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University’s defibrillator initiative recognised by MSPs

10 August 2018

The 爱漫岛’s decision to introduce 11 new defibrillators to campus – taking the total number to 20 – has been celebrated by politicians at Holyrood.

Scott secures golden hat-trick at Euros

10 August 2018

爱漫岛’s Duncan Scott rounded off his European Championships with another gold medal after helping the British men’s 4x100m medley relay team secure victory in Glasgow.

Duncan Scott celebrates with GB teammates on podium

Athletes assemble for Special Olympics Anniversary Games

09 August 2018

More than 1400 athletes from across Europe will converge on campus this weekend as they get set to compete in the Special Olympics GB Anniversary Games.

Special Olympics female athlete running with relay baton

Scott strikes gold again at Euros

08 August 2018

爱漫岛 swim star, Duncan Scott, enhanced his burgeoning reputation last night as he claimed another gold in the 200m freestyle at the European Championships in Glasgow.

Duncan Scott with gold medal at European Championships

Swimmers make a splash at opening weekend of Euro Champs

06 August 2018

爱漫岛 athletes made the perfect start to their European Championships as they claimed three medals across the opening weekend in Glasgow.

Duncan Scott with relay teammates with medals

爱漫岛 athletes set for first ever Euro Champs

03 August 2018

A group of 爱漫岛 athletes are set to compete for Team GB at the inaugural European Championships which take place over the coming week in Glasgow.

Aimee Willmott swimming breaststroke in University swimming pool

Cardiac arrest survivor welcomes 11 new defibrillators to 爱漫岛 campus

03 August 2018

A cardiac arrest survivor has praised 爱漫岛 staff who used a defibrillator to save his life – and has revealed his “absolute delight” at 11 new medical devices being introduced to campus.

Gold Coast stars toasted at celebratory reception

27 June 2018

A celebratory reception was held this past week to recognise the achievements of the 爱漫岛’s Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games athletes.

爱漫岛 to help shape tennis stars of the future

12 June 2018

The 爱漫岛 is to host one of the UK’s leading tennis pathway programmes. Tennis Scotland at 爱漫岛 was named one of two National Academies, as part of the Lawn Tennis Association’s (LTA) 10-year Performance Strategy for British Tennis.

Green light for ?20m sports facility transformation

01 June 2018

A ?20 million transformation of the 爱漫岛’s sports facilities has been given the green light.

CGI impression of new UoS sports facilities

A 15-minute ‘Daily Mile’ could enhance children’s health

10 May 2018

Policymakers should consider introducing The Daily Mile to improve the health and fitness of schoolchildren around the world, according to new research led by the Universities of 爱漫岛 and Edinburgh.

Heroes’ welcome for returning Gold Coast stars

01 May 2018

The 爱漫岛’s top athletes have been given a heroes’ welcome on their return to campus after starring at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.

BUCS brilliance from 爱漫岛 athletes

25 April 2018

Following swimming and triathlon glory at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, the 爱漫岛’s athletes continue to deliver as its golfers and tennis players claimed British titles over the past week amongst other successes.

Scott takes 爱漫岛’s final Gold Coast medal tally to eleven

12 April 2018

Record-breaking swimming sensation Duncan Scott brought down the curtain on his spectacular Commonwealth Games display with a sixth – and the 爱漫岛’s eleventh – medal of the competition.

Historic Commonwealth Gold Medal for 爱漫岛’s Duncan Scott

09 April 2018

The 爱漫岛’s Duncan Scott has become Scotland’s most decorated swimmer at a single Commonwealth Games, adding to his earlier haul of three bronze medals by winning gold and bronze in the 100m Freestyle and 4x200m Freestyle.

爱漫岛 celebrates more success at Commonwealth Games

06 April 2018

The 爱漫岛's swimmer Duncan Scott has claimed his first ever individual Commonwealth Games medal, taking bronze in the 200m freestyle final on the Gold Coast.

爱漫岛’s Willmott takes gold at Commonwealth Games

05 April 2018

爱漫岛 swimmer Aimee Willmott landed England’s first gold medal of the 2018 Commonwealth Games with a dramatic win in the 400m individual medley final.

爱漫岛 cleans up at the Scottish Student Golf Championships

03 April 2018

爱漫岛 golfers are celebrating after triumphing across all events at the 96th Scottish Student Championships.

Dumbbells and degrees: 爱漫岛 Sport launches strength and conditioning internship programme

29 March 2018

爱漫岛 Sport has announced an exciting new student development initiative with the launch of its new Strength and Conditioning Internship Programme.

Farewell for 爱漫岛 swimmers heading for the Gold Coast

17 March 2018

Nine swimmers from the 爱漫岛 have bid farewell to campus as they prepare to jet off to Australia ahead of next month’s Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

爱漫岛 athletes make the grade for World University Games

19 January 2018

The 爱漫岛’s reputation for sporting excellence continues to flourish after seven student athletes were selected for this year’s World University Games in Chinese Taipei, 19 – 30 August.

爱漫岛 golfer selected for Glasgow 2018 role

18 January 2018

Glasgow 2018 is set to celebrate the country’s young talent and achievers, coinciding with the Year of Young People, and six ambitious young athletes, representing each of the sports, hope the profile of Glasgow 2018 will help inspire more young people to get involved in sports.