2019 news
This section includes news from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences from 2019.
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Experts in Sport: A look into sporting injury and rehabilitation
In the latest ‘Experts in Sport’ podcast, we delve into the importance of athlete development and how to work with individuals going through an injury.
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PhD researcher’s article on eating habits published in academic journal
Chris McLeod, a final year PhD student, has had his paper on portion size and meal context published in the journal Appetite.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academics looking for volunteers aged over 65 for study on the impact of exergames
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academics are looking for participants aged over 65 and preferably with a history of falls and balance problems to take part in a study on the impact of exergames on postural control and the risk of falls.
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Labelling foods with the amount of physical activity needed to burn off calories linked to healthier choices
Labelling food and drinks with the amount and type of physical activity needed to burn off the calories in it might be a more effective way of encouraging people to make ‘healthier’ dietary choices, indicates research led by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and World Players Association launch the first global study on child athletes' experiences
To mark Human Rights Day (10 December), º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has collaborated with the World Players Association to launch the first global Census on Athlete Rights Experiences (Project CARE).
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Five minutes of exercise each day may help reduce risk of hip fractures in postmenopausal women
As we age, our bones lose strength, but research at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has shown that just five minutes of exercise each day may benefit hip strength in postmenopausal women.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ signals intent with Para sport launch
Almost one hundred delegates gathered at Holywell Fitness Centre this week as º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ officially launched its Para sport vision.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sports Agents Conference is announced by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is positioning itself as a global leader in the professional development of sports agents with the launch of a new international conference. The º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sports Agents Conference will be held on the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ campus on 24th and 25th of September 2020.
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Three former SSEHS staff members honoured at University awards ceremony
Three former members of staff have been honoured with Distinguished Alumni Awards by the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences.
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Experts in Sport: Examining corruption in sport - part two
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s ‘Experts in Sport’ podcast returns this week with the second part of the series looking at the issue of corruption in sport.
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Success for SSEHS student named as an LU Arts 2019-20 scholar
Alex Marner from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Science has been named as one of the recipients of the LU Arts’ scholarships.
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Mothers’ depression and anxiety linked to unhealthy diets for children
Having symptoms of depression or anxiety could be affecting the way mothers feed their children and could contribute to youngsters developing unhealthy eating habits, a new study has found.
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Experts in Sport: Examining corruption in sport - part one
In the latest ‘Experts in Sport’ podcast, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academics take a closer look at the issue of corruption in sport.
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SSEHS staff members smash swim record
Four º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ staff members beat the British record for their age group by 14 seconds last weekend.
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Research to explore how the physical fitness of Ministry of Defence Police officers is affected by age and gender
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and the Defence Police Federation are collaborating on new study to determine whether Ministry of Defence (MOD) officers will be able to meet the fitness standards expected by the force as they age.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ joins forces with Asia counterparts
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Korea Paralympic Committee Icheon Training Centre (KPC) as a commitment to developing research into Para sports science.
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Could standing consultations help improve GPs’ health?
A new study being led by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is hoping to find out if standing consultations could help improve the health of the nations’ GPs.
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Research article cites º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ as top performing university for sociology of sport
A new research article has demonstrated that º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is number one in the world for the sociology of sport.
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SSEHS alumna wins big in National Teaching Awards 2019
SSEHS alumna, Toni Knight, and her team have won the Further Education National Teaching Team of the Year award at the National Teaching Awards in London.
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Experts in Sport: Let’s talk about the menstrual cycle
In the latest episode of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s ‘Experts in Sport’ podcast, Dr Richard Blagrove, Lecturer in Physiology, meets with Dr Georgie Bruinvels, Research Scientist at Orreco and co-creator of FitrWoman – the world's first app developed to provide daily training and nutrition suggestions tailored to the menstrual cycle.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Professor publishes book on sports economics
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Professor Paul Downward has published The SAGE Handbook of Sports Economics.
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Heated suit simulates exercise benefits for people unable to take part in physical activity
Scientists are testing a heated suit which replicates some benefits of exercise without the need for physical activity.
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EU grant awarded to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has been awarded a share of a £400,000 EU research grant to investigate the prevalence of sporting-related match-fixing.
