Archive news - 2012

University to invest £8 million in sport

The University of Exeter has today announced plans to invest £8 million in its sports park.

Olympic Gold Medallist Jason Gardener MBE speaks at the Sport and Health Sciences Careers Day

Olympic Gold Medallist Jason Gardener MBE was the main speaker at the Sport and Health Sciences (SHS) Careers Day on 17th February 2012.

Success in Students' Guild Teaching Award nominations

Sport and Health Sciences staff have received nominations in five categories for this year’s teaching awards.

Exeter expert to advise on care for children with heart problems

An expert in children’s health from the University of Exeter has been selected to join an expert steering committee that will give children born with heart problems the best possible chance in life.

Devon school children discover the science behind the games

An Olympic related anti-doping event was held for students from six Devon schools in Sport and Health Sciences on Wednesday 18th April. The Department’s research into using eye-trackers and beetroot juice were just two of the topics that were discussed.

Continued success for Sport and Health Science at the University of Exeter

Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Exeter has sustained its 2nd place ranking in The Guardian University Guide 2013 subject league table. It ranks in the top 10 in five categories including those related to employability, student satisfaction and teaching effectiveness.

UK study into whether physical activity aids depression finds no additional benefit

Current clinical guidance recommends physical activity to alleviate the symptoms of depression.

Sport sciences students win Coubertin Award

Two Exercise and Sport Sciences students have received a national award for their essay on corruption in sport. 

Expert takes part in Olympic symposium

A world-leading expert in health and exercise among children has been taking part in an international conference ahead of the start of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Class of 2012 helping at the Olympics

A number of postgraduate and recent graduates will be helping at London 2012 during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Exeter lecturers awarded for excellent teaching

The Higher Education Academy (HEA) has announced that two University of Exeter lecturers have been awarded National Teaching Fellowships.

Exeter research reveals winning ingredient that can’t be beet

Athletes competing this summer have benefited from an unlikely ingredient to fuel their Olympic and Paralympic success.

Volunteer of the Year Award 2012

Third year Sport and Health Sciences student, Jess Hill, was awarded the RELAYS Volunteer of the Year Award 2012 at a celebration event held at the Watershed in Bristol on Friday 14th September.

Football scores a health hat trick for hypertensive men

Playing football (soccer) could be the best way for people with high blood pressure, known as hypertension, to improve their fitness, normalise their blood pressure and reduce their risk of stroke. 

Teenagers urged to exercise to ward off bone disease

Playing football or running for at least three hours a week could help teenagers counteract the potential damage to their bone health caused by prolonged spells of sitting.

Local people share experiences of depression at University launch event

Local people will share their experiences of depression when the University of Exeter’s Mood Disorders Centre opens its doors to the public on Saturday 31 March.

New £3.6 million mood disorders research facility opens its doors

The South West region is set to benefit from a new £3.6 million building dedicated to researching treatments for mood disorders such as depression and Bipolar Disorder.

Success in Students' Guild Teaching Award nominations

Psychology staff have received nominations in three categories for this year’s teaching awards.