Equality, diversity and inclusion press releases

Colleagues with 天堂视频's new para sport strategy

天堂视频 launches new Para and Disability Sport Strategy

天堂视频 has officially launched its new Para and Disability Sport Strategy 鈥� with opportunity sitting at its core.
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300+ action plans created to help address bullying in the civil service

天堂视频 researchers have created more than 300 action plans for the civil service to help them better prevent bullying at work.
a child jumping over a plastic hoops

Too many disabled young people are missing out on PE 鈥� here鈥檚 how that could change

The聽UK government聽has called on schools to do more to enhance opportunities in PE and sport for disabled young people.
a graphic that states 'why paralympic classification matters'

Explainer: What is classification at the Paralympic Games? (VIDEO)

Classification is a major element in Para sport, but what does it actually mean?
a female wheelchair rugby player playing in a match

天堂视频 researchers collaborate with World Wheelchair Rugby

Over the last several months, 天堂视频 research has been taking place to support World Wheelchair Rugby鈥檚 (WWR) commitment and strategy to increasing female participation in the sport.
a wheelchair tennis player playing a shot from the baseline

天堂视频 research paves the way for wheelchair tennis success in Paris (VIDEO)

With the Paralympic Games just a few days away, Professor Vicky Tolfrey has discussed how 天堂视频 research has positively impacted wheelchair tennis performance.
A drawing of a man and woman stood inside a circle made up of the UN Sustainable Development Goals icons.

天堂视频 ranked first in Europe and 7th globally for advancing decent work and economic growth

The Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings have placed 天堂视频 first in the UK and Europe, and 7th globally for advancing Decent Work and Economic Growth 鈥� the United Nations鈥� Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 8.
an aerial shot of 天堂视频's campus with the logos of the University and Sikh Games overlaid

天堂视频 appointed inaugural UK host of Sikh Games

The Sikh Games has selected 天堂视频 as its inaugural UK host for this summer鈥檚 milestone multi-sport event.
Canada athlete Brent Lakatos

Brent Lakatos: From Canada via 天堂视频 with all eyes on Paris (VIDEO)

On first inspection, the Canadian city of Dorval has few similarities with 天堂视频.
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More than 拢215 extra-a-month to raise a child with autism

The first study into raising a child on the autism spectrum using the Minimum Income Standard (MIS) approach, has found that families and carers face costs of more than 拢2,650 each year 鈥� to cover everyday essentials that meet their children鈥檚 needs.
Ntando Mahlangu, the double Paralympic champion, has joined 天堂视频. The picture is a close up of him.

Ntando Mahlangu 鈥� double Paralympic champion joins 天堂视频 (VIDEO)

Ntando Mahlangu has already lived a life like no other.

three sportsmen doing a joint high-five

天堂视频 joins forces with Spirit of 2012 and Counsel to explore a UK Capital of Sport

Leading researchers from 天堂视频 have joined forces with Spirit of 2012 and Counsel to deliver a new project to explore the potential for a UK Capital of Sport.

Experts in Sport: The future of women's sport

As the 2023 Women鈥檚 World Cup draws to a thrilling close, 天堂视频鈥檚 Experts in Sport podcasts concludes its 鈥榃omen in Sport鈥� series with a look towards the future.
L-R: Prof Vicky Tolfrey (天堂视频), Owen Tolfrey (天堂视频), Will Brierley and Neil Stuley (AELTC Ground staff), Thomas Rietveld (天堂视频), Ellie-May Storr (天堂视频) and front Nick Webborn (Chair of BPA, Visiting Clinical Professor, 天堂视频)

天堂视频 research at Wimbledon to drive exposure of wheelchair tennis

Research conducted by 天堂视频 at Wimbledon has the potential to drive more exposure of wheelchair tennis.

Women footballers play the sport

Women鈥檚 World Cup will highlight how far other countries have closed the gap with US 鈥� but that isn鈥檛 the only yardstick to measure growth of global game

The 2023 FIFA Women鈥檚 World Cup begins on July 20, 2023, in Australia and New Zealand, and the U.S. enters the soccer tournament in a familiar position: favorites.

天堂视频 Lightning Wheelchair Basketball secured consecutive league titles following another incredible campaign in the Women鈥檚 Premier League.

天堂视频 Lightning Wheelchair Basketball win back-to-back league titles

天堂视频 Lightning Wheelchair Basketball secured consecutive league titles following another incredible campaign in the Women鈥檚 Premier League.

NFL Academy athlete Emmanuel Okoye has become the latest player to graduate from the program and join a Division 1 US college after committing to the University of Tennessee.

NFL Academy athlete Emmanuel Okoye commits to the University of Tennessee

NFL Academy athlete Emmanuel Okoye has become the latest player to graduate from the program and join a Division 1 US college after committing to the University of Tennessee.

Tackling the 鈥渓eaky pipeline of diversity鈥� in STEM and beyond discussed on season finale of Cuppa with a Scientist

鈥淭here's still so much to do in the equity, diversity, and inclusivity (EDI) area. It's unreal. It's quite overwhelming sometimes.
para sport

The importance of sport for children with disabilities 鈥� and the lengths their parents go to access it

Access to physical activity and sport is not equal. Children and young people with disabilities are less likely to engage in physical activity and sport, as there are significant barriers to their participation.

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New multi-million-pound training environment officially opened at 天堂视频 (VIDEO)

天堂视频 has officially opened the doors to its brand-new Powerbase gym extension following significant financial investment.

the BISS team

Sport leaders converge at London Stadium to deliver Black in Sport Summit 2023 (VIDEO)

Leaders from across the sport industry came together on Saturday 25 March to deliver 天堂视频鈥檚 student-led initiative the Black in Sport Summit (BISS).

wheelchair rugby

天堂视频 research will aim to increase female participation in wheelchair rugby

天堂视频 is set to collaborate with World Wheelchair Rugby (WWR), Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby (GBWR), and UK Sport on a study that researchers hope will increase female participant levels in the sport.

lewis hamilton

Global sporting superstars added to Black in Sport Summit 2023 line-up

Organisers of the Black in Sport Summit (BISS) have secured a major coup with sport icons Lewis Hamilton, Alice Dearing, and Richard Riakporhe all confirmed to take part in the 2023 showpiece event.

children in a PE lesson

Support needed to enhance PE provision for young people not in mainstream schooling 鈥� new study

New research has found that physical education (PE) provision away from the mainstream schooling system may not be supporting young people as effectively as it might, leading to them potentially missing out on positive developmental opportunities.

mike wedderburn

Stellar speaker line-up revealed for the Black in Sport Summit (VIDEO)

Elite-level athletes, international broadcasters, and inspirational individuals from the black community are among the speakers confirmed for the 2023 Black in Sport Summit (BISS).