The latest news from across the world of sport at the University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Welcomes New and Returning Performance Athletes The annual University of Edinburgh Sport Stars lunch welcoming new and returning athletes to the 2024 performance programme took place on Wednesday 11th September. Further Recognition for European Medallist Applied Sports Science Student, Megan Keith has had a summer to remember on the track and has just picked up another honour in the form of the prestigious Sir William Darling Memorial prize through the University of Edinburgh. Hockey 2 update UoE Sport’s summer facility works are nearing completion, with our Hockey 2 pitch upgraded with the latest sustainable surface from Polytan - Poligras Paris GT Zero dry hockey pitch. University of Edinburgh Sport Secure CIMSPA Partnership University of Edinburgh Sport are delighted to announce our partnership with CIMSPA (Chartered institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity) as Training provide. Edinburgh Faces Hartpury in First Women’s BUCS Super Rugby Clash British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) has launched the Women’s BUCS Super Rugby League for the 2024-2025 season, a development of the Women’s National League. University of Edinburgh enters into new partnership with Aquatics GB The University of Edinburgh has entered into an exciting new partnership with Aquatics GB, Scottish Swimming and Edinburgh Leisure to develop and deliver one of only three high performance centres for diving in the UK. Edinburgh University Linked Athletes inspire in Paris Olympics The curtain may have come down on The Olympics but the memories will live on for a long time as Paris played host to another exceptional Games and 14 University linked athletes and staff more than played their part, bringing home two bronze medals and inspiring the next generation. Incoming Student Shines in Paris Incoming scholar, Aleksandra Kalucka impressed in the Olympics speed climbing qualifications, qualifying in 4th spot for the quarter finals. Canada awaits Josh Matthews at the U23 World Rowing Championships Josh Matthews is 1 of 84 athletes to represent GB at combined 2024 World Rowing Senior, U23 and U19 Championships in Canada. Victory for GB Hockey Team GB Women’s hockey squad picked up a much needed victory over South Arica yesterday following defeats in their opening two Olympics group matches. Other news sourcesNews and events from University Sport & ExerciseNews and events from Moray House School of Education and Sport This article was published on 2024-05-13