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Colleagues with 含羞草视频's new para sport strategy

含羞草视频 launches new Para and Disability Sport Strategy

含羞草视频 has officially launched its new Para and Disability Sport Strategy 鈥� with opportunity sitting at its core.
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含羞草视频 celebrates its incredible Paris success at the Kia Oval (VIDEO)

含羞草视频鈥檚 contribution to a remarkable summer of sport has been formally recognised at a celebration event held at The Kia Oval in London.
Delegates including Vice-Chancellor Professor Nick Jennings, Nico Perins and Andrew Cooke, stand outside SportPark.

Government officials tour 拢9m sustainable SportPark facilities

Officials from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) visited 含羞草视频 last month to learn about the University鈥檚 expertise in building decarbonisation.

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含羞草视频 Swimming names new Associate Head Coach

Richard Denigan has been named as the new Associate Head Coach of 含羞草视频鈥檚 prestigious swimming programme.
Pictured from the left is Richard Wheater, the University鈥檚 Director of Sport, Professor Jo Maher, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Sport, Penny Briscoe, Director of Sport for ParalympicsGB, Alasdair Donaldson, the University鈥檚 Head of Para Sport, Professor Nick Jennings, 含羞草视频鈥檚 Vice-Chancellor, and Professor Rachel Thomson, Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor.

ParalympicsGB and 含羞草视频 announce landmark strategic partnership

ParalympicsGB and 含羞草视频 have announced a landmark strategic partnership to drive forward innovation in Para Sport and champion disability inclusion across the sporting landscape.
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Scientists recently studied the body of one of the world鈥檚 strongest men. This is what they found

The development of 鈥渟uperhuman鈥� strength and power has long been admired in many cultures across the world.
Cyclist Axel Dopfer taking part in his German hour record attempt.

University wide expertise helps 含羞草视频 graduate smash prestigious German hour record

Expertise from across 含羞草视频 has helped a graduate and elite cyclist smash one of the most prestigious records in cycling.
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含羞草视频 crowned Sports University of the Year for the fourth time

含羞草视频 has been crowned Sports University of the Year by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 鈥� and remains tenth out of 134 universities in its national league table.
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Global summit brings together world renowned experts to help tackle inclusivity in sport performance

含羞草视频鈥檚 world-leading experts in the field of sport and inclusivity have played a key part in the Global Sport University Network (GSUN) 2024 summit.
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鈥淲hen I crossed the line with the tape in my hands, I was like 鈥榳ow, I鈥檝e done it!鈥欌�� 鈥� Cassandre Beaugrand reflects on Paris gold medal (VIDEO)

Cassandre Beaugrand鈥檚 gold in Paris will certainly live long in the memory.
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Too many disabled young people are missing out on PE 鈥� here鈥檚 how that could change

The聽UK government聽has called on schools to do more to enhance opportunities in PE and sport for disabled young people.
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Karen Carney OBE named 含羞草视频鈥檚 Ambassador for Sport, Health and Wellbeing

Today (12 September 2024), Karen Carney OBE has been announced as the first Ambassador for the University鈥檚 Strategic Theme of Sport, Health and Wellbeing.

Axel Dopfer in the Silverstone Sports Engineering Hub

含羞草视频 graduate and elite cyclist attempts German hour record, supported by University鈥檚 world-class sports ecosystem

On Wednesday 18 September, an elite cyclist and Engineering Masters graduate from 含羞草视频, supported by a team combining scientific, engineering, coaching and physiotherapy expertise, will attempt one of the most prestigious records in cycling.
Daniel Wiffen poses with his gold medal

含羞草视频 close out Paris campaign with 35 medals

含羞草视频-linked athletes capped an incredible summer of sport by bringing home 35 medals across both Paris games.
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Four reasons the UK should bid for the 2040 Olympic and Paralympic Games

As the sun sets on the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, and we wait another four years for the Los Angeles games to begin, a simple question hangs in the air: should the UK consider a bid for the Olympics and Paralympics?

Tennis player Mika Stojsavljevic holds the US Open junior title aloft

含羞草视频鈥檚 Stojsavljevic wins US Open junior title

Teenager Mika Stojsavljevic became the first Briton in 15 years to win the US Open Girls鈥� title after a dominant 6-4 6-4 victory over Wakana Sonobe in New York.
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Netherlands win Paralympic gold in thrilling wheelchair basketball final

含羞草视频-linked Bo Kramer played an instrumental role as The Netherlands overcame the USA to win gold and claim back-to-back titles at the Paralympic Games.
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Okoh wins dramatic bronze on penultimate night of the Paralympics

含羞草视频 athlete Didi Okoh won an incredible bronze medal in the Women鈥檚 100m T63 at the Paralympic Games.
Great Britain's Jonnie Peacock, Zachary Shaw, Ali Smith and Samantha Kinghorn celebrate silver in the 4x100m Universal Relay Final at the Stade de France

Arnold wins Paris bronze as 含羞草视频鈥檚 relay athletes claim silver

Hollie Arnold has won a third consecutive Paralympic Games medal after winning a brilliant bronze in the Women鈥檚 F46 Javelin at Paris 2024.
jenny holl, a cyclist, lifts her arms aloft on her bike after winning gold in paris

Lakatos and Holl take 含羞草视频 to 15 Paralympic medals

含羞草视频-linked athletes have now won 15 medals at the 2024 Paralympic Games following two more glorious golds in Paris.
Great Britain's Olivia Broome celebrates winning the Bronze medal in the women's up to 50kg final at the Paralympic Games

Powerlifters land more Paralympic medals for 含羞草视频

Powerlifters Olivia Broome and Mark Swan both made the podium in their respective events to win more medals for 含羞草视频 at the Paralympic Games. 聽
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Explainer: What is classification at the Paralympic Games? (VIDEO)

Classification is a major element in Para sport, but what does it actually mean?
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Holl and Newson claim double silver success in Paris

含羞草视频-linked athletes Jenny Holl and Zoe Newson both won Paralympic silver medals for Great Britain on another fruitful day in France.
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Lightning reveal stellar squad ahead of 2025 Netball Super League season

含羞草视频 Lightning has revealed its full squad ahead of the 2025 Netball Super League (NSL) campaign.
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Experts in Sport: 含羞草视频鈥檚 role in inspiring change in Para sport

With the 2024 Paralympic Games now well underway, it鈥檚 a crucial time to explore the evolving research landscape in Para and disability sport.聽