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UoB athletes shine at the World University Games
UoB athletes shine at the 2025 World University Games The University of Birmingham was proudly represented on the international stage…

UoB hosts UKA 10K showdown
UoB hosts UKA 10K showdown The University of Birmingham was proud to host the UK Athletics 10,000m Championships last month…

Birmingham brilliance at the 2025 BUCS Awards
Birmingham brilliance at the 2025 BUCS Awards In the year of our 125 anniversary, the 2025 BUCS Awards gave national…

UoB athletes set for global stage at FISU World University Games 2025
UoB athletes set for global stage at FISU World University Games 2025 The University of Birmingham is proud to announce…

The evolution of sport at the University of Birmingham (1918-1939)
The evolution of sport at the University of Birmingham (1918-1939) As we continue our dive into the archives, explore how…

Melanie Barratt: First blind woman to swim the English Channel
Melanie Barratt: First blind woman to swim the English Channel “It’s something I always dreamt of doing” On 28 August…

Campus 3K celebration run
Campus 3K celebration run More than 700 students and staff laced up, dressed up and showed up for this year’s…

Penny Briscoe: Leading with purpose beyond Paris
Penny Briscoe: Leading with purpose beyond Paris University of Birmingham Sport Hall of Famer, Penny Briscoe’s path to becoming one…

UoB Swimming Club celebrates landmark season of success
UoB Swimming Club celebrates landmark season of success The University of Birmingham Swimming Club is finishing the year on a…