Subjects: Sport

The 5k running events are set to resume on Saturday July 24, following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions.

Can parkrun be an antidote to pandemic pressures?

Academics from Northumbria University, Newcastle, have published a research paper explaining why parkruns are so popular, particularly among those in managerial and professional positions.

The study showed that impact training such as skipping led to meaningful improvements in participants’ bone and muscle health

Impact and resistance training boosts bone strength and muscle function in those with Crohn’s disease, according to new research

​Research from Northumbria University, Newcastle, has shown the important role specific types of exercise can play in the management of bone loss, fatigue and muscle dysfunction for those with Crohn’s disease.

Community-led leisure centres can be more responsive to what people want – if a class isn’t popular, it’s replaced

EXPERT COMMENT: To save our leisure centres from closure, we may need to hand them to the community

Many leisure centres survived austerity by transferring their management to the local community. In an article written for The Conversation, Dr Lindsay Findlay-King, Principal Lecturer in Sport Management at Northumbria University, discusses whether this tactic could work again in today's crisis.

Leven Brown pictured with Northumbria University Design for Industry students

Top rowers inspire design students

Students on Northumbria University’s Design for Industry degree took part in a design challenge with a difference when they were visited by two of the UK’s best ocean rowers.

One of SMILE Through Sport's previous Boccia Opens

England’s biggest ever Boccia Open comes to Northumbria’s Sport Central

North East based not-for-profit organisation SMILE Through Sport, founded by Northumbria alumnus and Paralympian Stephen Miller MBE, is hosting the biggest ever Boccia open event to take place in England.

Volunteer Zambia - Northumbria University announces student and staff volunteers for summer 2020

Sport to promote economic and social development in Zambia

A cohort of five students and staff from Northumbria University will visit Zambia next summer to take part in the Volunteer Zambia programme, an initiative that Northumbria has played a significant role in over the last 15 years.

Taka Suzuki in action at the 2019 World Championships in London. Image credit: ”エックスワン”

New world record for Northumbria Paralympic swimmer

Northumbria University swimmer and five times Paralympic medallist Taka Suzuki, has set a new world record in the S4 100m Freestyle Short Course.

Northumbria women's rugby team - Caitlin Simpson stands sixth from the right on the back row

Northumbria rugby star selected to play for England

A Northumbria University student and first team rugby player has been named in the England Rugby Women U20 squad.

Northumbria academic Dr Ruth Crabtree (centre front) receiving the EASM Distinguished Service Award at this year's European Association for Sport Management Conference

International recognition for Northumbria sport management academic

A sport management academic from Northumbria University, Newcastle, has been awarded a Distinguished Service Award by the European Association for Sport Management.

Georgia Gibson is changing the game for women's football

Northumbria student nets leadership role in women’s football

As the Women’s World Cup kicked off in France earlier this summer, Northumbria University Football President and 1st team player Georgia Gibson received her own call up onto the FA University Women’s Leadership Programme.

Inaugural Women in Motorsports Conference. Photo credit: Taneli Niinimaki

Northumbria academic discusses breaking down gender stereotypes in sport volunteering

Dr Lindsay Findlay-King, Principal Lecturer in Sport Management at Northumbria University is taking centre stage at esteemed international events to speak about developing female volunteering in sport.

Left to right: Grace Donnelly, Katy Storie, Brooke Cochrane and Steve Beharall.

Raising the game for women’s football in the North East

Newcastle United Foundation and Northumbria University have announced a partnership that will boost women’s football in the city.

Northumbria University is researching the impact of exercise on cancer on survivorship

Research demonstrating the importance of exercise in cancer care

Research at Northumbria University, Newcastle is investigating the important role that structured exercise programmes can play in living with and beyond cancer.

From left: i2i Director Kent Mayall, Pro Vice-Chancellor of Business and Law John Wilson, Head of Sport and Exercise Katy Storie, i2i Director James Gore, i2i Head of International Academy Andy Milne, i2i Director of Sport Danny Gore

International football academy launched at Northumbria University

Northumbria University, Newcastle, is set to attract top football talent from across the Atlantic, after signing a new partnership with an international sports organisation.

Ellen Butrick (far right) with her teammates winning gold at the World Championships. Photo credit: British Rowing/Naomi Baker

Ellen fights the odds for place in GB rowing squad

Despite being diagnosed with an incurable eye disorder, 24-year-old Ellen Buttrick has confronted her challenges head-on, earning a place in the Great British Paralympic rowing squad while also pursuing her passion for working in human rights.

Northumbria's BUCS Super Rugby players Louis Musetti and Laurence Lilley meet Matt Dawson.

Rugby ace Matt Dawson tries Northumbria’s hospitality

Rugby star and TV presenter Matt Dawson touched down at Northumbria University, Newcastle, to explore the latest in student accommodation and catch-up with some of rugby’s rising talent.

England vs Australia in the 2013 Ashes test match at Trent Bridge

Howzat: Limitations of batsmen rankings revealed

Current systems for ranking the best batsmen in test cricket have been bowled out by a new study. In a paper which could give sleepless night to cricket statisticians all over the world, researchers from Newcastle and Northumbria universities delivered their ‘out’ verdict to current methods after analysing the two most popular test cricket rankings.

Northumbria University Women's Rugby 1st Team with Hong Kong national squad

Northumbria’s Far Eastern rugby adventure

A rugby team from Northumbria University, Newcastle, travelled 6,000 miles to China as part of an exciting new sporting partnership.

Dr Sandy Wolfson of Northumbria University pictured in Newcastle United's first team dressing room

Academic recognised for distinguished contribution to sport psychology

A Northumbria University academic who specialises in the psychological factors around football has been recognised for her distinguished contribution to sport and exercise psychology.

International Gymnastics Federation calls on Karl to develop Gymnastics at Global level

International Gymnastics Federation calls on Karl to develop Gymnastics at Global level

Karl Wharton, Senior Lecturer in Sport Coaching at Northumbria has been invited by the International Gymnastics Federation to be part of a four strong working group that will have significant impact on the development of acrobatic gymnastics at a global level.

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