https://nexs.ku.dk/english/research/movement-neuroscience/news/ News from the section Movement and Neuroscience en Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:56:24 +0200 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:56:24 +0200 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2024/electrical-stimulation-of-the-nervous-system-can-improve-motor-learning/ Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have demonstrated that the brain's ability to learn certain...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2024/electrical-stimulation-of-the-nervous-system-can-improve-motor-learning/" alt="Electrical stimulation of the nervous system can improve motor learning" title="Electrical stimulation of the nervous system can improve motor learning"><img src="https://science.ku.dk/english/press/news/2024/electrical-stimulation-of-the-nervous-system-can-improve-motor-learning/billedmappe/1100x600_idraet_287.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2024/electrical-stimulation-of-the-nervous-system-can-improve-motor-learning/ Thu, 12 Dec 2024 10:45:00 +0100 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2024/physical-exercise-boosts-motor-learning/ Violinists, surgeons and gamers can benefit from physical exercise both before and after practicing their...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2024/physical-exercise-boosts-motor-learning/" alt="Physical exercise boosts motor learning – and remembering what one has learned" title="Physical exercise boosts motor learning – and remembering what one has learned"><img src="https://nexs.ku.dk/nyheder/2023-nyheder/fysisk-traening-booster-motorisk-indlaering/getty2red.png/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2024/physical-exercise-boosts-motor-learning/ Tue, 23 Jan 2024 13:15:00 +0100 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2023/childrens-spelling-skills-improve-when-teaching-integrates-movement/ A new study from the University of Copenhagen’s Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports shows...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2023/childrens-spelling-skills-improve-when-teaching-integrates-movement/" alt="Children’s spelling skills improve when teaching integrates movement" title="Children’s spelling skills improve when teaching integrates movement"><img src="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2023/childrens-spelling-skills-improve-when-teaching-integrates-movement/1100x600_Bogstavlyde.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2023/childrens-spelling-skills-improve-when-teaching-integrates-movement/ Wed, 15 Nov 2023 11:45:00 +0100 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2023/new-research-project-will-investigate-the-effect-of-sleep-extension-on-body-weight-metabolism-and-learning-ability-in-children/ Many children and young people sleep less than recommended. A new research collaboration between the...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2023/new-research-project-will-investigate-the-effect-of-sleep-extension-on-body-weight-metabolism-and-learning-ability-in-children/" alt="New research project will investigate the effect of sleep extension on body weight, metabolism and learning ability in children" title="New research project will investigate the effect of sleep extension on body weight, metabolism and learning ability in children"><img src="https://nexs.ku.dk/nyheder/2023-nyheder/nyt-forskningsprojekt-skal-undersoege-effekten-af-soevn-paa-vaegt-stofskifte-og-indlaering-hos-boern/1100x600_S_vn.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2023/new-research-project-will-investigate-the-effect-of-sleep-extension-on-body-weight-metabolism-and-learning-ability-in-children/ Wed, 04 Jan 2023 06:00:00 +0100 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2022/whole-body-learning-can-boost-childrens-letter-sound-recognition/ Children who move while learning sounds of letters significantly improve their ability to recognize individual...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2022/whole-body-learning-can-boost-childrens-letter-sound-recognition/" alt="Whole-body learning can boost children's letter sound recognition - the first step towards reading" title="Whole-body learning can boost children's letter sound recognition - the first step towards reading"><img src="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2022/whole-body-learning-can-boost-childrens-letter-sound-recognition/1100x600_PlayMore1_bev_gelser_to_par.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2022/whole-body-learning-can-boost-childrens-letter-sound-recognition/ Wed, 08 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0200 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2022/varied-strength-training-programmes-increase-strength-but-not-muscle-mass/ For years, it has been assumed that variation in strength-training programmes impacts training outcomes....<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2022/varied-strength-training-programmes-increase-strength-but-not-muscle-mass/" alt="Varied strength-training programmes increase strength, but not muscle mass" title="Varied strength-training programmes increase strength, but not muscle mass"><img src="https://science.ku.dk/english/press/news/2022/varied-strength-training-programmes-increase-strength-but-not-muscle-mass/billedinformation/styrketr_ning1100x600.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2022/varied-strength-training-programmes-increase-strength-but-not-muscle-mass/ Fri, 22 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0200 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2021/basketball-mathematics-scores-big-at-inspiring-kids-to-learn/ New study with 756 1st through 5th graders demonstrates that a six-week mashup of hoops and math has...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2021/basketball-mathematics-scores-big-at-inspiring-kids-to-learn/" alt="Basketball Mathematics scores big at inspiring kids to learn" title="Basketball Mathematics scores big at inspiring kids to learn"><img src="https://nexs.ku.dk/nyheder/2021-nyheder/bevaegelse-motiverer-boern-til-at-laere-mere/1100x600_born-stafet-basketmatematik_Allan-Jorgensen.jpg/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2021/basketball-mathematics-scores-big-at-inspiring-kids-to-learn/ Wed, 07 Apr 2021 17:15:00 +0200 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2020/facemasks-do-not-impair-indicators-of-cognitive-performance-when-performing-moderate-physical-work-in-hot-environments/ A novel study shows that facemask use does not affect indicators of cognitive performance when the wearers...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2020/facemasks-do-not-impair-indicators-of-cognitive-performance-when-performing-moderate-physical-work-in-hot-environments/" alt="Facemasks do not impair indicators of cognitive performance when performing moderate physical work in hot environments" title="Facemasks do not impair indicators of cognitive performance when performing moderate physical work in hot environments"><img src="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2020/facemasks-do-not-impair-indicators-of-cognitive-performance-when-performing-moderate-physical-work-in-hot-environments/1100x600_Infographic-Facemask.png/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2020/facemasks-do-not-impair-indicators-of-cognitive-performance-when-performing-moderate-physical-work-in-hot-environments/ Wed, 07 Oct 2020 16:00:00 +0200 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2020/working-in-the-sun/ Prolonged exposure of the head to strong sunlight significantly impairs cognitively dominated functions...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2020/working-in-the-sun/" alt="Working in the sun - Heating of the head may markedly affect safety and performance " title="Working in the sun - Heating of the head may markedly affect safety and performance "><img src="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2020/working-in-the-sun/1100x600_construction.png/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/2020/working-in-the-sun/ Fri, 12 Jun 2020 18:15:00 +0200 https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/news-archive/european-workers-fail-to-maintain-water-balance/ A newly published scientific paper indicates that occupational safety and daily day performance...<div class="item-image"><a href="https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/news-archive/european-workers-fail-to-maintain-water-balance/" alt="European workers fail to maintain water balance" title="European workers fail to maintain water balance"><img src="https://nexs.ku.dk/billeder-1100x600/1100x600_Construction.png/" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> https://nexs.ku.dk/english/news/news-archive/european-workers-fail-to-maintain-water-balance/ Wed, 31 Oct 2018 12:15:00 +0100