Podium works with Colleges and Universities to engage them with all aspects of the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics.http://www.podium.ac.uk/KohanaPHPinfo@podium.ac.uk (Ruth Faulkner)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/89/uk-athlete-lawrence-clarke-looks-back-at-his-bristol-university-daysThu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100Bristol 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.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/89/uk-athlete-lawrence-clarke-looks-back-at-his-bristol-university-daysinfo@podium.ac.uk (Carly Baldwin)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/87/marathon-runner-lee-merrien-says-university-opened-his-eyes-to-elite-sportWed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100As 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.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/87/marathon-runner-lee-merrien-says-university-opened-his-eyes-to-elite-sportinfo@podium.ac.uk (Edwina Ellington)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/88/paul-porter-a-lead-player-incorporating-boxing-into-the-world-of-further-and-higher-educationWed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100Proving that female boxers are an equal match to their male counterparts, Paul Porter, Bradford Boxing Development Officer has not only help provide great opportunities for women in sport but to the further and higher education sector at large.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/88/paul-porter-a-lead-player-incorporating-boxing-into-the-world-of-further-and-higher-educationinfo@podium.ac.uk (Stuart Appleby)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/86/eilidh-child-my-university-experience-prepared-me-for-competing-on-the-biggest-stagesTue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100400m hurdler Eilidh Child has revealed her university experience equipped her with the skills and confidence to compete at the elite level.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/86/eilidh-child-my-university-experience-prepared-me-for-competing-on-the-biggest-stagesinfo@podium.ac.uk (Stuart Appleby)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/85/800m-runners-development-supported-by-loughborough-universityMon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100Loughborough 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.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/85/800m-runners-development-supported-by-loughborough-universityinfo@podium.ac.uk (Edwina Ellington)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/81/london-2012-hopeful-and-university-graduate-zoe-derham-appreciative-of-university-supportThu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100Olympic hopeful hammer thrower and former University of Gloucestershire graduate Zoe Derham thanks the University that "supported her" in her career.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/81/london-2012-hopeful-and-university-graduate-zoe-derham-appreciative-of-university-supportinfo@podium.ac.uk (Stuart Appleby)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/82/london-2012-bound-pole-vaulter-grateful-for-university-supportThu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100Manchester 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.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/82/london-2012-bound-pole-vaulter-grateful-for-university-supportinfo@podium.ac.uk (Carly Baldwin)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/83/sheffield-hallam-university-provides-graduate-with-unique-london-2012-media-opportunityThu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100Sheffield Hallam University graduate Jacob Holmes is one of the lucky individuals to work alongside the Press Operation team at the London 2012 Games, as part of a media operations programme offered at the University.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/83/sheffield-hallam-university-provides-graduate-with-unique-london-2012-media-opportunityinfo@podium.ac.uk (Stuart Appleby)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/72/london-2012s-director-of-sport-says-pre-games-curtain-raiser-can-inspire-a-new-generation-of-student-athletesWed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100London 2012's Director of Sport, Debbie Jevans, believes more students will be inspired to take up sport following the staging of the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) championships at the Olympic Stadium over the bank holiday weekend.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/72/london-2012s-director-of-sport-says-pre-games-curtain-raiser-can-inspire-a-new-generation-of-student-athletesinfo@podium.ac.uk (Stuart Appleby)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/71/lord-coe-praises-student-engagement-in-the-bucs-championshipsWed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100London 2012 Chair Lord Coe has paid tribute to the Higher Education sector following the completion of the first ever competitive event to be staged at the Olympic Stadium - the British Universities and Colleges Sport championships (BUCS).http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/71/lord-coe-praises-student-engagement-in-the-bucs-championshipsinfo@podium.ac.uk (Edwina Ellington)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/77/london-2012-offers-a-retail-dream-for-college-studentWed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100A job in the official London 2012 shop on the Olympic Park is the “perfect” accompaniment to Elisa Lopes’ diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/77/london-2012-offers-a-retail-dream-for-college-studentinfo@podium.ac.uk (Edwina Ellington)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/78/first-hand-management-experience-for-university-of-manchester-student-selected-as-london-2012-games-makerWed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100European Studies student Devree Trivedi will work on the entrance to the Olympic Stadium track this year after being selected as a London 2012 Games Maker.