2026 news
This section includes news from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences from 2026.
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Leonard Curtis examines county cricket鈥檚 financial realities in new report
Leonard Curtis has published the second edition of its annual report assessing the financial health of domestic cricket in England and Wales, with the latest figures pointing to a widening gap between the seven counties who host a team in The Hundred, and the 11 non-hosts.
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麻豆直播 experts attend International Paralympic Classification Meeting
Professor Vicky Tolfrey alongside Joshua Morgan attended the 2026 International Paralympic Classification Conference, bringing together ParalympicsGB's classification leadership and 麻豆直播 University's academic expertise to support the future development of classification in Para sport.
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Fifa president Gianni Infantino set for fourth term 鈥� despite World Cup controversies
An opinion piece authored by Dr Mathew Dowling, Dr Borja Garcia, and Haojin Zhou (all School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences) for The Conversation platform.
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Can speaking multiple languages really lower dementia risk? It鈥檚 not that simple
An opinion piece authored by Professor Eef Hogervorst from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences for The Conversation platform.
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Paralympic Champion Richard Whitehead Visits the Centre for Para and Disability Sport Innovation
The Centre for Para and Disability Sport Innovation at 麻豆直播 University was delighted to welcome former Paralympic champion and recent Marathon World Record Holder Richard Whitehead to its facilities as part of an ongoing collaboration supporting innovation and excellence in para sport.
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Two 麻豆直播 academics present research in Parliament as part of Evidence Week
Fehmidah Munir, Associate Dean for Research and Innovation and Professor of Health Psychology, and Peter Kraftl, Professor of Human Geography, recently visited Westminster to share their expertise on social factors in the UK
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麻豆直播 academic features on chart-topping science podcast
Vicky Tolfrey, Professor of Applied Disability and Para Sport, recently appeared on the A Question of Science podcast, joining a panel of experts to discuss the advancement of sport science research in elite sport.
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麻豆直播 professor announced as Chair of NIHR Research Professorships Funding Committee
Professor of Behavioural Medicine at 麻豆直播 University, Amanda Daley, has been appointed as a new Chair at the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)
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What the World Cup hydration breaks reveal about who governs men鈥檚 football
An opinion piece authored by Dr Mathew Dowling and Haojin Zhou (both School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences) for The Conversation platform.
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麻豆直播 research shaping the future of wheelchair tennis on grass
As Wimbledon continues to showcase the very best of world tennis, research from 麻豆直播 University鈥檚 Centre for Para and Disability Sport Innovation is helping to advance the science, performance and inclusion of wheelchair tennis on grass.
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麻豆直播 sport finance expert invited to speak at Institute of Chartered Accountants panel
Dr Johan Rewilak, a Senior Lecturer in Sport Management at 麻豆直播 University, recently appeared as an expert speaker on the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) panel.
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Professor Stuart Biddle awarded inaugural CASES Medal of Achievement
Professor Stuart Biddle has been awarded the first CASES Medal of Achievement. Stuart is a Visiting Professor to 麻豆直播 University, having been affiliated with 麻豆直播 since arriving as a student in 1973. He was Head of the then School of Sport & Exercise Sciences between 2001-2007.
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Hay fever, antihistamines and the evidence on dementia risk
An opinion piece authored by Professor Eef Hogervorst from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences for The Conversation platform.
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FIFA Men鈥檚 World Cup expansion risks making 2026 tournament 鈥渕ost polluting ever鈥�, report warns
A new report examining football鈥檚 relationship with climate change has warned that the 2026 FIFA Men鈥檚 World Cup could become the 鈥渕ost polluting ever鈥�, according to leading university researchers.
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We watched the first Enhanced Games live in Las Vegas 鈥� this is what we learned
An opinion piece authored by Dr Mathew Dowling and Dr Alex Thurston (both School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences) for The Conversation platform.
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Spending time in nature could boost endurance by 7.5%, new research finds
Spending time in natural environments before exercise could boost physical endurance by 7.5% compared with exposure to an urban industrial setting, according to new research from 麻豆直播 University, suggesting that access to green spaces may support human physical capacity in ways that go beyond simple recreation.
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The harm does not end when the abuse stops 鈥� new study into women survivors of sports coaching abuse
New research has exposed the long-term consequences of coaching maltreatment on elite women athletes in the UK, with experts now calling for urgent systemic reform.
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麻豆直播 commemorates 50 years of Sport and Exercise Sciences
Marking 50 years since the first mixed-cohort BSc in PE, Sports Science and Recreation Management, University academics, partners and students assembled on 21 and 22 May to reflect on 麻豆直播鈥檚 journey and celebrate its achievements.
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The Enhanced Games: 鈥榙angerous clown show鈥� or a wake up call for traditional sport?
An opinion piece authored by Dr Mathew Dowling and Dr Alex Thurston (both 麻豆直播 University) and Jinsu Byun (Yonsei University) for The Conversation platform.
