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April 2013

Brunel Canoeists shine at National Championship

The first National Canoe Sprint Championships of the 2013 season witnessed strong performances from Brunel students.

Sir Richard Sykes appointed Chancellor of Brunel University

At its meeting on 10 April 2013 the Council of Brunel University appointed Sir Richard Sykes to be its next Chancellor.

Sport England announces funding to tackle physical inactivity in London

Brunel University is working with local partners in health and community sport to get some of the least active people in London moving, after research revealed the huge cost of physical inactivity to the NHS.

March 2013

Brunel Weightlifting claim title

Most people well know, great things come from small beginnings, here at Brunel Sport we share that sentiment.

England Netball selects Brunel as training centre in bid for 2019 World Championship

Brunel is to take a central role in the future development of netball in England as one of only three Intensive Netball Training Centres (INTCs) in the country.

Brunel launches scholarship scheme for first class graduates

Brunel University is offering postgraduate scholarships covering 15 percent of tuition fees to holders of first class degrees from any UK university.

Perri Shakes-Drayton wins double European gold

Brunel University graduate Perri Shakes-Drayton won two gold medals at the European Indoor Athletics Championships.

February 2013

BUCS Indoors

Brunel University took on 108 other institutions in the annual British Universities Indoor Athletics Championships at the EIS Sheffield – the best-attended student indoor event in the nation’s sporting history.

Brunel Crowned 2013 Inter-Varsity Althetics Champions

Inter-Varsity Challenge, NIA Birmingham, 6 February 2013

CrossFit 2013

If you think your fit try CrossFit! 

The London Throw Down event included top CrossFit athletes from across Europe.

Study finds that bullying of lesbian, gay and bisexual youth decreases as they get older

A news study has found that lesbian, gay or bisexual young people are twice as likely to be bullied in high school as heterosexual peers, but that bullying declines significantly as they get older.

Footballers are better at predicting opponents’ movements, MRI research finds

MRI scan findings showing that skilled footballers are better at predicting opponents’ movements than novices because of ‘checking mechanism’ in the brain could be used to help train next generation of sports stars.

January 2013

Brunel trio to help shape Britain's Olympic future

Britain’s Olympians have voted for three Brunel alumni to work with the British Olympic Association (BOA) to shape future plans in sport.

December 2012

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Stefanie Reid Visits Brunel Univeristy IAC

Stefanie Reid made a trip to Brunel's Indoor Athletics Centre in Uxbridge, to meet a special guest and use the world class training facilties.



August 2012

Canadian athletes welcomed to campus for Paralympic Games

Brunel University welcomes Athletics Canada's Paralympic team to its campus in Uxbridge on Wednesday August 22.

Brunel Honorary Graduate Sir Craig Reedie elected IOC Vice-President

Sir Craig Reedie CBE, former chairman of the British Olympic Association and a Brunel University Honorary Graduate, has been elected as a Vice-President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

July 2012

Brunel University welcomes Korean Olympic team to campus

The Korean Olympic team arrives on Brunel University's campus on Friday 20 July for their pre-Games training camp.

June 2012

UBS wins gold for Olympic activity on campus

The Union of Brunel Students has been named a Gold Standard Students' Union in a national scheme celebrating Olympic related student activities.

May 2012

Ellen MacArthur to speak at Made in Brunel 2012

Dame Ellen MacArthur will address an audience of students, staff and industry specialists at this year's Made in Brunel design and engineering showcase.

Brunel the biggest climber in Guardian university league table

Brunel University is the biggest climber in The Guardian University Guide league table for 2013, jumping from 82nd to 44th place in the overall ranking.

BUCS Outdoor Championship

BUCS Visa Outdoor Athletics Championships, part of the London Prepares series, at the Olympic Stadium brought big success for Brunel Athletics Club

Brunel athletes strike gold to open London 2012 Olympic Stadium

Brunel's athletes helped open the London 2012 Olympic Stadium in style, finishing second in the medal table at the British Universities and Colleges Sport Outdoor Athletics Championships.

Podium Award medals recognise Brunel’s Olympic contribution

Brunel University has been awarded two bronze medals as part of a celebration of the contribution of UK universities to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Impact of Brunel University’s research on London 2012 highlighted in new report

A revolutionary training product conceived and developed at Brunel has been included in a report showcasing the impact of universities on London 2012 and UK sport.

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