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How will Brexit impact the Premier League? - Listen to our latest Experts In Sport podcast
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Senior Lecturer in Sport Management and Policy, Dr Borja Garcia, discusses the possible impacts of Brexit on Premier League football in conversation with Martin Foster for the 'Experts In Sport' podcast. 3 October 2019
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ student wins silver at Commonwealth Judo Championships
Annie Boby, a second-year Human Biology student, has won silver in both Junior and Senior categories at the Commonwealth Judo Championships in Walsall.
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Alumnus named Vice President of player performance
Mark Simpson (who graduated from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ with both a Bachelor's degree and Master's degree in Sports Science) has been announced by the NBA team, Washington Wizards, as the Vice President of player performance for Monumental Basketball.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ ranked 1st for Sports Science in the latest Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has been ranked the top university in the UK to study sports science in the latest rankings which also sees º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ maintain its place as the fifth best university in the UK.
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Winners of the School's 'Extra Mile Awards' announced at summer event
Each year, the 'Extra Mile' awards are given to recognise individual colleagues or teams within the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences who are deemed to have given a little bit extra.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ launches ‘Experts in Sport’ podcast
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has officially launched its new ‘Experts in Sport’ podcast, led by the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences. The new series will see experts from across º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ joined by external thought leaders to discuss the latest research and hot topics in sport and academia.
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Alumna Issy named as new Women’s Football Head Coach for º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has appointed Issy Martin - a 2015 graduate of our Sport and Exercise Science degree - as its new Women’s Football Head Coach.
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A digital detox does not improve wellbeing, say psychologists
A study into the effectiveness of 'digital detoxes', led by Dr Thom Wilkinson of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ, suggests that a temporary smartphone abstinence has no impact on mood and anxiety.
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Alumna Stephanie joins The Great British Bake Off 2019
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ alumna Stephanie Blackwell is one of the contestants in this year's 'Great British Bake Off', the series of which is currently being aired on Channel 4. Stephanie graduated from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ with a degree in Psychology in 2013.
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More than 90% of British teens do not meet all three recommended guidelines for sleep, physical activity and screen-time, study suggests
New research, led by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ, has revealed that the majority of British teenagers do not meet the recommended guidelines for sleep, physical activity and screen-time concurrently.
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Eye-tracking tests may be key to predicting who will develop Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
New research has found that it may be possible to predict if people with mild memory and thinking impairments will go onto develop Alzheimer’s disease using eye-tracking technology.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ-inspired cups created through alumni collaboration
Local bakery Bom Bom Patisserie has teamed up with Pickle Illustration, a company headed by a student and alumna duo, to create recyclable takeaway cups that encapsulate the café’s community spirit.
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Fitness trackers and eating disorders – is there a link?
Dr Carolyn Plateau, of the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, discusses the possible link between fitness trackers and eating disorders for an article in The Conversation.
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New Government scheme aimed at tackling child hunger could be a giant boost for alleviating food poverty in Britain
Experts from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ have published two papers which give new insights into efforts to tackle children’s food insecurity.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ announces ground-breaking partnership with the Twinning Project
Dr Christopher Kay (Criminology and Social Policy) and Dr Carolynne Mason (Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences) have joined forces with the Twinning Project, an initiative that uses sport to help prisoners prepare for release and provides a route to paid employment.
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The European Football Agents Associations (EFAA) and experts discussed the future of football agents at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ London
Agents, representatives of football stakeholders, and experts on the regulation of the football industry met on July 23 to discuss FIFA’s current undertaking of reforming agent regulations and the implications the proposed new rules will have on future transfer deals.
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Academic wins PhD Supervisor of the Year award
A º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academic has been named PhD Supervisor of the Year at the 2019 Postgrad Awards.
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Internationally renowned sprinting and jumping performance expert Professor JB Morin flies in for new Strength and Conditioning MSc launch – and records podcast
Professor Morin of the Université Côte d’Azur was on campus for an exclusive event to launch the University's new postgraduate programme in Strength and Conditioning.
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Helping children grow is about much more than a better diet: A study of youngsters from urban slums
Breastfeeding and vitamin and mineral supplements alone are not enough to prevent stunting of a child’s growth, according to a new report which examined health interventions in poor urban areas.
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Summer Graduation 2019
On 16 July, the School welcomed friends and families of our graduates on to campus.
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Fiona McLaughlin awarded 2019 University Medal
Fiona McLaughlin, of the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences has received the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Medal as part of this week’s graduation ceremonies.
