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BBC News
28-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Bath Uni 'sorry' for not giving students enough time for exam
A university has apologised after students sitting a three-hour physics exam were only given two hours to complete University of Bath said an "administrative error" meant first-year students sitting the Foundations of Physics exam on Tuesday had an hour added the issue was identified shortly before the start of the exam, but said subsequent room bookings meant it was not possible to extend the of the university's physics department, Professor Ventsislav Valev, said: "We are deeply sorry for the confusion and concern this has caused." She continued: "Our priority is to ensure that no student is disadvantaged. We are reviewing our processes to ensure such an error does not occur again."A University of Bath spokesperson added results of all assessments are "considered and finalised" by Boards of Examiners but students would be continued to be supported.
BBC News
17-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
University of Bath student says powerlifting gives her 'purpose'
A university banking and IT student says competing as a powerlifter has "given her purpose".Amrita Panda, 20, said she took on competing after a friend who was determined to qualify for a powerlifting competition died after a cancer diagnosis in Panda, who is on a placement at Lloyds Banking Group while studying at the University of Bath, has taken part in three competitions since her friend's death."That was the push factor. This incredible person had this dream, this unfulfilled thing. It was such a shame he couldn't do it, so I should try," she said. Powerlifting athletes compete in the squat, bench press and deadlift categories, to see who can lift as much weight as possible for a single rep in their personal weight Panda was born in New Delhi, India, before moving to Mumbai and then Hong Kong. She has lived in Bath for three years to study management marketing. She told BBC Radio Bristol she joined the gym as a "why not" after coronavirus restrictions began to lift in Mumbai where she was living in now competes in the under 57kg (125lbs) category, and holds personal bests of 65kg (143lbs) bench press, 140kg (308lbs) deadlift and 105kg (231lbs) February she won her first powerlifter medal in a regional competition and has her sight set on more competitions next year."It really changed my life, I felt healthier, stronger and I would really say competing has given me a purpose," she said."There's always something to work towards and to get better at it." She said her friend "really wanted to compete" at the British Universities and Colleges Sport Powerlifting Championships before he was Panda, who is also a black belt in karate, qualified for the same competition this year after failing to do it in 2024."That friend of mine, I didn't know him for very long. "He was a very good person and obviously wanted to do something with lifting. It felt like I have the chance, this opportunity, and so many resources at my feet. "I have the sessions at the university, I have a gym membership, a coach. "There's so much I can do, and I have the time to do it so why shouldn't I?" 'Women can be strong' Miss Panda also said more women are powerlifters and is encouraging more to pick up the sport. "A lot of women go into the gym with the sole goal of 'I want to look a certain way'. You can be just fit, not extremely skinny. "Be a healthy, good version of yourself where you're strong. I think that's really cool."She is working towards more national competitions in 2026.
The Independent
14-05-2025
- Health
- The Independent
The key to getting vitamin D in winter without using supplements
A new study has found the key to maintaining vitamin D levels in winter. Regular, moderate-intensity exercise helps maintain crucial vitamin D levels during the darker months – even without weight loss or supplements. Researchers discovered that overweight and obese adults who participated in a 10-week indoor exercise programme during the darker months experienced significantly less decline in vitamin D compared to a non-exercising control group. This effect was observed even though participants' weight was deliberately kept stable, demonstrating that the benefit stems from the exercise itself, rather than weight loss or supplementation. The key to getting vitamin D in winter without using supplements Exercise completely preserved the body's active form of vitamin D, which plays a key role in supporting bone health, the immune system, and various organs. Previous studies suggest that vitamin D supplements alone do not help maintain this active form. The small-scale study was led by academics from the University of Bath, University of Birmingham and University of Cambridge. Lead author Dr Oly Perkin, from the University of Bath, said: 'This is the first study to show that exercise alone can protect against the winter dip in vitamin D. 'It's a powerful reminder that we still have lots to learn about how exercise benefits our health.' People who exercised saw a smaller drop in their overall vitamin D levels over winter of around 15%, compared with a 25% drop in those who did not exercise. Those who exercised kept healthy levels of the active form of vitamin D, which helps support the immune system and bone health. In the non-exercising group, levels of this active form fell by 15%. Weight was kept stable throughout the study, proving the effect was due to exercise, not weight loss. To ensure sunlight did not skew results, the study ran between October and April – when natural vitamin D production from sunlight is minimal in this part of the UK – and participants were asked to avoid supplements. A previous study from the team showed that a single workout can briefly boost vitamin D levels, but this is the first to show that regular cardio exercise can maintain basal circulating vitamin D levels and offer lasting protection during the winter months. Principal investigator Professor Dylan Thompson, from the University of Bath, said: 'Collectively, the findings from the VitaDEx project show that exercise increases the concentrations of vitamin D metabolites each time you are active and, on top of this, doing regular activity helps to maintain your basal resting levels of vitamin D during winter. 'This means exercise gives you a double benefit to your vitamin D, first in and around each exercise bout, and second through changing your baseline levels.' The study offers compelling evidence that exercise could be an effective winter vitamin D strategy, especially for those who are overweight or obese for whom vitamin D supplements are less effective. Liam Kilawee, who took part in the study, said: 'I was impressed on how thorough the process was and how the team engaged with me during research period. 'The results were pleasing as I could see that my actions had a positive reaction.' – The study, Exercise without Weight Loss Prevents Seasonal Decline in Vitamin D Metabolites: The VitaDEx Randomised Controlled Trial, is published in the journal Advanced Science.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Exercise helps maintain vitamin D levels in winter without supplements
