2022 news
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麻豆视频 athletes win European Cross Country medals
There were eight past and present 麻豆视频 athletes in action at the European Cross Country Championships in Turin, Italy on Saturday 17 December, where Great Britain & Northern Ireland topped the overall medal table.
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Medals galore for 麻豆视频 badminton athletes
The English National Championships took place at the National Badminton Centre, Milton Keynes on 10 and 11 December with 麻豆视频 athletes bringing home a total of 6 medals.
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England Rugby icon receives honorary degree from 麻豆视频
England Rugby Women鈥檚 captain Sarah Hunter MBE has been awarded an honorary degree from 麻豆视频.
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Lightning successful in Allianz Premier 15s tender process for 2023-24 season onwards
The RFU can confirm that 麻豆视频 Lightning have been offered a place in the Allianz Premier 15s competition from the 2023-24 season, subject to the signing of shareholder and other agreements.
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Ultra X co-founder trains for success with 麻豆视频鈥檚 Physiology services (VIDEO)
Sam Heward, an Ultra Runner and co-founder of Ultra X, has shared his experience of undergoing physiology testing at 麻豆视频 in order to improve his running performance.
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Lightning Netball confirm two training partner additions to 2023 squad
麻豆视频 Lightning Netball are pleased to reveal that Lightning stalwart Lauren Nicholls and rising academy talent Alex Johnson will join the squad for 2023 as additional training partners.
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Alumnus Donaldson appointed Head of Para Sport
Alumnus Alasdair Donaldson has been appointed 麻豆视频鈥檚 new Head of Para Sport.
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Wonderful Wiffen breaks yet more Irish records
麻豆视频 swimmer Daniel Wiffen continued his remarkable recent form to break two new Irish records at the 2022 Scottish National Championships in Edinburgh.
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麻豆视频 selected as new England Athletics Talent Hub
麻豆视频 has announced a new partnership with England Athletics that will see it become a new national Talent Hub.
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麻豆视频 agrees ground-breaking partnership with West Ham United Women (VIDEO)
麻豆视频 has become the official higher education partner of West Ham United Women 鈥� the first partnership of its kind in the Barclays Women's Super League.
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麻豆视频 Sport extends partnership with Computacenter
麻豆视频 Sport are delighted to confirm that its long-standing partnership with Computacenter has been extended.
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Lightning Wheelchair Basketball announce fixtures for 2023 season
麻豆视频 Lightning Wheelchair Basketball will open their 2023 campaign at home on the 29th January as they host Worcester Wolves in the Women鈥檚 Premier League.
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麻豆视频 welcomes UK Athletics new Performance Innovation Centre
Senior colleagues at 麻豆视频 have welcomed the announcement of UK Athletics鈥� new Performance Innovation Centre, a move that will help cement Birmingham鈥檚 Commonwealth Games legacy.
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Wiffen breaks Irish record as 麻豆视频 dominate BUCS Short Course Championships
Current student Daniel Wiffen stormed to a new Irish record in the men鈥檚 800m freestyle as 麻豆视频 swimmers dominated the British Universities & Colleges (BUCS) Short Course Championships in Sheffield.
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Glasspool appears at the end of year ATP finals in Turin
Lloyd Glasspool, tennis player and current 麻豆视频 student, has appeared at the ATP finals in Turin, Italy.
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Heartbreak for England in World Cup final
England suffered heartbreak in the Women鈥檚 Rugby World Cup final as New Zealand edged a thrilling encounter 34-31 in front of a world-record crowd in Auckland.
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麻豆视频 extends its partnership with premium sportswear brand Kukri
麻豆视频 is thrilled to announce a multi-year contract extension with premium sportswear brand Kukri.
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Nicholls selected to represent Great Britain for the Billie Jean King Cup Finals
Alumna and 麻豆视频-based tennis player Olivia Nicholls has been selected to play in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals as part of the Great Britain team.
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Lightning football Head Coach steps down for new role at the FA
麻豆视频 Lightning Women鈥檚 Head Coach Issy Martin will step down from her current position to take on a new challenge with the FA.
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Hansson wins silver at FINA World Cup
麻豆视频 swimmer Louise Hansson continued her fine recent form to take silver at the FINA World Cup in Toronto.