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Study to explore how to offset the health risks of sitting for too long
Researchers at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ are seeking overweight or obese male participants for a study that explores how to offset the health risks of sitting down for too long.
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Women’s World Cup: choking under pressure is common – here’s how to avoid it
Dr Robin Jackson, of the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, has written an article for The Conversation on pressure in high stakes competitions.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ supervisor shortlisted for PhD Supervisor of the Year’ in inaugural Postgrad Awards
Dr David Fletcher, of the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, has been shortlisted for a national PhD Supervisor of the year award in the FindAPhD’s Postgraduate Awards.
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Paralympic classification research day held at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ
The Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport (PHC) with the British Paralympic Association (BPA) and the English Institute of Sport (EIS) hosted a Paralympic classification research day, bringing together some of the world's leading classifiers, academics, and practitioners.
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Professional Certificate Programme for Sports Agents launched as weekend option at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ campus
A weekend option of the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences’ successful Professional Certificate Programme for Sports Agents is being launched this October.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ experts invited to Westminster to present research on sport and physical activity for children in care
Two º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academics will meet MPs tomorrow (26) to explain the importance of sport and physical activity in the lives of children in care.
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How climbing trees and making dens can help children develop resilience
Research suggests that engaging in risky outdoor play such as tree-climbing can help children develop emotional resilience.
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New website provides practical ideas to help ensure children are physically ready to start school
A team of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academics have launched a new website that provides practical tips to help early year practitioners and parents feel confident in delivering physical development opportunities to children.
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SSEHS Annual Postgraduate Research Conference
The School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences annual Postgraduate Research Conference held last week showcased the School’s doctoral research and gave full-time and part-time finalists students the opportunity to present their work to an audience.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ students experience inspirational leadership event hosted by Santander Universities
Two students from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ were selected to attend an exclusive leadership training event hosted by Santander Universities earlier this month.
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SSEHS research projects among nominees for the Calibre Awards - vote now!
Voting is now open to help choose the winners of the inaugural Calibre Awards. Nominees from within the School are Dr Florence Kinnafick and Dr Anthony Papathomas, Dr Emily Rousham, and Dr Carolyn Plateau and Dr Clare Stevinson.
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Forest Schools teach children vital skills not found in the classroom – including independence, responsibility and negotiation
Research into Forest Schools – hands-on experiences in woodland or natural environments – has found that youngsters develop important traits, such as social and environmental responsibility, which prepares them for later life. The one-year study was carried out by human geographer Dr Helena Pimlott-Wilson and Dr Janine Coates from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences.
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Queen’s Birthday Honours for outstanding alumni
Two º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ alumni have been recognised for their contributions to sport in the 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours list.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ ranked in top five again in Guardian University Guide
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has retained its top five ranking in the 2020 Guardian University Guide, taking 4th place for the second year running.
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Picture perfect for º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ PhD student
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ PhD student Ben Stone has been awarded third place in the 2019 national science photography competition organised by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). Ben is supervised by Professor Vicky Tolfrey and Dr Barry Mason and is registered within the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences.
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Study to explore how walking can decrease risk of diabetes and heart disease
Researchers at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ are looking for volunteers for a new project that aims to understand how walking can improve cardiovascular health and increase blood flow.
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Musculoskeletal sport science and health students hear from recent graduates as part of careers workshop
Students on the MSc Musculoskeletal Sport Science and Health programme were given the opportunity to hear the stories of graduates at a recent careers event.
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Alumna Clarissa wins The People’s Book Prize
Clarissa Foster who graduated in 1999 with a BSc in Human Biology has won the Beryl Bainbridge First Time Author Award at the 2019 People's Book Prize for her work "Understanding BRCA".
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Biomedicine academic receives prestigious Academy of Medical Sciences research grant
The School's Dr Owen Davies has been awarded a £100,000 grant from the Academy of Medical Sciences Springboard. The grant is the first to have been awarded to an academic from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.
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Bom Bom wins Best Café award
An update on our story about Bom Bom Patisserie's nomination in the Muddy Awards. Bom Bom is a local-to-º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ business run by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ alumna Dr Marta Oliveira Child.
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School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences staff and students enjoy success in this year's º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Academic Awards
The 2019 º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Academic Awards night took place on Thursday 16 May and it was fantastic to see many nominees from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences. Congratulations on behalf of the School.
