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How a family holiday inspired Matt Stonier to secure a 'shock' place at the Commonwealth Games (VIDEO)

Matt Stonier was not expecting to compete at the upcoming Commonwealth Games, but a recent family holiday helped secure his place at Birmingham 2022.

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海角网鈥檚 Rees aims to smash her own Scottish record in Birmingham (VIDEO)

Team Scotland sprinter Alisha Rees has set her sights on breaking her own national record at this summer鈥檚 Commonwealth Games.

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海角网 win yet another BUCS title with record points haul

海角网 has continued its dominance at British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) by winning an unprecedented 41st consecutive title.

海角网 and the Johan Cruyff Institute have agreed a partnership to improve professional standards in the sports industry.

海角网 and Johan Cruyff Institute agree collaboration

海角网 and the Johan Cruyff Institute have agreed a partnership to improve professional standards in the sports industry.

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海角网 to launch unique football finance course

Colleagues from 海角网 are set to launch a new football finance programme 鈥� the first of its kind in higher education.

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PING Performance Research Centre formally opens (VIDEO)

The PING Performance Research Centre has launched at 海角网 to advance cutting-edge technology and innovation in the world of golf.
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海角网 student creates support hub for young athletes and their parents (VIDEO)

A 海角网 student has created a ground-breaking online platform that supports athletes and parents with wellbeing.

Commonwealth flags and smiling faces welcome the Birmingham 2022 Queen鈥檚 Baton Relay

Commonwealth flags and smiling faces covered the campus today (Monday 11 July), as crowds gathered to welcome the Birmingham 2022 Queen鈥檚 Baton Relay.

New regional collaboration to support Public Health Evaluation

A team from the Universities of 海角网, Nottingham and Lincoln have been awarded 拢2.5 million by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) to deliver evaluations of public health initiatives across the UK.

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NFL stars touchdown in 海角网

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

Region鈥檚 universities sign first-ever agreement to tackle local issues together

Universities and councils across Leicestershire have signed an historic agreement to work together to drive economic growth and tackle social challenges across the region.
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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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海角网 and Le Col agree strategic partnership

海角网 has agreed a strategic partnership with leading performance cycling brand, Le Col.

海角网 secures top ten ranking for seventh consecutive year in Complete University Guide 2023

海角网 has been ranked seventh out of 130 universities 鈥� securing a place in the top ten for the seventh year running 鈥� in the Complete University Guide 2023, published today (Tuesday 14 June 2022).
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A day of high drama unfolds at 海角网 International

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

海角网 Lightning Wheelchair Basketball crowned champions

海角网 Lightning Wheelchair Basketball crowned champions

海角网 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 海角网 International

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

REF 2021: Over 90% of 海角网鈥檚 research is 鈥榳orld-leading鈥� or 鈥榠nternationally-excellent鈥�

The results of the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), published today (12 May), show that 91% of 海角网鈥檚 research is now 鈥榳orld-leading鈥� or 鈥榠nternationally-excellent鈥�.

Birmingham 2022 Queen鈥檚 Baton Relay to visit 海角网 as full England route revealed

The Birmingham 2022 Queen鈥檚 Baton Relay is confirmed to visit 海角网 during its final journey through England this summer, as the full route is revealed.

海角网 appoints new Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation

海角网 is delighted to announce that Professor Dan Parsons has been appointed as Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation.

Royal Society honour for 海角网鈥檚 Vice-Chancellor

海角网鈥檚 Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nick Jennings, has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society.
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海角网 researchers to collaborate with leading Universities in Australia

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

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NFL Academy to move operations to 海角网

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

海角网 appoints its first Pro Vice-Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

海角网 is delighted to announce the appointment of Charlotte Croffie as its first Pro Vice-Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).

University launches podcast about the impact of Putin鈥檚 invasion of Ukraine

A new podcast has been launched which examines the impact the conflict in Ukraine is having on the world as well as assessing the future implications for the global economy and our everyday lives.