ISPAR News
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.
̨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.
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.
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.
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.
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’.
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.
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).
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’.
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.
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.
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.