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/78/first-hand-management-experience-for-university-of-manchester-student-selected-as-london-2012-games-makerinfo@podium.ac.uk (Edwina Ellington)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/80/london-2012-serves-up-fresh-skills-for-two-university-studentsWed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100Two university students will have the chance to develop new skills by serving food to thousands of spectators during the London 2012 Olympic Games.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/80/london-2012-serves-up-fresh-skills-for-two-university-studentsinfo@podium.ac.uk (Edwina Ellington)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/75/customer-service-is-key-for-manchester-metropolitan-university-graduateTue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100Manchester Metropolitan University graduate Rachel Barber is expanding her events experience while helping spectators during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/75/customer-service-is-key-for-manchester-metropolitan-university-graduateinfo@podium.ac.uk (Edwina Ellington)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/76/triple-jumpers-take-the-leap-with-their-olympic-debut-at-bucs-championshipsTue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100Two triple jump student athletes said they were “so lucky” to be able to showcase their skills at the Olympic Stadium thanks to their universities.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/76/triple-jumpers-take-the-leap-with-their-olympic-debut-at-bucs-championshipsinfo@podium.ac.uk (Edwina Ellington)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/79/loughborough-hurdler-and-gold-winner-grateful-for-university-supportTue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100Loughborough University student Niall Flannery took home a gold medal in the 400m hurdles at the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) championships at the Olympic Stadium over the bank holiday weekend.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/79/loughborough-hurdler-and-gold-winner-grateful-for-university-supportinfo@podium.ac.uk (Edwina Ellington)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/73/former-nus-president-says-bucs-offers-the-support-colleges-and-universities-deserveMon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100Former NUS President Wes Streeting told Podium he was delighted that the British Universities and Colleges Sports (BUCS) Championships were timed with the official opening ceremony of the Olympic Stadium.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/73/former-nus-president-says-bucs-offers-the-support-colleges-and-universities-deserveinfo@podium.ac.uk (Edwina Ellington)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/74/loughborough-university-runner-smashes-through-two-personal-bests-and-leaves-bucs-with-gold-medalMon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100Richard Davenport qualifies for the European Championships having beat two personal bests this year at the British Universities and Colleges Sports (BUCS) Championships.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/74/loughborough-university-runner-smashes-through-two-personal-bests-and-leaves-bucs-with-gold-medalinfo@podium.ac.uk (Edwina Ellington)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/69/university-chancellor-and-olympic-gold-medallist-steve-cram-understands-the-importance-of-balancing-university-and-athleticsWed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100University chancellor and Olympic gold medallist Steve Cram has spoken out on how higher education helped his athletic abilities flourish ahead of Universities Week.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/69/university-chancellor-and-olympic-gold-medallist-steve-cram-understands-the-importance-of-balancing-university-and-athleticsinfo@podium.ac.uk (Stuart Appleby)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/65/leading-bbc-sports-presenter-and-bucs-president-john-inverdale-praises-impact-of-higher-educationTue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100Leading BBC Sports presenter and British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) President John Inverdale has helped to launch this year’s Universities Week at the View Tube in London.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/65/leading-bbc-sports-presenter-and-bucs-president-john-inverdale-praises-impact-of-higher-educationinfo@podium.ac.uk (Ruth Faulkner)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/66/london-2012-olympic-games-offers-great-experience-for-city-university-journalism-studentTue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100City University student Sally Lester has been successful in getting a Games-time paid role in the Olympic Broadcast Service.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/66/london-2012-olympic-games-offers-great-experience-for-city-university-journalism-studentinfo@podium.ac.uk (Stuart Appleby)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/68/university-of-nottingham-student-is-aiming-high-for-bucs-champs-and-london-2012Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100Isobel Pooley can barely contain herself about the prospect of competing in the British Universities and Colleges (BUCS) Championships at the Olympic Stadium.