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Sport and Good relations Conference The Ulster Sports Academy recently organised a Sport and Good relations Conference along with Omagh District Council. Two Olympic Gold Medallist, an Irish International Rugby Player, a GAA All Star and a leading academic in sport for development took part in the Omagh Sport for Good Relations Conference on Thursday 23rd May. Read More>> |
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Sport and Exercise Psychology Masters Receives Prestigious Accreditation 17th May 2013. The Ulster Sports Academy at Ulster is celebrating the accreditation of its MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology by the British Psychological Society. Read more about the MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology. |
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Postgraduate Open Evening June 12th 2013. For An Overview of MSc courses - To Meet current students and graduates - For a Tour of facilities - For an Interactive Q&A with Course Directors about Employability. For further information click here>>(pdf) |
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Ulster hosts Sports History Ireland Conference Sports History Ireland is pleased to invite you to its 2013 Annual Conference which will take place at the University of Ulster’s Magee Campus, Derry/Londonderry on September 14th 2013. For further information on the Sports History Ireland Conference visit the Sport & Exercise Sciences Research Institute (SESRI) site. |
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Global Development Summit & Research Meeting January 2013 A delegation from the University of Ulster including Prof Roy McConkey, Dr Gareth Davidson and Liz Carlin recently attended the inaugural Global Development Summit and Research Meeting held at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in PyeongChang, South Korea as part of the Global Student and Scholars delegation. more>> via the Regional Research Collaborating Centre (RRCC) website |
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Gymnastics Course Gives Coaches ‘Edge’ 3rd October 2012 A dynamic new gymnastics programme developed by two University of Ulster academics is helping rugby and GAA players improve their performance on the sports field. The GymEDGE Sports Coach Development Programme can be beneficial to any sport, explained Professor Marie Murphy and Sinead Connolly from the Ulster Sports Academy. more>> |
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Watercress Helps Prevent Damage Caused By Exercise 15th August 2012. University of Ulster researchers have found that antioxidant-rich watercress, often labelled a super-food, can alleviate the natural stress put on our body by an exercise workout. Though regular moderate exercise is known to be good for us, the increased demand on our bodies is also known to cause damage to our DNA. more>> |
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Major Conference Tackles Racism in Sport 28th June 2012 Leading academics from across the world were gathering at the University of Ulster today to discuss the controversial issue of racism in sport. more>> |
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Name of the Game Is Innovation - 22nd May 2012 Professor Eric Wallace, Director of the Sport & Exercise Sciences Research Institute gives an overview of the University’s diverse research and innovation including details of a 20,000 euro innovation competition open to local businesses. more>> |
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Olympic Award For Inspiring Peace Project A project challenging sectarian and racist attitudes, delivered by the University of Ulster, has won a prestigious Olympic award. The North East PEACE III Sport for Peace Building initiative is one of the select few to be presented a bronze medal in the “Award for Creative Cultural Project” category at the Olympic Podium Awards. more>> |
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SOEE RRCC Members speak at EUCAPA Conference 8 May 2012. The Regional Collaborating Centre was represented at the EUCAPA European Congress held in Killarney 6-8th May 2012. David Hassan and Sandra Dowling presented findings from the recently completed study ‘Special Olympics Athletes and the World Games Experience’. Further information is available from the SOEERCC Website |
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Ulster Sports Reseachers, Dr David Hassan and Paul Kitchen discuss Sport, Peace and the lessons for the local community at the upcoming Sport for Peace Building Conference, Tuesday 26th June 2012. Further information is available from the Conference Programme. |
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A new workbook documents the learning experience of the North East PEACE III programme. The workbook covers eight key topics from the North East PEACE III Sports and Leisure programme that can be used to facilitate future sport and cultural awareness events, programmes and activities. Further Information(pdf)>> |
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Success for Good Relations Programme. North East PEACE III Sport and Leisure Programme uses sport as a medium to improve trust and cultural understanding. The programme involved practical games and the completion of a workbook to develop skills based on the theme of ‘Include everyone’. Further Information (pdf)>> |
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Biomechanics Interest Group - BIG 2012 The BASES Biomechanics Interest Group 2012 meeting was held at the University of Ulster on April 4th 2012. The meeting was well attended by 88 delegates and featured some very high quality oral presentations as well as an excellent keynote lecture delivered by Professor Joseph Hamill (University of Massachusetts). more>> |
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Walking Is Way Forward for Leaner Population 7th February 2012 The majority of people in Northern Ireland are not exercising enough to meet current health guidelines, according to a research report by the University of Ulster. But incorporating a brisk walk into our daily routine may be the answer, explained the report’s author Professor Marie Murphy. more>> |
