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 …
Q: What links Brazil with Nottingham? A: We do!
August 8, 2016
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 …
What happens when sporting rules go awry?
July 6, 2016
It’s less than a month before the Olympics begin, the countdown to Rio 2016 is well underway, and The University of Nottingham’s operational research scientists have been looking at what happens when the rules of sport are changed. They’ve been assessing how administrators and supporters deal with changes, what happens when existing rules have unforeseen consequences, …
The First Social Media Olympics
August 6, 2012
– According to Twitter, there were 9.66 million tweets about the Olympic opening ceremony. – Team GB’s tweet (right) congratulating Danny Boyle for his opening ceremony was retweeted more than 44,210 times. – According to statweestics.com, over 10% of tweets globally on 27 July included the hashtag #London2012. – The Olympic Games Facebook page has 3.5 …
University ready to make a splash at London 2012
July 27, 2012
To celebrate the arrival of the Olympics Games in the UK, we have scoured the University for staff, students and alumni who will be taking part. And we weren’t disappointed. Researchers, commentators, volunteers and torch bearers are among those who feature in our special Olympic edition of Exchange magazine as they look to make London 2012 a success. The …
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