Press office news listing http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/listing.aspx?NewsListingOrig_List_GoToPage=5&TaxonomyKey=0/1/187/197&NewsListingOrig_SyndicationType=1 Contensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.uk http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/06/3-Jun-Robots,-dancers,-and-dinosaurs-make-their-way-to-this-years-University-Community-Day.aspx The University of Birmingham is throwing open its doors next weekend to welcome the public to its annual Community Day on Sunday 9 June. Mon, 03 Jun 2013 11:08:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/06/3-Jun-Robots,-dancers,-and-dinosaurs-make-their-way-to-this-years-University-Community-Day.aspx Community Day Hydrogen barge http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/12/14DecBrazilian-Government-and-University-embark-on-sports-science-partnership.aspx The University of Birmingham has signed a sports science based agreement with the Brazilian Government this month. The collaboration between Brazil's Ministry of Sport and the University of Birmingham will see the two partners work together on a range of sports science initiatives. Fri, 14 Dec 2012 10:14:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/12/14DecBrazilian-Government-and-University-embark-on-sports-science-partnership.aspx Brazil sport ministry of sport luis paulino http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/12/06-Dec-12-Sporting-success-and-Olympic-Committee-member-receives-honorary-degree.aspx Adam Pengilly, a member of the International Olympic Committee and former Skeleton competitor, will receive an honorary degree from the University of Birmingham on Thursday 6th December 2012 at 4.30pm. Thu, 06 Dec 2012 14:01:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/12/06-Dec-12-Sporting-success-and-Olympic-Committee-member-receives-honorary-degree.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/11/30NovPGA-and-University-of-Birmingham-unveil-new-international-golf-degree-programme.aspx A new honours degree aimed at international students eager for a career in the golf industry has been launched by The Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) and the University of Birmingham. Fri, 30 Nov 2012 11:49:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/11/30NovPGA-and-University-of-Birmingham-unveil-new-international-golf-degree-programme.aspx Golf china far east asia india PGA martin toms sandy jones http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/11/26-Nov-Lessons-from-London,-the-road-to-Rio-conference-examines-leveraging-legacies-of-major-sporting-events.aspx International sports legacy experts will convene at the University of Birmingham this week to discuss the rationale behind hosting global mega-events and their lasting impact. Mon, 26 Nov 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/11/26-Nov-Lessons-from-London,-the-road-to-Rio-conference-examines-leveraging-legacies-of-major-sporting-events.aspx legacy olympics sporting sport mega-event rationale impact rio de janeiro global World Cup http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/07/26-July-Birmingham-Olympians.aspx It's not just hosting the Jamaican Olympic team that the University of Birmingham is excited about – nine alumni and one current student have been chosen to represent Team GB at the Olympics and Paralympics in London. Competition was extremely fierce for places, so each of these athletes has excelled in booking themselves a spot in one of the biggest sporting events in the world. Fri, 27 Jul 2012 09:56:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/07/26-July-Birmingham-Olympians.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/06/06-June-University-Pro-Vice-Chancellor-cycles-for-diabetes-research-and-scholarship-places.aspx The University of Birmingham's Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Transfer is preparing to complete a charity bike ride across Wales in aid of the University's cutting-edge research and widening participation programme. Wed, 06 Jun 2012 12:44:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/06/06-June-University-Pro-Vice-Chancellor-cycles-for-diabetes-research-and-scholarship-places.aspx Bike ride charity alumni adam tickell Widening Participation scholarships http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/06/01-June-Dinosaurs,-robots-and-skeletons-all-part-of-the-fun-at-University-Community-Day.aspx For the third year running the University of Birmingham is throwing open its doors and welcoming the public to its annual Community Day on Sunday 10 June. Wed, 06 Jun 2012 11:44:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/06/01-June-Dinosaurs,-robots-and-skeletons-all-part-of-the-fun-at-University-Community-Day.aspx Community Day dinosaurs public Campus annual edgbaston http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/04/02AprSusie-Gilbert-Press-Release.aspx 'As a child I always had aspirations to go to the Olympics and represent my sport at the highest level, but not until recently did I realise that I wanted to do this as a full-time occupation for the foreseeable future'. So says Susie Gilbert, final year Geography student and women's Olympic hockey hopeful. Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:21:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/04/02AprSusie-Gilbert-Press-Release.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/Sport-2012/19Mar12University-of-Birmingham-Sport-at-the-BUCS-Championships-2012.aspx Many of the University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) teams headed to Sheffield over the 14-18 March for the annual British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Championships, held in a variety of venues across the city. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:11:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/Sport-2012/19Mar12University-of-Birmingham-Sport-at-the-BUCS-Championships-2012.aspx bucs sport Birmingham Universtiy http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/03/21-Mar-Olympic-delight-for-University-of-Birmingham-torch-bearers-.aspx Two University of Birmingham students Annabel Fitzgerald a final year undergraduate and postgraduate cancer scientist Beckie Port have been selected to carry the Olympic flame when the torch relay passes through the West Midlands. They will be joined in carrying the flame by lecturers Dr Celia Taylor and Dr Matt Bridge and alumnus Mostafa Soleimani. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:07:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/03/21-Mar-Olympic-delight-for-University-of-Birmingham-torch-bearers-.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/Sport-2012/16Feb12England-takes-gold-as-preparations-continue-for-London-2012-.aspx Over the weekend of February 11-12, University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) alumni headed to the English Institute of Sport (EIS) in Sheffield to compete at the UK Indoor Trials and Championship. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:55:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/Sport-2012/16Feb12England-takes-gold-as-preparations-continue-for-London-2012-.aspx hannah england Athletics sport Birmingham http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/14Dec11UBSport-stars-shine-at-the-European-Cross-Country-Championships.aspx University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) athletes travelled to Velenje, Slovenia for the SPAR European Cross Country Championships on December, 11, and helped the Aviva Great Britain & Northern Ireland (GB&NI) top the medal table for the fourth consecutive year. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:53:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/14Dec11UBSport-stars-shine-at-the-European-Cross-Country-Championships.aspx sport Birmingham University of Birmingham Sport Athletics Cross Country European Cross Country Championships James Wilkinson Hannah Walker Sara Treacy http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/11/12-Dec-11-The-Olympics-come-to-Birmingham.aspx As part of the University of Birmingham's celebration of the Olympics coming to the UK in 2012, over 1600 students aged between 11 and 12 years old will be at the starting blocks for this year's Christmas Science lectures. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:24:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/11/12-Dec-11-The-Olympics-come-to-Birmingham.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/17Oct11ChrissietakesIronmanChampionshiptitleagain,whileRachelrejoicesatfourthplace.aspx Alumna Chrissie Wellington won the 2011 Ford Ironman World Championship title on Saturday, October 8, deservedly earning the crown for the fourth time in five years. Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:25:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/17Oct11ChrissietakesIronmanChampionshiptitleagain,whileRachelrejoicesatfourthplace.aspx Chrissie Wellington Rachel Joyce sport Birmingham Ironman Ironman Championships 2011 Kona http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/07Oct11AmericanFootballHeadCoachselectedforIFAFWorldDevelopmentteam.aspx University of Birmingham Sport's (UBSport) American Football Head Coach has been announced as the only UK representative to be part of the International Federation of American Football (IFAF) World Development team. Wayne Hill will be part of coaching staff for the 2012 USA Football International Bowl in Austin, Texas. Fri, 07 Oct 2011 17:35:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/07Oct11AmericanFootballHeadCoachselectedforIFAFWorldDevelopmentteam.aspx American Football BUAFL IFAF sport Birmingham http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/13Sep11UniversityofBirminghamkickstartsOlympicLegacywithGoldChallenge.aspx With less than a year to go until the Olympic and Paralympic Games, University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) and Gold Challenge have teamed up to get students involved and joining in the excitement of London 2012. Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:42:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/13Sep11UniversityofBirminghamkickstartsOlympicLegacywithGoldChallenge.aspx Gold Challenge olympics London 2012 Try Sport sport Birmingham http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/09Sep11Takingathleticstothenextlevel.aspx Following her recent success at the the World Championships, University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) caught up with Hannah England to see what life was like in Daegu and what the future holds. Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:19:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/09Sep11Takingathleticstothenextlevel.aspx hannah england World Championships Daegu 1500m London 2012 olympics Luke Gunn Athletics Birmingham sport http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/01Sep11HannahEnglandtakessilverattheWorldChampionships.aspx University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) alumna Hannah England has won a silver medal in the women's 1,500 metres at the 13th IAAF World Championships in Daegu. Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:41:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/01Sep11HannahEnglandtakessilverattheWorldChampionships.aspx hannah england Daegu Louise Hazel 1500m Heptathlon World Championships Daegu 2011 Birmingham sport http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/08/09Aug-Estates-Development-FrameworkRelease.aspx The University of Birmingham is announcing a five year investment in facilities that will transform the University's famous Edgbaston campus, reinterpreting founder Joseph Chamberlain's vision for the estate for the 21st century and extending the services available to the local community. The key developments include a new sports centre and a new library, to join the new Music building currently nearing completion. Tue, 09 Aug 2011 10:41:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/08/09Aug-Estates-Development-FrameworkRelease.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/08/01Aug-Less-than-ten-minutes-of-intense-exercise-a-week-is-enough-to-reduce-risk-of-cardiovascular-disease-and-diabetes-according-to-new-research.aspx Three minutes of intense exercise, three times a week, is equivalent to five one-hour sessions according to research at the University of Birmingham's School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, offering hope for people too busy to find the time to work out. Mon, 01 Aug 2011 12:16:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/08/01Aug-Less-than-ten-minutes-of-intense-exercise-a-week-is-enough-to-reduce-risk-of-cardiovascular-disease-and-diabetes-according-to-new-research.aspx sport exercise obese overweight training diabetes http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/01aug11DoublesuccessforUBSportattheAvivaUKTrialsandChampionships.aspx Two University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) alumni sprinted into the records books by retaining their national titles at the Aviva UK Trials and Championships at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium over the weekend of 29-31 July. Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/01aug11DoublesuccessforUBSportattheAvivaUKTrialsandChampionships.aspx Luke Gunn scholarships hannah england sport Birmingham James Wilkinson Athletics http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/07/bucs-second.aspx At the last update UBSport lay, for the first time in BUCS history, second in the BUCS championships ranking, with several competitors in hot pursuit. Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:20:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/07/bucs-second.aspx bucs sport competition http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/15Jul11ManchesterUnitedChiefandBBCDirectorofSportawardedHonorarydegrees.aspx Manchester United's Chief Executive and the BBC Director of Sport are amongst our illustrious sporting alumni who have received honorary doctorates from the University of Birmingham, in the summer graduation ceremonies. Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/15Jul11ManchesterUnitedChiefandBBCDirectorofSportawardedHonorarydegrees.aspx sport Birmingham Manchester United BBC David Gill Barbara Slater http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/11Jul11Wellingtonrewritestherecordbookyetagain.aspx University of Birmingham alumna Chrissie Wellington has rewritten (her own) record books once again, with a triumphant performance at the Challenge Roth Ironman in Germany on Sunday 10 July. Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/11Jul11Wellingtonrewritestherecordbookyetagain.aspx alumni Birmingham sport Chrissie Wellington Ironman http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/08Jul11JamaicanathletesonCampusaheadoftheir2012visit.aspx One of the world's fastest men, Asafa Powell, current 4 x 100 world record holders, Nester Carter and Michael Frater, and Olympic Silver Medalist Shericka Williams warmed up on the University of Birmingham's athletics track ahead of the Diamond League (Aviva Grand Prix) Athletics which took place at the Alexander Stadium on Sunday 10 July. Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/08Jul11JamaicanathletesonCampusaheadoftheir2012visit.aspx London 2012 2012 Olympics Birmingham sport Jamaican Track and Field Team Asafa Powell http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/06Jul11MenshockeygettheEnglandcallup.aspx UBSport men's first team hockey coach, Steve Floyd recently returned from Rotterdam, Holland after managing England men's under 21s in a series of test matches against Holland. The test series was carried out over three days at Rotterdam Hockey club, with the event concluding on Monday, July 4. Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/06Jul11MenshockeygettheEnglandcallup.aspx Hockey Mens England sport Birmingham http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/04Jul11Dadandalad.aspx After rowing across the Atlantic last year, UBSport staff member Norman Beech, Manager of the Raymond Priestley Centre, Coniston embarked upon another challenge. Mon, 04 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/04Jul11Dadandalad.aspx Sport http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/06/22June-New-research-highlights-effective-education-for-sports-coaches-as-key-to-healthier-UK-youngsters.aspx Childhood obesity is a serious public health problem predicted to affect two thirds of UK children by 2050. Physical inactivity is a leading contributor to the obesity epidemic, which researchers from the University of Birmingham are seeking to combat through effective coach education. Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:39:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/06/22June-New-research-highlights-effective-education-for-sports-coaches-as-key-to-healthier-UK-youngsters.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/20Jun11SportDevelopmentManagerappointednewChairofBirminghamAthleticsNetwork.aspx University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) Sport Development Manager and triple Olympian Christina Boxer, has been appointed as the Chair for the Birmingham McCain Athletics Network. Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/20Jun11SportDevelopmentManagerappointednewChairofBirminghamAthleticsNetwork.aspx Sport http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/07Jun11UBSporttriotakingonWorldslongesttriathlon.aspx Three University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) swimming club alumni are tackling the World's longest triathlon to raise money for two worthwhile charities, starting on Thursday, June 9. Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/07Jun11UBSporttriotakingonWorldslongesttriathlon.aspx Arc2Arch Triathlon Birmingham sport http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/18May11AGMSAlumniwinsEnglishChampionship.aspx Alumna Lucy Williams has won the 2011 English women's amateur championship, held in West Sussex on Saturday, May 14, defeating 15-year old Charley Hull from Woburn on the 19th hole in an outstanding final. Wed, 18 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/18May11AGMSAlumniwinsEnglishChampionship.aspx sport BirminghamUni Golf AGMS PGA Lucy Williams http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/11May11BirminghamSevensetforsummeradvicefromDameKelly.aspx Seven University of Birmingham students – Alex Cornwell, Lucy Dowsett, Katie Knowles, Alison Leonard, Sam Petty, Cally Read and Chris Smith - are set to ignite their 2011 summer track seasons after receiving advice from Dame Kelly Holmes at the latest 'On Camp with Kelly' and 'Future Stars with Kelly' Aviva-sponsored Get-Together. Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/11May11BirminghamSevensetforsummeradvicefromDameKelly.aspx Alison Leonard Kelly Holmes OCWK scholarships Athletics sport BirminghamUni http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/05/04May-Famous-Birmingham-graduates-give-students-sound-support-through-one-to-one-mentoring.aspx Twelve lucky final year undergraduate students from the University of Birmingham will get a once in a lifetime opportunity to gain first hand career insight and guidance from famous Birmingham graduates at the top of their field, in a new initiative being launched today [Thursday 05 May]. Thu, 05 May 2011 00:01:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/05/04May-Famous-Birmingham-graduates-give-students-sound-support-through-one-to-one-mentoring.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/05May11OutdoorChampionshipsshowcaseskillsofUBSport.aspx University of Birmingham Athletics & Cross Country put in another great performance at the BUCS Outdoor Championships last weekend winning a total of NINE individual medals plus a bronze for the women's team. Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/05May11OutdoorChampionshipsshowcaseskillsofUBSport.aspx Athletics Cross Country sport BirminghamUni bucs http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/03/31Mar-ActiveUniversitiesPressRelease.aspx The University of Birmingham has been awarded £65,275 in National Lottery funding by Sport England to help encourage students to get more active whilst studying at University.'Who will you be?' is amongst 41 projects being backed by Sport England's £10million Active Universities fund to get more students playing sport, as part of the mass participation legacy from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.The multi-sport project aims to increase participation by 15% by offering University of Birmingham students more choice Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/03/31Mar-ActiveUniversitiesPressRelease.