The Sport of Science

A celebration of the relationship between Sport and Science in the lead-up to London 2012.

On 17 January 2012 the College's Sport of Science event brought together a panel of speakers, including Exeter alumni, who are involved in the Games – both on the field and behind the scenes – to talk about their own experiences and the relationship between science and sport.

The Sport of Science was open to students from the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences and the College of Life and Environmental Sciences, as well as the Athletic Union and 14 - 18 year olds from local schools and sports clubs. The event aimed to raise the aspirations of everyone involved by demonstrating real-world links between sport and science.

We were pleased to welcome the following guest speakers:  

• Piers Jones – Sports Group Manager,  London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (Engineering, 1998)

• Nick Brothers – England Hockey Goalkeeper (Exercise and Sport Sciences, 2004)

• Nick Beasant – Athlete Services Team Leader at the Hockey Centre and England Indoor Hockey Men’s Manager (Geography, 1998)

• Robin Williams - GB Paralympic Footballer (Maths, 2010)

• Peter Exley - Public Affairs Manager, RSPB South West

To accompany the event we will be publishing a series of blogs from Exeter students and alumni involved in the Games throughout the spring and summer. Make sure you check back to these pages soon to catch up on all the Olympic action!

For more information about the event, please contact emps-alumni@ex.ac.uk.

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