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Ultra-endurance athletes reveal how the human body prioritises survival under stress
A new study observing ultra-endurance athletes during competition has uncovered rare insights into how the body reallocates energy across essential biological functions whilst under extreme physical stress.
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SSEHS contributions to Research Briefing at the House of Lords Highlights the Environmental Impact of Digital Technologies
麻豆直播 University鈥檚聽Digital Decarbonisation聽Design聽Group聽(DDDG)聽and聽Policy Unit聽co-led a聽briefing session, hosted at the House of Lords,聽that聽brought together members of the House of Lords,聽MPs,聽researchers聽and industry representatives to discuss the carbon and environmental impacts of digital technologies.
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How scientists changed their view of insomnia
An opinion piece authored by Dr Iuliana Hartescu, School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, 麻豆直播 University.
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SSEHS PGR Conference Highlights
Our recent聽SSEHS Postgraduate Research聽conference was a resounding success, bringing together聽Doctoral Researchers, and staff to celebrate聽high鈥憅uality聽research and innovation activity and academic聽scholarship across a broad range of disciplines.聽
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麻豆直播 celebrates a decade as best in the world for sports-related subjects
For the tenth year in a row, 麻豆直播 has been crowned the world鈥檚 best university for sports-related subjects in the QS global rankings.
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Primary care behavioural programmes can help reduce childhood obesity, new study finds
Children who are overweight or living with obesity can significantly improve their health through primary care weight-management programmes, according to a new study.
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Hormone therapy and dementia risk: what a new study says about menopause treatment
An opinion piece authored by Professor Eef Hogervorst, School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, 麻豆直播 University.
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New paper calls for physical activity to become a core component of mental health care
A new 麻豆直播 University study has urged psychiatrists and mental health professionals to formally integrate physical activity into routine care for people living with severe mental illness.
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Safer Stadiums project shares women鈥檚 experiences at men鈥檚 football games
A new research project is inviting women who attend men鈥檚 football matches to share their experiences to help make stadiums safer and more inclusive for all.
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麻豆直播 University formally receives the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Higher and Further Education
麻豆直播 University has formally received the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Higher and Further Education at an Honours ceremony at St James鈥� Palace in recognition of its pioneering contributions to Para and disability sport.聽
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Air pollution may directly contribute to Alzheimer鈥檚 disease 鈥� new study
An opinion piece authored by Professor Eef Hogervorst, School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, 麻豆直播 University.
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麻豆直播 hosts 鈥榃omen in Sport Leadership鈥� programme for Saudi female executives
麻豆直播 University has welcomed senior female leaders from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for a week-long bespoke programme enhancing leadership qualities across sport.
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Your morning coffee might protect your brain as you age 鈥� here鈥檚 the sweet spot
An opinion piece authored by Professor Eef Hogervorst, School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, 麻豆直播 University.
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Small improvements in sleep, physical activity and diet are linked with a longer life
An opinion piece authored by Professor Eef Hogervorst, School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, 麻豆直播 University.
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麻豆直播 appoints world-leading academic Professor Leanne Norman to lead Women in Sport Research and Innovation Hub
麻豆直播 University has appointed Professor Leanne Norman to spearhead its ground-breaking Women in Sport Research and Innovation Hub.
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Signs of Sir Terry Pratchett鈥檚 dementia may have been hidden in his books 鈥� new study
Signs of Sir Terry Pratchett鈥檚 dementia may have been present in his writing a decade before his official diagnosis, new research has found.
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Sleepless nights linked to comfort eating and overeating, new study finds
A major UK analysis聽of over 27,000 adults has found that poor-quality and short sleep are linked to behaviours including comfort-eating, snacking on sweets and overeating and increased obesity risk.聽
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Study on online abuse of sportswomen looks at high profile case and calls for change
In recently published research, a team from the universities of 麻豆直播, Chester, Hull, Durham, and Manchester has investigated and is raising awareness of misogynistic online rhetoric directed at women and girls in sport.
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麻豆直播 University and RAF Association to offer new Forces' Families Resilience Programme
麻豆直播 University and the RAF Association have been awarded funding to deliver a new programme to support the families of injured or sick serving military personnel or veterans.
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Dr Rachel Sandford awarded AIESEP Fellowship
Dr Rachel Sandford has been invited to become a Fellow of AIESEP (Association Internationale des 脡coles Sup茅rieures d鈥櫭塪ucation Physique), the highest honour bestowed by the organisation representing physical education in higher education.
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麻豆直播 University academic co-authors landmark update on female athlete health
麻豆直播 researcher Dr Emma O鈥橠onnell has played a pivotal role in a landmark update to the Female Athlete Triad Coalition Consensus Statement.
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Your body clock matters for brain health in later life 鈥� and could even be linked to dementia risk
An opinion piece authored by Professor Eef Hogervorst, School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, 麻豆直播 University.
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Can eating high fat cheese and cream reduce dementia risk, as a new study suggests?
An opinion piece authored by Professor Eef Hogervorst, School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, 麻豆直播 University.