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Vote for SSEHS alumna Marta in the Muddy Awards 2019!
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ café Bom Bom Patisserie, owned by Sport and Exercise Science graduate Marta Oliveira Child, has been nominated in the Muddy Stilettos Awards 2019 - annual awards that support, promote and celebrate the best independent businesses across 21 counties.
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Six students supported by Kinchbus for sport development project in Zambia
Students from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences are part of an upcoming volunteering project in Zambia that is being supported by Kinchbus.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ research highlights influence of teammates on eating attitudes and behaviours of athletes
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ research highlights the influence of teammates on eating attitudes and behaviours of athletes
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Nominations wanted for the School's "Extra Mile" Awards 2019
Staff and research students are asked to nominate any individual colleague or team within the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences that has gone above and beyond to provide help and support.
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Study seeks to shed light on cervical cancer recovery
Women who have received treatment for cervical cancer are being encouraged to take part in a study that aims to better understand the recovery process.
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Enterprise Awards 2019: SSEHS Impact Category Finalist
The Enterprise Awards are now open for voting. SSEHS has one project nominated in the Impact Category: Physical activity guidelines for adults with spinal cord injury and has been recognised in the Partnership Category for its longstanding collaboration with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
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Health and wellbeing influencer Alice Liveing to feature in campus Times event
Health and wellbeing influencer Alice Liveing will be on campus today (7 May 2019) for a special enterprise event being hosted by The Times and the Sunday Times.
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Can a ‘snacktivity’ approach to physical activity reduce people’s future risk of disease?
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is leading a multi-million-pound research programme to establish if a ‘snacktivity’ approach to physical activity, where people are encouraged to undertake short bursts of physical activity throughout the day, is effective in improving people’s health.
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Sport and Exercise Psychology student to host talk at the University with Holocaust survivor John Dobai
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ student Alejandro Argüelles will be hosting a talk and presentation this Saturday (4 May) to teach others about the Holocaust. He will be talking to John Dobai, who as a child alongside his mother and father, experienced a pro-Nazi Hungarian government during their time in Budapest.
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People who exercise increase their meal size by a quarter when planning food in advance
Gym-goers who pre-plan their meals in advance of aerobic exercise increase their portion size by a quarter on days that they exercise, a new study has found.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ only Midlands university to feature in top ten of The Complete University Guide 2020
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is the only university in the Midlands to feature in the top ten of The Complete University Guide 2020, published today (Wednesday 1 May 2019).
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Everybody has to lie: Is honesty always the best policy?
Everyone thinks lying is bad – but is being honest always the right way to go?
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Dr Robin Jackson completes Bloodwise Challenge running 6.5 marathons in 6 days
Dr Robin Jackson completes #Bloodwise170 Challenge by running 6.5 marathons (170 miles) in 6 days raising money for Bloodwise Charity.
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Postgraduate students: Share your feedback with PTES
Are you a postgraduate taught student? If so, we would love you to complete the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) which launches today, Monday 29 April.
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Can physical activity offset the health risks of sitting too long?
A new study, led by the University of Sydney in collaboration with º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ, found that replacing sitting with physical activity - but not standing - reduced the risk of premature death among people who sit for over six hours a day.
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Elite wheelchair tennis athletes visit º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport has welcomed some of Great Britain’s most talented wheelchair tennis stars to campus.
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The Institute of Advanced Studies welcomes sports scientist Professor David Bishop
As part of the Motion Theme, the Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS) welcomes Professor David Bishop to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ as part of a Cycling Science Symposium on Thursday 28 March.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ project bid to grow local rehabilitation and medical technology sector receives Strength in Places Funding
A project bid to grow the local rehabilitation and medical technology sector, of which º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is a key partner, has received funding from the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Strength in Places Fund.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ plays pivotal role in the UK Paralympic Performance Conference
More than 200 leading Paralympic sport specialists gathered in Manchester earlier this month for the UK Paralympic Performance Conference, which was supported by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Peter Harrison Centre (PHC) for Disability Sport.
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Alumna founds social media network to highlight achievements of sportswomen
Anna Chanduvi has formed a social media network aiming to advocate the achievements of women in sport around the world.
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Ore Oduba to visit University as part of ‘My Story’ series
On 27 March, alumnus and television broadcaster Ore Oduba will be sharing an insight into his career as part of this year’s Personal Best: My Story series.