Exercise is the key to maintaining vitamin D levels in winter, a study suggests. Regular, moderate-intensity exercise helps maintain crucial vitamin D levels during the darker months – even without weight loss or supplements. Researchers found that overweight and obese adults who completed a 10-week indoor exercise programme over winter experienced significantly smaller drops in vitamin D levels compared with those who did not exercise, even though their body weight was deliberately maintained. More than 50 people took part in four sessions per week of two treadmill walks, one longer steady-state bike ride, and one high-intensity interval bike session. Exercise completely preserved the body's active form of vitamin D, which plays a key role in supporting bone health, the immune system, and various organs. Previous studies suggest that vitamin D supplements alone do not help maintain this active form. The small-scale study was led by academics from the University of Bath, University of Birmingham and University of Cambridge. Lead author Dr Oly Perkin, from the University of Bath, said: 'This is the first study to show that exercise alone can protect against the winter dip in vitamin D. 'It's a powerful reminder that we still have lots to learn about how exercise benefits our health.' People who exercised saw a smaller drop in their overall vitamin D levels over winter of around 15%, compared with a 25% drop in those who did not exercise. Those who exercised kept healthy levels of the active form of vitamin D, which helps support the immune system and bone health. In the non-exercising group, levels of this active form fell by 15%. Weight was kept stable throughout the study, proving the effect was due to exercise, not weight loss. To ensure sunlight did not skew results, the study ran between October and April – when natural vitamin D production from sunlight is minimal in this part of the UK – and participants were asked to avoid supplements. A previous study from the team showed that a single workout can briefly boost vitamin D levels, but this is the first to show that regular cardio exercise can maintain basal circulating vitamin D levels and offer lasting protection during the winter months. Principal investigator Professor Dylan Thompson, from the University of Bath, said: 'Collectively, the findings from the VitaDEx project show that exercise increases the concentrations of vitamin D metabolites each time you are active and, on top of this, doing regular activity helps to maintain your basal resting levels of vitamin D during winter. 'This means exercise gives you a double benefit to your vitamin D, first in and around each exercise bout, and second through changing your baseline levels.' The study offers compelling evidence that exercise could be an effective winter vitamin D strategy, especially for those who are overweight or obese for whom vitamin D supplements are less effective. Liam Kilawee, who took part in the study, said: 'I was impressed on how thorough the process was and how the team engaged with me during research period. 'The results were pleasing as I could see that my actions had a positive reaction.' – The study, Exercise without Weight Loss Prevents Seasonal Decline in Vitamin D Metabolites: The VitaDEx Randomised Controlled Trial, is published in the journal Advanced Science.
The Independent
14-05-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Exercise helps maintain vitamin D levels in winter without supplements
Exercise is the key to maintaining vitamin D levels in winter, a study suggests. Regular, moderate-intensity exercise helps maintain crucial vitamin D levels during the darker months – even without weight loss or supplements. Researchers found that overweight and obese adults who completed a 10-week indoor exercise programme over winter experienced significantly smaller drops in vitamin D levels compared with those who did not exercise, even though their body weight was deliberately maintained. More than 50 people took part in four sessions per week of two treadmill walks, one longer steady-state bike ride, and one high-intensity interval bike session. Exercise completely preserved the body's active form of vitamin D, which plays a key role in supporting bone health, the immune system, and various organs. Previous studies suggest that vitamin D supplements alone do not help maintain this active form. The small-scale study was led by academics from the University of Bath, University of Birmingham and University of Cambridge. Lead author Dr Oly Perkin, from the University of Bath, said: 'This is the first study to show that exercise alone can protect against the winter dip in vitamin D. 'It's a powerful reminder that we still have lots to learn about how exercise benefits our health.' People who exercised saw a smaller drop in their overall vitamin D levels over winter of around 15%, compared with a 25% drop in those who did not exercise. Those who exercised kept healthy levels of the active form of vitamin D, which helps support the immune system and bone health. In the non-exercising group, levels of this active form fell by 15%. Weight was kept stable throughout the study, proving the effect was due to exercise, not weight loss. To ensure sunlight did not skew results, the study ran between October and April – when natural vitamin D production from sunlight is minimal in this part of the UK – and participants were asked to avoid supplements. A previous study from the team showed that a single workout can briefly boost vitamin D levels, but this is the first to show that regular cardio exercise can maintain basal circulating vitamin D levels and offer lasting protection during the winter months. Principal investigator Professor Dylan Thompson, from the University of Bath, said: 'Collectively, the findings from the VitaDEx project show that exercise increases the concentrations of vitamin D metabolites each time you are active and, on top of this, doing regular activity helps to maintain your basal resting levels of vitamin D during winter. 'This means exercise gives you a double benefit to your vitamin D, first in and around each exercise bout, and second through changing your baseline levels.' The study offers compelling evidence that exercise could be an effective winter vitamin D strategy, especially for those who are overweight or obese for whom vitamin D supplements are less effective. Liam Kilawee, who took part in the study, said: 'I was impressed on how thorough the process was and how the team engaged with me during research period. 'The results were pleasing as I could see that my actions had a positive reaction.'