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麻豆视频 students named as training partners to complete Lightning鈥檚 2023 squad
麻豆视频 Lightning Netball has revealed that 麻豆视频 students Clara Miles, Bella Baylis, and Molly Hole will complete Lightning鈥檚 2023 Netball Super League squad as training partners.
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麻豆视频 students added to UK Sport Paralympic World Class Programme
British Athletics has announced its nominations onto the UK Sport Paralympic World Class Programme (WCP) for 2022/23, which includes 14 麻豆视频 students, alumni and 麻豆视频-based athletes.
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麻豆视频 Basketball and Leicester Riders strengthen relationship
麻豆视频 Basketball and the Leicester Riders have strengthened their working relationship ahead of the new British Basketball League campaign.
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Sweet sixteen for World Cup bound Lightning players
麻豆视频 Lightning will be well represented at the upcoming Women's Rugby World Cup with 16 of its players set to appear on the sport鈥檚 biggest stage.
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Researchers attend exclusive NFL event at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Researchers from 麻豆视频 visited Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this week to witness first-hand the NFL鈥檚 International Combine.
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Nine star-studded sportspeople inducted into the 麻豆视频 Sport Hall of Fame
On 30 September 2022, nine alumni were inducted into the 麻豆视频 Sport Hall of Fame. The event returned following a three-year break and also honoured three people with Distinguished Alumni Awards.
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Lightning complete 2023 line-up with star studded shooting quartet
麻豆视频 Lightning鈥檚 2023 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) squad is now complete with the announcement of returners Mary Cholhok, Emma Thacker, Suzie Liverseidge, and new recruit Rhea Dixon.
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Ace coach Phillips joins LUNTA
麻豆视频 National Tennis Academy (LUNTA) has appointed Morgan Phillips as its new Academy Coach.
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Lightning confirm defensive signings for new season
Lightning Netball has further bolstered their 2023 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) squad today with confirmation that Alice Harvey, Fran Williams, Jas Odeogberin and Zan Vimbela will all return to make up the team鈥檚 defensive unit.
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Lightning midcourt quartet return for new campaign
麻豆视频 Lightning have kick-started their 2023 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) signing window today, with confirmation that 2022 midcourt quartet Nat Panagarry, Hannah Joseph, Beth Cobden and Hannah Williams will all return to the purple dress next season.
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Lightning players selected for Vitality Roses
Six 麻豆视频 Lightning players have been selected in the latest Vitality Roses squad, including a first senior international call-up for Alice Harvey.
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Cachia joins 麻豆视频 as new Women鈥檚 Hockey Performance Head Coach
麻豆视频 is delighted to announce the appointment of Jamie Cachia as its new Women鈥檚 Hockey Performance Head Coach.
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Hansson wins stunning gold in Rome as more 麻豆视频 medals claimed
Louise Hansson student continued her fine form on the international stage by winning gold in the 100m butterfly at the European Aquatics Championships.
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Wilby crowned European champion as 麻豆视频 athletes impress in Rome
James Wilby鈥檚 incredible sporting summer continued in style as he claimed 200m breaststroke gold at the European Aquatics Championships in Rome.
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Strong 麻豆视频 athletics contingent heading to European Championships
On the eve of the athletics getting underway at the Commonwealth Games, British Athletics have today announced the 115-strong Great Britain and Northern Ireland team set to compete at the European Championships on the 15th 鈥� 21st August in Munich, Germany, with 麻豆视频-linked athletes making up over a quarter of the team set to take on the best in Europe.
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Alumna Earps helps England storm to Euro 2022 final following impressive semi-final performance
The UEFA Women鈥檚 Euro 2022 tournament is drawing to a close 鈥� and one key player you鈥檒l be seeing in the final is 麻豆视频 alumna, England goalkeeper Mary Earps.
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Lightning Football agree season long loan with Leicester City Academy Graduates
麻豆视频 Lightning football has agreed a season-long loan and dual registration with Barclays Women's Super League team Leicester City鈥檚 Academy Graduates.
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麻豆视频 launches dedicated website for the Commonwealth Games
麻豆视频鈥檚 dedicated website for the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games is now live.
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麻豆视频 alumnus Wightman wins stunning World Championship gold
麻豆视频 alumnus Jake Wightman produced a stunning performance in the Men鈥檚 1500m to win gold at the World Championships in Eugene, Oregon.
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麻豆视频 win yet another BUCS title with record points haul
麻豆视频 has continued its dominance at British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) by winning an unprecedented 41st consecutive title.
