Contensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.uk http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/olympics/news/index.aspx?SyndicationType=2 2013-05-26T04:39:16Z Nathan Johnson

I chose to study at Birmingham because for me it offered a great balance between being at the heart of a dynamic city, having a really large campus, a really large university with lots of activities, the politics department which I'm involved in is in the top ten of the country and of course, Birmingham is in the top three of the British University sports rankings, which is a big seller for me.

2013-05-21T16:15:00Z 2013-05-21T16:09:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/idd/jose-van-oosten-msc-idd.aspx Simon Levermore

The University of Birmingham has been ranked number 1 out of 76 universities for Sport Sciences subjects in the Complete University Guide 2014 league tables.

2013-04-30T18:51:00Z 2013-05-01T12:29:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/sport-exercise/news/2013/30Apr-SportEx-ranked-number-1-in-Complete-University-Guide-2014.aspx Simon Levermore

The School of Sport and Exercise Sciences is already recognised as a world leader in the sciences of sport, exercise, health and rehabilitation, and the addition of Physiotherapy will add significantly to our expertise in rehabilitation.

2013-04-30T16:44:00Z 2013-05-02T14:08:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/sport-exercise/news/2013/30Apr-arrival-of-School-of-Sport,-Exercise-and-Rehabilitation-Sciences.aspx Simon Levermore

Final year Applied Golf Management Studies student CharlotteStanton has been named Young Volunteer of the Year by the England GolfPartnership, and has gone on to discuss her volunteer work with Sky SportsNews.

2013-04-30T13:51:00Z 2013-04-30T14:44:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/sport-exercise/news/2013/30Apr-agms-student-wins-volunteering-award.aspx Simon Levermore

Runner's World has recently featured an experiment, examining the effects of competition on performance, conducted at the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, by Christopher Ring, Maria Kavussanu, David McIntyre, and Andrew Cooke, who is now a lecturer at the University of Bangor.

2013-04-30T11:48:00Z 2013-04-30T13:46:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/sport-exercise/news/2013/30Apr-sportex-research-featured-in-Runners-World.aspx Simon Levermore

BBC newsreader, Celebrity Mastermind champion and self-confessed golf nut Naga Munchetty is the guest of honour at this year's PGA Graduation ceremony at the University of Birmingham. The 38-year-old BBC Breakfast and BBC World News presenter will recognise the achievements of the newest crop of aspiring PGA Professionals.

2013-04-16T11:32:00Z 2013-04-30T13:46:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/sport-exercise/news/2013/16Apr-newsreader-headlines-PGA-graduation.aspx Simon Levermore

Adrian Hodgson (currently in the final year of his PhD in the School of Sport & Exercise Sciences) has been awarded one of just 30 places on the European Nutrition Leadership Programme 2013.

2013-03-21T12:10:00Z 2013-04-30T13:47:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/sport-exercise/news/2013/21Mar-phd-student-awarded-place-on-enl-programme-2013.aspx Simon Levermore

A premier Midlands Golf Club has been put under the microscope by first year students on the PGA-backed Applied Golf Management Studies degree.

2013-03-11T16:08:00Z 2013-03-11T16:14:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/sport-exercise/news/2013/agms-students-edgbaston-golf-club.aspx Simon Levermore

Students from the School of Sport & Exercise Sciences excelled in recent BUCS Championships in gymnastics and judo. On 24th February Lucas Rowe (BSc SPECS) won gold in the 60kg men's high grade category of the British Judo Association/BUCS Gatorade Nationals in Sheffield

2013-03-01T13:54:00Z 2013-03-01T14:04:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/sport-exercise/news/2013/01Mar-record-results-in-bucs-championships.aspx Dean Miller

After being medically discharged from a Military training scheme in 2010, Pamela Relph MBE (BSc Physics, 2011) took up rowing and is taking the sport by storm. A London 2012 Paralympic Gold medalist as part of Team GB's LTA mixed coxed four, Pamela reflects on her unforgettable summer.

2013-02-25T10:51:00Z 2013-02-18T16:39:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2013/02/The-greatest-row-on-earth.aspx Dean Miller

The behaviour seen on Premier League football pitches is indicative of the attitudes of wider society according to Dr James Reade, whose research collaboration with colleagues at the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge has revealed that referees are more likely to unwittingly discriminate against certain ethnic groups than others.

2013-02-18T15:49:00Z 2013-02-25T10:51:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/12/Soccer-bookings-show-ethnic-discrimination.aspx Simon Levermore

Dr Maria Kavussanu has been awarded a grant ($45,445) from the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) to conduct a two-year project entitled "A cross-cultural approach to a cross-cultural issue: Psychosocial factors and doping in young athletes".

2013-02-07T14:41:00Z 2013-03-11T16:15:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/sport-exercise/news/2013/07Feb-Research-grant-awarded-to-Dr-Maria-Kavussanu.aspx Simon Levermore

Dr Francois Xavier-Li talks to BBC's David Gregory about the work done with the Jamaican Olympic team ahead of London 2012.

