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The relationship between an athlete and coach can thrive if both have similar levels of narcissistic tendencies, a new study has shown.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2025/06/why-narcissism-can-be-a-positive-thing-for-athletes-and-their-coaches
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Sport Science Professor supports Parents and Coaches at Global Junior Tennis Event.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2025/05/sport-science-professor-supports-parents-and-coaches-at-global-junior-tennis-event
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Development programme will provide bespoke support for aspiring female athletes
21 February 2025Aspiring female athletes across a range of sports will benefit from access to Nottingham Trent University expertise and facilities through a new ‘Female Athlete Development Programme’.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2025/02/development-programme-will-provide-bespoke-support-for-aspiring-female-athletes
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NTU and Nottingham Panthers forge a dynamic partnership to empower students
19 February 2025Discover the exciting collaboration between Nottingham Trent University and the Nottingham Panthers Ice Hockey Club, transforming the connection between academia and professional sports.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2025/02/ntu-and-nottingham-panthers-forge-a-dynamic-partnership-to-empower-students
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Genes which drive muscle ageing identified for first time
17 October 2024Scientists have identified previously unreported genes which appear to play a key role in the muscle ageing process.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2024/10/genes-which-drive-muscle-ageing-identified-for-first-time
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Expert blog: Connection, togetherness and trust – the importance of the tether in guided running
3 October 2024By Marit Hiemstra, PhD researcher and guide runner in the School of Science and Technology
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2024/10/expert-blog-connection,-togetherness-and-trust-the-importance-of-the-tether-in-guided-running
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Expert blog: Olympic legacy? Why despite talk of a progressive approach, problems were still evident
20 September 2024By Dr David Hindley, Principal Lecturer in the Department of Sport Science
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2024/09/expert-blog-olympic-legacy-why-despite-talk-of-a-progressive-approach,-problems-were-still-evident
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Expert blog: Sustainability momentum or still missing the boat on climate change?
6 September 2024By Dr Seth Kirby, Senior Lecturer in Sport and Leisure Management in the School of Science and Technology
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2024/09/expert-blog-paris-2024-sustainability-momentum-or-still-missing-the-boat-on-climate-change
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Study reveals key resilience behaviours in young footballers
12 August 2024Supporting teammates following mistakes, being able to manage emotions under pressure and a willingness to adapt following feedback have been identified as key characteristics of resilience in youth football players, a study has found.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2024/08/study-reveals-key-resilience-behaviours-in-young-footballers
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Expert blog: How stress can increase risk of mental and physical ill-health among elite athletes
5 August 2024By Dr Ella McLoughlin, Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology in the School of Science and Technology
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2024/08/expert-blog-how-stress-can-increase-risk-of-mental-and-physical-ill-health-among-elite-athletes