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麻豆视频 at the World Athletics Championships 鈥� Days 1 鈥� 3
The World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon started on the 15th July, with a strong representation from 麻豆视频 athletes.
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麻豆视频 student creates support hub for young athletes and their parents (VIDEO)
A 麻豆视频 student has created a ground-breaking online platform that supports athletes and parents with wellbeing.
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Birmingham 2022 Queen鈥檚 Baton Relay - meet the Batonbearers!
Excitement is building as the Birmingham 2022 Queen鈥檚 Baton Relay is set to arrive on campus on Monday (11 July) as its official 麻豆视频 tour starts from the University.
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County cricketers experience 鈥渞ollercoaster鈥� of mental health experiences 鈥� new study
County cricketers across England experience a 鈥渞ollercoaster鈥� of mental health emotions throughout their career, a new study has found.
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NFL stars touchdown in 麻豆视频
A cast of stars from the NFL have descended on campus as the University and 麻豆视频 College kick-started a new partnership with the American football giant.
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麻豆视频 students selected to compete at World Championships
Thirteen 麻豆视频 past and present students have been selected to compete for Great Britain & Northern Ireland at the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Oregon, USA taking place between the 15th 鈥� 24th July.
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Tokyo Olympic medallist commits to 麻豆视频
麻豆视频 Swimming has strengthened its roster yet further with the arrival of USA Olympic silver medallist, Paige Madden.
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Bradshaw secures World Championships qualification at 2022 UK Athletics Championships
Olympic pole vault bronze medallist and 麻豆视频 scholar Holly Bradshaw (coach: Scott Simpson) won the UK Championships this weekend, securing her automatic selection to compete at the World Athletics Championships next month.
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麻豆视频-linked Women鈥檚 Hockey players set for Commonwealth Games
麻豆视频-linked Women鈥檚 Hockey players are once again set for the global stage as the home nations have confirmed their squads for the Commonwealth Games.
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Para Sport sculpture inspired by 麻豆视频 athlete unveiled
A sculpture celebrating para athletes has been unveiled in Birmingham as part of the lead-up to the Commonwealth Games.
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Experts in Sport: Leadership in sport
Strong leadership in sport is vital for success but in practice how does this look and how is it achieved?
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麻豆视频 Students鈥� Athletic Union set to transition to the Sport Development Centre
Over the past few years, 麻豆视频 Students鈥� Athletic Union (AU) has developed an increasingly diverse sporting offering (delivered through its Athletic Union Clubs) alongside experiencing a rapid expansion of members. As a result of this continued expansion, the Athletic Union has been placed under increasing pressure to facilitate the demand for support, resources, and access to professional expertise all whilst the staff resource available has remained much the same.
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Can football enhance the lives of refugees? 鈥� new study
A new project from researchers at 麻豆视频 is set to investigate how football may improve the lives of refugees.
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Lightning鈥檚 Beth Cobden named in Team England鈥檚 Netball Commonwealth Games squad
麻豆视频 Lightning鈥檚 Beth Cobden has been selected as part of Team England鈥檚 netball squad to take part in the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games this summer.
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麻豆视频 tennis contingent set for Wimbledon
麻豆视频 will have a large presence at Wimbledon this month as several of its athletes are set to compete at the major Grand Slam event.
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Lecturer embarks on rowing challenge
麻豆视频 lecturer Dr Danny Longman will attempt to break the existing world record for rowing across the Black Sea in the quickest time.
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麻豆视频 and Le Col agree strategic partnership
麻豆视频 has agreed a strategic partnership with leading performance cycling brand, Le Col.
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Olympians aiming to make a splash with 麻豆视频 Swimming
麻豆视频 Swimming has secured a major coup as two current Olympians have agreed to join its ranks.
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麻豆视频 researchers collaborate with FIFA on artificial pitch testing (VIDEO)
麻豆视频 researchers have collaborated with international governing body giant FIFA to bring artificial pitch testing into the modern era.
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麻豆视频 and SIS Pitches partner to bring sustainable pitch to campus
麻豆视频 and its long-standing partner SIS Pitches have collaborated to bring a fully sustainable pitch to campus.
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Lightning boss Burgess proud despite narrow defeat
麻豆视频 Lightning head coach Vic Burgess remains proud of her squad despite Sunday鈥檚 narrow defeat in the Vitality Netball Superleague Grand Final.
