Loughborough University London Joins Sport Industry Nextgen

Sport Industry Group has announced an extension of its existing relationship with the Institute for Sport Business, Loughborough University London, which will see the University become the Academic Partner of Sport Industry NextGen, in partnership with Barclays.

Loughborough University in London is a new postgraduate campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. In 2012, the Park was the home of the London Olympic and Paralympic Games. Now it is the heart of one of the most exciting new developments in London – an emerging innovation quarter that is driving growth in the local region, across the city, around the UK and beyond.

Loughborough University London has joined Sport Industry NextGen to bolster the educational offering for the new initiative’s Winners and Finalists, which will be revealed at the Sport Industry NextGen Awards night in London on Wednesday 27th January 2016.

Recognising that sport with ethical and honest leaders can have a profound, positive and transformative effect on the world it inhabits, the Sport Industry NextGen Awards will help to identify and nurture the future leaders of the sport industry. Spanning six categories, the expert judging panel will identify 30 Finalists who will receive key areas of support to better equip them for future leadership roles. Of the 30 finalists, six winners will be chosen. The Director of the Institute for Sport Business at the University, Professor James Skinner, will sit on the judging panel alongside the likes of Alastair Campbell and Maggie Alphonsi, amongst many others.

As part of the announcement, Loughborough University London is delighted to announce 20% scholarships towards the full tuition fee of Sport Business MSc programmes for 2015 entry, for the Sport Industry Group network. Please contact Loughborough University London Admissions quoting NextGen Partnership for more information and to apply.

The relationship will also see Loughborough University London continue to sponsor Cutting Edge Sport, with a particular focus on sig-staging.ypstagingserver.com/cutting-edge-sport, where the University will continue to supply content to the Sport Industry Group owned website, which highlights sport in progressive thought, invention and digital engagement. The university’s involvement with Cutting Edge Sport will include sponsorship of the Cutting Edge Sport Award at the BT Sport Industry Awards 2016 for the second consecutive year. The award was previously given to Sportradar Security Services in 2015.

Professor James Skinner, director of the Institute for Sport Business at Loughborough University London, said: “Loughborough University has long been recognised for its international reputation in sport. As an international leader in sport Loughborough recognises the importance of the place of leadership in shaping the future of the global sport industry. The Master of Sport Leadership Programme at Loughborough London will help build the leadership potential of the next generation of sport leaders.

“The programme builds a bridge between theory and practice through an innovative curriculum that challenges perceptions and applications of leadership in a sport context. There is no doubt that those individuals that complete this programme will have the leadership knowledge and skills to take the global sport industry forward.”

Nick Keller, chairman, Sport Industry Group, added: “Loughborough University is renowned for its unparalleled level of experience and reputation in educating some of the finest professionals within the sporting world. The Institute for Sport Business at Loughborough University London will continue this reputation by producing the sport leaders of the future.

“It is of great importance to us that Sport Industry NextGen doesn’t just recognise, but helps to grow those who demonstrate true leadership qualities through opportunities provided by our valued partners to sustain their future development.

“Being able to offer some our Finalists and Winners this incredible opportunity with Loughborough provides us with every confidence that Sport Industry NextGen will provide a solid foundation for those who will spearhead the future of our industry.”

For more information on Sport Industry NextGen in partnership with Barclays, please visit sig-staging.ypstagingserver.com/NextGen .To find out more about Loughborough University London, please visit www.lborolondon.ac.uk.