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Ulster Builds Peace Through Sport 27th January 2012 The University of Ulster’s Sports Academy will deliver a European funded project that will challenge sectarian & racist attitudes in six council areas. The North East PEACE III Sports for Peace Building Project, was officially launched by Olympian Dame Mary Peters. more>> |
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New Sport Outreach Initiative Inspires Schoolchildren. 19th December 2011 The University of Ulster has launched a new community sports programme which will encourage schoolchildren across Northern Ireland to be more active. more>> |
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Health Benefits of Walking Highlighted 19th October 2011 Brisk walking can reduce the risk of chronic diseases and could be the answer to rising obesity rates, explains Professor Marie Murphy in a talk at the University of Ulster this evening. more>> |
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New students at the Ulster Sports Academy are taking part in a bespoke training session to help them adapt to studying at university. Entering their sports and exercise sciences and sports studies undergraduate programmes this week, the cohort of 150 students will be given a one-day course designed and facilitated by experts from Study Skills Zone.more>> |
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Ulster Welcomes UAE Motorsport Stars : 15th September 2011 Two rising stars of world motor sport from the United Arab Emirates have been taking part in an intensive training course at the University of Uster’s multi-million pound sports facilities this week. more>> |
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Ulster Experts Help Drive Motorsport Talent : The University of Ulster has strengthened its ties with the Automobile and Touring Club of the United Arab Emirates (ATCUAE) through a groundbreaking new project designed to develop young driver talent in the UAE. more>> |
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Sports Graduate Bowled Over By Success
2nd July 2011 Brendan Connor who graduates from the University of Ulster today has had an exciting final year of study - as part of the back room team behind the Ireland cricket squad. more>> |
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Work Experience Week( February 21 – 25th) The benefits and importance of work experience will be showcased at all four campuses during University of Ulster’s annual Work Experience Week( February 21 – 25th). The focus is to improve the employability of student volunteers and, at the same time, provide sport and physical activity programmes to children and young people. more>> |
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University of Ulster Teams Up With World Motor Sport Chiefs 8th December 2010: The University of Ulster has signed an historic research and training agreement with the United Arab Emirates' motor sport federation. more>> |
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eHoops Bringing Communities Together 9th November 2010: The University of Ulster is giving disadvantaged young people the opportunity to improve their sporting and computing skills in an innovative new educational programme. more>> |
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N.I. People Must 'Get Up and Go' 19th October 2010: Although public health agencies tell us to be more active, a new report shows that only 22% of the Northern Ireland public heed that message every day. more>> |
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Top Volunteer Award For Ulster Sports Outreach 25th March 2010: The University of Ulster’s Sports Outreach Unit based in the Ulster Sports Academy has been awarded delivery partner status with the Volunteer Development Agency.more>> |
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Presidential Recognition for Ulster Research 8th February 2010: Dr David Hassan, from the University of Ulster’s Sport and Exercise Sciences Research Institute (SESRI), was the guest of President Mary McAleese at her home Áras an Uachtaráin in Dublin today. more>> |
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Ulster To Inspire Opportunities of Sport for Life 22nd January 2010: The University of Ulster’s Ulster Sports Academy today launched the ‘Sport for Life’ project, encouraging primary school children to participate in physical activity for life. more>> |
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Ulster Sport Reaches Out To Disadvantaged Children 13th January 2010: Children from a disadvantaged background are to get a sporting boost thanks to the University of Ulster and charity Sport Relief.more>> |
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University Improves Quality Of Ulster’s Sports Coaches 6th January 2010: The University of Ulster has launched a series of coach education workshops to help improve the quality of sports coaching at a local level. more>> |
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Graduates To Promote Health And Physical Activity 17th December 2009: Claire Murphy has become the first graduate of the University of Ulster’s MSc Physical Activity and Population Health.more>> |
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Ulster Researcher Launches New GAA Book 11th December 2009: A book detailing the remarkable history of the GAA in Ireland and overseas has been launched. more>> |
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Sport Scholar Takes National Title 30th November 2009: University of Ulster Sports Scholar Carol Duffy has won an all-Ireland title at the Amateur Karate Championships in Dublin. more>> |
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Ulster Experts Give MLAs Health Checks 13th October 2009: Physical activity and health experts from the University of Ulster have been promoting healthy living, by testing Northern Ireland's MLAs at Stormont. more>> |
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Ulster Researcher Explores Role of GAA in the US 6th October 2009: As the GAA celebrates its 125th year, a new book from a University of Ulster academic examines the role of the organisation in the United States. more>> |
