The Covid-19 pandemic, has denied sportspeople across the globe the opportunity to train, compete and celebrate in their successes, and the Christ Church Sport Scholars are no exception.

Tips for runners wanting to increase their distance.

The British Active Student Survey (BASS) is collecting insights into students attending UK colleges and universities. 

I have always been someone that lives and breathes sport and will always be up for trying a new sport at any given opportunity.

Anyone who knows me will also know that sport pretty much rules my life. I’ll either be seen with a lacrosse stick in hand or in the gym.

I got into dance the same way that many people do – my mum sent me off to ballet and tap. I’ve been dancing since I was around 18 months old (whether you can call that dancing I don’t know) and haven’t stopped since.

I don’t come from a family of athletes. As a child I was sent to sports clubs as a way of improving my confidence, to bring me out of my shell and as a way to socialise.

Nicole Pepper is a Football Sport Scholar and PGCE Secondary Education student who was recently selected to represent English Universities in the Home Nations tournament held in Cardiff. Last year’s University, Elite Scholar of the Year gives us an insight into her experience playing for her country.

Easter Staff Football is on the horizon! For those that haven’t played before, it’s an annual competition consisting of just two teams.