Why a little Beet It goes a long way
Athletes no longer ask whether beetroot juice improves sporting performance - they just want to know how much to drink, and when. A new study has the answers.
University ranks 49th best institution in the world
The Leiden University World Rankings shows that the University of Exeter ranks 49th best institution in the world.
Beetroot juice – the winning formula for team sports
New research shows that drinking beetroot juice can significantly improve performance in team sports involving bouts of high intensity exercise.
Research hopes to help children with motor coordination problems
Researchers in the Sport and Health Science department at the University of Exeter are running a project examining the motor coordination of children who suffer from motor coordination difficulties.
Healthy rivalry could boost sport and business performance
New research shows that people can recover from poor performance when rivals comment on their failures.
Pioneering robotic surgery research taking place in Exeter
Pioneering new research in robotic surgery is forging ahead thanks to a partnership between the University of Exeter and the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust (RD&E).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Associate Research Fellow/Research Fellow Position available
Associate Research Fellow/Research Fellow Position available for Heart Research UKs ‘Helping Little Hearts Campaign.
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.
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.
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.
Sport sciences students win Coubertin Award
Two Exercise and Sport Sciences students have received a national award for their essay on corruption in sport.
UK study into whether physical activity aids depression finds no additional benefit
Current clinical guidance recommends physical activity to alleviate the symptoms of depression.
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.
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.
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.
Success in Students' Guild Teaching Award nominations
Sport and Health Sciences staff have received nominations in five categories for this year’s teaching awards.
Females wanted to participate in a training study
We are investigating what impact regular training using the Galileo vibrating plate or recreational football training will have on muscle mass, muscle strength, muscle physiology during exercise, postural balance, bone density, bone turnover, fat mass and distribution, and systemic inflammation and need female participants.
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.
University to invest £8 million in sport
The University of Exeter has today announced plans to invest £8 million in its sports park.
SHS alumni receives the Jaguar Academy of Sport Special Recognition Award
Crystal Lane, who graduated from Exeter with a 2:1 in Exercise and Sports Science in 2011, had the honour of receiving the Jaguar Academy of Sport Special Recognition Award at their 2011 Annual Awards.
Short walk cuts chocolate consumption in half
A 15-minute walk can cut snacking on chocolate at work by half, according to research by the University of Exeter.
Surgeons perform better with eye movement training
Surgeons can learn their skills more quickly if they are taught how to control their eye movements.
Sport and Health Sciences welcomes 10 new members of staff
We are very pleased to welcome 10 new members of staff to the SHS team for the start of the 2011/12 academic year. Some are familiar faces, having recently completed postdoctoral research or PhD degrees in the Department, while others are outstanding new recruits.
Could football give homeless men a health kick?
Playing street football two or three times a week could halve the risk of early death in homeless men.
Exeter celebrates 25 years of leading children’s health and exercise research
The University of Exeter is marking a quarter of a century of leading research into children’s health and wellbeing by hosting the world’s biggest and most prestigious paediatric exercise and health conference.
Top 3 for student satisfaction
Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Exeter has been ranked 3rd for Sports Science in the National Student Survey (NSS) 2011. The School has featured in the top 10 of the for the last five years.
‘Oarsome’ challenge for Exeter alumni
A team of three rowers, two of which are Exeter alumni, are planning a 95 mile non-stop crossing of the English Channel in aid of Cancer Research and Save the Children.
Research reveals new secret weapon for Le Tour
Winning margins in the Tour de France can be tight – last year just 39 seconds separated the top two riders after more than 90 hours in the saddle.
Devon children try their hand at London 2012 anti-doping science
More than 80 children from Devon tried their hand at the anti-doping science tests, which will be used during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, at the latest event of the nationwide ‘Scientists in Sport’ education programme, held at the University of Exeter.
2nd in Times Good University Guide 2012
Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Exeter has been ranked 2nd (out of 75 institutions) for Sports Science in the 2012 Times Good University Guide.
Student gets Darley Flying Start
Sport and Health Sciences undergraduate student Emma Pearce has been selected to join the prestigious Darley Flying Start training programme.