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University Of Ulster Teams Up With Leading Leisure Company 23rd September 2009: The University of Ulster has teamed up with Bangor-based business management and training consultancy, N3C Leisure Solutions to deliver a wide range of internationally recognised fitness instructor training courses , to over 300 students at venues throughout Ireland. more>> |
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Ulster’s Gym Fun Is Top Of Podium 18th August 2009: The University of Ulster has teamed up with leading sports equipment provider Podium 4 Sport to help deliver the Ulster Sports Academy’s Gym Fun programme. more>> |
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‘Get Active’ – Urges Ulster Researcher 25th June 2009: A University of Ulster researcher has been urging people to ‘get active’ and reap the health benefits of engaging in physical activity Dr Marie Murphy, Head of the Ulster Sports Academy, is one of a team of leading physical activity experts from across Ireland who has produced the National Guidelines on Physical Activities for Ireland. more>> |
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Sports Researchers Examine Marathon Impact 1st May 2009: The University of Ulster’s sporting experts are carrying out research to find out if taking part in large-scale exercise events encourages people to take up healthier lifestyles. more>> |
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Ulster’s Basketballers Scoop Second All Ireland Crown 23rd April 2009The University of Ulster Jordanstown men’s basketball team has won the Irish Colleges League, beating off challenges from universities across Ireland. more>> |
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Ulster Backs Top Jockey On 1,000 Mile Challenge: 30th March 2009 Two times Grand National winning jockey Richard Dunwoody is attempting one of the greatest human feats ever attempted - walking 1,000 miles in 1,000 hours - and he is getting essential help from the University of Ulster.more>> |
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The University of Ulster’s Sports Outreach Programme has been given a boost with a grant of almost $ 330,000 dollars from the Coca-Cola Foundation. The funding will go towards a new ‘Sport for LIFE’ project which will be delivered in primary schools to encourage children to take part in physical activity. more>> |
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Ulster Sports Stars Get A Helping Hand 30th October 2008 Thirty-two outstanding sportsmen and women have been recognised for their sporting achievements at a special awards ceremony at the University of Ulster. more>> |
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Teachers Gear Up For GymFun 16th October 2008: The University of Ulster is helping development of gymnastics in the physical education curriculum with the introduction of a new training course for primary school teachers. more>> |
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Ulster Elks Basketball Going Solo: 3rd October 2008 The Ulster Elks Men's Superleague Basketball team is about to embark on its second season in the top flight of the sport, with the help of some new players and a new sponsor.more>> |
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Giant Steps Forward For Ulster Sport 28th August 2008: The University of Ulster has unveiled a pioneering international partnership with the Coors Belfast Giants Ice Hockey Club. more>> |
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University of Ulster Sport Strikes Gold
8th August 2008 The University of Ulster has been named as an organiser of the world’s greatest sports science gathering, to be held just days before the London 2012 Olympic Games.more>>. |
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The Ulster Business School together with the Ulster Sports Academy offer an exciting new course for 2008/9. The MSc in Sports Management aims to give students an introduction to the key areas of business, management and sports management which are essential to build a successful career in the sport industry. Further Information is available from the Ulster Business School. |
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Beijing Beckons For Ulster Sports Scholar Melanie 10th July 2008. University of Ulster Sports Scholar and swimming sensation Melanie Nocher has been picked to represent Ireland at this summer’s Olympic Games in Beijing.more>> |
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Health Promotion Agency Backs New Ulster Health MSc : 4th June 2008 With the increasing recognition that regular physical activity is essential to lifelong health and wellbeing, the University of Ulster is introducing a new postgraduate programme that will help shape the future for Northern Ireland's health promotion professionals of tomorrow. more>> |
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Lack Of Exercise Brings Chronic Disease Risk, Warns Harvard Expert People need to exercise or they run the risk of facing problems of chronic disease, a Harvard health expert will tell a University of Ulster audience tonight. I-Min Lee, Associate Professor at the Harvard School of Public Health said she believes people have little desire to exercise.more>> |
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Sport Governing Bodies Back Ulster Coaching Degree :16th January 2008 The Irish Football Association and Sport NI have shown their commitment to university sport by sponsoring scholarships for the University of Ulster’s Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching. more>> |
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Probing Africa's Soccer 'Brain Drain' 29th November 2007. The sporting impact of Africa’s soccer brain drain - in which wealthy European teams recruit the continent’s top talent – is the focus of a new labour migration research project at the University of Ulster. more>> |
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Helping Sporting Businesses Strike Gold :14th November 2007 Sports companies need to work more closely with researchers to enable their businesses to grow. That is the central message to be delivered at a University of Ulster workshop in Dublin this week. more>> |
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Postgraduate Elected To Nutrition Society :17th August 2007 First-year PhD student Andrea McNeilly from the Sport and Exercise Sciences Research Institute (SESRI) has been elected as UK and Ireland student representative to the Council of the Nutrition Society. more>> |