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/68/university-of-nottingham-student-is-aiming-high-for-bucs-champs-and-london-2012info@podium.ac.uk (Stuart Appleby)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/63/newcastle-under-lyme-college-lecturer-to-work-for-london-2012-medical-teamThu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100Newcastle-under-Lyme College sports therapy lecturer, Anthony Bosson has been selected to work for the official London 2012 Games medical team.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/63/newcastle-under-lyme-college-lecturer-to-work-for-london-2012-medical-teaminfo@podium.ac.uk (Carly Baldwin)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/64/manchester-metropolitan-university-student-to-carry-the-olympic-torch-in-the-north-westThu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100Having seen his volunteer work recognised by LOCOG, one Manchester Metropolitan University student is keen that this summer's London 2012 Olympics inspires other students to follow his lead.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/64/manchester-metropolitan-university-student-to-carry-the-olympic-torch-in-the-north-westinfo@podium.ac.uk (By Edwina Ellington)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/62/inspirational-student-at-hackney-community-college-to-carry-olympic-torchWed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100Inspirational student Alpha who has overcome a childhood illness will shine as he carries the Olympic Torch for Hackney.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/62/inspirational-student-at-hackney-community-college-to-carry-olympic-torchinfo@podium.ac.uk (Ruth Faulkner)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/60/royal-holloway-feeds-london-2012-olympic-appetitesTue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100Pressure in the kitchens at Royal Holloway, University of London is heating up ahead of hosting more than a thousand athletes and officials for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games Rowing and Canoe Sprint events, to be held at Eton Dorney this summer.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/60/royal-holloway-feeds-london-2012-olympic-appetitesinfo@podium.ac.uk (Edwina Ellington)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/61/canterbury-christ-church-university-student-makes-the-gamesTue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100Canterbury Christ Church University student Izabel Vasileva is thrilled at being offered the chance to participate as a Games Maker in the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/61/canterbury-christ-church-university-student-makes-the-gamesinfo@podium.ac.uk (Graham Heath - Programme area leader for sport at MidKent College)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/59/midkent-colleges-london-2012-games-detourMon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100Some people may have a perception that life in education is the same every year. Granted, sometimes the teaching, marking etc can be ever so slightly similar year on year but this year is different.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/59/midkent-colleges-london-2012-games-detourinfo@podium.ac.uk (Katherine Grainger MBE - three-time Olympic silver medallist and six-time World Champion)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/58/team-gb-rower-values-higher-educationMon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100I took up rowing when I began to study law at the University of Edinburgh in 1993 and it was difficult to some extent to balance work and sport but to be honest it was a very conscious choice to do both.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/58/team-gb-rower-values-higher-educationinfo@podium.ac.uk (David Moorcroft OBE - former 5000m world record holder, Commonwealth Games gold medallist and three-time Olympic Games competitor)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/57/students-can-play-an-important-role-in-creating-a-london-2012-games-legacySat, 24 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000I went to study at Loughborough University in 1972 with two aims - firstly to become a Physical Education teacher and then secondly to continue my athletics career. I made my senior debut for Great Britain when I was still at university and I was lucky to have the opportunity to do both.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/57/students-can-play-an-important-role-in-creating-a-london-2012-games-legacyinfo@podium.ac.uk (Jonny Tye - mechanical engineering student at the University of Surrey and British canoeist)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/56/the-university-of-surrey-have-played-a-key-role-in-my-academic-and-sporting-successMon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000I am a mechanical engineering undergraduate at the University of Surrey and British canoeist.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/56/the-university-of-surrey-have-played-a-key-role-in-my-academic-and-sporting-successinfo@podium.ac.uk (Stuart Appleby)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/54/international-renowned-yachtsman-encourages-involvement-at-the-london-2012-gamesSun, 18 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000Geoff Holt MBE is an inspirational record-breaking yachtsman.