2013-02-04T17:36:00Z 2013-02-04T14:47:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/sport-exercise/news/2013/bbc-birmingham-report-on-our-work-with-jamaican-oympic-team.aspx Catherine Byerley

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.

2012-12-14T10:14:00Z 2012-12-14T09:50:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/12/14DecBrazilian-Government-and-University-embark-on-sports-science-partnership.aspx Simon Levermore

Information on Sportex graduate, Adam Pengilly, becomes Honorary Graduand

2012-12-06T15:05:00Z 2012-12-06T14:42:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/sport-exercise/news/2012/3Dec-Sportex-graduate-becomes-Honorary-Graduand.aspx Samantha Williams

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.

2012-12-06T14:01:00Z 2012-12-20T09:48:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/12/06-Dec-12-Sporting-success-and-Olympic-Committee-member-receives-honorary-degree.aspx Catherine Byerley

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.

2012-11-30T11:49:00Z 2012-12-10T15:31:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/11/30NovPGA-and-University-of-Birmingham-unveil-new-international-golf-degree-programme.aspx Simon Levermore

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.

2012-11-30T11:49:00Z 2012-12-06T14:35:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/sport-exercise/news/2012/30NovPGA-and-University-of-Birmingham-unveil-new-international-golf-degree-programme.aspx Andy Tootell

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.

2012-11-26T11:00:00Z 2012-11-28T11:23:00Z 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 Simon Levermore

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.

2012-11-26T11:00:00Z 2012-11-29T12:20:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/sport-exercise/news/2012/26-Nov-Lessons-from-London,-the-road-to-Rio.aspx Lydia Rea

The Lapworth Museum of Geology at the University of Birmingham has been awarded a Heritage Lottery Fund Development grant of £130,000 to progress plans to apply for a full grant for a major redevelopment project to create a significantly improved visitor experience and widen its access to young people, the public, and schools. Find out how you can get involved...

2012-11-16T15:05:00Z 2012-11-16T14:56:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/gees/news/2012/15Nov-heritage-lottery-grant.aspx Lydia Rea

The Lapworth Museum of Geology at the University of Birmingham has been awarded a Heritage Lottery Fund Development grant of £130,000 to progress plans to apply for a full grant for a major redevelopment project to create a significantly improved visitor experience and widen its access to young people, the public, and schools. Find out how you can get involved...

2012-11-15T09:00:00Z 2013-02-28T16:58:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/facilities/lapworth-museum/news/2012/heritage-lottery-grant-for-lapworth-museum.aspx Kabir Ganguly

Business School alumnus David Gill has been appointed Vice Chairman of the Football Association.

2012-10-26T16:18:00Z 2012-10-29T16:24:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/economics/news/2012/october/david-gill.aspx Amy Cory

For Dean, former student and 2012 Paralympian, sport is about being the very best in the world. He is one of the reasons we are building a new sports centre with facilities to meet all of his needs. From our students to you, our alumni, to members of the local community and talented athletes, this new state-of-the-art facility will offer something for everyone.

2012-09-27T16:20:00Z 2012-10-29T14:22:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/10/What-does-sport-mean-to-you.aspx Amy Cory

The gap year experiences of one alumnus kick-started his career as Director and Co-founder of a totally unique surf-travel company which is striving to offer aspiring surfers the ticket to inspiring locations.

2012-09-25T12:41:00Z 2012-09-25T16:47:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/10/Providing-a-Ticket-to-Ride.aspx Amy Cory

'Winning a gold medal in front of a home crowd was indescribable and an experience I will never forget,' explains Birmingham graduate and former Pussycats captain, Pamela Relph (BSc Physics, 2011) who raced to Paralympic success earlier this month.

2012-09-21T11:05:00Z 2012-09-21T10:53:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/09/London-2012-Alumni-Superstars.aspx Dean Miller

Information on Student development scholarship: My time in Kenya

2012-09-20T11:48:00Z 2012-09-20T11:35:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/09/Student-development-scholarship-My-time-in-Kenya-.aspx Alberto Guglielmi

Information on Paralympic Gold for Birmingham's Relph

2012-09-03T19:00:00Z 2012-09-03T17:54:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/olympics/news/Pamel-Relph-Gold-Medal.aspx Amy Cory

Birmingham Physics graduate Pamela Relph stormed to Paralympic gold as part of Team GB's Mixed Coxed Four on Sunday. Her victory with teammates, Naomi Riches, David Smith and James Roe was the only Paralympic rowing medal won by team GB.

2012-09-03T15:47:00Z 2012-09-03T16:30:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/09/Paralympic-gold-for-alumna-Pamela.aspx Simon Levermore

In an interview immediately following the Jamaican victory in the the men's 4x100m relay, Usain Bolt sings the praises of the University of Birmingham and of the sporting facilities which the Jamaican team had access to during the stay here leading up to the London 2012 Olympic Games.

2012-08-14T17:37:00Z 2012-08-14T19:13:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/sport-exercise/news/2012/14Aug-Bolt-bigs-up-Birmingham!.aspx Amy Cory

"Will London 2012 'inspire a generation' and be the first Olympics to deliver a participatory legacy?" was the theme of an open debate at the Bramall Music Building.

