Premier Squash League | University of Nottingham tames the Lions in Round 9
March 20, 2019
University of Nottingham headed into round 9 in unfamiliar territory having failed to secure a place in the post-season PSL semi-finals. Even so, there was much to play for including the opportunity to finish strongly as the season reaches its conclusion. For the visitors, University of Birmingham Lions, this was a must win fixture. Despite …
#NottsVarsity 2019 | Super Wednesday Preview
March 19, 2019
The 2019 Varsity series has arrived! The showcase spectacle commences tomorrow as the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University battle it out across a range of different sports as UoN look to retain their Varsity crown. This years series kicks off with NTU Varsity Super Wednesday which will see students compete across trampolining, archery, dodgeball, …
Why BUCS Big Wednesday should be in your diary…
March 14, 2019
You’ve likely heard the title a lot… but what is BUCS Big Wednesday? The pinnacle of the university team sports programme, British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Big Wednesday, hosts championship and Trophy finals at one University on one day and it is returning to Nottingham for the BUCS centenary year. The Championship finals see …
#MensHealthActive launches with successful event on University Mental Health Day
March 11, 2019
On Thursday 7th March, University of Nottingham Sport launched its brand new mental health initiative, Men’s Health Active. Seeking to encourage male students to take steps to improve their mental wellbeing through the use of physical activity. The launch event kicked off with a panel session and Q&A hosted by Assistant Director of Sport, Sam …
Guest Blog | Ed Tarlton Supporting Men’s Health Active
March 6, 2019
Ed Tarlton is an Assistant Producer for Premier League Productions, a presenter for Wembley LIVE radio and a University of Nottingham Alum. He is a mental health advocate and in this blog he touches on his personal experiences as a student and why he is supporting our Men’s Health Active Campaign. Like illness or injury, …
Inspiring Females | Engage
March 4, 2019
This BUCS This Girl Can Week, we’re running a series of blogs featuring inspiring females in sport from across all departments. Claire Lenehan is an Occupational Psychology Master’s student here at the university, and attends Squash Engage sessions regularly. “I go to the Engage Squash sessions every Tuesday evening. I started back in October and …
Inspiring Females | BUCs
This BUCS This Girl Can Week, we’re running a series of blogs featuring inspiring females in sport from across all departments. Laura Hill is a third year Psychology student here at the university, and is President of the Ladies’ Hockey Club. “I joined hockey in 1st year through trials, we have 6 BUCS teams and …
Inspiring Females | Disability Sport
This BUCS inclusion week, we’re running a series of blogs featuring inspiring females in sport from across all departments. Clare Stephenson-Hunter is a third year Social Work student here at the university and is currently on her full-time placement. “I attend the gym to help manage my arthritic and mental health conditions. I enjoy weightlifting, …
Guest Blog | University of Nottingham American Football the Story so Far
March 1, 2019
November Division 1 Champions, UoNAF stepped up into the BUCS Premiership, with all eyes on the new boys on the block. Having retained many senior players plus some additions from across the Atlantic, many questioned whether they would truly be able to continue their 13-game unbeaten streak from the previous season; given the prospect of …
Volunteer of the Month | February
With BUCS Big Wednesday round the corner our Leadership Academy and its volunteers have been busy preparing for the day but it’s not just internal volunteering projects we’re involved with. UoN Sport Leadership Academy run several Outreach schemes from Sports in Schools to Leaps to Success. Our latest Volunteer of the Month Megan Grandi is …
