ISPAR News

Fri 19 July, 2024
Introducing the University's Paris 2024 experts

With the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris just one week away, the Press Office has created a media card to showcase the relevant sport, health and fitness expertise available from academics and researchers at the ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼.

Thu 29 February, 2024
̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ partners with Stanford University for elite athlete study

Academics from the ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ are on the lookout for endurance athletes to take part in the Exercise at the Limit – Inherited Traits of Endurance (ELITE) study, in partnership with Stanford University in the US.

Tue 03 October, 2023
Rugby World Cup 2023: Academic experts for press commentary

During this year's Rugby World Cup (September – October 2023), the ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ is shining a spotlight on academics who have expertise in sports, including culture, fitness, coaching and fandom – all relevant to the tournament.

Thu 04 May, 2023
Research finds exercise can alleviate grief in young people suffering parental loss

A team of academics from the ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ have undertaken research into the role of exercise and physical activity in dealing with the loss of a loved one amongst children, teenagers and young adults.

Wed 15 June, 2022
University to investigate cycling as a bereavement aid

An academic from the ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ is launching a new research project to explore how cycling can help improve grief outcomes following a bereavement.

Tue 26 April, 2022
Academics help validate new ‘long Covid’ treatment

A team of nutritional scientists, led by a visiting Professor from the ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼, has developed a capsule-form treatment which enhances the recovery of patients experiencing ‘long Covid’.

Mon 07 February, 2022
University sports experts for Beijing 2022

As the Winter Olympics in Beijing get underway, the Press Office has created a media card to showcase the relevant sport and fitness expertise available at the ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼.

Fri 12 November, 2021
Professor to deliver keynote speech at Australian Psychological Society conference

A leading academic from the ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ is set to speak at a virtual conference centred around the role and contributions of health psychologists during the Covid-19 pandemic, hosted by the Australian Psychological Society (APS).

Wed 22 September, 2021
Academics and guests discuss ‘Improvement Through Movement’

The ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ is hosting its sixth annual ISPAR conference based around the theme of ‘Improvement Through Movement: Performance, health and wellbeing across the lifespan’.

Thu 19 August, 2021
Clearing 2021: The uncertainty of the pandemic inspired me to retrain

A first year student with a background in dramatic arts has explained how Clearing at the ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ helped her find a change of direction in life, just when she needed it.

Mon 26 July, 2021
Introducing Beds' Toyko 2020 experts

As the Olympic Games in Toyko get underway, the Press Office has created a media card to showcase the relevant sport and fitness expertise available at the ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼.

Wed 14 July, 2021
Professionals take on Beds’ game-changing facilities

A GB triathlete and TV doctor are the most recent VIP guests to utilise the ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼’s Human Performance Centre and its facilities.