2012-08-07T16:13:00Z 2012-08-20T09:53:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/08/August-Expert-Panel-Debates-Olympic-Legacy.aspx Joanna Clark

One alumnus gives an insight into Olympic fever from a different perspective.

2012-08-07T16:12:00Z 2012-08-08T10:17:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/08/August-Preparing-for-the-greatest-show-on-earth.aspx Joanna Clark

Flying the flag for Great Britain at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be 10 alumni and one current student.

2012-08-07T16:12:00Z 2012-08-08T10:18:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/08/August-Birmingham-at-London-2012.aspx Alberto Guglielmi

Lindsey Maguire and Naomi Folkard's performs at London 2012

2012-08-03T14:20:00Z 2012-08-03T13:38:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/olympics/news/03Aug-maguire-folkard-stories.aspx Joanna Clark

The limited participation of Muslim sportswomen in international sport is highlighted in a new paper by Birmingham academics.

2012-08-01T16:56:00Z 2012-08-08T10:11:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/08/August-Exclusion-of-Muslim-sportswomen-highlighted.aspx Joanna Clark

The University has many connections with the Olympic games due to its proud sporting tradition. The gallery below shares a few of the University's many Olympic memories including the recent visit from the Jamaican track and field team in their build up to the London 2012 games.

2012-08-01T16:56:00Z 2012-08-08T10:14:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/08/August-Olympic-memories.aspx Ben Hill

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.

2012-07-27T09:56:00Z 2012-07-27T13:47:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/07/26-July-Birmingham-Olympians.aspx Nathan Johnson

POLSIS's Dr Jonathan Grix appeared on BBC Radio 4's Thinking Allowed this week to discuss his new book Sport under Communism: Behind the East German 'Miracle', co-authored by Mike Dennis from the University of Wolverhampton.

2012-07-27T09:00:00Z 2012-07-30T09:00:00Z http://polsis.org/2012/07/26/sport-under-communism-dr-jonathan-grix-discusses-his-new-book/ Joanna Clark

Dining with members of the Jamaican Olympic team was a unique experience for two of our alumni.

2012-07-26T12:32:00Z 2012-08-08T10:19:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/08/August-Alumni-dine-with-Jamaican-Olympians.aspx Simon Levermore

Professor Kathleen Armour, Professor of Education and Sport and Head of the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, talks to Ideas Lab about whether the Games can deliver a youth sport participation legacy.

2012-07-26T08:43:00Z 2012-08-20T11:09:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/sport-exercise/news/2012/26Jul-Can-2012-deliver-youth-sport-participation-legacy-podcast.aspx Simon Levermore

Gareth Wallis, a lecturer and expert in sports nutrition in the School of Sport and Exercise Science commented in the Guardian newspaper that diet is a key aspect of the of cycling success enjoyed by Bradley Wiggins and his teammates.

2012-07-24T16:33:00Z 2012-07-26T08:26:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/sport-exercise/news/2012/23Jul-Diet-is-key-to-cycling-success,-sport-nutrition-lecturer-tells-Guardian-newspaper.aspx Joanna Clark

Information on Signed Usain Bolt memorabilia auction

2012-07-20T09:34:00Z 2012-07-20T09:33:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/Auction-of-signed-Usain-Bolt-memorabilia.aspx Nathan Johnson

The Olympic Games are now less than two weeks away. In this podcast for the University of Birmingham's Ideas Lab, POLSIS's Dr Jonathan Grix discusses the Olympic 'legacy', the impact of the Games outside the capital, and parallels with the 1948 Austerity Olympics, which were also held in London.

2012-07-16T09:43:00Z 2012-07-16T09:38:00Z http://polsis.org/2012/07/16/dr-jonathan-grix-on-the-olympics/ Simon Levermore

Dr Jonathan Grix, Senior Lecturer in Sport Politics and Policy at the University of Birmingham, about whether the London 2012 Games will leave the country with a significant legacy after the Olympic Flame has been extinguished.

2012-07-10T10:17:00Z 2012-07-10T10:15:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/sport-exercise/news/2012/10Jul-Leveraging-legacies-from-the-London-2012-Olympics---a-podcast.aspx Alberto Guglielmi

The University of Birmingham has been unmistakably linked to the London 2012 Olympics, from the campus being used for the Jamaican track and field teams pre-Olympic camp to having a number of alumni set to compete in the games, and one former student who is heavily involved is Adam Pengilly.

