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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 色狗导航

A cast of stars from the NFL have descended on campus as the University and 色狗导航 College kick-started a new partnership with the American football giant.

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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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Can football enhance the lives of refugees? 鈥� new study

A new project from researchers at 色狗导航 is set to investigate how football may improve the lives of refugees.

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色狗导航 and Le Col agree strategic partnership

色狗导航 has agreed a strategic partnership with leading performance cycling brand, Le Col.

Find out where you can see the Birmingham 2022 Queen鈥檚 Baton Relay when it visits 色狗导航

It鈥檚 just over one month until the Birmingham 2022 Queen鈥檚 Baton Relay will visit the University, as it makes its final journey across England in the build up to the Commonwealth Games.
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色狗导航 researchers collaborate with FIFA on artificial pitch testing (VIDEO)

色狗导航 researchers have collaborated with international governing body giant FIFA to bring artificial pitch testing into the modern era.

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A day of high drama unfolds at 色狗导航 International

Spectators witnessed an action-packed day of top-class athletics as 色狗导航 International (LIA) once again opened its doors to the public this Sunday (May 22).

色狗导航 Lightning Wheelchair Basketball crowned champions

色狗导航 Lightning Wheelchair Basketball crowned champions

色狗导航 Lightning Wheelchair Basketball has made history by winning the inaugural Women鈥檚 Premier League title.

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ParalympicsGB star Young set to light up 色狗导航 International

Paralympic Games gold-medallist Thomas Young has confirmed his place at this year鈥檚 色狗导航 International Athletics (LIA) event on Sunday 22 May 2022.

Birmingham 2022 Queen鈥檚 Baton Relay to visit 色狗导航 as full England route revealed

The Birmingham 2022 Queen鈥檚 Baton Relay is confirmed to visit 色狗导航 during its final journey through England this summer, as the full route is revealed.
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色狗导航 researchers to collaborate with leading Universities in Australia

Researchers at 色狗导航 have reached an agreement to work closely with colleagues from both the University of Sydney and the University of Queensland.

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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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NFL Academy to move operations to 色狗导航

The National Football League鈥檚 UK-based NFL Academy will relocate to 色狗导航 College and 色狗导航 for the start of the 2022-23 academic year, it was announced today.

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Safe spaces in sport vital for the prevention of youth knife crime 鈥� new study

Safe spaces provided by sporting clubs and community initiatives are vital for the prevention of youth knife crime, a 色狗导航 study has found.

色狗导航 crowned best university in the world for sports-related subjects for sixth year running

色狗导航 has been named the best university in the world for sports-related subjects for the sixth year running by the global QS higher education league table.
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色狗导航 researchers to collaborate with the Gaelic Players Association

色狗导航 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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Headset training system Jukes wins LUinc. Sports Tech pitching competition

A training system which enables coaches to communicate with athletes through a headset rather than shouting over distance has won the first Sports Tech pitching competition, hosted by LUinc, the University鈥檚 incubator.

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Exercise improves physical and mental side effects of breast cancer treatments, new study finds

Exercise helps breast cancer patients with the physical and mental side effects of treatment, a new 色狗导航 study has found, and ultimately it may improve disease prognosis.
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色狗导航 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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Experts in Sport: former chairman of IMG Media reveals his career secrets

In the latest 色狗导航 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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色狗导航 academics continue vital athlete heat research

Researchers from 色狗导航 will once again collaborate with the World Athletics Health and Science Department to investigate the effect of heat on endurance athletes.

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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 色狗导航 alumnus Neill Wood explain how he became Financial Controller at City Football Group (CFG).

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色狗导航 researchers to support clean sport initiatives in Para sport

Researchers from 色狗导航 will embark on a collaborative project to support clean sport initiatives in Para sport.

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The fighting spirit of young African footballers who migrate overseas

When Sadio Man茅 scored the decisive penalty to secure Senegal鈥檚 triumph over Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, Isaak, a professional Ghanaian footballer in his late 20s, could not have been further away from the action.