All in the mind
Sport and Health Sciences academic Dr Tim Rees has appeared on the BBC radio 4 programme ‘All in the mind’ talking about his recent research.
University celebrates sporting achievements
It has been another incredibly successful year for Exeter Sport, with the University currently sitting in 8th position in the annual British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) table and a host of honours won.
Exeter Teaching Awards
While Universities across the country are trying to prove the quality of their teaching, the excellence of the lecturers and support staff at Exeter was celebrated recently at the Student Guild’s annual teaching awards.
Improving rugby for the next generation of grand slam winners
As the Six Nations comes to an end, a research project is under way to see how changing rugby’s rules at the junior level could help develop the next generation of grand slam winners.
Olympian on campus
Heather Fell, Beijing Silver medallist and London 2012-hopeful spoke to students at St Luke’s campus on March 10th.
Beetroot juice could help people live more active lives
New research into the health benefits of beetroot juice suggests it’s not only athletes who can benefit from its performance enhancing properties – its physiological effects could help the elderly or people with heart or lung-conditions enjoy more active lives.
Students make England U20s women's rugby team
Three students from the University of Exeter have been selected for the England under 20s women’s rugby team.
Alumni going for gold at Commonwealth Games
University of Exeter alumni are preparing to compete on the hockey fields and bowling greens of Delhi at the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
Supplement produces a ‘striking’ endurance boost
Research from the University of Exeter has revealed taking a dietary supplement to boost nitric oxide in the body can significantly boost stamina during high-intensity exercise.
Can exercise help smokers quit?
New research to be carried out by the University of Exeter will examine whether physical activity can help people reduce the number of cigarettes they smoke, thereby helping more people attempt to quit and remain abstinent.
Professor Roger Eston wins national award
Three lecturers at the University of Exeter have been honoured with prestigious national awards for their outstanding contribution to student learning experiences.
Body building images change perceptions of old age
A University of Exeter researcher has found that showing videos of older bodybuilders working out radically changed young people’s perception of old age.
Should schools test our children's fitness?
Assoc. Prof Craig Williams responded to the question 'Should schools test our children's fitness?' in an article in The Times newspaper, 19 March 2010.
Floella Career Award for Sport Sciences Student
BSc Sport and Exercise Sciences student, Louise Carmichael, has been awarded a 2009/10 Floella Benjamin career development award. The annual awards look to develop employability and give financial support for innovative career ideas.
Sports student punches above his weight with strength research
A sports science student from the University of Exeter has become one of the first undergraduates to have his research published in an academic journal.
Beetroot juice boosts stamina, new study shows
Drinking beetroot juice boosts your stamina and could help you exercise for up to 16% longer.
Emma aims high
A talented handball player is graduating from the University of Exeter with a First in Sports and Exercise Sciences.
Women's rugby champions of Europe
University of Exeter women's rugby team were crowned champions of Europe after they beat French team Lille in the final of the European Students Rugby Sevens Championships held at Bristol University in June.
£50,000 surgical research funding awarded
The University of Exeter and Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Trust secure funding of £50,000 for a surgical research fellow.
£447,000 research grant awarded to Dr Hillsdon
Dr Melvyn Hillsdon has been awarded a grant of £447,401 by the National Prevention Research Initiative (NPRI) for a study titled 'The feasibility of a simple, low-cost, general practitioner delivered intervention to promote physical activity'.
Dr Vanhatalo's research recognised by the Physiological Society
Dr Anni Vanhatalo has been awarded the 3rd place prize in the Physiological Society Blue Riband competition for the best conference communication by an Affiliate Member.
£0.5 Million Wellcome Trust Grant
Dr Melvyn Hillson has been awarded a £508,000 research grant from the Wellcome Trust to investigate how the neighbourhood that people live in influences their physical activity.
PhD Student wins two researcher awards
PhD student George Jennings was awarded on Friday 12th June 2009 for the 'best presentation' at the 3rd International Conference for Qualitative Research in Sport and Exercise held at the Roehampton University in London, in association with Routledge.