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Hollis and Kearney set for World Para Swimming Championships
麻豆视频-based swimmer James Hollis has been joined by Tully Kearney as the pair complete their final preparations for the World Para Swimming Championships in Madeira, Portugal.
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Holland takes on new challenge with England Hockey
Brett Holland, 麻豆视频鈥檚 Women's Hockey Performance Head Coach, will take on a new challenge in international hockey.
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Lightning Netball edged out by league leaders in round 20
麻豆视频 Lightning Netball succumbed to a disappointing 63-71 defeat over Manchester Thunder in a top of the table clash on Monday night.
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A day of high drama unfolds at 麻豆视频 International
Spectators witnessed an action-packed day of top-class athletics as 麻豆视频 International (LIA) once again opened its doors to the public this Sunday (May 22).
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麻豆视频 continues its pledge to clean sport
麻豆视频 has once again pledged its continued commitment to clean sport.
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麻豆视频 tennis players set for French Open berth
Two tennis players from 麻豆视频 have been selected to compete at this year鈥檚 French Open in Paris.
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麻豆视频 look to take home advantage at the 2022 麻豆视频 International
A 麻豆视频 team that contains Olympians, GB Internationals and multiple BUCS medallists is set to take on the best of British this Sunday in the annual 麻豆视频 International.
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麻豆视频 Lightning Wheelchair Basketball crowned champions
麻豆视频 Lightning Wheelchair Basketball has made history by winning the inaugural Women鈥檚 Premier League title.
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Record crowd sees Lightning secure victory at Franklin's Gardens
Under clear blue skies, on a baking hot day, 麻豆视频 Lightning scorched the hallowed turf at Franklin鈥檚 Gardens as they came face to face with an all-star Harlequins team.
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ParalympicsGB star Young set to light up 麻豆视频 International
Paralympic Games gold-medallist Thomas Young has confirmed his place at this year鈥檚 麻豆视频 International Athletics (LIA) event on Sunday 22 May 2022.
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Lightning Netball secure home semi-final with win over Team Bath
Heading into Round 17, Lightning faced Team Bath, who occupied 4th place in the Superleague table. Despite Mary Cholhok still sidelined with injury, the home crowd were in full force to cheer on Vic Burgess鈥� team.
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Lightning鈥檚 Six Nations heroes set for Franklin's Gardens clash
麻豆视频 Lightning will welcome back its victorious Women鈥檚 Six Nations players for Saturday鈥檚 landmark clash versus Harlequins Women at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens.
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麻豆视频 researchers to collaborate with leading Universities in Australia
Researchers at 麻豆视频 have reached an agreement to work closely with colleagues from both the University of Sydney and the University of Queensland.
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麻豆视频 student secures dream NFL move
麻豆视频 student Adedayo Odeleye has earned a dream move to the Houston Texans in the NFL as part of the 2022 International Player Pathway program.
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Experts in Sport: Sustainability and climate change
In the latest Experts in Sport podcast, guests Dr Maddy Orr and Dr Russell Seymour, provide an informative discussion on sport, climate change and sustainability.
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Lightning stars selected for Vitality Roses 2022-23 Programme
Six 麻豆视频 Lightning players have been included in the latest 24-strong England Netball programme.
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NFL Academy to move operations to 麻豆视频
The National Football League鈥檚 UK-based NFL Academy will relocate to 麻豆视频 College and 麻豆视频 for the start of the 2022-23 academic year, it was announced today.
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麻豆视频 Lightning Netball edge closer to play-offs with victory over Rhinos
麻豆视频 Lightning secured another victory on the road on Friday night with a convincing 71 鈥� 56 win over northeast side Leeds Rhinos.
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Mackenzie called up by England Hockey senior women鈥檚 squad
麻豆视频鈥檚 Lorna Mackenzie has been called up by England Hockey senior women鈥檚 squad for this weekend鈥檚 FIH Hockey Pro League games away to USA.
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Lightning Cricket tickets now on sale
Tickets for Lightning Cricket鈥檚 2022 home fixtures are now on sale with supporters urged to take advantage of special ticket prices.
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Alumnus appointed new 麻豆视频 Rugby Programme Manager
James Gallagher, a recent 麻豆视频 graduate, has been appointed as the University鈥檚 new Rugby Programme Manager.