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UU Launches Sports Technology Degree : 17th August 2007 The University of Ulster is set to launch a unique degree programme in Sports Technology. more>> |
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UU Expert Examines Blood-Doping Issue 27th July 2007: With the Tour de France embroiled in a drugs scandal Dr Gareth Davison, from the University's Ulster Sports Academy, examines the issue of blood-doping which has rocked the world’s most famous cycle race. more>> |
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Sports Student Laura Gives Soccer Stars A Helping Hand :15th June 2007 University of Ulster sports student Laura Kerr is giving soccer stars of the future a helping hand by producing a booklet helping them with their health and fitness programme. more>> |
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Examining Irish Sport Abroad:11th June 2007 Hurling in Argentina, Irish Australian cricketers and Irish sporting identity in New York and are just some of the topics examined in the latest issue of the international journal 'Sport in Society', guest edited by Dr Paul Darby and Dr David Hassan from UU's Sport and Exercise Science Research Institute. more >> |
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Globetrotter Gives Boost To Young Basketball Players :20th April 2007 Children taking part in the UU Sports Outreach Basketball Finals had a big surprise today when one of the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters dropped by the Jordanstown campus. more>> |
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Tart Cherries: New Sports Superfood? 11th April 2007 Could sour cherries ease the pain of muscle damage? Dr Malachy McHugh, Director of Research at the Nicholas Sports Medicine Institute at Lennox Hill Hospital in New York, examines the evidence in the first in a series of six lectures from the Ulster Sports Academy and the Sports Council for Northern Ireland. more>>. |
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GAA Burnout Conference :25th January 2007 UU and SINI teamed up with the Ulster Council this week to host a conference raising the awareness of the problem of player burnout in the GAA. PhD student Lynette Hughes, Sport and Exercise Research Institute, spoke about the problems associated with burnout and the prevention and recovery strategies that can be used to assist players’ recuperation. more>> |
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Make 2007 the Year that You Graduate to Your Desired Degree of Fitness at UU Sports Centres. Everybody over-indulges at Christmas but the University of Ulster is on hand to offer some helpful advice on watching your waistline over Christmas and New Year. more>> |
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UK Olympic Chief Backs UU Sports Initiative : 8th December 2006 The British Olympic Association Chairman Lord Moynihan this week praised the University of Ulster's sporting facilities as "world class". more>> |
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UU Launches Sports Academy: 7th December 2006 Ulster and Ireland rugby star David Humphreys today launches the University of Ulster Sports Academy - a giant step toward realising the University's vision to be the leading university for sport on the island of Ireland. more>> |
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Achieving Peak Performance: 24th November 2006 PODCAST: Top physiologist Dr Declan Connolly from the University of Vermont explains how to train athletes to peak condition without causing 'burn out' before the day of competition. more>> |
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Reaching Your Personal Peak : 23rd November 2006 Top physiologist Dr Declan Connolly of the University of Vermont visits UU Jordanstown today to share his insights into how athletes can time their training to perfection. more >> |
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Sports Outreach Programme Promotes Healthy Lifestyle :15th November 2006 UU has teamed up with Ulidia Integrated College to promote healthy and active lifestyles as part of the Ulster Sports Academy University Sports Outreach programme. more>> |
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American Professor Says ‘Get Up And Get Active’ :29th September 2006 A US expert in physical activity and health has urged all people, whatever their weight, to get up and be active.Speaking at a lecture organised by the Sport and Exercise Sciences Research Institute at Jordanstown, Professor Steve Blair, from the University of South Carolina, said that peoples’ lack of physical inactivity is becoming a world epidemic. more>> |
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UU Kicks Off Sports Outreach Programme:18th September 2006 The University’s Sports Outreach Programme has placed six outreach officers in schools across Ulster this year. more>> |
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New Course Creates Opportunities For Coaches: 15th August 2006 The good news for anyone thinking of applying for the University of Ulster’s part time Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching is that the increased level of professionalism in popular sports is creating new opportunities for qualified coaches.more>> |
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UU Research seals World Rally Championships event for Ireland: 17th July 2006 Research published by a University of Ulster academic was central to Ireland’s award of a round of the World Rally Championships (WRC) announced last week in Paris. more>> |
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UU Lecturer Saves The Day For South African Soccer Team: 24 May 2006 South African football team Matjiesfontein FC will be playing in their local league for the first time ever next season thanks to Mr Dean Allen, University of Ulster researcher and Bristol City FC. more >> |
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UU Researcher Delivers Commons Briefing: 11th May 2006 Dr Gareth Davison this week briefed MP’s on links between DNA oxidation, exercise and disease.The event, held at the House of Commons in London, was part of a special reception for a select group of young researchers working in the area of Biosciences. more>> |