Author Post Archive

Posts by brzmjb1

An Interview with Jack Kavanagh, UoN Sport Volunteering Officer

What is your job title, and what does it involve? So, my job at the University of Nottingham Sport is Sport Volunteering Officer. In nutshell, I look after all volunteering that happens within sport both here on campus but also within the local community. The thing I love about my role is how varied it …

Superbowl Champions Philadelphia Eagles pay a visit to University of Nottingham to talk American Football in the UK

Last Tuesday, the University of Nottingham American Football Club were privileged to be joined by the media team of the Philadelphia Eagles. As part of the build up to the Eagles NFL fixture against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley on Sunday 28th October, the media team from the Eagles wanted to create a piece on …

Premier Squash League to return to University of Nottingham for 2018/19 season

Premier Squash League is back with a bang and University of Nottingham will be challenging in the new look format when the new season gets underway in September. Organised by England Squash, the Premier Squash League is the top domestic professional team league. Each match night will see 5 fixtures played, 4 male, 1 female, …

no comments

European Universities Games Coimbra 2018 Competitor Blog – Lucy Gillbanks

The European Universities Games  2018 – EUSA Games (EUG) is well underway in Coimbra, Portugal. University of Nottingham is represented at the games by  21 athletes and 4 coaches across Table Tennis, Badminton and Rowing. Over the course of the games UoN athletes will be posting their experiences of the games in a number of blogs. …

no comments

European Universities Games Coimbra 2018 Competitor Blog – James Youle

The European Universities Games  2018 – EUSA Games (EUG) is underway in Coimbra, Portugal. University of Nottingham is represented at the game by  21 athletes and 4 coaches across Table Tennis, Badminton and Rowing. Over the course of the games UoN athletes will be leaving their experiences of the games in a number of blogs. First …

no comments

Green and Gold achievements showcased at the 2018 BUCS Awards

University of Nottingham were shortlisted for a number of awards at the 2018 BUCS Awards Dinner, hosted at the University of West England. The event celebrated the achievements of a variety of people including student athletes, both individual and teams, who have excelled in their respective sporting endeavours, as well as those volunteers and administrators …

no comments

Tri Campus Games | Day 5 and Closing Ceremony

There were only 6 fixtures remaining on the final morning of the Tri Campus Games, but there was everything to play for. Team UK had hoped to make a strong start in the Ultimate Frisbee but it was Team Malaysia who won the opener 4-13. Team China continued their dominance in the Basketball by beating …

no comments

Tri Campus Games | York visit & Day 4 Matches

Following a breathless day of action it was time for a break and students from UK, China and Malaysia boarded coaches to make the 85mi trip up the A1 for a cultural visit to the city of York . The city, with it’s Roman roots and a Viking past, provided the student and staff with …

no comments

Tri Campus Games | Day 2 & Feature Matches

There was no let-up in the brilliant weather as Day 2 of the Tri Campus Games got underway in glorious sunshine at Jubilee Sport Centre. With Malaysia leading the games after the first day’s action, all eyes were on the early results of the day  with many expecting the Malays to extend their lead. However, …

no comments

Tri Campus Games | Opening Ceremony & Day 1

The 10th Anniversary of the Tri Campus Games officially got underway today following the opening ceremony on Sunday evening at University Park Campus, Nottingham. 180 athletes representing University of Nottingham’s three international campuses (Team UK, Team China and Team Malaysia) sat together to listen to an opening address from Tournament Director, Steve Farey and a …

no comments