UEL hosts international conference on sports science
Friday 13 April 2012
Chaired by UEL Senior Lecturer James Beale, the event drew much of its theme from the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic games. The conference was attended by sports students from around the globe and was opened by UEL’s Dr Keith Gilbert, who delivered a lecture on research and applied perspectives in relation to the Olympics and Paralympics.
The two day conference featured other notable speakers such as Loughborough University’s Dr Sophia Jowett and Dr Gary Brickley of Brighton University, both of whom delivered lectures on athletic coaching.
The University of East London aims to become the number one university for sport in London by 2015.
Notes to Editors
The University of East London (UEL) is a global learning community with over 28,000 students from over 120 countries world-wide. Our vision is to achieve recognition, both nationally and internationally, as a successful and inclusive regional university proud of its diversity, committed to new modes of learning which focus on students and enhance their employability, and renowned for our contribution to social, cultural and economic development, especially through our research and scholarship. We have a strong track-record in widening participation and working with industry.