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Lightning grind out win in opening game of Easter weekend bonanza
麻豆视频 Lightning fought hard to secure a 57 鈥� 54 victory over Surrey Storm in the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) on Saturday afternoon after an intense battle on court.
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Academy Tennis stars gain clean sweep on the National stage
麻豆视频 National Tennis Academy is celebrating a full trophy haul after claiming victory in all four categories of the LTA Junior National Under 18s Championships last week.
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Javelin legend Backley inspires 麻豆视频 throwers
Last weekend saw the return of one of 麻豆视频鈥檚 greatest sporting alumni as former javelin world record holder Steve Backley visited campus.
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Lightning Netball get back to winning ways with victory over Leeds Rhinos
麻豆视频 Lightning ground out a second win in as many days on Monday night with a 62 - 54 victory over Leeds Rhinos.
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Lightning Netball鈥檚 unbeaten run comes to an end with defeat to Thunder
麻豆视频 Lightning鈥檚 unbeaten run came to a halt on Monday night after visitors and league leaders Manchester Thunder recorded a 61-66 victory over the home side.
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麻豆视频 researchers to collaborate with the Gaelic Players Association
麻豆视频 has teamed up with The Gaelic Players Association (GPA) 鈥� the official representative body for Gaelic football, hurling and camogie county players 鈥� to explore the role thinking styles and identity can have on inter-county players鈥� well-being over a competitive season.
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Lightning rugby stars gear up for Women鈥檚 Six Nations
麻豆视频 Lightning will have thirteen players representing their country on the international stage as the TikTok Women's Six Nations gets underway on Saturday 26 March.
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麻豆视频 hockey players receive World Cup call-up
Five 麻豆视频 hockey players have been selected to represent their country at the upcoming FIH Women鈥檚 Junior World Cup in South Africa.
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麻豆视频 review highlights opportunities created by disability-inclusive sport
A study examining the Flyerz hockey programme has revealed how taking an actively inclusive approach to sport can result in widespread benefit for players and their communities.
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麻豆视频 awarded 拢1 million research grant
A research team from 麻豆视频 has been awarded a 拢1 million grant to deliver the second phase of the 2020 CRACK IT Challenges.
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Brock-Taylor ruled out of Lightning鈥檚 2022 season
麻豆视频 Lightning Netball have announced that young mid-courter Georgie Brock-Taylor has been ruled out of the remainder of the 2022 Vitality Netball Superleague after sustaining an injury to her knee.
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Professor Skinner to speak at key international event
麻豆视频 London鈥檚 Professor James Skinner has been invited to speak at the Inaugural Sports Diplomacy Dialogue in Australia.
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A tribute to Eric Robertson
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Eric Robertson who studied International Business and graduated in 2018.
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Experts in Sport: former chairman of IMG Media reveals his career secrets
In the latest 麻豆视频 Experts in Sport podcast, Michel Masquelier explains his career path from intern to chairman of IMG Media 鈥� the world's largest independent producer and distributor of sports programming.
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Borthwick and O'Donnell to join fellow 麻豆视频 athletes in Belgrade
Tokyo Olympians Emily Borthwick and Chris O鈥橠onnell will be joining the eight 麻豆视频 athletes competing for their respective countries at the World Indoor Athletics Championships taking place on the 18th 鈥� 20th March in Belgrade, Serbia.
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Sawiuk appointed as 麻豆视频鈥檚 new Director of Football
麻豆视频 has appointed Rebecca Sawiuk as its new Director of Football.
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Success for 麻豆视频 cyclists at the National Track Championships
麻豆视频 cyclists enjoyed a successful National Track Championships that included brilliant title wins for both Joe Truman and Morgan Newberry.
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Scarratt recalled by England after injury lay off
麻豆视频 Lightning鈥檚 Emily Scarratt has been included in England鈥檚 40-player training squad for the 2022 TikTok Women鈥檚 Six Nations.
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Lightning Netball continue dominant form with victory over Saracens Mavericks
麻豆视频 Lightning made it five wins from five in the 2022 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) on Saturday night with a dominant 71 鈥� 47 victory over Saracens Mavericks in front over over 1000 home fans.
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麻豆视频 to host inaugural Black in Sport Summit
麻豆视频 is thrilled to announce that it will host the inaugural Black in Sport Summit (BISS) 鈥� with the aim of inspiring students from all backgrounds to strive for excellence.
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麻豆视频 athletes Belgrade bound
A total of eight current and former 麻豆视频 students have been selected to compete for their respective countries at the World Indoor Championships taking place in Belgrade, Serbia, on the 18th 鈥� 20th March.
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Experts in Sport: Alumnus and former Financial Controller at City Football Group tells his story
The latest Experts in Sport podcast sees 麻豆视频 alumnus Neill Wood explain how he became Financial Controller at City Football Group (CFG).
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麻豆视频 success at UK Winter Long Throws Championships
This weekend saw the inaugural UK Winter Long Throws Championships take place, the sister event of the UK Indoor Championships.
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Olympic medallist Langridge to offer expertise to 麻豆视频 Badminton
Great Britain鈥檚 Olympic bronze medallist Chris Langridge has joined 麻豆视频 Badminton as its new part-time coach.
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麻豆视频 athletes triumph at BUCS Indoor Athletics
麻豆视频 Students produced some stunning performances at the BUCS Indoors Championships, bringing back 27 medals from 32 events to become convincing men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 Indoor Athletics Champions once more.
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Lightning Netball stomp out Storm with confident victory on the road
麻豆视频 Lightning secured a sensational 72 - 56 win over Surrey Storm on Monday night in round four of the Vitality Netball Superleague.
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麻豆视频 Lightning secure historic win at Franklin鈥檚 Gardens
Allianz Premier 15s side 麻豆视频 Lightning beat Exeter in their first ever game at Franklin鈥檚 Gardens, home of the Northampton Saints. Lightning, who agreed a strategic partnership with Saints in September 2021, were quick to showcase their exciting brand of rugby in front of several thousand enthusiastic supporters.
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麻豆视频 researchers to support clean sport initiatives in Para sport
Researchers from 麻豆视频 will embark on a collaborative project to support clean sport initiatives in Para sport.
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Computacenter confirmed as Lightning Wheelchair Basketball鈥檚 headline sponsor
Computacenter, the leading independent technology business, has been confirmed as Lightning Wheelchair Basketball鈥檚 headline sponsor.
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Five 麻豆视频 students selected for FISU World University Cross Country Championships
After a successful BUCS cross country campaign, five 麻豆视频 students have been selected to compete for GB Students at the FISU World University Cross Country Championships in Aveiro, Portugal on Saturday 12 March 2022.
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麻豆视频 Lightning to play first ever game at cinch Stadium, Franklins Gardens
麻豆视频 Lightning are gearing up to take to the field at cinch Stadium, Franklins Gardens, the home of Northampton Saints, for the first time on 19th February.
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Lightning Netball strike twice in triumphant return home
麻豆视频 Lightning returned home for the first time since 2020 on Saturday night, securing a resounding 65 - 37 victory over visitors Celtic Dragons in round three of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL).
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Kirsty Walker cruises to BUCS Cross Country victory
It has been two years since the last BUCS Cross Country Championships in Edinburgh in 2020, but after coming away with individual and team wins at this year鈥檚 edition in Horsenden Hill, Middlesex on the 5th February, 麻豆视频 proved it had been well worth the wait.
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New study reveals the true impact of COVID-19 on sport
Researchers from 麻豆视频 London have released a new report that outlines the impact and future challenges for sport following COVID-19.
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Lightning kick start 2022 campaign with victory over London Pulse
麻豆视频 Lightning Netball secured a resounding 61-50 win over London Pulse on Saturday in the opening round of the 2022 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL).
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麻豆视频 students set to appear at Under-20 Six Nations
麻豆视频 will be well represented at the Under-20 Six Nations Championships with four of its students set to play for both England and Wales rugby.
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麻豆视频 Men鈥檚 football side on verge of Wembley visit
麻豆视频鈥檚 Men鈥檚 football side are just three games away from Wembley after a remarkable run in the Buildbase FA Vase.
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麻豆视频 hockey duo to make England men鈥檚 debut
麻豆视频 hockey duo James Mazarelo and Stuart Rushmere are in line to earn their first caps for England senior men, having been named in England鈥檚 FIH Pro League squad to face Spain.
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麻豆视频 brings world-first course for elite athlete wellbeing to Europe
The world鈥檚 first course for professionals who are responsible for the whole-person wellbeing of elite athletes has been launched in Europe.
