2020 news
This section includes news from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences from 2020.
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Help Emily to fund research into spinal cord tumours
We received some very sad news earlier this week concerning one of our students, Emily Parsons. Emily is a final year Business Psychology student who took leave of absence at the start of this academic year to undergo surgery for a spinal cord tumour. Unfortunately however, the prognosis of her tumour is terminal.
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Experts in Sport: Beat the heat at the Olympic and Paralympic Games
In this week’s Experts in Sport podcast, host Martin Foster is joined by Dr Lee Taylor discuss the challenges of participating in, what is anticipated to be, the hottest and potentially most humid Olympic and Paralympic Games to-date, next summer.
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New project in Peru aims to reduce the impact of coronavirus as mothers struggle to feed their infants and young children
A new project will examine how COVID-19 has affected the nutrition of mothers and infants in two specific communities – one peri-urban location in the capital city of Lima, and another in the highland city of Huánuco situated in the Andean mountains.
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Plan to more than double female coaches by Paris 2024
A new programme developed by UK Sport to increase female representation in high-performance coaching has the backing of leading sports specialists at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.
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More years of obesity means higher risk of disease – new study
Blood pressure, cholesterol, and high blood sugar are worse for people who have been obese for longer, according to a new study.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ to lead on development of a new Minimum Impairment Criteria (MIC) for wheelchair basketball
IWBF, the international governing body for the sport of wheelchair basketball, has collaborated with British Wheelchair Basketball to commission º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ to undertake a research project on their new minimum impairment criteria (MIC).
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Experts in Sport: In conversation with elite ultrarunner Tom Evans
In this week’s special edition of the Experts in Sport podcast, School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences’ Dr Richard Blagrove sits down in conversation with elite level ultrarunner and Red Bull athlete, Tom Evans.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ to play vital role in £1million+ Para Sport Against Stigma project
A £1.89m collaborative project between º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the University of Malawi, Chancellor College will aim to overcome stigma and discrimination against people with disabilities in Africa.
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Academic’s work displayed in the Virtual Museum of Human Ecology
Work produced by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academic, Dr Inês Varela-Silva, has been displayed in Spain’s Virtual Museum of Human Ecology.
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Postgraduate Teaching Assistant opportunities
Combining a teaching role with postgraduate research, PGTA positions are an exciting opportunity to complete a PhD under the supervision of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ's expert staff while gaining invaluable experience in the delivery of learning and teaching.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ alumni awarded MBE
Alison Oliver is one of five º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ alumni to have been awarded Queen’s Honours in the Birthday list.
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SSEHS kit orders open for another 2 weeks
The deadline for buying School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences kit is now open until 10 November 2020.
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Lost your motivation to work out? Here’s why – and how to get back on track
After months of fluctuating social restrictions, many people are reporting on social media that they’ve suddenly lost their motivation to exercise.
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The Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport celebrates its 15th birthday!
In 2020, the Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport (PHC) turns 15 years old. To celebrate this milestone, Prof. Vicky Tolfrey (PHC Director) and her team have produced a special issue newsletter to capture our journey!
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Spinal cord injury: from rehabilitation to community to sports
The Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport (PHC) leads significant multi-disciplinary research in the field of disability, including spinal cord injury (SCI) – supporting people across the spectrum of rehabilitation, community and sports.
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Experts in Sport: Disordered eating - just how common is it in elite level sport?
Former England cricketer Freddie Flintoff’s recent BBC documentary ‘Living with Bulimia’ sparked conversations regarding eating disorders, particularly amongst elite level athletes. But how commonplace are such health challenges?
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George Gandy
It is with great sadness that the University announces the death of Head Endurance Coach, George Gandy.
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Buttock size matters: Researchers reveal
Researchers reveal a large gluteus maximus is key for sprint speed and performance after examining the anatomy of elite athletes
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How to Beat... Fat on Channel 4
Amanda Daley, Professor of Behavioural Medicine in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, is due to appear on 'How to Beat... Fat' on Channel 4 at 8pm on Thursday 1 October 2020.
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Become a course rep
Applications are now open to become a Course Rep until 5pm Wednesday 7 October
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Ask a Student
Do you have a question about a course, the campus or º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ, or want to find out more about the opportunities and support available to you?
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Experts in Sport: The truth about exercise and weight management
This week’s ‘Experts in Sport’ podcast takes a closer look at the relationship between exercise and weight management.
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Experts in Sport: Para sport special: What does it take to prepare the British team for the Paralympic Games?
As the clock counts down to next summer’s postponed Paralympics Games, this week’s ‘Experts in Sport’ podcast takes a timely look at what it takes to create an optimum performance environment for ParalympicsGB at the Games.
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New toolkit to help employees return to work following sick leave during Covid-19 pandemic
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has created a new toolkit for businesses based in the Midlands, which offers free resources and support to manage the return to work of employees on sick leave during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Human Biology student shares experience of graduating during Covid-19
Like many others, Human Biology graduate Steffi Lukic faced completing her degree in the middle of a global pandemic. However, whilst many returned to their family homes, this wasn’t an option for Steffi, whose family lives in Shanghai, China.
