University engagement

UK athlete Lawrence Clarke looks back at his Bristol University days

Posted by Ruth Faulkner on 17th May 2012

Bristol University graduate and UK athlete and Olympic hopeful in the 110m Hurdles Lawrence Clarke spoke exclusively to Podium reporter at British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) about his time at the University of Bristol as a high-level athlete.

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Lawrence Clarke Bristol University graduate and UK athlete

Marathon runner Lee Merrien says university opened his eyes to elite sport

Posted by Carly Baldwin on 16th May 2012

As a student, Lee Merrien successfully combined his burgeoning athletics career with his academic studies, and this summer he will see all his hard work pay off.

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Lee Merrien

800m runner's development supported by Loughborough University

Posted by Stuart Appleby on 14th May 2012

Loughborough College student and London 2012 Olympic Games hopeful Guy Learmonth has paid tribute to Loughborough University for supporting his development as an up-and-coming athlete.

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Guy Learmonth University of Loughborough

London 2012 hopeful and university graduate Zoe Derham appreciative of university support

Posted by Edwina Ellington on 10th May 2012

Olympic hopeful hammer thrower and former University of Gloucestershire graduate Zoe Derham thanks the University that "supported her" in her career.

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Zoe Derham

London 2012-bound pole vaulter grateful for university support

Posted by Stuart Appleby on 10th May 2012

Manchester Metropolitan University student Holly Bleasdale has paid tribute to the support she has received from her University, as she prepares to pursue her Olympic dream in London this summer.

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