2012-07-09T12:34:00Z 2012-08-03T13:26:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/olympics/news/09Jul12Adam-Pengilly-interview.aspx Simon Levermore

The University of Birmingham is hosting an open debate at 11am on Friday 13 July. The debate will centre on the participatory legacy of London 2012 as well as looking forward to the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

2012-06-19T17:03:00Z 2012-06-19T17:01:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/sport-exercise/news/2012/19Jun-Will-London-2012-inspire-a-generation.aspx Simon Levermore

Dr. Nikos Ntoumanis has recently received a grant from the World Anti-Doping Agency to carry out a statistical synthesis (meta-analysis) of the literature on personal and situational psychosocial variables that predict doping use in physical activity settings

2012-06-15T13:07:00Z 2012-06-15T13:03:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/sport-exercise/news/2012/15Jun-Doping-in-Physical-Activity-Settings-A-statistical-review.aspx Jonathan Laidlow

Interview and profile of Birmingham Law Graduate aiming for the London 2012 Olympics

2012-06-07T10:53:00Z 2012-06-07T12:11:00Z http://blog.upmysport.com/2012/06/01/in-the-sportlight-julz-adeniran-from-law-grad-to-london-2012/ Amy Cory

For the first time, members of the alumni community can be found across the London Underground and at train stations and airports up and down the country as part of the University's Heroes campaign celebrating excellence in many different fields

2012-06-06T15:55:00Z 2012-06-06T15:38:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/06/06June-Search-for-the-hero-inside-yourself.aspx Amy Cory

The University's Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Transfer is preparing for a charity bike ride across Wales in aid of the University's Circles of Influence fundraising campaign.

2012-06-06T14:25:00Z 2012-06-07T13:42:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/06/06June-Pro-Vice-Chancellor-cycles-for-university-research-and-scholarships.aspx Catherine Byerley

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.

2012-06-06T12:44:00Z 2012-06-06T11:47:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/06/06-June-University-Pro-Vice-Chancellor-cycles-for-diabetes-research-and-scholarship-places.aspx Catherine Byerley

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.

2012-06-06T11:44:00Z 2012-06-06T11:40:00Z 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 Simon Levermore

Dr Nikos Ntoumanis has recently received a grant from the Centre of Learning and Academic Development to develop a series of narrated, step-by-step movies, which illustrate how to perform a range of statistical analyses.

2012-05-29T09:39:00Z 2012-05-29T09:31:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/sport-exercise/news/2012/28May-Statistics-just-got-a-little-bit-simpler.aspx Alberto Guglielmi

On Wednesday 23rd May Vice Chancellor Professor David Eastwood hosted an evening reception at his residence to celebrate the University of Birmingham's long history of successful business partnerships and reaffirm the University's role in supporting business growth in the region.

2012-05-28T11:07:00Z 2012-05-28T11:16:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/business-services/news/items/University-of-Birmingham-celebrates-its-open-door-to-business.aspx Simon Levermore

In the Guardian University guide 2013 the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences is ranked in the top three for sport sciences universities.

2012-05-25T14:18:00Z 2012-05-28T08:55:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/sport-exercise/news/2012/25May-School-rank-in-top-three-of-uni-guide-2013.aspx Simon Levermore

Ahead of the Olympic Games in London this summer, university athletes from across the country were handed the opportunity of a lifetime as the annual British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Visa Outdoor Athletics Championships were held in the new purpose built Olympic Stadium in Stratford, over the weekend of the May 4-7. The first event to reach its conclusion at the Championships was the women's 2000m steeplechase, won by the University of Birmingham's Pippa Woolven.

2012-05-17T12:51:00Z 2012-05-17T12:50:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/sport-exercise/news/2012/10May-Sportex-student-Pippa-Woolven-makes-history.aspx Alberto Guglielmi

Information on Cup glory for Birmingham hockey

2012-05-15T14:35:00Z 2012-05-15T14:29:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/olympics/news/14May-Hockey-win.aspx Simon Levermore

Staff at the School of Sport an Exercise Sciences have been awarded £10,000 by the Higher Education Academy to explore the experiences of home and international students participating in an outdoor groupwork skills course.

2012-05-10T16:26:00Z 2012-05-10T16:19:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/sport-exercise/news/2012/10May-BEST-Project-wins-Higher-Education-Academy-award.aspx Simon Levermore

Ahead of the Olympic Games in London this summer, university athletes from across the country were handed the opportunity of a lifetime as the annual British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Visa Outdoor Athletics Championships were held in the new purpose built Olympic Stadium in Stratford, over the weekend of the May 4-7. The first event to reach its conclusion at the Championships was the women's 2000m steeplechase, won by the University of Birmingham's Pippa Woolven.

2012-05-10T14:39:00Z 2012-05-17T12:57:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/olympics/news/Pippa-Woolven.aspx Alberto Guglielmi

Birmingham student Nick Cruchley, from Stourbridge, has cemented his place in Olympic history by becoming the first men's pole vault Champion at the Olympic Stadium. Nick broke the Championship Record with a height of 5:22m to take the title at the BUCS Visa Outdoor Athletics Championships. The championships were a London 2012 test event as part of the London Prepares series.

2012-05-10T11:33:00Z 2012-05-10T12:51:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/olympics/news/Nick-Crutchley.aspx Alberto Guglielmi

The University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) Athletics and Cross Country club made history over the weekend of 4-7 May as scholar Pippa Woolven became the first person to win and receive a gold medal at the Olympic Stadium in London.