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/03/21mar-bucs.aspx Birmingham's sports teams put in great performances at the British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) championships. Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:21:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/03/21mar-bucs.aspx Sport http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/14Mar11BUCSSquashTeamChampionships2011.aspx It was a hectic weekend at the Munrow Sports Centre between 25-27 February, as University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) hosted the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Individual Squash Championships. Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/14Mar11BUCSSquashTeamChampionships2011.aspx Squash sport BirminghamUni bucs http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/14Mar11ChrissieWellingtonbreaksanotherIronmanRecord.aspx Alumna Chrissie Wellington has rewritten the record books once again as she put in another impressive performance to win the Spec-Savers Ironman triathlon held in Port Elizabeth, South Africa on Sunday, April 10. Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/14Mar11ChrissieWellingtonbreaksanotherIronmanRecord.aspx alumni Triathlon Ironman Chrissie Wellington Rachel Joyce sport BirminghamUni http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/02/24feb-Volunteers-wanted-to-improve-health-and-fitness-by-exercising-less.aspx Researchers at the University of Birmingham's School of Sport and Exercise Sciences are calling for volunteers to take part in a study investigating the use of high intensity interval training (HIT) as a means to improve health and fitness. Thu, 24 Feb 2011 10:25:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/02/24feb-Volunteers-wanted-to-improve-health-and-fitness-by-exercising-less.aspx health fitness obesity diabetes exersice endurance http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/22Feb11UBSportsuccessatBUCSIndoorAthleticsChampionships.aspx UBSport Athletics and Cross Country Club continued their 2011 success by collecting an array of medals at the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Indoor Athletics Championships over the 19-20 February. Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/22Feb11UBSportsuccessatBUCSIndoorAthleticsChampionships.aspx Birmingham sport Indoor Athletics bucs Hurdles High Jump Julian Adenrian Beth Partridge 1500m Sara Treacy http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/18Feb11Squashsuccessaroundtheglobe.aspx It was a hectic weekend for UBSport squash club, with past and present members competing in high profile competitions across the globe. Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/18Feb11Squashsuccessaroundtheglobe.aspx alumni sport Birmingham Squash Joey Barrington http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/02/11febvolunteers-needed-for-weight-loss-study.aspx Researchers at the University of Birmingham's School of Sport and Exercise Sciences are looking for volunteers to take part in a study investigating whether successful weight loss can alter perception. Fri, 11 Feb 2011 12:08:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/02/11febvolunteers-needed-for-weight-loss-study.aspx weight loss perception http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/09Feb11SkiandSnowboardingclubdominateregionalcompetition.aspx UBSport)Ski and Snowboarding club, also known as Brumski, triumphed this weekend at the final round of the regional Kings Race Series. Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/09Feb11SkiandSnowboardingclubdominateregionalcompetition.aspx Ski Snowboard sport Birmingham http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/070211UBSportLionheartAward.aspx We are proud to announce the second winner of the termly Lionheart Award goes to Mike Sweeney, a third year Sports and Materials Science student and decathlete. Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/070211UBSportLionheartAward.aspx sport BirminghamUni Athletics scholarships Luke Gunn Mike Sweeney http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/07Feb11BUCSCrossCountryChampionships2011.aspx UBSport hosted the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Cross Country Championships, for the first time in the event's history, and had a huge victory by collecting three gold, two silver and two bronze medals. Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/07Feb11BUCSCrossCountryChampionships2011.aspx sport Birmingham Athletics Cross Country bucs Nick Goolab James Wilkinson http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/10/24novwellingtonbreaksownironmanrecord.aspx Mon, 31 Jan 2011 20:59:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/10/24novwellingtonbreaksownironmanrecord.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/26jan11AliceSharpwinsprestigoushockeyaward.aspx Alice Sharp from the UBSport Hockey club has been bestowed the prestigious Higgins Group UK Youth Hockey Awards for the second time in her short career. Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/26jan11AliceSharpwinsprestigoushockeyaward.aspx Hockey Alice Sharp Birmingham sport http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/22Dec10JamesFairselectedforHockeyAllStarteam2010.aspx University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) alumni James Fair has been named in the International Hockey Federation (FIH) All Star teams 2010. Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/22Dec10JamesFairselectedforHockeyAllStarteam2010.aspx sport Birmingham Hockey Mens alumni James Fair England http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/22Nov10Duathlonmensteamclinchsilver.aspx Twenty members of the University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) Triathlon club braved the miserable weather on Sunday, November 20 to compete in the British University and Colleges Sports (BUCS) aptly named 'Chilly' Duathlon at Castle Coombe, Wiltshire. Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/22Nov10Duathlonmensteamclinchsilver.aspx sport Birmingham Duathlon http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/21Dec10UBSportathleteshonouredatAvivaAthleticsAwards2010.aspx University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) alumni Hannah England, current student Ed Aston and athletics coach Bud Baldaro have been recognised for their achievements in 2010 at the annual Aviva Athletics Awards. Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/21Dec10UBSportathleteshonouredatAvivaAthleticsAwards2010.aspx alumni Athletics hannah england Bud Baldaro Aviva sport Birmingham http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/16Jul11IronmanChampiontorecieveHonorarydegree.aspx Triple Ironman World Champion and University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) alumna Chrissie Wellington is set to receive an honorary degree tomorrow (Wednesday, December 15), as a tribute to her work in both her passions: sport and international development. Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/16Jul11IronmanChampiontorecieveHonorarydegree.aspx Chrissie Wellington Ironman alumni Honorary Degree sport Birmingham http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/13Dec10UBSportattheEuropeanCrossCountryChampionships.aspx Past and present members of University of Birmingham Sport's (UBSport) Cross Country team competed at the SPAR European Cross Country Championships yesterday (Sunday, November 12) in Albufeira, Portugal. Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/13Dec10UBSportattheEuropeanCrossCountryChampionships.aspx Sara Treacy James Wilkinson Nick Goolab European Cross Country Championships Athletics Cross Country sport Birmingham http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/11Dec10FitnessSuitescoopsGymoftheYear.aspx University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) were named the National Fitness Awards 2010 Gym of the Year for Midlands and Wales at a spectacular gala dinner held at the National Railway Station, York on Thursday, November 25. Sat, 11 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/11Dec10FitnessSuitescoopsGymoftheYear.aspx Sport http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/29Nov10LifesaverpicksuptwomedalsatNationalChampionships.aspx Rebecca Sindell from the University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) Lifesaving Club headed up to Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, Sheffield on Sunday, November 28 to compete in the 2010 National Lifesaving Championships finals and picked up gold and bronze medals. Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/29Nov10LifesaverpicksuptwomedalsatNationalChampionships.aspx sport Birmingham Livesaving Rebecca Sindell National Lifesaving Championships http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/22Nov10Chrissiegivesitsomewelly.aspx University of Birmingham Alumna Chrissie Wellington produced an amazing performance at the 2010 Ford Ironman Arizona, USA in Sunday, November 21 to win the women's title in a superb 8:36:13, placing her in eighth overall. Mon, 22 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/22Nov10Chrissiegivesitsomewelly.aspx Ironman Chrissie Wellington Triathlon sport Birmingham http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/12Nov10UBSportLionheartAward.aspx University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) are delighted to introduce the inaugural 'Lionheart Award'. Presented termly, the award has been created to recognise students-athletes who are not only performing at a significant level for their chosen sport, but also show dedication and leadership surpassing what is expected of UBSport club members. Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/12Nov10UBSportLionheartAward.aspx Lionheart Award Xavier Disley cycling scholarships Luke Gunn sport Birmingham http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/14Oct10BronzeforGilbertattheCommonwealthGames.aspx Susie Gilbert, third year geography, has secured her third bronze medal of the summer following a 1-0 win over South Africa with England women's hockey at the Commonwealth Games, Delhi on Wednesday, October, 13. Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/14Oct10BronzeforGilbertattheCommonwealthGames.aspx Susie Gilbert Women's Hockey England Hockey EHL Commonwealth Games sport Birmingham GB Hockey http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/27Sep10ElleHopkinshassuccessattheNationalTrackChampionships.aspx Elle Hopkins, a third year Sport and Exercise Science student, had a successful trip to Manchester Velodrome last week to compete in the National Track Championships 2010, walking away with a silver medal in the Women's Madison and a positive performance in the team sprint race. Mon, 27 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/27Sep10ElleHopkinshassuccessattheNationalTrackChampionships.aspx Elle Hopkins cycling National Track Championships Birmingham sport http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/13Sep10GilbertwinsWorldCupbronze.aspx University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) had a representative in England's women's hockey squad as they picked up their first ever medal in the BDO FIH World Cup in Rosario, Argentina. Mon, 13 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/13Sep10GilbertwinsWorldCupbronze.aspx Susie Gilbert Hockey Women's Hockey sport Birmingham World Cup http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/03Sep10CityjoinforceswithUBSport.aspx Birmingham City Football Club have jumped at the chance to pledge their support to the Corporate Relay Challenge 2010, a fundraising race which has been launched in aid of military patients treated at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB) and to develop budding Olympic and Paralympic athletes. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/03Sep10CityjoinforceswithUBSport.aspx Sport http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/23Aug10UBSportalumniselectedforCommonwealthGames.aspx Three University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) alumni have been selected to represent England at the upcoming Commonwealth Games to be held in Delhi, India from October 3-14. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/23Aug10UBSportalumniselectedforCommonwealthGames.aspx Luke Gunn hannah england Louise Hazel Commonwealth Games sport Birmingham http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/19Aug10BadmintonscholarstorepresentGB.aspx Congratulations to two University of Birmingham Sport badminton players who are set to start off the new season with success after being chosen to represent Great Britain at the 11th World University Badminton Championships 2010. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/19Aug10BadmintonscholarstorepresentGB.aspx Alyssa Lim Catherine Grant Badminton sport Birmingham scholarships GB http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/26Aug10UBSportHockeyStarsareDelhibound.aspx Susie Gilbert, third year Geography, has been named in the squad of 16 women's hockey players to represent England at the Commonwealth games to be held in Delhi, India from October 3-14. Sun, 08 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/26Aug10UBSportHockeyStarsareDelhibound.aspx Hockey sport Birmingham Commonwealth Games http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/27Jul10TriplesuccessforUBSportalumni.aspx Joel Hinds helped Great Britain reclaim the team titles in the 7th World University Squash Championships held at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, after a tight final against newcomers Hong Kong (Saturday, July 17). Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/27Jul10TriplesuccessforUBSportalumni.aspx Joel Hinds Chrissie Wellington Ironman Squash Naomi Folkard archery GB sport Birmingham http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/07/09july-haile.aspx World record marathon runner Haile Gebrselassie will receive an honorary degree from the University of Birmingham, having collaborated for years with the institution's sports scientists to optimise his nutrition. Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/07/09july-haile.aspx health sports http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/05/31may-fairplayorfoul.aspx Sports psychologists at the University of Birmingham are investigating how factors such as motivation can influence how likely a football player is to adopt antisocial behaviour in their quest for victory in contests such as the World Cup. Mon, 31 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/05/31may-fairplayorfoul.aspx sports psychologists World Cup antisocial behaviour football http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/05/12may-johnarmitt.aspx Dr John Armitt, Chairman of the Olympics Delivery Authority, will provide an overview of the approach to the constructing of the venues and infrastructure for the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. Wed, 12 May 2010 00:01:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/05/12may-johnarmitt.aspx olympics Paralympics London 2012 Olympics Delivery Authority http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/03/31mar-beechboys.aspx University of Birmingham Sport staff member Norman Beech, and his son James, have become the first British father and son team to row across the Atlantic after taking part in the Woodvale Atlantic Rowing Race 2009, in support of their chosen charity, WaterAid. Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/03/31mar-beechboys.aspx Sport