Sport Research Showcase 2025: discover the research shaping the future of sport
06 Aug 2025
Colleagues are invited to attend an exciting afternoon of cutting-edge sport research and innovations.

Join the Faculty’s Business Engagement and Knowledge Exchange team for their upcoming Sport Research Showcase on Tuesday, 16 September in AMBS and find out more about the research advancing the sport sector.
This is a fantastic chance to connect with academic experts, sector professionals and sports organisations and to explore collaboration opportunities across current trends, including:
- AI and trust: improving decision-making for business innovation while addressing trust in data modelling
- Data and analytics: leveraging data for sponsorship and commercial benefits including performance analytics and talent spotting
- Sportswear: improving design, sustainability and fit of textiles leading to better body confidence, performance and injury prevention
- Leadership: leading teams and talent development to unlock a strategic competitive advantage
- Cultural impact: considering sport as a powerful cultural and creative force, influencing identity and social cohesion
- Community engagement: demonstrating the social value and inclusivity of sport and community programme
Whether you're looking to advance knowledge within the academic community or seeking research-driven solutions for real-world challenges, this is a unique opportunity to network, exchange ideas, and explore collaboration at the intersection of research and sport enterprise.
If you are an academic who is undertaking research relevant to sporting bodies, organisations or businesses and are interested in presenting a ten-minute lightning pitch at this event, please contact Scot Furness, Business Engagement Officer.
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