10 Reasons to switch off your Netflix and hit the gym!
January 23, 2018
Everyone loves good Netflix series – I mean what better way is there to spend the time when it’s cold (or you should be revising) than with a cup of tea and your laptop on charge 24/7? Well University of Nottingham Sport think we have the answer – and it’s the gym. Yes really, stop …
Team of the Week: Ladies Hockey 1st
October 18, 2017
By Cara McIsaac-Hall Throughout the 2017-18 season, we’ll be profiling our Team of the Week, recognising a University of Nottingham Sport team who have achieved a stand-out result in this week’s fixture list. First up are Ladies Hockey 1st who posted a resounding 4-1 home win against Loughborough 1st, last year’s Championship final runners up. …
Top 10 Sporting Activities in Nottingham
October 3, 2017
Here in Nottingham we are lucky to have a vast range of sporting activities and facilitates around. One of our current students Daniel Hudson has listed some of the top things to get involved in during your time in Nottingham, keep reading to find out more! David Ross Sports Village Our brand new £40 million …
Blog: Get to know our Tri Campus Games Ultimate team
June 16, 2017
In the latest blog from Ningbo, the UK Ultimate team tell us more about their sport and their Tri Campus Games experience. Tell us a little a bit about your sport… Ultimate Frisbee is probably the least well-known sport at the Tri Campus Games, so it’s great to have been given the opportunity to represent …
Blog: Tri Campus Games teams head out for cultural day
With two days of fierce competition completed, the 2017 Tri Campus Games schedule allowed for a short break in play and the chance to visit some of China’s best cultural sites. In our blog, the Team UK Women’s Football team tell us about their experience so far: So far the we’ve really enjoyed the games. …
Blog: Fixtures get underway at the 2017 Tri Campus Games
June 13, 2017
This week, 120 students from all three of the University of Nottingham international campuses have come together for the annual Tri Campus Games. A sports competition featuring eight different discplines, the event theme is ‘Friendship through Sport’ and includes an opening and closing ceremony as well as cultural visits. Hosted in 2017 at our Ningbo …
Get involved with Welfare in Sport
June 12, 2017
Welfare in Sport was established as a Student Union campaign group at the start of this academic year. The aim of the group has been to work with sports clubs to raise their awareness of mental health illness and support them in developing more inclusive environments for students. Matt Wildman who is the Chair for the group – has …
BUCS Big Wednesday team in focus: Squash
March 17, 2017
The final countdown is on to #BUCSBigWednesday, and as the teams prepare for what promises to be an exhilarating two days in Bath, we spoke to the squash team to see how they’re feeling, as three of their teams get ready to fight it out for the women’s BUCS trophy as well as the men’s and …
Ten things you DON’T need for a triathlon (promise)
March 1, 2017
Thinking about giving triathlon a go but not sure if an all-in-one is for you? Fancy a challenge, but your bike has seen better days? Love the idea but worried about the costs of getting all the kit? With the popular Notts Triathlon back on University Park campus on 2 April 2017, the organisers from …
BUCS Nationals 2017 – Sunday Review
February 20, 2017
The medals kept rolling in for the University of Nottingham on the final day of the BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport) National Championships in Sheffield with hundreds of our students representing the green and gold throughout the weekend in athletics, badminton, judo, karate, swimming, fencing and trampolining. There were six podium finishes for the …