2012-05-10T10:06:00Z 2012-05-10T11:22:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/olympics/news/09-5-2012-Bucs-success-news-release.aspx Simon Levermore

SportEx Doctoral Researcher Mark Holland (supervised by Professor Joan Duda and Dr Jennifer Cumming) has received the Michael K. O'Rourke PhD Publication Award within the College of Life and Environmental Sciences.

2012-05-01T12:01:00Z 2012-05-01T11:55:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/sport-exercise/news/2012/01May-DR-wins-Michael-K-ORourke-Award.aspx Simon Levermore

Dr Michael White has been appointed Deputy Editor in Chief of the journal, Experimental Physiology.

2012-05-01T11:25:00Z 2012-05-01T11:12:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/sport-exercise/news/2012/27Apr-SportEx-academic-appointed-Deputy-Editor-in-Chief-of-Experimental-Physiology.aspx Simon Levermore

Dr Maria Kavussanu has been recently appointed Associate Editor of the Journal of Applied Sport Psychology. This is the official journal of the Association for the Applied Sport Psychology and is published by Routledge.

2012-04-24T13:54:00Z 2012-04-24T13:49:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/sport-exercise/news/2012/24Apr-Associate-Editor-appointment-for-Dr-Maria-Kavussanu.aspx Simon Levermore

The School of Sport and Exercise Sciences (SportEx) is celebrating the success of second year Doctoral Student, Richard Bruce, at a recent scientific meeting held in London's Queen Elizabeth II, Conference Centre.

2012-04-17T11:46:00Z 2012-04-17T12:31:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/sport-exercise/news/2012/17Apr-SportEx-DR-student-awarded-prize-at-BBEP-meeting.aspx Amy Cory

Did you ever go to the Raymond Priestley Centre in Coniston, Lake District? If so, we would like to hear from you in return for a £25 Amazon voucher.

2012-04-12T14:37:00Z 2012-04-12T14:50:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2012/04/12Apr-Complete-our-Coniston-survey-and-receive-a-25-Amazon-voucher--.aspx Lydia Rea

'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.

2012-04-04T09:23:00Z 2012-04-04T09:09:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/gees/news/2012/04Apr12-susie-gilbert-olympics.aspx Alberto Guglielmi

'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.

2012-04-02T17:21:00Z 2012-04-03T09:39:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/04/02AprSusie-Gilbert-Press-Release.aspx Jenna Hadley

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.

2012-03-27T12:11:00Z 2012-03-23T14:21:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/Sport-2012/19Mar12University-of-Birmingham-Sport-at-the-BUCS-Championships-2012.aspx Ben Hill

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.

2012-03-21T11:07:00Z 2012-03-21T10:51:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/03/21-Mar-Olympic-delight-for-University-of-Birmingham-torch-bearers-.aspx Simon Levermore

Dr Maria Kavussanu, Senior Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Psychology has been invited to be a panel member at "Designer athletes: Fair play or foul" organised by The Physiological Society.

2012-03-06T09:39:00Z 2012-03-06T09:36:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/sport-exercise/news/2012/02Mar-SportEx-Academic-to-speak-at-Physiological-Society-event.aspx Matt Clulee

Information on Universitas 21 ECR December 2011

2012-02-20T13:54:00Z 2012-02-20T10:06:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/international/News/items/Universitas-21-ECR-December-2011.aspx Jenna Hadley

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.

2012-02-16T15:55:00Z 2012-02-16T15:53:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/Sport-2012/16Feb12England-takes-gold-as-preparations-continue-for-London-2012-.aspx Simon Levermore

The University recently hosted the 2nd Universitas 21 Early Career Researcher workshop on the theme of Healthy Living in December 2011.

2012-01-20T18:58:00Z 2012-01-23T09:37:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/sport-exercise/news/2012/20Jan-Universitas-21-Early-Career-Researcher-workshop.aspx Simon Levermore

Dr Maria Kavussanu, Senior Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Psychology, has been invited to lecture at the Cutting Edge 2012 Great Debates at the Royal Institution.

2012-01-13T09:43:00Z 2012-01-17T11:18:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/sport-exercise/news/2012/13Jan-SportEx-Academic-to-speak-at-Research-Councils-UK-Great-Debates.aspx Simon Levermore

Staff and students at the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences were involved in an episode of ITV's The Biggest Loser to be screened on Tuesday 10 January at 9pm.

2012-01-05T15:37:00Z 2012-01-05T15:55:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/sport-exercise/news/2012/05Jan-ITV-Biggest-Losers-visit-school-to-discover-their-biological-age.aspx Simon Levermore

Dr Michael Grey is one of the keynote speakers at the 3rd Annual Conference for the UK and Ireland Chapter of the International FES Society (IFESSUKI). The conference is jointly organised between the University of Birmingham and the Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust.

2011-12-16T12:46:00Z 2011-12-16T13:01:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/sport-exercise/news/2011/16-Dec-ifessuk-conference-2012.aspx Murray Admin

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.

