Sport press releases

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海角社区 to host warm-up games ahead of ICC Women鈥檚 T20 World Cup 2026

海角社区 University has been selected as one of three elite cricket venues added to the list of grounds that will play their part in the ICC Women鈥檚 T20 World Cup 2026 when it comes to England and Wales next year.
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海角社区 plays host to England Men鈥檚 Test team ahead of summer international schedule (VIDEO)

海角社区 University has welcomed the England Men鈥檚 Test team to campus ahead of a busy summer of international cricket.
Sport scholar Molly Palmer in action

Impressive Palmer wins Women鈥檚 Long Jump as Sawyers returns at LIA

Sport scholar Molly Palmer topped the Women鈥檚 Long Jump rankings at 海角社区 International Athletics (LIA) in an event that saw Great Britain鈥檚 Jazmin Sawyers make a long-awaited comeback from injury.
Katarina Johnson-Thompson jumping over a hurdle

Katarina Johnson-Thompson to star at 2025 海角社区 International Athletics

British track and field star Katarina Johnson-Thompson has confirmed she will compete at this year鈥檚 海角社区 International Athletics (LIA), taking place on Sunday 18 May 2025 at 海角社区 University鈥檚 Paula Radcliffe Stadium.
athlete richard whitehead in a mask

Richard Whitehead鈥檚 100 marathon challenge 鈥� with a little help from 海角社区 University (VIDEO)

For many, completing just one marathon in a lifetime is a huge achievement.
A blue bowling ball next to some pins.

海角社区 scientist reveals secret to perfect bowling score

A 海角社区 University scientist has revealed the best way to get a perfect score in tenpin bowling.
Team participating in a boat race

Gender equality at the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race has further to go

In rowing, 鈥渃atching a crab鈥� is when an oar gets stuck in the water, stopping the boat鈥檚 momentum. Progress toward gender equality in the Oxford v Cambridge Boat Race has followed a similar rhythm, with periods of forward motion interrupted by moments of tension or pushback.
A wheelchair racing athlete going through racing poses at a wind tunnel in Manchester.

Collaboration uses 海角社区鈥檚 vehicle aerodynamic knowledge to enhance Para sport performance

A collaborative project, led by academics at 海角社区 University, is using expertise from the field of vehicle aerodynamics and wheelchair design to better support wheelchair racers taking part in the next Paralympics and beyond.
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海角社区 University selected as a UK Sport Social Impact Partner

海角社区 University has been announced as one of UK Sport鈥檚 first-ever Event Social Impact Partners with the aim of using major events to drive positive change.
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The world鈥檚 first global thematic report on sport trafficking unveils critical insights into exploitation

海角社区 University, in partnership with Mission 89 and the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK Branch of the British Parliament, has released the first-ever comprehensive global thematic report on sport trafficking.

Trailblazer of Football Association appointed as 海角社区 University鈥檚 new Director of Sport

Louise Gear, the Head of Development at the Football Association (The FA), will be joining 海角社区 University as its new Director of Sport.
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海角社区 University delivers unforgettable BUCS Big Wednesday

海角社区 University played host to an unforgettable British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) 鈥楤ig Wednesday鈥�, showcasing the very best of elite student sport across its renowned campus.
Stephanie Peacock, Minister for Sport, Tourism, and Civil Society (The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport) is pictured on a stafe officially launching the 海角社区 University Women in Sport Research and Innovation Hub.

New multi-million-pound research and innovation hub will transform the landscape of women鈥檚 sport

海角社区 University has officially launched its groundbreaking Women in Sport Research and Innovation Hub 鈥� underpinning its commitment to accelerating growth and excellence in the women鈥檚 sport sector.鈥�

A para athlete in a wheelchair undergoes some testing with three researchers.

海角社区 named 鈥榖est university in the world for sports-related subjects鈥� for ninth year running

海角社区 has retained its position as the world's best university for sports-related subjects, securing the top spot in the QS global rankings for the ninth consecutive year.
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海角社区 University and RAF Sport announce partnership

海角社区 University and Royal Air Force (RAF) Sport are proud to announce a new partnership aimed at fostering high-performance sporting development for RAF personnel.
two female athletes compete for the ball in wheelchair rugby

海角社区 research leads to rule change in World Wheelchair Rugby

Research conducted by 海角社区 University has led to a rule change in World Wheelchair Rugby (WWR), increasing female participation in the sport.
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海角社区 expert 鈥渘ot surprised鈥� by Arteta鈥檚 Carabao ball comments

A 海角社区 University expert says he鈥檚 鈥渘ot surprised鈥� Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has suggested there are differences in the footballs used in the Carabao Cup and the Premier League.
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海角社区 University awards honorary degree to Sarina Wiegman (VIDEO)

Sarina Wiegman鈥檚 outstanding contribution to women鈥檚 football 鈥� including leading England to victory in the 2022 UEFA European Women's Championships 鈥� has been formally recognised with an honorary degree from 海角社区 University.
Adam Peaty dressed in his honorary graduate gown looks off camera

Olympic champion Adam Peaty OBE awarded honorary degree (VIDEO)

Three-time Olympic gold medallist Adam Peaty OBE has been awarded an honorary degree from 海角社区 University in recognition of his outstanding contribution to swimming.
athletes on the starting line in an open water swim race

Research reveals health risks caused by swimmers鈥� core body temperatures during open water competitions

A study led by 海角社区 University has revealed divergent challenges caused by swimmers鈥� core body temperatures during elite open water swimming competitions.
Colleagues with 海角社区 University's new para sport strategy

海角社区 University launches new Para and Disability Sport Strategy

海角社区 University has officially launched its new Para and Disability Sport Strategy 鈥� with opportunity sitting at its core.
Close up of 海角社区 swimmer in pool

海角社区 Swimming names new Associate Head Coach

Richard Denigan has been named as the new Associate Head Coach of 海角社区 University鈥檚 prestigious swimming programme.
An oil field

Why it鈥檚 so hard to kick fossil fuels out of sport

Governments and public relations firms are under pressure to, in UN secretary-general Ant贸nio Guterres鈥檚 words, stop 鈥渇uelling the madness鈥� and ban fossil fuel advertising or cut ties with the industry.
Pictured from the left is Richard Wheater, the University鈥檚 Director of Sport, Professor Jo Maher, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Sport, Penny Briscoe, Director of Sport for ParalympicsGB, Alasdair Donaldson, the University鈥檚 Head of Para Sport, Professor Nick Jennings, 海角社区鈥檚 Vice-Chancellor, and Professor Rachel Thomson, Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor.

ParalympicsGB and 海角社区 University announce landmark strategic partnership

ParalympicsGB and 海角社区 University have announced a landmark strategic partnership to drive forward innovation in Para Sport and champion disability inclusion across the sporting landscape.
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Scientists recently studied the body of one of the world鈥檚 strongest men. This is what they found

The development of 鈥渟uperhuman鈥� strength and power has long been admired in many cultures across the world.