7th – 8th September 2022
The UK Sport Development Network in collaboration with Leeds Beckett University, Active Humber, CIMSPA, North Yorkshire Sport, Yorkshire Sport Foundation and StreetGames present: Sport and Social Justice: if not now, when?
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In September 2022, Leeds Beckett marks the 25th anniversary of introducing sport development as an academic discipline. We are proud to have contributed to the sphere of sport development and excited to host the next edition of the UK Sports Development Network conference. This 2 day CIMSPA accredited event will bring us all together face to face for the first time since 2019.
Topics of discussion include:
- Developing the workforce
- Planning and placemaking
- Strengthening communities
- Connecting with health and wellbeing
- Racial injustice
- Economic injustice
Confirmed PANEL speakers across the 2 days
Professor Kevin Hylton
Emeritus Professor, Leeds Beckett University
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Ladi Ajayi and Akin Thomas
Directors, AKD Solutions
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Viveen Taylor
Director of Equality and Diversity and Inclusion, Sport England
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Chris Mackintosh
Senior Lecturer, Manchester Metropolitan University
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Hitesh Patel
Executive Director, Sport for Development Coalition
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Professor Greta Defeyter
Director Healthy Living Lab, Northumbria University
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Any questions or concerns then email Louise at l.morby@leedsbeckett.ac.uk and we look forward to seeing everyone in September! Book your place today…