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Australian Olympians prepped for Paris at World University Games

Jul 293 min read

Australian Olympians prepped for Paris at World University Games

With the Paris Olympics underway, some debutante Australian Olympians can tick one bit of prep off their lists – competing in an event of Ol

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When the Lightning strikes, Jeremy's ready for the opportunity

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Nov 21, 20232 min read

When the Lightning strikes, Jeremy's ready for the opportunity

When Jeremy Morris landed a plum placement with one of Australia’s most celebrated professional netball teams, he had no idea it would...

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Race to the finish line: ECU Racing launches lighter, quicker, more powerful car

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Nov 15, 20232 min read

Race to the finish line: ECU Racing launches lighter, quicker, more powerful car

To coincide with Edith Cowan University (ECU) Racing's 15th anniversary, the team have unveiled their new, student-built race car....

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Home Away From Home: Exchange Students Are All Sport for the Challenge

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Nov 8, 20233 min read

Home Away From Home: Exchange Students Are All Sport for the Challenge

Being an exchange student is hardly easy. You have to adjust to a new country, new culture, new people, new university, and new systems....

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UTS took part in the Polished Man campaign in October

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Nov 3, 20231 min read

UTS took part in the Polished Man campaign in October

In October, Respect.Now.Always with UTS Sport and ActivateUTS joined forced to take part in the national Polished Man campaign, raising...

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QUT Sport technology van on the lookout for untapped Queensland talent as the 2032 Olympics approach

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Oct 25, 20232 min read

QUT Sport technology van on the lookout for untapped Queensland talent as the 2032 Olympics approach

With less than ten years on the clock, a Queensland university is bringing performance measurement technologies and esports to remote and...

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NRL Dolphins player Isaiya Katoa gets down to Business at UniSC

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Oct 23, 20233 min read

NRL Dolphins player Isaiya Katoa gets down to Business at UniSC

In some ways, Isaiya Katoa is no different to any other first-year Bachelor of Business student at the University of the Sunshine Coast....

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Bull Sharks make net gain on Outback adventure

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Oct 18, 20232 min read

Bull Sharks make net gain on Outback adventure

The Bull Sharks knew their First Nations tour would make an impact on the Southwest Queensland communities they visited. The surprise was...

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UWA hosts Western Series All Abilities Cup

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Oct 11, 20231 min read

UWA hosts Western Series All Abilities Cup

This week the University of Western Australia will host the Western Series All Abilities Cup, a one day competition where wheelchair AFL...

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Monash hosts its first Intervarsity University Spikeball Championships!

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Sep 20, 20232 min read

Monash hosts its first Intervarsity University Spikeball Championships!

On Saturday September 9, Monash Roundnet collaborated with Spikeball Australia to host the inaugural Australian University Spikeball...

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Sport funding boost for regional La Trobe students

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Sep 13, 20231 min read

Sport funding boost for regional La Trobe students

La Trobe Sport is proudly supporting students studying regionally*, with the announcement of the Regional Sport Bursary Fund. This...

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UQ feeds into FIFA frenzy with inaugural 5-a-side football tournament

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Sep 8, 20231 min read

UQ feeds into FIFA frenzy with inaugural 5-a-side football tournament

In collaboration with UQ Life, UQ Sport launched the first 5-a-Side Football tournament, open to all UQ students for free. The tournament...

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UC Elite Athlete debuts at Women's Baseball World Cup

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Aug 25, 20231 min read

UC Elite Athlete debuts at Women's Baseball World Cup

Sitting in a university dorm room in Canada, Maddie Erwin watches an online lecture, being recorded from a classroom in Canberra. The UC...

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Australia wins Bronze at Aikido World Championships in Japan

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Aug 23, 20231 min read

Australia wins Bronze at Aikido World Championships in Japan

Last month, the WSAF Aikido World Championships were held at Tenri University in Nara, Japan where Australia won a bronze medal in the...

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CSU Elite Athlete and Performer Program supports Australian Ballet star

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Jul 5, 20232 min read

CSU Elite Athlete and Performer Program supports Australian Ballet star

“The thought of having to begin again in a new career around the time that most people are already at the peak of theirs is truly...

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Bond University student had to pass on rugby but found a way to stay in the game

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Jun 28, 20232 min read

Bond University student had to pass on rugby but found a way to stay in the game

As a second-year medical student, Vikram Ganeshalingam knew the persistent injuries plaguing the later stages of his rugby career were...

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West Coast Eagles player awarded UWA Sports Excellence Football Scholarship

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Jun 14, 20231 min read

West Coast Eagles player awarded UWA Sports Excellence Football Scholarship

The UWA Sports – Sports Excellence Australian Football Rules Scholarship has been awarded to Emily Elkington. The Goodeve Foundation has...

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QUT-QRU partnership a career lift for students

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Jun 7, 20232 min read

QUT-QRU partnership a career lift for students

He’s competed with some of the best weightlifters in the world at the Tokyo Olympics – and now QUT health student Matthew Lydement is...

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Jun 5, 20233 min read

REIGNITING A PASSION FOR SPORT

When Alicia Mohamed-Engelhardt decided to follow in her parents’ footsteps to become a health practitioner, she didn’t know her time at...

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Melbourne University celebrates 140 years of lacrosse

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May 24, 20231 min read

Melbourne University celebrates 140 years of lacrosse

Saturday 13 May was a milestone evening for the Melbourne University Lacrosse Club, as around 100 club members, alumni and supporters...

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27 Sept - 1 Oct 2021 (TBC)