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2024 BUCS Conference Cups Finals
2024 BUCS Conference Cups Finals The University of Birmingham and Sport & Fitness was proud to host was proud to…
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Balance. Share. Rest – Mental Health Awareness Day
Balance. Share. Rest. I am sure that for most of you, looking after your mental health has been something which…
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Nominations now open for Sports Awards 2024
Nominations now open for Sports Awards 2024 All 2023/24 students can now nominate individuals, clubs, coaches and recreational teams across…
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Brum success at BUCS National Championships
Brum success at BUCS National Championships It was a weekend jam-packed with sport as University of Birmingham athletes across Athletics,…
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UoB Sport Performance host Olympic Preparation Camp for Hockey Umpires
UoB Sport Performance host Paris Olympic Preparation Camp for Hockey Umpires. Earlier this month our Performance Centre team collaborated with…
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BBC Sport cover ‘ground-breaking’ concussion research in Women’s Rugby
BBC Sport cover ‘ground-breaking’ concussion research in Women’s Rugby Last month, we had a visit from BBC Sport and Marker…
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New year, same scholar success
New year, same sports scholar success 2024 started with a bang for our outstanding university scholarship athletes and alumni, who…
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Record breaking medal haul at BUCS Cross Country
Record-breaking BUCS Cross Country medal haul University of Birmingham Athletics made history with the highest-ever medal haul by any…
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Sports Awards 2024 | Save the date this 30 May
Sports Awards 2024 | Save the date 30 May The University of Birmingham Sport will celebrate the achievements of its…