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Taking athletics to the next level

Taking athletics to the next level
Description
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.
Date:
Friday 9th September 2011
Categories:
Alumni, International, Social Sciences, Sport, Students

Hannah England takes silver at the World Championships

Hannah England takes silver at the World Championships
Description
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.
Date:
Thursday 1st September 2011
Categories:
Alumni, International, Sport

University proposes £175m transformation of historic Edgbaston campus

Description
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.
Date:
Tuesday 9th August 2011
Categories:
Alumni, Arts and Law, Corporate Services, Engineering and Physical Sciences, International, Life and Environmental Sciences, Medical and Dental Sciences, Sport

Less than ten minutes of intense exercise a week is enough to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes, according to new research

Less than ten minutes of intense exercise a week is enough to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes, according to new research
Description
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.
Date:
Monday 1st August 2011
Categories:
Life and Environmental Sciences, Research, Sport

Double success for UBSport at the Aviva UK Trials and Championships

Double success for UBSport at the Aviva UK Trials and Championships
Description
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.
Date:
Monday 1st August 2011
Categories:
Alumni, International, Sport, Students

UBSport announced as second in BUCS championship

UBSport announced as second in BUCS championship
Description
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.
Date:
Thursday 21st July 2011
Categories:
Sport, Students

Manchester United Chief and BBC Director of Sport awarded Honorary degrees

Manchester United Chief and BBC Director of Sport awarded Honorary degrees
Description
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.
Date:
Friday 15th July 2011
Categories:
Alumni, Sport

Wellington rewrites the record book yet again

Wellington rewrites the record book yet again
Description
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.
Date:
Monday 11th July 2011
Categories:
Alumni, International, Sport
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