2011-12-14T14:53:00Z 2011-12-15T12:36:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/14Dec11UBSport-stars-shine-at-the-European-Cross-Country-Championships.aspx Kate Chapple

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.

2011-12-12T16:24:00Z 2011-12-13T16:04:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/11/12-Dec-11-The-Olympics-come-to-Birmingham.aspx Simon Levermore

Non Stanford, School of Sport and Exercise Sciences graduate and London 2012 distance runner hopeful, is keeping us updated about her progress towards the Olympics with her new blog

2011-12-01T16:17:00Z 2011-12-01T16:13:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/sport-exercise/news/2011/30-Nov-Non-Stanford,-2012-Olympic-running-hopeful,-starts-her-blog-for-us.aspx Simon Levermore

Professor Joan Duda, Professor of Sport and Exercise Psychology at the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, drew from her long-standing research on motivational processes and optimizing youth engagement in sporting activities when invited to be a keynote speaker at two recent conferences.

2011-11-22T09:57:00Z 2011-11-22T09:52:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/sport-exercise/news/2011/22-Nov-Sportex-Professor-is-keynote-speaker-in-youth-sport-conferences.aspx Simon Levermore

Dr Nikos Ntoumanis has been recently appointed as joint Editor-in-Chief of Psychology of Sport and Exercise (PSE), the official publication of the European Federation of Sport Psychology (FEPSAC).

2011-11-15T10:21:00Z 2011-11-15T10:13:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/sport-exercise/news/2011/Sportex-academic-appointed-as-Editor-in-Chief-of-Psychology-of-Sport-and-Exercise.aspx Michael Lee

Professor Felix Schmid, of the School of Civil Engineering and the Birmingham Centre for Railway Research and Education, completed a tough charity challenge in Septmeber this year: he cycled from Land's End to John O'Groats, climbed the 'three peaks challenge' and kayaked the longest lakes in England, Wales and Scotland.

2011-11-09T17:49:00Z 2011-11-22T12:59:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering/news/archive/ultimate-3-challenge.aspx Dean Miller

Information on Great Run raises thousands for cancer research

2011-10-27T15:24:00Z 2011-10-27T14:58:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2011/10/Great-Run-raises-thousands-for-cancer-research.aspx Lydia Rea

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.

2011-10-18T14:36:00Z 2011-10-18T09:56:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/gees/news/2011/17Oct11ChrissietakesIronmanChampionshiptitleagain,whileRachelrejoicesatfourthplace.aspx Jenna Hadley

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.

2011-10-17T12:25:00Z 2011-10-20T10:02:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/17Oct11ChrissietakesIronmanChampionshiptitleagain,whileRachelrejoicesatfourthplace.aspx Jenna Hadley

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.

2011-10-07T17:35:00Z 2011-10-07T17:21:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/07Oct11AmericanFootballHeadCoachselectedforIFAFWorldDevelopmentteam.aspx Jenna Hadley

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.

2011-09-13T13:42:00Z 2011-09-13T13:31:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/13Sep11UniversityofBirminghamkickstartsOlympicLegacywithGoldChallenge.aspx Simon Levermore

Video featuring a recent PhD student and staff from the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences in the ECSS Young Investigators Award.

2011-09-12T00:00:00Z 2011-10-13T12:42:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/sport-exercise/news/12Sep-ECSS-Young-Investigators-Award-2011.aspx Jenna Hadley

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.

2011-09-09T16:19:00Z 2012-01-29T12:01:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/09Sep11Takingathleticstothenextlevel.aspx Simon Levermore

School of Biosciences alumna Hannah England has won a silver medal in the women's 1,500 metres at the 13th IAAF World Championships in Daegu. The Biochemistry graduate, who was awarded a first class degree in 2009, was with the main group of leaders on the final stretch before setting off wide and accelerating her way to a surprise second place.

2011-09-02T15:31:00Z 2011-09-09T16:52:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/biosciences/news/2011/02Sept-Biochemistry-Alumna-Hannah-England-takes-silver.aspx Jenna Hadley

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.

2011-09-01T15:41:00Z 2011-09-01T15:35:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/01Sep11HannahEnglandtakessilverattheWorldChampionships.aspx Lydia Rea

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.

2011-08-17T11:34:00Z 2011-08-17T11:25:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/sport-exercise/news/09Aug-Estates-Development-FrameworkRelease.aspx Simon Levermore

Staff from the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences have been awarded a £7,000 grant, from the Higher Education Academy, to evaluate the transfer of skills developed in outdoor settings into academia and employment. Dr Jennifer Cumming and Dr Vikki Burns will be examining the development of team work skills at the Raymond Priestley Centre, the University-owned outdoor pursuits centre in the Lake District.

2011-08-11T14:01:00Z 2011-08-11T16:18:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/sport-exercise/news/11Aug-skills-transfer-from-outdoor-settings-to-academia-and-employment.aspx Ben Hill

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.

2011-08-09T10:41:00Z 2011-08-19T16:02:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/08/09Aug-Estates-Development-FrameworkRelease.aspx James Perry

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.

