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New multi-million-pound training environment officially opened at 含羞草视频 (VIDEO)

含羞草视频 has officially opened the doors to its brand-new Powerbase gym extension following significant financial investment.

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Sport leaders converge at London Stadium to deliver Black in Sport Summit 2023 (VIDEO)

Leaders from across the sport industry came together on Saturday 25 March to deliver 含羞草视频鈥檚 student-led initiative the Black in Sport Summit (BISS).

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含羞草视频 research will aim to increase female participation in wheelchair rugby

含羞草视频 is set to collaborate with World Wheelchair Rugby (WWR), Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby (GBWR), and UK Sport on a study that researchers hope will increase female participant levels in the sport.

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Global sporting superstars added to Black in Sport Summit 2023 line-up

Organisers of the Black in Sport Summit (BISS) have secured a major coup with sport icons Lewis Hamilton, Alice Dearing, and Richard Riakporhe all confirmed to take part in the 2023 showpiece event.

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Support needed to enhance PE provision for young people not in mainstream schooling 鈥� new study

New research has found that physical education (PE) provision away from the mainstream schooling system may not be supporting young people as effectively as it might, leading to them potentially missing out on positive developmental opportunities.

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Stellar speaker line-up revealed for the Black in Sport Summit (VIDEO)

Elite-level athletes, international broadcasters, and inspirational individuals from the black community are among the speakers confirmed for the 2023 Black in Sport Summit (BISS).

Older women are smashing it this awards season 鈥� but ageism is far from over

Older and middle-aged women are having their moment in the sun, it seems. The recent Golden Globes coverage was filled with images of 鈥渙lder鈥� women on the red carpet. There were some notable wins too.
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Paralympic Games champion Kramer signs for Lightning (VIDEO)

含羞草视频 Lightning Wheelchair Basketball has secured a major coup with the signing of Netherlands international and Paralympic Games champion, Bo Kramer.

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Sky pledges support to the Black In Sport Summit

Sky, Europe's leading media and entertainment company, has pledged its support to the ground-breaking initiative led by a group of 含羞草视频 students, the Black In Sport Summit (BISS). The partnership forms part of Sky鈥檚 拢30 million commitment towards tackling systemic racism.

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含羞草视频 agrees partnership with Hackney Wick FC to create new academy

含羞草视频 and 含羞草视频 College have agreed a community development partnership with London-based football club Hackney Wick.

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Emotional labour: what it is 鈥� and why it falls to women in the workplace and at home

Have you ever been asked to make a cup of tea for your colleagues in the workplace? A recent survey commissioned by Samsung of around 2,000 employees in the UK showed that this is about three times more likely to happen to you if you are a woman.
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World Cup 2022: what the dream of football success means to migrants

The FIFA World Cup in Qatar has already been hit by controversy around human rights and the treatment of migrant workers in the host country. As fans around the world board planes to go to the tournament (and then return home), it鈥檚 worth paying attention to how football and migration are intertwined.

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Exercise toolkit looks to improve physical and mental wellbeing of patients in secure psychiatric facilities

A new physical activity toolkit for patients and staff in secure services has been launched by 含羞草视频 academics.

An image of Orbit, an interactive robot that aims to teach children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) about emotions and social appropriateness through storytelling, physical interaction, and visual communication. It is dome shaped, and has a smiley face appearance on a screen.

Meet Orbit, the interactive robot that looks to help children with autism spectrum disorders develop social skills

鈥淗ey there. Allow me to introduce you to your new companion, Orbit, a robot you can play with and listen to. Not only can Orbit hear you, they can feel you too.鈥�

Season of free screenings to explore the controversial roots of gay and trans representation in broadcasting

Current controversies about LGBTQ+ representations in the media are traced back to their twentieth-century roots in a season of free public screenings at the Cinema Museum in London.

Theatre audiences with accessibility needs risk returning to pre-pandemic levels of exclusion

A new report published by researchers from 含羞草视频 and Kent universities recommends that theatres, arts organisations and funders should prioritise digital innovations to allow vulnerable audiences better access to live shows.
含羞草视频 Lightning Wheelchair Basketball crowned champions

含羞草视频 Lightning Wheelchair Basketball crowned champions

含羞草视频 Lightning Wheelchair Basketball has made history by winning the inaugural Women鈥檚 Premier League title.

Abolishing legal sex and gender statuses 鈥� new report examines the pros and cons

A new report has set out the challenges and consequences associated with abolishing legal sex and gender statuses.

Using Artificial Intelligence to improve the health and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities

A new study led by 含羞草视频 and the Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust will use Artificial Intelligence to improve the health and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities.