the University’s Design, Creative Arts and Architecture Degree Show.

Snowpiercer’s ‘eternal engine’ inspires the next generation of ultraprecise atomic clocks

UK scientists have created an ‘eternal engine’ to keep the next generation of atomic clock ticking.
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How ready are we for the next pandemic? New report analysing UK’s response to COVID-19 says technology is key

The COVID-19 pandemic has been labelled as the largest peacetime emergency that Britain has faced in the last 100 years.
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John Steele – º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport’s Commonwealth Games

Ten years on from London 2012 and a more recent global pandemic, our nation was ready for some world-class sport. We all sorely missed the inspiration of live sport during the pandemic, so to have an event of such magnitude here in England provided the perfect tonic for many. 11 days of sporting drama has just unfolded in the second city, and I think it’s safe to say Birmingham delivered with incredible style.

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Wilby crowned European champion as º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ athletes impress in Rome

James Wilby’s incredible sporting summer continued in style as he claimed 200m breaststroke gold at the European Aquatics Championships in Rome.