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Burn FM round up a success sporting year

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Burn FM Sport have been reporting on the progress of the University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) teams over the course of the 2012-13 season, dutifully commentating on the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) fixtures on campus each Wednesday.

Scholar Q&A - Leah Barrow

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Every week we are going to be chatting with one of our talented scholars to find out a little more about them. This week we catch up with SPECS student and athletics bronze scholar Leah Barrow.

April 2013 performance of the month

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Gold scholar Ciara Horne wins this month’s accolade after racking up a number of excellent performances in April. In stage one of the City of Perth Grand Prix Ciara finished an impressive second, but a nasty 40kph crash in to a barrier ended her weekend…

Scholar Q&A - Sara Treacy

Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Every week we are going to be chatting with one of our talented scholars to find out a little more about them. This week we catch up medic student and athletics silver scholar Sara Treacy

Promising athlete awarded well-deserved funding

Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Gemma Bridge, a member of the University of Birmingham (UBSport) Athletics and Cross Country club has been awarded a bursary under the Chris Potter Bursary scheme, following her commitment and continued dedication to the sport.

Sporting Spotlight - men's Football

Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Each week we are going to be putting a club captain under the Sporting Spotlight to find out what makes them tick and why we should be taking part in their sport. This week we have co-captains of men's football, Mike Wardle and Sam Stretton.

Athletics team collect seven medals at BUCS Outdoors despite injury worries

Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) Athletics & Cross Country Club took part in the BUCS Outdoor Track and Field Championships over the weekend of the 4th-6th May.

Swimmers adds to the impressive record tally

Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

University of Birmingham (UBSport) Swimming Club added to their successful season on May 4-5, with swimmers Guy Giles and Carl Halford representing the club in the Southern Region Championships and Eastern Region Championships respectively, after achieving district qualifiers earlier in the season.

Scholar Q&A - Jonathan Hobbs

Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Every week we are going to be chatting with one of our talented scholars to find out a little more about them. This week we catch up bronze race walking scholar Jonathan Hobbs.

Sporting Spotlight - Men's Cricket

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Each week we are going to be putting a club captain under the Sporting Spotlight to find out what makes them tick and why we should be taking part in their sport. This week to celebrate the start of the cricket season we have the men's Cricket club captain Jame Liddard.

March 2013 performance of the month

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Performance of the Month is Tom Hickman who has been selected for both team and individual events (-75kg) at the Senior European Karate Championships in Hungary next month. The silver scholar earned his place at European Selections in Barnsley, displacing a fighter who had held the spot for 10 years.

Netball team dominate in the battle for premiership promotion

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

University of Birmingham Netball 1sts continue to extend their triumphant season, as the talented squad faced Edinburgh University on May 24, in the first round of the British Universities and College Sports (BUCS) Premier North play-offs at Munrow Sport Centre.

Scholar Q&A - Joe Marsh

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Every week we are going to be chatting with one of our talented scholars to find out a little more about them. This week we catch up bronze swimming scholar Joe Marsh.

Sporting Spotlight - Ice Hockey

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Each week we are going to be putting a club captain under the Sporting Spotlight to find out what makes them tick and why we should be taking part in their sport. This week we meet its one of our new sports for 2012/13 Ice Hockey.

Momentous final sees Birmingham Lions crowned National Champions

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) Lions set record history on Saturday April 20, as the first University to be crowned the British Universities and College Sports (BUCS) American Football National Champions, whilst securing their 4th National Championship title.