ISPAR News

Thu 29 February, 2024
Bedfordshire partners with Stanford University for elite athlete study

Academics from the University of Bedfordshire are on the lookout for endurance athletes to take part in the Exercise at the Limit – Inherited Traits of Endurance (ELITE) study, in partnership with Stanford University in the US.

Tue 03 October, 2023
Rugby World Cup 2023: Academic experts for press commentary

During this year's Rugby World Cup (September – October 2023), the University of Bedfordshire is shining a spotlight on academics who have expertise in sports, including culture, fitness, coaching and fandom – all relevant to the tournament.

Thu 04 May, 2023
Research finds exercise can alleviate grief in young people suffering parental loss

A team of academics from the University of Bedfordshire have undertaken research into the role of exercise and physical activity in dealing with the loss of a loved one amongst children, teenagers and young adults.

Wed 15 June, 2022
University to investigate cycling as a bereavement aid

An academic from the University of Bedfordshire is launching a new research project to explore how cycling can help improve grief outcomes following a bereavement.

Tue 26 April, 2022
Academics help validate new ‘long Covid’ treatment

A team of nutritional scientists, led by a visiting Professor from the University of Bedfordshire, has developed a capsule-form treatment which enhances the recovery of patients experiencing ‘long Covid’.

Mon 07 February, 2022
University sports experts for Beijing 2022

As the Winter Olympics in Beijing get underway, the Press Office has created a media card to showcase the relevant sport and fitness expertise available at the University of Bedfordshire.

Fri 12 November, 2021
Professor to deliver keynote speech at Australian Psychological Society conference

A leading academic from the University of Bedfordshire is set to speak at a virtual conference centred around the role and contributions of health psychologists during the Covid-19 pandemic, hosted by the Australian Psychological Society (APS).

Wed 22 September, 2021
Academics and guests discuss ‘Improvement Through Movement’

The University of Bedfordshire is hosting its sixth annual ISPAR conference based around the theme of ‘Improvement Through Movement: Performance, health and wellbeing across the lifespan’.

Thu 19 August, 2021
Clearing 2021: The uncertainty of the pandemic inspired me to retrain

A first year student with a background in dramatic arts has explained how Clearing at the University of Bedfordshire helped her find a change of direction in life, just when she needed it.

Mon 26 July, 2021
Introducing Beds' Toyko 2020 experts

As the Olympic Games in Toyko get underway, the Press Office has created a media card to showcase the relevant sport and fitness expertise available at the University of Bedfordshire.

Wed 14 July, 2021
Professionals take on Beds’ game-changing facilities

A GB triathlete and TV doctor are the most recent VIP guests to utilise the University of Bedfordshire’s Human Performance Centre and its facilities.

Thu 25 March, 2021
Blues Foundation teams up with Beds

The Blues Foundation has announced a new partnership with the University of Bedfordshire which will see the two organisations working closely on delivering community sport programmes and research projects.