£125,000 Sports Council for Wales Funding
Dr Jacquelyn Allen-Collinson of the Qualitative Research Unit has been awarded £125,000 from the Sports Council for Wales to conduct a research project to evaluate the Mentro Allan (Venture Out) Programme.
£225,000 EPSRC grant
Dr Sharon Dixon as (as sole PI) has been awarded funding of £225,000 from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council to undertake a project entitled "Understanding traction for sports shoe and surface combinations".
Times and Guardian Glory for Sport and Health Sciences
The Times Good University Guide has confirmed our place as one of the very best sports science departments in the UK, with a ranking of 2nd place out of 72 institutions.
Professors speak at conference in Hong Kong
Professors Eston and Parfitt were invited to present at the 8th Annual Conference of the Society of Chinese Scholars on Exercise Physiology and Fitness, held in Hong Kong, on 13-15 August 2009.
Student satisfaction: 1st in England, 3rd in the UK
Sport Science at Exeter maintains its place in the UK’s top three for three years running.
Bases 2009 success
Exeter wins awards for the best presentation by a senior investigator and the best student oral presentation at the BASES 2009 Conference in Leeds.
£82,000 ESRC Grant for research with University of Hong Kong
Dr Mark Wilson has been awarded funding through the ESRC and the Research Grants Council in Hong Kong to conduct a two-year project with Professor Richard Masters at the University of Hong Kong.
£40,000 Unilever research grant
Professor Roger Eston and Dr Ann Rowlands have been awarded funding of £40,000 to support an ongoing collaborative project with Unilever on the use of accelerometry to measure physical activity.
£20,000 RFU grant
The RFU has awarded a grant of £20,000 to Dr Mark Wilson, Dr Chris Byrne and Professor Roger Eston to conduct research on the efficacy of current coaching methods in youth rugby.
£62,500 Kellogg's grant success
Associate Professor Craig Williams, of the Children’s Health and Exercise Research Centre, has been awarded a grant from Kellogg’s Ltd to investigate ‘Energy Balance in Young People’ in collaboration with the Faculty of Health and Social Work at the University of Plymouth.
ISMRM Award for PhD student
PhD student Rebecca Willcocks has been awarded a New Entrant Stipend from the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine to fund her attendance at the annual meeting in Stockholm in May 2010.
Why England keeps losing on penalties
A new study may explain why England keeps losing in penalty shootouts – and could help the team address the problem in time for the World Cup 2010.
University of Exeter Teaching Fellowship Awards
Professor Roger Eston and Associate Professor Craig Williams have received ‘University of Exeter Teaching Fellowship Awards’ of £1000 and £500, respectively.
UK/China Fellowships for Excellence Award for Dr Mark Wilson
Dr Wilson has been awarded a UK/China Fellowship for Excellence grant from the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills (£19,760).
Best poster prize for Sam Vine
PhD student Sam Vine won the best poster prize at the International Surgical Congress of the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland (ASGBI).
BBC's One Show interview with Prof Andrew Jones
One of our exercise laboratories was transformed into a film studio recently, when a crew from the BBC visited to film staff and students involved in ground-breaking research at Exeter. The piece will feature on the BBC’s One Show, to be aired on Thursday 6th May at 7 pm, BBC1.
Dr Richard Winsley awarded 'Lecturer of the Year' at Teaching Awards
Senior Teaching Fellow, Dr Richard Winsley, has been awarded 'Exeter University Lecturer of the Year Award' by the Students Guild.
Premier League for Sport and Health Sciences
Sport and Health Sciences at Exeter has been rated one of the top three schools of its kind for the third year running in both The Times Good University Guide 2011 and The Guardian University Guide 2011, ranking 1st in the UK for Sport Science by The Guardian.
Why England keeps losing on penalties
Imaginative research may explain why England keeps losing in penalty shootouts – just in time for the World Cup 2010.
'Quiet Eye' helps you putt like a pro
Whether you're sinking the ball to win the Open at St Andrews or on a practice round at your local course, researchers at the University of Exeter have one bit of advice for golfers taking that crucial putt — keep your eye on the ball.