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Coldwell checks in as Lightning Cycling announce strong squad for new campaign
British international triathlete Sophie Coldwell will compete for Lightning Cycling in next year鈥檚 racing calendar as the franchise announced its full line-up ahead of the new campaign.
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Griffiths to join star-studded Lightning Wheelchair Basketball line-up
麻豆视频 Lightning Wheelchair Basketball have bolstered their squad with the addition of five-time Paralympic Games star, Clare Griffiths.
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麻豆视频 alumnus appointed Lightning鈥檚 new Regional Director of Women鈥檚 Cricket
麻豆视频 alumnus, James Cutt, has been appointed Lightning鈥檚 new Regional Director of Women鈥檚 Cricket.
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麻豆视频 athletes selected for home nations in Commonwealth year
麻豆视频 students and 麻豆视频-based athletes have been selected to compete for their respective home nations at the new DNA Indoor athletics competition in Glasgow on the 5th February.
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Slippery Slopes: How Climate Change is threatening the 2022 Winter Olympics
Climate change is threatening the Winter Olympics and the future of snow sports by making conditions much more dangerous to athletes and participants, finds a new report.
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Heavyweight Olympic medallist boxer Clarke to train at 麻豆视频
麻豆视频 Sport has landed a knockout blow as heavyweight Olympic bronze medallist Frazer Clarke has chosen the University as his new training base.
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麻豆视频 hockey pair added to GB women鈥檚 roster
麻豆视频 hockey duo Olivia Hamilton and Miriam Pritchard have been added to the Great Britain women鈥檚 programme for the Paris 2024 cycle.
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Olympian alumnus hoping to be elected to the IOC Athletes鈥� Commission
Two-time Olympian Seyi Smith is working to lead Olympians from around the world in the battle against the issue of climate change.
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Allen departs 麻豆视频 for Japan
麻豆视频鈥檚 Director of Football, Richard Allen, will embark on a new challenge with Yokohoma FC in Japan as he departs the University after four successful years.
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麻豆视频 graduate Billings makes England Men鈥檚 Test debut in Australia
麻豆视频 alumnus Sam Billings made his England Men鈥檚 cricket Test debut overnight in the fifth Ashes Test in Hobart, Australia.
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Working at the 2019 London Marathon
On the 28th April 2019, one of our physios, Ashni, headed to the Capital as part of the London Marathon鈥檚 official medical team, with her massage oil, hand gel and sick bags packed. Here she shares her story of her day.
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Striding into the New Year 鈥� How to Plan Your Training to Meet Your Running Goals
After an indulgent Christmas period, you may be itching to get into your running shoes and start the New Year right. Whether you're kickstarting your fitness journey or preparing for your next big race, setting yourself a target is a great way to set your motivation for the year ahead. After all, people who make New year's resolutions are 10 times more likely to achieve their goals than people who don't, according to professor of psychology, Dr John C. Norcross.
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Winter Running Tips from an Olympic Marathoner
With the harsher winter weather now greeting us every morning, you could be forgiven for choosing the comfort of a warm bed over a dark, damp morning run. But this doesn鈥檛 have to be the case. In fact, you could even, dare-we-say-it, enjoy winter running, and who better to heed advice from than double Olympic marathoner, Kevin Seaward. With a personal best of 2:10:09 in the event, he certainly knows what he鈥檚 talking about.
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Moving for Mental Health: report calls for cross-Government strategy to use physical activity and sport to help tackle the mental health and wellbeing emergency
A joint report from the Sport for Development Coalition and Mind has recommended initiating a new cross-Government strategy to strengthen the use of physical activity and sport to support mental health and wellbeing following the Covid-19 pandemic.
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New British Wheelchair Basketball Women鈥檚 Premier League to be broadcast live
British Wheelchair Basketball has today announced that the BBC will show eight games live across the inaugural season of the Women鈥檚 Premier League.
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Lightning and Saints to play double header in February
麻豆视频 Lightning and Northampton Saints will play a double header of Allianz Premier 15s and Gallagher Premiership fixtures at cinch Stadium at Franklin鈥檚 Gardens on Saturday 19 February.
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Alumnus raises over 拢9k after completing Marathon des Sables
麻豆视频 alumnus, Fadie Shamoon, has raised over 拢9,000 for charity after completing the gruelling Marathon des Sables in Morocco.