Academics' views
The Higher Education sector plays its part in the 'greatest show on earth'
Posted by Stuart Appleby on 1st September 2012
Dr Michael Proulx, a lecturer in cognitive psychology at Queen Mary University of London, who will start a new role as a senior lecturer in the Department of Psychology at the University of Bath later this month, carried the Paralympic Torch last week as the flame made its way from Stoke Mandeville to the Olympic Park in Stratford. In an exclusive interview with Podium, he talks about his Paralympics experience, how the Higher Education sector has embraced the London 2012 Games and why students' employability in the jobs market has been improved because of the 'biggest show on earth'.
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Former international swimmer believes London 2012 silver medal success showcases Higher Education's contribution to elite level sport
Posted by Stuart Appleby on 16th August 2012
Team GB's remarkable Olympic Games medal haul surpassed many people's expectations, and while Britain's swimming squad, perhaps, didn't enjoy the same measure of success (returning three medals overall), former international swimmer and Loughborough University masters graduate Julie Johnston has paid tribute to the vital role universities play in swimmers' careers.
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London 2012 given glowing recommendation by visitors, University of Greenwich research proves
Posted by Christopher Finch on 14th August 2012
Research conducted by the University of Greenwich shows that more than 80% of visitors to this summer’s Olympic Games have left with a glowing recommendation of their time at London 2012.
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We must build on the social platform the London 2012 has built
Posted by Lynn Minnaert on 12th August 2012
Now that the Olympic Games are over, what are the next steps for London and the UK? University of Surrey lecturer and social legacy researcher for the International Olympic Committee, Lynn Minnaert gives her views.
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What’s in a name? Is the 'Team GB' brand a positive or a negative for our nation?
Posted by Ruth Faulkner on 10th August 2012
Following arguably the nation’s best ever performance at an Olympic Games, we can all be proud of our athletes but is the UK and its overseas territories properly represented by the name ‘Team GB’, does it really matter and has the 21st century brand name played any part in our success? Teeside University lecturer Tom Gibbons, an expert in national identity, gives his views.
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