Charlotte Gauja
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The #GreenandGold Dictionary
August 19, 2019
We are assuming it is starting to sink in that you are going to live at the University of Nottingham, after getting your grades and celebrating (most important first). To help you settle into Nottingham we have created a #GreenandGold dictionary filled with acronyms/abbreviations you’ve never heard of so it doesn’t feel like university speaks …
Preparing for the Season Ahead
August 7, 2019
The University of Nottingham Sports Injury Clinic provides expert advice on preparing for the season ahead and how to avoid injury. Pre-season is a major part of the sporting year, where you set your physical, mental, technical and tactical foundations for the season. During this time, it is crucial you manage yourself as an athlete …
Top 5 Health Benefits from using the Sauna
July 23, 2019
With the addition of the Health and Wellbeing suite to the David Ross Sports Village, we thought you might want to know about the scientifically proven health benefits to a regular 10 minutes in the sauna. Feel less stressed We understand sitting in the heat with nothing to do is incredibly relaxing however there is science …
University of Nottingham Staff show off their skills at Annual Staff Sports Events
July 17, 2019
University of Nottingham Sport offers a wide range of opportunities for members of staff to keep fit, have fun and meet new people. Staff can join staff sports clubs or participate in our annual events. Catch up with what happened at our staff sports day and staff golf day below: Staff Sports Day On Wednesday …
100 Nottingham school students visit the David Ross Sports Village for Celebration event
July 8, 2019
On Thursday 27th June, the Nottingham Laureus Sport for Good programme welcomed 100 local school children to the David Ross Sports Village at the University of Nottingham. The Laureus Sport for Good programme works in disadvantaged areas of Nottingham use sport to support children to build key life skills, deliver their own social action projects …
Tips for Exercising in Hot Weather
June 27, 2019
Being in a hot country shouldn’t stop you from exercising but it’s important to make sure you look after your body when you do exercise. On a recent trip to Malaysia for the Tri Campus Games, a few of the UK athletes experienced difficulties adapting to playing sport in the hot, humid climate of South-East …
Seven things every person thinks when joining a new group exercise class
June 12, 2019
Group exercise classes are a great way to work out, they add variety to your routine and all you have to do is book and turn up. There is no need to plan a workout, this is all done for you! However if an exercise class is new ground for you, do not be intimidated …
Volunteers Week | Laureus Sport for Good
June 6, 2019
The Laureus Sport for Good programme aims to enhance the social and emotional development of children in disadvantaged communities by providing sporting opportunities. This year Fiona Barrs, a 3rd year Sport Rehabilitation and Exercise Science student, has been a volunteer mentor for ‘The Laureus Sporting for Good’ programme. We caught up with her to find …
5 people you will find at Alumni Sports Challenge
May 17, 2019
On Saturday 15th June, we will be welcoming Alumni back to University of Nottingham for the annual Alumni Sports Challenge. The day will include individual sports’ competitions run by student volunteers from our clubs as well as an opportunity to enjoy food and drink with fellow participants. Don’t fancy getting sweaty? Not a problem! Spectators …
Stay healthy during the exam period
May 15, 2019
At UoN Sport we understand that exam time is a roller-coaster of emotions, you might wake up super motivated but by 10am you’re struggling to concentrate and your week old washing up is more attractive to you than turning another page of your notes. If you get to that stage we advise you take regular breaks …