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Corruption in sport is on the rise and Europe can do more when it comes to tackling it, report states
Dr Argyro Elisavet Manoli, of the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, has examined the way corruption in sport is tackled in 28 countries and identified potential actions for improvement.
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Exposing Lance Armstrong as a drugs cheat – Sunday Times writer to share his story
Sunday Times journalist David Walsh will be on campus sharing the story of how he exposed the Tour de France champion as a drugs cheat. The free event, which starts at 5pm on March 21, is open to staff and students.
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Overweight adults needed for study exploring link between fats and heart disease
Researchers at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ want to hear from adults aged 18-50 (who are physically active, non-smokers and free from any heart, metabolic or inflammatory disease) for a study which investigates if certain fats in meals can lead to heart disease.
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Study to explore if resistance band exercise reduces risk of osteoporosis
Women aged 60-80 are being encouraged to take part in a study to investigate if resistance band exercise can reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
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Postgraduate Research Experience Survey now open
The Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) is now open.
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Overweight men needed for study that looks at liver health and diabetes
Forty men are needed for study that is looking to identify whether tackling liver fat is the key to treating conditions linked to being overweight and obese such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ pentathlete Niamh Emerson makes history at European Indoor Championships
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ student Niamh Emerson became the first teenager to earn more than 4,700 points in the pentathlon at the European Indoor Championships, winning her the silver medal.
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Super Movers: Schoolchildren performed better in tests after exercise initiative from the Premier League and BBC
A study involving more than 1,000 schoolchildren has found a link between exercise and improved brain power.
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Number one in the world for sports-related subjects for third year running
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has been named the best university in the world for sports-related subjects for the third year running by the global QS higher education league table.
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Institute of Advanced Studies welcomes world-renowned sports psychologist
This week, Professor Paul Wylleman is visiting the University through the Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS) ‘Motion’ theme.
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Staff, students and members of the community invited to attend and be inspired by University’s annual STEM Day
This year's STEM Community Day at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ will take place on Saturday 16 March from 1pm-5pm and will be held on campus at the West Park Teaching Hub and the STEMLab.
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#LboroStudySelfie Photo Competition
Every year the Library holds a photography competition and this year they would like your Instagram and Twitter photos that captures your ‘#LboroStudySelfie’. The 2019 competition will run from 11th February to 15th March 2019.
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Dean officially opens new study space for School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences students
Professor Mark Lewis officially opened a newly created study area for students of the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences. The new area was devised in response to student feedback in last year's National Student Survey.
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The National Student Survey is now open
The National Student Survey (NSS) – an annual, independent and anonymous survey, which offers final year undergraduates the chance to give feedback on their time at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ – is now open. We encourage finalists to take part in the survey. Your feedback helps us continue to develop and improve the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ student experience.
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Students: Gain insight into top sporting organisations at next week’s TalkSport Conference
The annual Talk Sport conference is happening on Thursday 31 January 2019. The event welcomes students from all disciplines who are interested in a career within a sports specialism, or to work for a sports-related organisation.
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Use Blue Monday to change your life and set goals, says willpower expert
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ psychologist Dr Ian Taylor is encouraging people to turn their frowns upside down next week as he explains those who use Blue Monday as a time to reflect on resolutions are actually much more likely to stick to them.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academic to chair mental health and wellbeing event in Brussels
Dr Fehmidah Munir of the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences will chair a workplace mental health event that will bring together senior EU policy-makers and stakeholders from across Europe. 'Enhancing Mental Health and Well-being: Promoting Well-being and Preventing Mental Ill Health in the Workplace' is being held in Brussels on 23 January.
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Excessive body fat around the middle linked to smaller brain size
Carrying extra body fat around the middle could be linked to brain shrinkage, according to new a study by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.
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Professor Mary Nevill among the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ alumni recognised for their outstanding achievements in the 2019 Honours List
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ alumni have been recognised for their outstanding achievements and service in the 2019 Queen’s New Year’s Honours list. Among them is Professor Mary Nevill, awarded an OBE for her services to sport and sports science.
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Simple ways to improve your child’s diet this New Year
Knowing what to feed your child to keep them healthy is only half the battle. As part of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ's 2018/19 Christmas and New Year campaign, we’ve collated all the latest º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ research related to child nutrition in a bid to help you get the best out of your youngsters’ diets.