2011-08-03T14:12:00Z 2011-08-03T14:10:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/sport-exercise/news/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 Amy Cory

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.

2011-08-01T12:16:00Z 2012-02-01T18:08:00Z 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 Jenna Hadley

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.

2011-08-01T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T11:48:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/01aug11DoublesuccessforUBSportattheAvivaUKTrialsandChampionships.aspx Simon Levermore

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.

2011-07-21T15:07:00Z 2011-07-21T14:57:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/sport-exercise/news/bucs-second.aspx Claire Hawkins

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.

2011-07-21T13:20:00Z 2011-08-03T15:50:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/07/bucs-second.aspx Jenna Hadley

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.

2011-07-15T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T15:21:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/15Jul11ManchesterUnitedChiefandBBCDirectorofSportawardedHonorarydegrees.aspx Jenna Hadley

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.

2011-07-11T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T15:58:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/11Jul11Wellingtonrewritestherecordbookyetagain.aspx Jenna Hadley

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.

2011-07-08T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T16:13:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/08Jul11JamaicanathletesonCampusaheadoftheir2012visit.aspx Jenna Hadley

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.

2011-07-06T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T16:25:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/06Jul11MenshockeygettheEnglandcallup.aspx Jenna Hadley

After rowing across the Atlantic last year, UBSport staff member Norman Beech, Manager of the Raymond Priestley Centre, Coniston embarked upon another challenge.

2011-07-04T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T12:09:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/04Jul11Dadandalad.aspx Amy Cory

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.

2011-06-22T14:39:00Z 2011-06-22T14:36:00Z 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 Simon Levermore

Staff and student from the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences have been successful in their application for a Community Outreach Grant to work with the Scottish Rugby Union (SRU) in 2011-2012 to develop a mental skills training programme for coaches.

2011-06-21T00:00:00Z 2011-10-13T13:17:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/sport-exercise/news/21Jun-Community-Outreach-Grant.aspx Jenna Hadley

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.

2011-06-20T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T12:14:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/20Jun11SportDevelopmentManagerappointednewChairofBirminghamAthleticsNetwork.aspx Julie Foster

Former AGMS student Lucy Williams has won the 2011 English women's amateur championship

2011-06-09T09:33:00Z 2011-12-13T10:23:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2011/05/amateur-golf-champion.aspx Jenna Hadley

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.

2011-06-07T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T15:07:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/07Jun11UBSporttriotakingonWorldslongesttriathlon.aspx Simon Levermore

On 26 May 2011 the Young Life Scientist (YLS) Symposium 2011 themed "Autonomic control in health and disease" was hosted by the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences. This yearly event is organized by and for young life scientists, from undergraduate students to postdoctoral researchers.

2011-06-02T00:00:00Z 2011-10-13T12:42:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/sport-exercise/news/26May-Young-Life-Scientist-Syposium-2011.aspx Jenna Hadley

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.

2011-05-18T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T12:14:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/18May11AGMSAlumniwinsEnglishChampionship.aspx Jenna Hadley

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.

2011-05-11T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T12:12:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/11May11BirminghamSevensetforsummeradvicefromDameKelly.aspx Claire Hawkins

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].

2011-05-05T00:01:00Z 2011-06-17T16:10:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/05/04May-Famous-Birmingham-graduates-give-students-sound-support-through-one-to-one-mentoring.aspx Jenna Hadley

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.

2011-05-05T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T12:09:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/05May11OutdoorChampionshipsshowcaseskillsofUBSport.aspx Ben Hill

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

2011-03-31T11:00:00Z 2011-03-31T10:59:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/03/31Mar-ActiveUniversitiesPressRelease.aspx Admin Tara

Birmingham's sports teams put in great performances at the British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) championships.

2011-03-23T11:21:00Z 2011-03-21T16:11:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/03/21mar-bucs.aspx Alexander Donohue

Information on Apprentice star and top athlete honoured

2011-03-16T14:18:00Z 2011-03-16T14:08:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/news/items/2011/01/Apprenticestarandtopathletehonoured.aspx Jenna Hadley

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.

2011-03-14T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T12:12:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/14Mar11BUCSSquashTeamChampionships2011.aspx Jenna Hadley

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.

2011-03-14T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T12:13:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/14Mar11ChrissieWellingtonbreaksanotherIronmanRecord.aspx Amy Cory

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.

2011-02-24T10:25:00Z 2011-02-24T10:24:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/02/24feb-Volunteers-wanted-to-improve-health-and-fitness-by-exercising-less.aspx Jenna Hadley

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.

2011-02-22T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T12:15:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/22Feb11UBSportsuccessatBUCSIndoorAthleticsChampionships.aspx Jenna Hadley

It was a hectic weekend for UBSport squash club, with past and present members competing in high profile competitions across the globe.

2011-02-18T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T12:13:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/18Feb11Squashsuccessaroundtheglobe.aspx Amy Cory

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.

2011-02-11T12:08:00Z 2011-02-11T12:11:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/02/11febvolunteers-needed-for-weight-loss-study.aspx Jenna Hadley

UBSport)Ski and Snowboarding club, also known as Brumski, triumphed this weekend at the final round of the regional Kings Race Series.

