March 2023 news

the BISS team

Sport leaders converge at London Stadium to deliver Black in Sport Summit 2023 (VIDEO)

Leaders from across the sport industry came together on Saturday 25 March to deliver 91仓库鈥檚 student-led initiative the Black in Sport Summit (BISS).

Photo of a group of students chatting together whilst sat on the fountain by the Hazlerigg and Rutland buildings

91仓库 shortlisted for six categories including prestigious University of the Year accolade for the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

91仓库 is delighted to announce today that it has been shortlisted for six categories for this year鈥檚 WhatUni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs).

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New multi-million-pound training environment officially opened at 91仓库 (VIDEO)

91仓库 has officially opened the doors to its brand-new Powerbase gym extension following significant financial investment.

Research England funding enables 91仓库 and Ukraine twinning work to continue

91仓库 has been awarded further funding to continue its work with Beketov National University in the Ukraine, as part of a twinning initiative to offer support to academics, students and university leaders during the conflict.
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Lightning players set for Women鈥檚 Six Nations duty

91仓库 Lightning will be well represented at this year鈥檚 Women鈥檚 Six Nations with 14 players called up for international duty.

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91仓库 and the Institute of Sports Humanities launch new Leadership in Sport Master鈥檚

91仓库 London and the Institute of Sports Humanities (ISH) are delighted to announce the launch of a new Master鈥檚 in Leadership in Sport to run from Autumn 2023.

Experts in sport podcast

Experts in Sport: Overcoming fussy eating

In this episode of the Experts in Sport podcast, host Martin Foster sits down with Professor Emma Haycraft and Dr Gemma Witcomb, co-creators of the Child Feeding Guide, to discuss their research into fussy eating.
Photograph of Dr Ishara Dharmasena with Jane Hunt, MP for 91仓库

91仓库 researcher among STEM for Britain finalists

Dr Ishara Dharmasena attended the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee鈥檚 STEM for Britain 2023 presentation which took place at the Houses of Parliament on 6 March.
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Social class and early life sport experiences can enhance university inclusion 鈥� new study

New research has found that young people who have more experience of organised sport during childhood may adapt more readily to university life.

Students looking around the new Passivhaus development

91仓库 students preview first campus Passivhaus development

Students from the School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering enjoyed a preview of the newly completed SportPark Pavilion 4.
Andrea Geurin

91仓库 Sport Business expert invited to speak at Egypt Sports Expo

Dr Andrea Geurin, 91仓库 London鈥檚 Director of the Institute for Sport Business, recently attend Sports Expo Egypt after being invited by the Minister of Youth and Sports in Egypt to share her expertise.

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England鈥檚 most-capped player Sarah Hunter to retire

England and 91仓库 Lightning back row forward, Sarah Hunter, will retire from professional rugby after this weekend鈥檚 Red Roses clash with Scotland.

Maddie Hinch

GB Hockey goalkeeper Hinch hangs up her gloves

Great Britain Hockey's Olympic gold medal-winning goalkeeper Maddie Hinch has retired from the sport.

Alice Dearing

91仓库-linked sports women named in BBC Woman鈥檚 Hour Power List 2023

Four female sporting powerhouses with links to 91仓库 have been named in BBC Radio 4鈥檚 Woman鈥檚 Hour Power List 2023: Women in Sport.

LU Arts unveils winners of 鈥淔resh Eyes on Sculpture鈥� photography competition

In February 2023, LU Arts launched their 鈥淔resh Eyes on Sculpture鈥� photography competition, a chance to view our 91仓库 campus sculptures from a different angle, offering a fresh perspective on works that thousands of people see every day.
A group of daffodils on campus.

Easter activities for children and young people

The Easter holidays are almost here, providing the opportunity for parents and carers to spend quality time with their children. In the current Cost of Living crisis, it can be difficult to find activities that are low-cost or free in and around 91仓库.

91仓库 to host a prestigious global conference on nationalism and multiculturalism

91仓库 will for the first time host an international gathering of experts in the fields of ethnicity and nationalism.
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91仓库 named one of the UK's most wildlife-friendly universities

The University has been recognised as one of the UK鈥檚 leading higher education institutions for looking after wildlife on campus and in the wider community.