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The emotional stress caused by COVID-19 will lead to smaller babies being born, predicts º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ scientist
Emeritus Professor Barry Bogin, an expert in Biological Anthropology, has reviewed previous ‘biocultural’ studies – including his analysis of changes in birth weight related to the 2008 financial crisis in Spain – to predict how COVID-19 will impact the birth weight of the next generation.
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SSEHS kit now available
The Kukri online store for purchasing bespoke School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences kit is now open to current staff and students.
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Professional Certificate Programme for Sports Agents is available to study online now
Comprehensive industry qualification that covers sports law, governance and business practices related to the agent profession, now available online.
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Tackling serious youth violence in partnership with StreetGames
Academics from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ are collaborating with StreetGames, a national charity that helps bring sport to disadvantaged communities, to help tackle serious youth violence.
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Experts in Sport: Special edition – a closer look at race, ethnicity, and racism in sports coaching
In this week’s special edition of the 'Experts in Sport' podcast, host Martin Foster introduces an international online forum featuring leading academics looking at the key themes in race, ethnicity, and racism in sports coaching.
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Gearing up for activity – practical teaching of the physical activity guidelines for children
Professor Jo Harris has produced a practical video for teachers and trainee teachers focused on helping children and young people to understand the ‘one hour a day’ physical activity for health recommendation for their age.
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Swimming makes you hungrier – new study
Running, cycling and resistance exercise have all been shown to decrease appetite. However, a new study from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has found that swimming has the opposite effect and makes you hungrier.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ experts contribute to key international sports media
Experts from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ have been asked to share their sporting expertise across a series of international media platforms.
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Supporting children through the COVID-19 pandemic
In this blog, Dr Gemma Witcomb takes a look at some of the concerns raised and offers some advice on how we can best support children at this time, drawing on research expertise of colleagues in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences.
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‘PE’ with Joe (Bloggs): The rise and risks of celebrity ‘teachers’
Academics from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Science warn that celebrity fitness gurus, popular during lockdown, can't replace the inclusive and meaningful learning provided by qualified PE teachers.
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Expert consortium will pioneer new techniques and technologies for the rehabilitation of the seriously ill and injured
A new partnership of academic experts from across the UK will spearhead efforts to maximise innovation and collective knowledge at the National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC).
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Online resource launched to support those with kidney disease
Academics at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ have supported an online wellbeing platform - Beam for Kidney Disease - for patients at all stages of kidney disease.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and Royal Air Forces Association to lead new support programme for UK military veterans
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and the Royal Air Forces Association are leading a new project offering military veterans who have issues with their mental wellbeing specialist courses, aimed at enhancing their social resilience and overall welfare.
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Does age-related hearing loss have an impact on cognitive testing?
Dr Christian Füllgrabe, has recently published a paper considering whether a decline in hearing may negatively impact cognitive-test performance and thus result in an overestimation of cognitive decline.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academic contributes to groundbreaking literature on race, ethnicity and racism in sports coaching
A º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academic has contributed to a significant new publication exploring race, ethnicity and racism in sports coaching. 'Race, Ethnicity and Racism in Sports Coaching’ has been co-edited by Dr Steven Bradbury from the University’s School of Sport, Exercise and Health and Sciences, and focuses specifically on how ‘race’, ethnicity and racism operate within the socio-cultural sphere of sports coaching.
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Experts in Sport: Can supplements boost your immune system?
Host Martin Foster (Applied Sport Management Lead) is joined by regular contributor Dr Martin Lindley, Senior Lecturer and Director of Biosciences within the University’s School of Sport, Health and Exercises Sciences, and Mike Gleeson, Professor of Exercise Biochemistry.
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Experts in Sport: How can athletes use this period of lockdown to work towards long term success?
In the latest º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 'Experts in Sport' podcast Martin Foster is joined by the University's Professor Lettie Bishop and Dr Martin Lindley to discuss exercise, immune defence and illness in elite athletes, training volume and intensity and its potential impact on immune function, and professional advice given to elite athletes regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Research project to inspire sports coaches from disadvantaged communities
Researchers from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ have joined forces with charity Sporting Communities to help inspire the next generation of coaches from BAMER (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugee) backgrounds to be able to secure paid coaching roles.
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New study aims to improve the sleep quality of athletes with spinal cord injuries
Experts from the Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ are looking at the relationship between spinal cord injuries and sleep quality.
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Coronavirus: How to sleep better during the lockdown
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ psychologist and sleep expert Professor Kevin Morgan shares his five top tips for getting better sleep during the coronavirus lockdown.
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New coronavirus survey aims to understand more about current and future health and wellbeing
Psychologists from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ are looking for people to take part in a newly launched study aiming to understand the impact of coronavirus on daily life.
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Global survey launched to measure changes in behaviour in response to COVID-19
A worldwide survey has launched with the aim of understanding how people’s attitudes and behaviours around coronavirus are impacted by official government actions and advice.