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/54/international-renowned-yachtsman-encourages-involvement-at-the-london-2012-gamesinfo@podium.ac.uk (Stuart Appleby)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/55/jonathan-edwards-higher-education-experiences-set-him-on-his-way-to-medal-successSun, 18 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000Jonathan Edwards CBE is one of Great Britain's most decorated athletes of all time. The former triple jumper and current world record holder won Olympic, Commonwealth, European and World championship gold medals during a glittering 15-year career.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/55/jonathan-edwards-higher-education-experiences-set-him-on-his-way-to-medal-successinfo@podium.ac.uk (Liam O'Reilly - Wheelchair Tennis player)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/53/my-higher-education-experiences-have-helped-me-to-success-on-the-tennis-courtMon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000I am a third year sport psychology student at Roehampton University and wheelchair tennis player.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/53/my-higher-education-experiences-have-helped-me-to-success-on-the-tennis-courtinfo@podium.ac.uk (Stuart Appleby)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/52/steve-backley-supports-athletes-who-combine-their-academic-and-sporting-commitmentsThu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000Steve Backley OBE is one of the finest athletes Great Britain has ever produced. Having collected seven major championship gold medals during a career which spanned three decades, he is also a former javelin world record holder and is still the only British track and field competitor to win medals at three Olympic Games: Barcelona 1992 (bronze), Atlanta 1996 (silver) and Sydney 2000 (silver).http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/52/steve-backley-supports-athletes-who-combine-their-academic-and-sporting-commitmentsinfo@podium.ac.uk (Stuart Appleby)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/51/loughborough-student-juggles-academic-and-sporting-commitments-in-pursuit-of-team-gb-successTue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000Tilly Gray is a Team GB swimmer and student currently based in Loughborough.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/51/loughborough-student-juggles-academic-and-sporting-commitments-in-pursuit-of-team-gb-successinfo@podium.ac.uk (Stuart Appleby)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/50/shadow-olympics-minister-praises-the-role-of-further-and-higher-education-in-the-lead-up-to-london-2012Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000Tessa Jowell is a Member of Parliament for Dulwich and West Norwood and Shadow Minister for the Olympics and London.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/50/shadow-olympics-minister-praises-the-role-of-further-and-higher-education-in-the-lead-up-to-london-2012info@podium.ac.uk (Stuart Appleby)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/49/higher-education-crucial-to-brownlee-brothers-successTue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000British brothers Alistair and Jonathan Brownlee, two of the world's top triathletes, are ready to take the London 2012 Games by storm this summer. On top of both their training and ever-increasing media commitments in the run up to the Games, the boys are still studying at their respective universities in Leeds.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/49/higher-education-crucial-to-brownlee-brothers-successinfo@podium.ac.uk (Kate Dennison - pole vaulter and member of Team GB)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/48/higher-education-has-been-hugely-influential-on-my-careerMon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000I am a psychology graduate from Staffordshire University and British pole vault athlete.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/48/higher-education-has-been-hugely-influential-on-my-careerinfo@podium.ac.uk (Russell Lawrance - Director of Sport and Public Services and Head of A Levels at Cornwall College)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/45/cornwall-college-ready-to-get-involved-with-the-london-2012-gamesMon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000As the countdown continues to London 2012, Cornwall College are planning a series of events to enable people to get involved and be part of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/45/cornwall-college-ready-to-get-involved-with-the-london-2012-gamesinfo@podium.ac.uk (Emma Pooley - Team GB cyclist and Olympic silver medallist)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/46/higher-education-helped-me-to-olympic-successMon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000I am a Team GB cyclist and Olympic silver medallist. I am hoping to compete at the London 2012 Games.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/46/higher-education-helped-me-to-olympic-successinfo@podium.ac.uk (Stuart Appleby)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/47/11-time-paralympic-gold-medallist-values-further-and-higher-educationMon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000Tanni Grey-Thompson is without doubt one of Britain’s greatest Paralympians of all time - having won 11 gold medals from five Paralympic Games. Here she tells Podium all about combining her sporting and educational successes...http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/47/11-time-paralympic-gold-medallist-values-further-and-higher-educationinfo@podium.ac.uk (Sophie Christiansen MBE)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/43/the-royal-holloway-university-of-london-played-a-key-role-in-my-paralympic-games-successSun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000I am a Paralympic British Equestrian athlete and Mathematics graduate from the Royal Holloway University of London. In 2008, I competed at the Beijing Paralympic Games, winning two golds and one silver medal. Four years earlier, I won bronze at the 2004 Athens Games, becoming in the process, Great Britain's youngest competitor at the age of 16.