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Top university climbers to whizz up walls at The University of Warwick this weekend

The National Universities Lead and Speed Climbing Championships (NULSCC) event on Saturday 17th February is set to showcase some of the best UK climbing talent. Over 100 athletes from universities across the country will be taking part using the state-of-the-art climbing facilities at Warwick Sport and Wellness Hub, with the final rounds free to watch for public spectators


First phase completed in research project on live match communication

The Football Association of Wales and The University of Warwick have completed the first phase of an innovative research projectLink opens in a new window studying communication during live matches.


Mon 06 Nov 2023, 14:45 | Tags: research, football, Sport

The University of Warwick Receives Five Nominations in National BUCS Awards (British Universities and Colleges Sport)

The University of Warwick has received an impressive five nominations in the prestigious National BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport) Awards. These nominations recognise the outstanding achievements and contributions of our students, coaches, volunteers, and participation programs in the field of sports and well-being.

Thu 29 Jun 2023, 14:05 | Tags: Awards, BUCS, Sport

Men’s and Women’s badminton teams qualify for European championships for the first time in Warwick’s history – Meet the team.

For the first time in the University’s history, Warwick’s men’s and women’s teams have qualified to compete in the European Universities Sports Association (EUSA) badminton championships and will be heading to Hungary between the 13th and the 19th of July.

Mon 15 May 2023, 15:36 | Tags: Badminton, Sport

New research from the University of Warwick reveals an increased risk of concussion-related injuries in away games

New research from the University of Warwick has identified an increased risk when it comes to concussion for rugby players away from home, as well as increased symptoms, symptom severity and recovery times in professional rugby players.

Fri 10 Mar 2023, 13:33 | Tags: research, Concussion, Rugby, Sport

University of Warwick celebrates Culture Fest 2022 with FREE immersive esports experiences in Leamington Spa

The University of Warwick is celebrating Culture Fest 2022 by inviting the local community to experience its cutting-edge esports technology – for free.

Wed 03 Aug 2022, 13:44 | Tags: esports, Sport and Wellness Hub, Sport

Celebration for Coventry’s Kare Adenegan at the University of Warwick

An official celebration marking the success of Coventry Paralympian, Kare Adenegan ,has been held at the University of Warwick.

Fri 18 Mar 2022, 13:11 | Tags: Event, Students, Sport and Wellness Hub, History, Sport

New Loqski glass fibre ski lock to keep your skis safe this season

Loqski is a pocketable device locking skis and poles together, WMG at the University of Warwick have helped them manufacture the locks affordably and sustainably

Tue 18 Jan 2022, 11:20 | Tags: SMEs, WMG, Sciences, Sport

Williams Racing and Department of Applied Linguistics at the University of Warwick announce project partnership

Experts in elite sports communication from the University of Warwick will be working with one of the UK’s top motor racing teams to look at language use in a Formula 1™ team during live racing events. The Sports Culture and Communication Research Collective within the Department of Applied Linguistics and the Williams Racing F1 team will apply a linguistic lens to communication in the high-pressure context of Grand Prix racing.

Thu 09 Sep 2021, 09:39 | Tags: Centre for Applied Linguistics, ESRC, Sport

Warwick linguist helps England Boxing talent coaches communicate under pressure

England Boxing's top Talent Coaches met for the first time since Coronavirus restrictions were lifted to hear from linguistics expert Dr Kieran File about the importance of language when coaching in the corner  


Warwick - UK’s top esports university - invests £275,000 in new esports centre and seeks backers to bring skills, tourists, and new opportunities to Coventry and Warwickshire

People playing esportsThe University of Warwick has announced, today Tuesday 18th May 2021, that is investing £275,000 of its own earned income into establishing a new flexible esports centre to be located at the heart of Warwick campus. It will operate alongside new facilities to stimulate innovation in the, in the newly named ‘Junction’ facility.

Tue 18 May 2021, 13:56 | Tags: Students, esports, Sport

Coventry & Scotland football legend Gordon Strachan brings one of UK’s most successful football education programmes to University of Warwick

Gordon Strachan The Strachan Football Foundation, one of the UK’s most successful football education programmes, has announced today, Wednesday 31st March 2021, that it is to move its growing programme of sporting and educational support for young people to the extensive and world class sports facilities at the University of Warwick.
Wed 31 Mar 2021, 09:30 | Tags: schools, football, Sport and Wellness Hub, Sport

Seconds out - language study explores how boxing coaches communicate under pressure

Linguists from the University of Warwick have teamed up with England Boxing and UK Coaching in a bid to interpret and improve the way in which coaches communicate in high-pressure situations.


New Joint Statement by Coventry City Football Club and the University of Warwick

Coventry City Football Club and the University of Warwick are pleased to provide an update to fans and to our community regarding progress in the development of a new stadium.

Thu 12 Nov 2020, 14:05 | Tags: University of Warwick, Sport

Joint Statement by Coventry City Football Club and the University of Warwick

Coventry City Football Club and the University of Warwick are delighted to announce that they have commenced planning for a partnership, which would see the University provide land to the Club for the development of a new stadium. Thereby creating a new home for the football club with easy access for fans living in the city of Coventry.

Tue 21 Jul 2020, 10:05 | Tags: Coventry, Sport

Language and sporting success explored in innovative workshop

Linguistics experts from the University of Warwick met with some of the UK’s top coach developers for a one-day workshop aimed at exploring language use in high-performance sports coaching and discussing ways to apply the latest research to real-life coaching situations.


Fun, frolics and fitness at the Festival

The British Science Association (BSA) and the University of Warwick have today (12 August 2019) announced an extra evening of events at British Science Festival. Late night fitness: raising the bar will take place on Wednesday 11 September in a free takeover of the Sports and Wellness Hub on campus at the University of Warwick.


Cardio-respiratory synchronization may represent a new measure of health and fitness

Observation of extended episodes of one-to-one synchronisation between heart rate and breathing rate for athletes suggests their training specifically contributes to an enhanced connection within the nervous system.

Fri 19 Jul 2019, 08:58 | Tags: Health, Engineering, fitness, Sciences, Sport

Sporting events and cultural experiences on the big screen at Warwick this summer

The University of Warwick has announced the open air screening of several international sporting events, as well cultural treats like opera and ballet on campus this summer.


Pint of Science returns next week bringing scientists out of the lab and into your local pub

The public science festival, Pint of Science, kicks off next with experts from the Universities of Warwick and Coventry talking about their research work in a selection of pubs and venues around the Coventry and Leamington Spa.