Top 7 globally for Sports-related subjects
The University of Birmingham is ranked 7th in the world for sports-related subjects in the global QS World Rankings 2022 released today.
- Published: 6 April 2022
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Six facts about hangovers
Dr Sally Adams uncovers the science behind hangovers - and explains whether we can avoid them!
- Published: 14 December 2022
New tool will help manage fatigue following stroke
A self-management programme to help people cope with fatigue following a stroke is being developed by experts at the Universities of Birmingham and Cambridge.
- Published: 20 May 2024
Chronic pain linked to socioeconomic background – new study
Development of chronic musculoskeletal pain can be influenced by socioeconomics, fear of movement, smoking and poorer support networks, new research shows.
- Published: 23 April 2024
‘Brain endurance training’ promotes healthy aging
Brain endurance training, a combined cognitive and exercise training method developed for athletes, boosts cognitive and physical abilities in older adults.
- Published: 11 October 2024
Cyclists improve their performance with brain endurance training
A post-exercise mental work-out could improve overall performance for road cyclists according to a new study.
- Published: 9 June 2023
Exercise bouts could improve efficacy of cancer drug
Bouts of moderate-to-vigorous intensity exercise could improve the efficacy of antibody therapies for chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, new research has shown.
- Published: 21 May 2024
How do para-athletes prepare for elite sports participation?
The journey of a para-athlete frequently demands commitment, resilience and resource that go beyond what might be required of a regular athlete.
- Published: 3 August 2022
Going (Green) for Gold: Protein Nutrition Considerations for Plant-Based Athletes
A rise in plant-based athletes in elite sport prompts the question of how vegan diets can support athletes to build muscle mass and achieve success.
- Published: 4 August 2022
Can vegan protein supplements support muscle health?
The University of Birmingham is partnering with Myprotein to launch the first performance-focused plant protein study on newly launched product, THE Plant.
- Published: 26 July 2022
Athletes' beliefs about elite sporting events can trigger negative responses
As athletes prepare physically and technically for the Commonwealth Games, it is important that they also prepare well psychologically as the pressure mounts.
- Published: 25 July 2022
Paralympic Athletes call for major revisions to tackle doping
Concerns from international para-athletes and personnel raised over the integrity of para-sports
- Published: 21 July 2022
It’s now up to Paris to keep the Olympic spirit burning
London and Beijing have shown us that keeping an Olympic Games sporting legacy alive post-event does not come without some hurdles
- Published: 12 August 2024
New network will tackle chronic musculoskeletal pain in the workplace
A research network aimed at transforming the management of chronic musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace has been launched at the University of Birmingham.
- Published: 13 February 2024
University academics recognised in King's Birthday Honours
Two University of Birmingham academics have received awards in this year's King's Birthday Honours List.
- Published: 14 June 2024
Tackling barriers to physical activity in deprived and minority groups
New research to identify and tackle the barriers to a healthy active lifestyle among deprived and minority groups has been launched as part of a network of r...
- Published: 8 March 2022
Imagery training could give esport athletes a competitive edge
Esport athletes can use mental imaging techniques to enhance performance and achieve optimal mental and emotional states while competing.
- Published: 18 April 2023
Timing your peak – how athletes manage to be on form at the right time
As sporting stars make their final preparations for the Commonwealth Games, how do they make sure they are in peak condition at the right time?
- Published: 29 July 2022
The legacy of the B2022 Games for children’s sport
As the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games gets underway, we are already starting to think about the importance of its legacy for young people.
- Published: 1 August 2022
Could a volunteer 'buddy' scheme support older adults to get out and about more and improve their mobility?
A new study aimed at improving mobility in older adults is being launched in Stoke-on-Trent, led by scientists at the University of Birmingham.
- Published: 24 January 2022
University of Birmingham welcomes GAPS Programme athletes ahead of Birmingham 2022
More than 30 para-athletes have been training at the University of Birmingham as part of the GAPS Programme.
- Published: 21 July 2022
Tailored group exercise benefits over-65s with mobility limitations
A landmark study has demonstrated long-term positive impacts and cost effectiveness of tailored group exercise for over-65s with mobility limitations.
- Published: 22 March 2022