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/43/the-royal-holloway-university-of-london-played-a-key-role-in-my-paralympic-games-successinfo@podium.ac.uk (Anyika Onuora)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/44/higher-education-helped-me-along-the-way-to-london-2012-dreamSun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000I am a Team GB sprint athlete. I previously completed an elite athlete Sports Scholarship at Liverpool John Moores University.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/44/higher-education-helped-me-along-the-way-to-london-2012-dreaminfo@podium.ac.uk (Stuart Appleby)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/42/ben-ainslie-backs-further-and-higher-education-to-provide-a-springboard-to-successFri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000Three-time Olympic gold medallist Ben Ainslie CBE is one of Great Britain’s most decorated athletes of all time. The sailor, who is in line to compete in London (in what would be his fifth Olympic Games), first rose through the ranks as a promising junior in the early 1990s and studied at Peter Symonds College, Winchester, at the same time.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/42/ben-ainslie-backs-further-and-higher-education-to-provide-a-springboard-to-successinfo@podium.ac.uk (Dr Leah Donlan - Lecturer in Sports Marketing at the University of Central Lancashire)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/41/could-social-media-take-the-london-2012-games-by-stormTue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000I am currently conducting research into the use of social media such as Facebook and Twitter by London 2012 sponsors.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/41/could-social-media-take-the-london-2012-games-by-storminfo@podium.ac.uk (Professor Dick Fisher - Head of St Mary's 2012 Preparations and Sport Strategy at St. Mary's University College)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/40/st-marys-university-college-set-for-the-london-2012-gamesTue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000As Jools Holland introduced the Pipers to bring in the New Year and the clock ticked past midnight I wondered if I was the only one who thought - Oh my word 2012 is here and we have to do it.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/40/st-marys-university-college-set-for-the-london-2012-gamesinfo@podium.ac.uk (Neil Mosley - Head of Sport and Assistant Director of Commercial Services at Imperial College London)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/39/imperial-college-londons-head-of-sport-on-what-the-2012-games-mean-to-himWed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000As Head of Sport and Assistant Director of Commercial Services here at Imperial College London, it has always been my intention to ensure that Imperial is in the thick of the action in 2012.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/39/imperial-college-londons-head-of-sport-on-what-the-2012-games-mean-to-himinfo@podium.ac.uk (Professor Andy Lane - University of Wolverhampton)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/38/joint-universities-project-to-regulate-athletes-emotions-ahead-of-the-london-2012-gamesTue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000I am a sport psychology Professor at the University of Wolverhampton and I have worked there since 2000.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/38/joint-universities-project-to-regulate-athletes-emotions-ahead-of-the-london-2012-gamesinfo@podium.ac.uk (Stuart Appleby)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/35/labours-london-2012-mayoral-candidate-supports-the-regeneration-of-the-city-through-the-gamesMon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000Ken Livingstone is Labour’s London 2012 mayoral candidate.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/35/labours-london-2012-mayoral-candidate-supports-the-regeneration-of-the-city-through-the-gamesinfo@podium.ac.uk (Stuart Appleby)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/36/liberal-democrat-london-2012-mayoral-candidate-emphasizes-the-importance-of-further-and-higher-education-sectorsMon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000Brian Paddick is the Liberal Democrat’s London 2012 mayoral candidate.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/36/liberal-democrat-london-2012-mayoral-candidate-emphasizes-the-importance-of-further-and-higher-education-sectorsinfo@podium.ac.uk (Dr Lynn Minnaert - Lecturer in Tourism and Events at the University of Surrey)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/37/london-2012-a-legacy-for-allMon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000With only a few months to go until the Olympics, the excitement in London about the Games and the legacy they will leave behind should be mounting. Yet in the light of the current economic climate many are sceptical if the Games will produce enough benefits for London and the surrounding areas to make the investment worthwhile.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/37/london-2012-a-legacy-for-allinfo@podium.ac.uk (Beatriz Garcia - Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Liverpool)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/34/the-london-2012-games-can-have-a-real-cultural-impactWed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000I am a Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Liverpool, with a focus on cultural policy and event-led regeneration.