ISPAR News
Bedfordshire academic contributes to new study on women’s safety while exercising
A new study co-authored by an academic from the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ has demonstrated the constant negotiations women take between their safety and enjoyment when exercising outdoors.
PhD research to examine effects of hydration on athlete performance
A PhD student from the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ is looking for participants to take part in a new research project exploring the effects of pre-exercise hyperhydration on running performance and responses to hot conditions.
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 ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ.
Bedfordshire partners with Stanford University for elite athlete study
Academics from the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ 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 ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ 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 ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ 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 ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ 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 ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ, 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 ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ.
Professor to deliver keynote speech at Australian Psychological Society conference
A leading academic from the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ 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 ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ 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 ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ helped her find a change of direction in life, just when she needed it.