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Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport news

Ryder Cup hero and leading sports psychologist among those to be honoured at Íæż½ã½ã graduation

Leaders from the worlds of golf, sports psychology, the arts and education, will receive honorary degrees at the Íæż½ã½ã¡¯s summer graduation ceremonies this month.

Graduation image

Flights can make aircrew sick, Íæż½ã½ã study suggests

Flying a plane should come with a health warning, according to research led by the Íæż½ã½ã.

aeroplane flying across a cloudy blue sky

Top Marks for Íæż½ã½ã at Scottish Student Sport Awards

It was almost a clean sweep for Íæż½ã½ã at the Scottish Student Sport Awards this week as athletes and coaches claimed the titles of Team, Male Athlete and Coach of the Year at the governing body¡¯s flagship annual event.

Íæż½ã½ã's Golf 1st Team, Olympian Duncan Scott and High Performance Swimming coaches, Ben Higson and Steve Tigg, were named Team, Male Athlete and Coach of the Year at the Scottish Student Sport Awards

Murdoch swaps trunks for tie-breaks to promote summer of sport at Íæż½ã½ã

Íæż½ã½ã Olympian Ross Murdoch, put his tennis skills to the test this week as he helped launch the University Sports Centre¡¯s summer membership campaign.

Ross Murdoch and junior tennis players

Mackay Clinic backs Íæż½ã½ã footballers

One of the world¡¯s leading sports surgeons, Professor Gordon Mackay, has signed a three year sponsorship deal with the Íæż½ã½ã football teams.

group of male football players holding up their coach on their shoulders

Double delight for Íæż½ã½ã at national nursing awards

A Íæż½ã½ã nursing student and lecturer have picked up coveted prizes at the Student Nursing Times Awards 2017.

Medal Haul and Worlds Qualification for Íæż½ã½ã Swimmers at British Championships

Athletes from the Íæż½ã½ã¡¯s high performance swim programme made their mark at the British Championships this past week, winning 10 medals as they went head-to-head with the UK¡¯s best at Ponds Forge in Sheffield.

Ross Murdoch

New evidence finds standardised cigarette packaging may reduce the number of people who smoke

A Cochrane Review, co-authored by Íæż½ã½ã's Professor Linda Bauld, finds standardised tobacco packaging may lead to a reduction in smoking prevalence and reduces the appeal of tobacco.

Report highlights how alcohol industry bent the rules on advertising during UEFA Euro 2016

A new report highlights how alcohol producers worked to circumvent legislation designed to protect children during the UEFA Euro 2016 football tournament.

A model of the EURO 2016 logo

Swimmers ¡®still hungry¡¯ as they enter British Championships

Swimmers from the Íæż½ã½ã are beginning to grind up the gears as they set their sights on the British Swimming Championships next week.

Swimmers Kathleen Dawson, Duncan Scott and Ross Murdoch

String of student titles for golfers

Íæż½ã½ã golfers have won a total of four titles at the 95th Scottish Student Golf Championships.

Íæż½ã½ã golfers trophy

Íæż½ã½ã farewell for Kerr as coach takes Scotland hot seat

Íæż½ã½ã high performance football coach, Shelley Kerr, secures top job with Scotland women's national team.

Shelley Kerr graduates

University champions active lifestyles with launch of inaugural Campus 5K

The Íæż½ã½ã has reinforced its commitment to promoting healthy and active lifestyles after launching its inaugural Campus 5K which will take place on Tuesday 4 April.

Íæż½ã½ã athletes

Double victory at Dundonald for Íæż½ã½ã golfers

Two Íæż½ã½ã student golf scholars secured victories at the 11th Dundonald Tournament, taking the two individual awards home.

Íæż½ã½ã athletes and staff join rugby star Finn to launch family run

Íæż½ã½ã students and staff teamed up with Scotland rugby star Finn Russell at his old school this past week to help launch two new running events taking place in the heart of Scotland.

Finn Russell and Íæż½ã½ã representatives launch The Thistles Great Íæż½ã½ã Family Run

Íæż½ã½ã student freezes out competition at World University Games

Íæż½ã½ã student Bobby Lambie has won a gold medal at the 2017 World University Winter Games as part of the Team GB¡¯s men¡¯s curling team.

Team GB on the ice

Befrienders could boost new mothers¡¯ mental health

Women experiencing mental health difficulties directly before and after giving birth could benefit from a charity¡¯s befriending service, a Íæż½ã½ã report has revealed.

three pregnant bellies

Sport scholars inspired for 2017

Athletes from the Íæż½ã½ã¡¯s International Sports Scholarship Programme (ISSP) have been recognised at a reception to acknowledge their achievements and role at the heart of the university¡¯s sport community.

Sport Scholar reception Jan 2017 Catriona Morrison

Workouts with fewer reps could yield better results

Time-poor people who do fewer repetitions during high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts may get better fitness benefits than those who complete more, according to a Íæż½ã½ã analysis.

woman leading a gym class