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PARENTS: Expert shares practical ideas for helping children and babies with their physical development at home
Dr Janine Coates shares practical tips to help parents and guardians deliver physical development opportunities to children at home following the closure of nurseries and other childcare facilities.
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Research participants wanted: athlete sleep and performance research
The relationships between sleep quality, daytime napping and exercise and sports performance are poorly understood. Athletes and exercisers are sought to take part in an online survey.
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Curious kids: do grownups still grow?
Professor Barry Bogin answers the question "Do grownups still grow?"
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The science behind swimming: º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ to host expert panel
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academic Dr David Fletcher will form part of a panel of international experts at this unique event looking at the art and science of swimming fast.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academic speaks at Leaders Women in Sport event
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academic Dr Argyro Elisavet Manoli has shared her views on tackling imposter syndrome at the prestigious Leaders Women in Sport event held in London.
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Academic sets new standards as she becomes the recipient of two prestigious biomechanics awards
Dr Laura-Anne Furlong from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ was announced as the recipient of two awards from the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS).
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ best university in the world for sports-related subjects for fourth year running
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has been crowned the best university in the world for sports-related subjects by the global QS higher education league table, making it four years in a row that the University has topped the list.
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Experts in Sport: Has concussion in sport hit crisis point?
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s latest ‘Experts in Sport’ podcast looks at one sporting issue that is never far from the headlines - that of concussion.
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Can you really outrun cancer?
Dr Mhairi Morris from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences discusses her cancer research in the latest edition of VOLUME - º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ's online magazine that uncovers inspiring stories, showcases research, shares students' experiences and provides an insight into life at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.
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Manchester City and Saracens – economic theory in action
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Professor of Economics in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Professor Paul Downward, discusses how the Manchester City breach and Saracens salary cap scandal are examples of economic theory in action.
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Novel 3D model developed at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ provides new insight into how our body’s stem cells interact with breast cancer cells
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ biochemist Mj Brown, a PhD student within the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, has provided new insight into how breast cancer cells interact with cells in our body using a novel 3D model.
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Heat research from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ featured in global triathlon guide
Academics from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ have helped devise a comprehensive report that will benefit triathletes and paratriathletes in their preparation to compete under hot and humid conditions – like those predicted at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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What is strength? asks the latest 'Experts in Sport' podcast, featuring Professor Jonathan Folland and Dr Richard Blagrove in conversation with Martin Foster
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ's Professor Jonathan Folland and Dr Richard Blagrove join Martin Foster in the studio for the latest episode of the ‘Experts in Sport’ podcast, all about strength. What is it? How do you build it? What methods are best for your fitness goals?
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Link between sitting for too long and stress to be explored as part of study 4 February 2020
Researchers at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ are inviting people to take part in a study that explores the link between sitting down for long periods of time (eg sedentary behaviour) and short-term stress.
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Have your say with the National Student Survey (NSS)
The National Student Survey (NSS) is now open, offering final-year undergraduates the chance to give feedback on their time at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ. It is a great opportunity to help the University identify ways to improve the student experience, as well as supporting one of the key means by which future students can make informed decisions about where to study.
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Gold for Kimberley Murray in the Women’s Skeleton
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ alumna Kimberley Murray (a graduate of the School's MSc in Exercise Physiology) has won a Gold medal in the Inter-Continental Cup skeleton race at Lake Placid, USA.
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‘Technoference’: why we should be worried about parents’ screen time
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ's Dr Natalie Pearson discusses the problems of parental screen time in an article for The Conversation.
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Make your steps count for this year’s BrainWalk
The University is encouraging staff, students, their friends and families, to take part in this year's BrainWalk. Run by the Encephalitis Society, the BrainWalk aims to raise awareness of and understanding about encephalitis and participants will be keeping a record of their daily steps as members of Team Lboro. BrainWalk begins on 31st January and runs up to World Encephalitis Day on 22nd February.
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PQ (Physiological Quotient) one of three new University spinouts
As part of its ongoing commitment to enterprise the University has, over the last year, revitalised its approach to supporting the commercialisation of research through spinouts. Professors Mark Lewis and Mark King are providing commercial services around the assessment and development of work-related performance of top executives, which capitalises on the University’s leading reputation in sport sciences, through PQ, a spinout that sees the University partner with executive coaching consultancy, The Holywell Partnership Limited.
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Young people in care feel there are fewer opportunities for them to get involved in sport
A new study conducted by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and Leeds Beckett University shows that young people in care feel that they lack the sporting opportunities available to those not in care.
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Use Blue Monday to change your life and set goals, says willpower expert
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ psychologist Dr Ian Taylor offers some tips for the UK's official 'most depressing day of the year'.
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Experts in Sport: Does sponsorship in sport have an unhealthy relationship with junk food?
January is a time many people re-evaluate their diets and put away those sugary snacks after over-indulging during the festive period.
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First findings revealed from Twinning Project initiative
Academics from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ have devised six pillars of success for partners involved in the nationwide Twinning Project – an initiative developed to help UK prisoners develop new skills.
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Early childhood development among the Maasai in Kenya to be explored as part of a new study
Early childhood development and education in Kenya will be explored by academics at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ as part of new research.