3 Aug 2011 08:55:46
Two staff members from the University of Bedfordshire have been appointed key roles in British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS).
Professor John Brewer, who is Director of Sport at the University, has joined the Executive Board of BUCS, while Sport Development Officer Julia Lines will be part of the Advisory Group. Both bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the roles.
Professor Brewer said: “I’m really looking forward to being part of a group that steers the direction of sport in higher education. The University of Bedfordshire has worked closely with BUCS over many years and I’m looking forward to being able to play a bigger role in university and college sport.
“As a board member and Director of Sport at the University of Bedfordshire, I’m especially excited about the BUCS 2012 Athletics Championships to be held at the new Olympic stadium in London. I hope we can see our own University athletes compete in this high-profile event in such a fantastic location.”
Julia has been elected onto the BUCS Advisory board, which is made up of students and staff from universities from each region and senior BUCS staff members. The Advisory Board is responsible for political and strategic policy and makes recommendations to the executive board.
Julia said: “BUCS is a major part of our sports offering for our students and gives an opportunity for all students to compete with their peers from around the UK across all levels. John and I in our respective roles will be able to help influence and shape the programme going forward.
“It is an exciting time to be involved within the organisation, with BUCS undergoing various changes under a new strategy. And it is great for us at the University of Bedfordshire to be working at the heart of higher education sport.”
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