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/34/the-london-2012-games-can-have-a-real-cultural-impactinfo@podium.ac.uk (Tim Hollingsworth - Chief Executive of the British Paralympic Association)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/32/paralympicsgb-ready-and-raring-to-go-for-the-london-2012-gamesTue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000The British Paralympic Association (BPA) is the National Paralympic Committee (NPC) for the UK and we are the designated representative body for the Paralympic Movement. The principal responsibility and mandate that we have as an organisation is to select, enter and manage the team - ParalympicsGB.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/32/paralympicsgb-ready-and-raring-to-go-for-the-london-2012-gamesinfo@podium.ac.uk (David Padgen - National Disability Sport Officer with British Universities & Colleges Sport)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/33/british-universities-and-colleges-sport-set-to-shine-at-the-london-2012-gamesTue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000I was very fortunate to take part in two Paralympic Games myself. In 1992, I competed in Barcelona and it was a fabulous event. The people of the city really took the Paralympic Games to their hearts and it was an excellent environment to be in. Four years later, in Atlanta, it was also a great experience. The British Paralympic Association made it easy for Paralympians to relax, switch off and refresh away from the pressures of the Games.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/33/british-universities-and-colleges-sport-set-to-shine-at-the-london-2012-gamesinfo@podium.ac.uk (Bronwin Carter. Disability Sports Coach, Portsmouth City Council and England Athletics)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/31/disability-sports-coach-helps-to-find-new-generation-of-paralympiansFri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000As a ParalympicsGB throws coach, I work at grassroots level for both Portsmouth City Council and England Athletics. I coach pupils with a disability in mainstream and special schools, helping them to take part in sport and enter competitions.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/31/disability-sports-coach-helps-to-find-new-generation-of-paralympiansinfo@podium.ac.uk (Lord Coe. Chairman of the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games (LOGOC))http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/28/lord-coe-praises-the-further-education-sectors-engagement-with-london-2012Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000We have worked very closely with both colleges and universities through our Podium programme. I came to realise how important Podium was going to be during the bidding process for the London 2012 Games.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/28/lord-coe-praises-the-further-education-sectors-engagement-with-london-2012info@podium.ac.uk (Sir Craig Reedie CBE. Member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and its Executive Board)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/29/international-olympic-committee-member-supports-the-role-higher-education-will-play-ahead-of-the-2012-gamesThu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000I am a Member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and its Executive Board, serving on several different IOC Commissions. I am also a director of the British Olympic Association and a Member of the Executive Committee and Foundation Board of the World Anti-Doping Agency.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/29/international-olympic-committee-member-supports-the-role-higher-education-will-play-ahead-of-the-2012-gamesinfo@podium.ac.uk (Stuart Storey. Sports commentator and former British 110m hurdler)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/30/sports-commentator-looks-forward-to-london-2012Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000I was educated at Spalding Grammar School and my first attempt at the All England Schools Championships was in 1958. I ran in what was then called the 110 yard hurdles (today’s 110 metre hurdles) and I was the slowest in my heat, coming in with one of the slowest times overall.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/30/sports-commentator-looks-forward-to-london-2012info@podium.ac.uk (Nick Heyworth. National Parasport Manager for ParalympicsGB)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/27/parasport-encourages-involvement-ahead-of-the-london-2012-paralympic-gamesTue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000I run the National Parasport programme, which is a partnership between ParalympicsGB and professional services firm Deloitte. Deloitte Parasport was created to provide a clearer pathway towards elite sport for those people with ambitions of representing Great Britain at a Paralympic Games.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/27/parasport-encourages-involvement-ahead-of-the-london-2012-paralympic-gamesinfo@podium.ac.uk (Tony Larkin. Head of Sport and Recreation at the Royal National College for the Blind)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/26/royal-national-college-for-the-blind-helps-to-prepare-2012-paralympic-games-hopefulsTue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000I am the current manager and coach of the England blind football team, which is based at the Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) in Hereford. The college's academy for visually impaired players became the first of its kind in the UK when it was opened in 2008.