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Canada athlete Brent Lakatos

Brent Lakatos: From Canada via º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ with all eyes on Paris (VIDEO)

On first inspection, the Canadian city of Dorval has few similarities with º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ swimmer Daniel Wiffen

World record broken as º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ swimmers clinch huge medal haul in Bucharest

Daniel Wiffen produced a magnificent performance to break the men's 800m freestyle world record at the European Short Course Championships in Romania.
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Institute of Advanced Studies welcomes sport policy expert to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ

The Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS) was delighted to welcome Professor Josef Fahlén, an expert on sport policy and sport organisation, to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ last month.

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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ agrees landmark partnership with ethical data science company Signify Group

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and Signify Group – a world leader in leveraging AI to combat online abuse and threat – have announced a strategic partnership that will see them collaborate on academic research into online abuse in sport.
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Experts in Sport: Climate change and sport: The current situation and changes needed for a better future

With COP28 commencing on 30 November, discussions around the impact of climate change upon sport have once again become prevalent. Conversations around the sustainability of sport and the issues facing the industry are now fundamental in the planning and execution of events.
West Ham United women’s team players, Keira Flannery, Izzy Atkinson and Jess Ziu wearing Catapult training technology.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and West Ham United women’s team launch study in player development

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has launched a joint study with West Ham United women’s team to gather data on women’s football to enhance the understanding, development, and performance of its female players.
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Experts in Sport: Anastrozole: What role can diet and exercise play in NHS drug treatment?

The NHS made global news headlines last week by approving the drug Anastrozole as a preventative medication among populations that are susceptible to developing breast cancer.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ receives UK Sport Accreditation

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ are amongst eight Elite Training Centres to have been recognised by UK Sport for their contribution to the preparation of elite Olympic and Paralympic athletes.
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Ntando Mahlangu – double Paralympic champion joins º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ (VIDEO)

Ntando Mahlangu has already lived a life like no other.

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Experts in Sport: Optimising athletic performance – lessons from the animal kingdom

When considering the optimisation of athletes’ endurance capacity within sport, many wouldn’t think to call upon the animal kingdom for answers.

Dame Katherine Grainger officially opens £9m sustainable SportPark expansion on º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Science and Enterprise Park

Dame Katherine Grainger, Chair of UK Sport and one of Britain’s most decorated female Olympians of all time and the first British woman to win medals at five successive Olympic Games, has officially opened SportPark Pavilion 4 on º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Science and Enterprise Park (LUSEP).
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Experts in Sport: Technology in golf – all we need to know

After Europe regained the Ryder Cup over the US in stunning fashion, the technological planning of golf players’ technique and performance is likely up for debate among avid recreational players.

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Experts in Sport – ‘Choking’ and performance under pressure in golf

Golf continues to dominate the news headlines following Europe’s thrilling Solheim Cup victory, and the Ryder Cup also turning heads in Rome. In a sport widely recognised for the pressures it presents, how can individuals adapt to play their best game?

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‘Snus’ use in football: º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) launch joint research project

A new study led by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ will investigate the use of Snus in professional football.

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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ joins forces with Spirit of 2012 and Counsel to explore a UK Capital of Sport

Leading researchers from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ have joined forces with Spirit of 2012 and Counsel to deliver a new project to explore the potential for a UK Capital of Sport.

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Launching the Global Sport University Network

This week, the Global Sport University Network (GSUN) convened for the first time at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s collaborative work with adidas shortlisted for best UK industry-academia partnership

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and adidas are one of only six exceptional industry–academia partnerships from across the UK to be shortlisted for the Royal Academy of Engineering Bhattacharyya Award.
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Experts in Sport: Training load monitoring in elite sport - limitations and lessons from medicine

Among the plethora of sports technologies now available, how is athletes’ training and performance impacted and what effect does this have on sport as a whole?

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Student designs handheld device that aims to detect sports-related concussions in 10 seconds and prevent long-term health problems

A handheld device designed to detect sports-related concussions in under 10 seconds has been prototyped by an innovative º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ student in a bid to protect players of all levels from long-term health problems.

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Experts in Sport: How will the Metaverse impact the sport industry?

The metaverse continues to be a decisive area in the ever-evolving world of technology, yet questions remain as to how the sport industry can capitalise on new virtual reality spaces.
Recent º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduate Ben Pattison following his bronze medal win in the 800m meters. Image provided by PA / Alamy.

World Championships sees incredible success for º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ athletes

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ athletes are returning home as heroes after producing some extraordinary performances at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest.

Experts in Sport: The future of women's sport

As the 2023 Women’s World Cup draws to a thrilling close, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Experts in Sport podcasts concludes its ‘Women in Sport’ series with a look towards the future.

Experts in Sport: Injury prevention and management in women’s football

As the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup makes waves around the world, the Experts in Sport podcast continues to highlight the many factors present in women’s football.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ research helps protect 50 million young people in sport

Research conducted by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has assisted global sports organisations in keeping over 50 million young people safe when playing sport.

Women’s World Cup: how better sports diplomacy can help women’s football grow

The 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup is set to be the biggest yet. Co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand, the event is projected to have over a million spectators and 2 billion television and digital viewers.