2011-02-09T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T12:11:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/09Feb11SkiandSnowboardingclubdominateregionalcompetition.aspx Jenna Hadley

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.

2011-02-07T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T12:10:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/070211UBSportLionheartAward.aspx Jenna Hadley

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.

2011-02-07T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T12:11:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/07Feb11BUCSCrossCountryChampionships2011.aspx Jenna Hadley

Information on Chrissie Wellington breaks own ironman record

2011-01-31T20:59:00Z 2010-11-24T18:01:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/10/24novwellingtonbreaksownironmanrecord.aspx Jenna Hadley

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.

2011-01-26T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T12:16:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/26jan11AliceSharpwinsprestigoushockeyaward.aspx Jenna Hadley

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.

2010-12-22T00:00:00Z 2011-08-17T15:15:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/22Nov10Duathlonmensteamclinchsilver.aspx Jenna Hadley

University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) alumni James Fair has been named in the International Hockey Federation (FIH) All Star teams 2010.

2010-12-22T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T16:37:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/22Dec10JamesFairselectedforHockeyAllStarteam2010.aspx Jenna Hadley

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.

2010-12-14T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T16:50:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/21Dec10UBSportathleteshonouredatAvivaAthleticsAwards2010.aspx Jenna Hadley

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.

2010-12-14T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T16:56:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/16Jul11IronmanChampiontorecieveHonorarydegree.aspx Jenna Hadley

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.

2010-12-13T00:00:00Z 2011-08-17T11:18:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/13Dec10UBSportattheEuropeanCrossCountryChampionships.aspx Jenna Hadley

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.

2010-12-11T00:00:00Z 2011-08-17T11:29:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/11Dec10FitnessSuitescoopsGymoftheYear.aspx Claire Hawkins

The Coalition Government's proposal to cut £162 million funding for 450 school sports partnerships offers an intriguing case study of this era of new party politics and policy-making. Two points lend weight to the argument that this is a rushed decision made by an ill-informed minister, Education Secretary Michael Gove.

2010-12-03T13:57:00Z 2010-12-03T13:52:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/thebirminghambrief/items/school-sports-partnerships-03Nov.aspx

The Coalition Government's proposal to cut £162 million funding for 450 school sports partnerships offers an intriguing case study of this era of new party politics and policy-making. Two points lend weight to the argument that this is a rushed decision made by an ill-informed minister, Education Secretary Michael Gove.

2010-12-03T13:56:00Z 2010-12-03T13:56:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/impact/thebirminghambrief/items/school-sports-partnerships-03Nov.aspx Jenna Hadley

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.

2010-11-29T00:00:00Z 2011-08-17T11:35:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/29Nov10LifesaverpicksuptwomedalsatNationalChampionships.aspx Jenna Hadley

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.

2010-11-22T00:00:00Z 2011-08-17T15:20:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/22Nov10Chrissiegivesitsomewelly.aspx Jenna Hadley

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.

2010-11-12T00:00:00Z 2011-08-17T15:31:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/12Nov10UBSportLionheartAward.aspx Jenna Hadley

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.

2010-10-14T00:00:00Z 2011-08-17T16:10:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/14Oct10BronzeforGilbertattheCommonwealthGames.aspx Jenna Hadley

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.

2010-09-27T00:00:00Z 2011-08-17T16:27:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/27Sep10ElleHopkinshassuccessattheNationalTrackChampionships.aspx Jenna Hadley

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.

2010-09-13T00:00:00Z 2011-08-17T16:33:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/13Sep10GilbertwinsWorldCupbronze.aspx Jenna Hadley

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.

2010-09-03T00:00:00Z 2011-08-17T16:42:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/03Sep10CityjoinforceswithUBSport.aspx Jenna Hadley

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.

2010-08-23T00:00:00Z 2011-08-17T16:53:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/23Aug10UBSportalumniselectedforCommonwealthGames.aspx Jenna Hadley

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.

2010-08-19T00:00:00Z 2011-08-17T16:58:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/19Aug10BadmintonscholarstorepresentGB.aspx Jenna Hadley

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.

2010-08-08T00:00:00Z 2011-08-17T16:48:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/26Aug10UBSportHockeyStarsareDelhibound.aspx Jenna Hadley

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).

2010-07-27T00:00:00Z 2011-08-17T17:06:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/Sport2010/27Jul10TriplesuccessforUBSportalumni.aspx Admin Tara

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.

2010-07-09T00:00:00Z 2010-08-20T15:15:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/07/09july-haile.aspx Admin Tara

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.

2010-05-31T00:00:00Z 2010-09-09T15:31:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/05/31may-fairplayorfoul.aspx Claire Hawkins

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.

2010-05-12T00:01:00Z 2010-09-14T11:52:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/05/12may-johnarmitt.aspx Claire Hawkins

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.

2010-03-31T00:00:00Z 2010-09-28T09:55:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/03/31mar-beechboys.aspx