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/26/royal-national-college-for-the-blind-helps-to-prepare-2012-paralympic-games-hopefulsinfo@podium.ac.uk (Stuart Appleby)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/24/paralympic-gold-medallist-urges-involvement-in-the-2012-gamesTue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000Marc Woods is a four-time Paralympic gold medallist, former international swimmer and the winner of a staggering 12 Paralympic medals from the five Games he has competed in.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/24/paralympic-gold-medallist-urges-involvement-in-the-2012-gamesinfo@podium.ac.uk (Ian Ashman, Principal at Hackney Community College)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/20/hackney-community-college-ready-to-play-its-part-in-the-2012-olympic-and-paralympic-gamesMon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000I am delighted the Chair of the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games (LOCOG), Lord Coe has announced that Hackney Community College will be the venue where the vast majority of the London 2012 Games Maker volunteers will train during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/20/hackney-community-college-ready-to-play-its-part-in-the-2012-olympic-and-paralympic-gamesinfo@podium.ac.uk (Greg Whyte. Professor in Applied Sport and Exercise Science at Liverpool John Moores University)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/21/the-importance-of-further-and-higher-education-for-athletesMon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000Having previously competed as an international modern pentathlete in two Olympic Games, winning both European bronze and World Championship silver medals, I am now a Professor in Applied Sport and Exercise Science at Liverpool John Moores University. My main area of expertise is in physiology and I have also helped to train and work with various celebrities for Comic and Sport Relief challenges in recent years, including David Walliams recent eight day swim of the River Thames.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/21/the-importance-of-further-and-higher-education-for-athletesinfo@podium.ac.uk (Chris McGeorge. Elite Athlete Education and Welfare Officer at Loughborough College)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/22/thousands-of-young-people-participate-in-flames-lighting-the-way-programmeMon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000'Flames: Lighting the Way' is a physical activity and healthy living programme promoting the Olympic and Paralympic values to young leaders and primary school children.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/22/thousands-of-young-people-participate-in-flames-lighting-the-way-programmeinfo@podium.ac.uk (Roger Mosey, Director of London 2012 at the BBC)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/23/broadcasting-london-2012-the-bbc-prepares-for-the-olympic-gamesMon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000As Director of London 2012 at the BBC, I take an overview of everything that is related to the Games. This can range from sport broadcasting, to news or cultural events. Together as a team we also work with actors from dramas and comedies who are developing Games related ideas and we are across everything the BBC does that has a London 2012 connection to it.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/23/broadcasting-london-2012-the-bbc-prepares-for-the-olympic-gamesinfo@podium.ac.uk (Neil Young, Head of Brunel University's London 2012 Programme)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/17/london-2012-on-campus-brunel-university-gears-up-for-the-gamesWed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000Brunel University will host the Canadian Paralympic athletics squad, several squads from the Republic of Korea, and the Jamaican sprint squad including Usain Bolt, Yohan Blake, Jermaine Gonzalez and Rosemary Whyte for pre Games training camps ahead of London 2012 and it is an exciting time on campus.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/17/london-2012-on-campus-brunel-university-gears-up-for-the-gamesinfo@podium.ac.uk (Ruth Faulkner – Be a Champion Ambassador at Queen Mary University of London)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/18/the-power-of-youth-to-harness-positive-changeTue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000This last year has seen the youth of the world rise up and give voice to causes close to their hearts. This uprising ranged from those protesting to overthrow dictatorships in Tunisia, Egypt and Libya to Spain’s ‘indignados’ campaigning against their democratic government for job opportunities and was even seen here in the UK with the Millbank protest campaigning against increased charges for Higher Education. http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/18/the-power-of-youth-to-harness-positive-changeinfo@podium.ac.uk (Jennifer Jones, PhD researcher at the University of the West of Scotland)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/16/what-role-does-education-play-in-the-modern-olympic-gamesThu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0100What role does education play in the modern Olympic Games? University of West of Scotland PhD student, Jennifer Jones visited the International Olympic Academy in Athens to find out. http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/16/what-role-does-education-play-in-the-modern-olympic-gamesinfo@podium.ac.uk (Martin Green - Head of Ceremonies, London 2012)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/15/olympic-torch-relayTue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0100There is now less than a year to go until the UK hosts what I think will be the biggest celebration this country has ever witnessed and I would love for as many students, colleges and universities as possible to seize the opportunity to get involved. http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/15/olympic-torch-relayinfo@podium.ac.uk (Martin Doel OBE - Chief Executive of Association of Colleges)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/14/colleges-leap-at-olympic-opportunitiesWed, 22 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100Colleges are seizing the opportunities presented by the 2012 Games, from designing the logo for the Get Set network, to helping train the volunteers and staff who will help make it happen. The Association of Colleges (AoC) and its 369 members have been working towards the event since London won the bid.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/14/colleges-leap-at-olympic-opportunitiesinfo@podium.ac.uk (Hugh Robertson MP - Sports and Olympics Minister)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/13/on-track-for-the-best-games-everMon, 20 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100It is less than two years to go until London hosts the Olympic and Paralympic Games and preparations are well on track with 70 per cent of the construction phase complete and the venues creating a real impact on the East London skyline. http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/13/on-track-for-the-best-games-everinfo@podium.ac.uk (Andrew Johnston)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/12/what-a-prizeMon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100It has been a privilege to be in Singapore to witness the inaugural Youth Olympic Games as the winner of the 2010 Deloitte Business Competition. As I write, five days of competition have passed and seven further days remain. http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/12/what-a-prizeinfo@podium.ac.uk (Professor Geoff Petts - Vice-Chancellor of the University of Westminster)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/11/creating-a-legacy-for-further-and-higher-educationTue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100Under the Chairmanship of Professor Simon Lee, Podium has established an excellent platform to take forward its mission to add value to the Further and Higher Education sectors’ activities in supporting the 2012 Games and to help create a wide ranging and lasting legacy. http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/11/creating-a-legacy-for-further-and-higher-educationinfo@podium.ac.uk (Tessa Jowell MP)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/5/tessa-jowell-mp-minister-for-the-olympicsTue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000I feel both lucky and proud to be playing my part in bringing the greatest show on earth to London in 2012. http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/5/tessa-jowell-mp-minister-for-the-olympicsinfo@podium.ac.uk (Neale Coleman)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/6/neale-coleman-mayors-adviser-on-london-2012Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000My boss, the Mayor of London Boris Johnson, has a number of roles in the overall London 2012 project. As well as being co-chair of the Olympic Board, which supervises the whole 2012 programme, he himself has two particularly important jobs.http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/6/neale-coleman-mayors-adviser-on-london-2012info@podium.ac.uk (Leanne Dingle)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/9/relays-seeking-to-engage-young-peopleSun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000The RELAYS (Regional Educational Legacy for Arts and Youth Sport) project seeks to engage young people in the South West in sporting and cultural events in the run up to London 2012. http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/9/relays-seeking-to-engage-young-peopleinfo@podium.ac.uk (Tim Eastop)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/7/creative-campus-initiative-looking-aheadSat, 06 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000Motus by musicians Antonio Castells-Delgado and Sebastian Lexer; New Gold by the acclaimed Sign Dance Collective’ and Rush, by student artist, Neil Light are three amazing new commissions being developed as part of the Creative Campus Initiative (CCI), one of the largest consortia of HE institutions in the South East. http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/7/creative-campus-initiative-looking-aheadinfo@podium.ac.uk (Libby Homer)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/10/east-london-livesSat, 06 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000Here at the University of East London, the library is supporting Olympic research with a number of exciting projects. One of these is East London Lives 2012, a digital archive which documents the changes brought about in East London by the 2012 Olympics. http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/10/east-london-livesinfo@podium.ac.uk (Reiss Baker)http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/8/my-work-experience-with-podiumFri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000During my two weeks work experience with Podium I learned a lot about the Unit and how the team are helping colleges and universities engage with London 2012. http://www.podium.ac.uk/blog/post/8/my-work-experience-with-podium