Gold medal for table tennis superstar student
September 14, 2016
An English student at The University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) has won his second paralympic gold medal. Zhao Shuai won the men’s single Table Tennis last night (Tuesday) at the Rio Paralympic Games. Zhao beat Andras Csonka 3-0, defending his London 2012 title. He won every match in his competition class, sweeping aside opponents from …
Student setting sights on gold at Rio Paralympics
September 8, 2016
The University of Nottingham, Ningbo China (UNNC) has a particular interest in this year’s Paralympic Games, which got underway on Wednesday in Rio de Janiero, Brazil. A member of the Chinese Paralympic table tennis team, Zhao Shuai, began studying English at UNNC earlier this year. Supported by awards from the Deng Yaping Sports Scholarship – which …
Staying hydrated for sport in the heat
August 17, 2016
With temperatures in Rio in the high twenties and humidity levels of 83%, staying hydrated for sport is a priority for all the athletes out there. Sue Dunbar and John Burgess from our sport and fitness team talk about the importance of staying hydrated, especially when the sun is shining and things hot up. Along …
Medal success on the water!
August 15, 2016
It’s been a busy few days in Rio with some outstanding performances from our athletes who have all now competed in their respective sports! We’ve been cheering them on throughout the competition and shared in the commiseration and celebration as they’ve gone from tear-inducing lows to medal-wielding highs. Our remaining alumni have scooped two silver medals over the …
A mixed week for our alumni athletes in Rio
August 11, 2016
It’s been a mixed week for our alumni athletes out in Rio – there’s been disappointment on the water with David Florence and Chris Bartley not making it through to the next stages of the canoe slalom and rowing but there’s still chance to claim some medals in the coming days as we cheer on …
Not your Cup o’ Joe? Cupping, Olympics, and health.
It has caused a stir in Rio since Michael Phelps emerged with dark circles on his skin. Whatever your take on Cupping what does it mean for ethics and morality in medicine? Roger Kerry, Associate Professor in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Nottingham delivers his verdict. The Olympics are a curious time for physiotherapists …
What a start to Rio 2016 for our Alumni athletes!
August 9, 2016
With several of our Alumni athletes in action since the electric opening ceremony here’s a round-up of how they’re all getting on so far. We’ve had success on the water with the canoe slalom and rowing teams – with some medals hopefully on the cards today! The Men’s Hockey team, featuring three of our former …
Zika virus and the Olympic Summer Games – any regrets?
August 8, 2016
Dr Janet Daly, Associate Professor in Veterinary Medicine & Science at The University of Nottingham, asks whether GB golfers were too cautious to stay away from Rio 2016 There has been much discussion in the lead up to the Olympic Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro in 2016 about the risk Zika virus might pose to …
Q: What links Brazil with Nottingham? A: We do!
They are separated by the Atlantic Ocean and several thousands of miles but The University of Nottingham has more links with Brazil than you might think. Our video shows how our research collaborations with Brazilian institutions are changing the world’s biggest problems. Nottingham has active collaborations with Brazil stretching back over three decades. Since 2011 we …
Nottingham alumni go for Gold as GB face NZ
August 7, 2016
Three University of Nottingham alumni start their Olympic campaign tonight as Great Britain compete in the men’s field hockey. Nick Catlin, who graduated in History, Harry Martin, an Economics alumnus, and George Pinner, who graduated in Management Studies all form part of the team that faces New Zealand at 9pm They will be joined by …
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