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It’s only a game? Maps, identity and Ukraine’s new football shirt

It’s only a game? Maps, identity and Ukraine’s new football shirt

Dr Alex Kent discusses the implications of Ukraine’s new football shirt for Euro2020.

11 Jun, 202118 Aug, 2021 Culture, Research, Sport
Great British Week of Sport #BeActive

Great British Week of Sport #BeActive

Dr Kristy Howells explains why we need more sport and physical activity in our lives.

21 Sep, 202021 Sep, 2020 Education, Sport
Are Nike’s Vaporfly trainers the Emperor’s new shoes?

Are Nike’s Vaporfly trainers the Emperor’s new shoes?

Dr Phil Hurst discusses why placebo-controlled trials are needed to determine whether Nike Vaporfly trainers improve performance.

27 Feb, 202015 Jun, 2021 Research, Sport
The importance of physical activity and health education to support mental health

The importance of physical activity and health education to support mental health

On World Mental Health Day, Dr Kristy Howells, discusses the power of physical activity and how it can improve the mental health of children and adults.

10 Oct, 201915 Jun, 2021 Health, Research, Society, Sport
#GreatCoaching within sport

#GreatCoaching within sport

For Coaching Week 2019, Dr Kristy Howells, Dr Laura Gubby, Dr Katie Dray and Dr Hayley Mills celebrate the importance of great coaches and how they can inspire people to take-up sport and to keep active.

03 Jun, 201915 Jun, 2021 Education, Life Sciences, Research, Sport
#BalanceforBetter within Sport

#BalanceforBetter within Sport

For International Women’s Day Dr Kristy Howells, Dr Laura Gubby, Dr Katie Dray and Dr Hayley Mills explore how sport can become more gender-balanced.

08 Mar, 201915 Jun, 2021 Education, Research, Society, Sport
Supporting children inside and out with physical activity

Supporting children inside and out with physical activity

For Children’s Mental Health Week Dr Kristy Howells explains how physical activity should be seen as key to supporting good mental health in young people.

06 Feb, 201915 Jun, 2021 Education, Health, Research, Sport
Iron Girl – patronising or inclusive?

Iron Girl – patronising or inclusive?

Dr Kristy Howells and Dr Laura Gubby ask if the newly named Iron Girl event helping to promote inclusivity in sport.

18 Jan, 201916 Jun, 2021 Education, Research, Sport
We need a revived importance of PE to help children be active

We need a revived importance of PE to help children be active

Following a recent survey showing that children in England aren’t achieving the recommended amount of daily activity, Dr Laura Gubby looks at how we improve children’s physical confidence.

10 Dec, 201816 Jun, 2021 Education, Research, Sport

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