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18/06/2024

BU graduate Jan Hutchings called up to coach Swim England

BU graduate Jan Hutchings received her first coaching call up to support Swim England in their preparations for international competition in Sweden in March.

14/03/2024

Conversation Piece: The problem with seeing young sportspeople as athletes first, children second

Dr Ellie Gennings writes for the Conversation about young sports stars who suddenly find themselves in environments that are highly pressurised and psychologically demanding.

01/02/2024

High impact sport in schools should be regulated, say researchers

Researchers have advised that permitting children to take part in impact sports, such as rugby and boxing, should be considered a form of abuse to the child’s brain.

21/11/2023

Abuse of women athletes goes unchecked on mainstream social media sites

Social media posts that abuse women athletes can remain unmoderated on the official social media accounts of major sports clubs, new research has shown.

11/08/2023

Sports Scholar secures Paralympic place after World Championship silver

BU sports scholar Leo McCrea had a double cause for celebration after winning silver at the World Para Swimming championship in Manchester.

17/05/2023

BU remain victorious in varsity tournament

Over 1300 athletes competing in more than 20 sports, including women and men’s football, rugby, hockey, tennis teams battled for the varsity trophy, with BU emerging victorious.

20/04/2023

Putting theory into practice: Events Management students create annual Fusion Festival

The annual Fusion Festival returns with a range of events, organised by Events Management students in partnership with external stakeholders.

18/04/2023

AFC Bournemouth women battle to goalless draw in the BU Big Match

AFC Bournemouth women’s team battled to a 0-0 draw against Maidenhead in the BU Big Match on Sunday – the second time the women’s team has played at the Vitality Stadium.

04/04/2023

Bournemouth graduate takes to the field for Cricket’s County Championship

BU graduate and sports scholar Brad Currie has signed a professional contract to play first class cricket with Sussex County Cricket Club.

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