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Sir Denis Follows - University of Nottingham Sport Hall of Fame

The epitome of Olympism, Sir Denis Follows’, graduated from University of Nottingham and went on to become one of the UK’s most influential sports administrators, serving as Secretary…

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Robert Clift – University of Nottingham Sport Hall of Fame

Hockey star and alumnus Robert Clift was part of the legendary Great Britain team who won gold at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul. In an international career spanning a decade, Clift won 75 caps for…

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Annie Panter – University of Nottingham Sport Hall of Fame

Hockey star Annie Panter earnt over 100 caps for England and Great Britain in her 10 year international career including a bronze medal at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Overcoming a series of…

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Tim Brabants – University of Nottingham Sport Hall of Fame

One of the most decorated athletes in the sport, alumnus Tim Brabants made history at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games by winning Great Britain’s first ever gold medal in canoeing. In a career…

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Deng Yaping – University of Nottingham Sport Hall of Fame

Chinese athlete of the 20th Century, alumna Deng Yaping dominated the sport of table tennis for eight years from 1989. She won 4 Olympic Golds and 18 World Championship titles and the University now…

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Nottingham working with Brazil to tackle the world’s most pressing problems

There may be 5,185 miles between Rio de Janeiro and The University of Nottingham, but take a look at how our research and collaborative work with Brazil is changing the world. Read about our…

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Performance sport at The University of Nottingham

Are you looking to pursue a career as an athlete while studying a subject you love? At Nottingham we can give you both. Not only do we have the facilities and the academic expertise but we have a…

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Canoeing legends give their top tips for Freshers

We asked canoe slalom champions Tim Baillie MBE & Etienne Stott MBE what their top tips for Freshers are. Earlier this year the Olympic Gold winning duo received honorary degrees from The…

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