UK Sport Data Global Training Camp held at Loughborough University London
On 29-30 January 2019, Loughborough University London hosted a sold out two-day intensive global training camp with a focus on sport data.
Developed for students and professionals with a passion for Sports Performance Data, Sports Marketing, Sports Business and Sports Technology, the camp was sponsored and hosted by Loughborough University London.
In a series of 90-minute sessions, students and young professionals participated in hands-on workshops and masterclasses, developing their knowledge and experience of technical tools, technologies, vendors and data analytics.
Sessions were delivered by Loughborough University London senior lecturers, Dr Erhan Ekmekcioglu and Dr Varuna De Silva, alongside data scientists, consultants and management level sports professionals.
50 students from the Institute for Sport Business were invited to partake in the camp benefitting from free places provided by the University.
Professor James Skinner, Institute for Sport Business Director said
“The UK Sport Data Global Training Camp has been a great way to expose our students to industry and help nurture young professionals in the sports sector.”
Thomas Alomes, Head of EMEA for Vumero, Sports Data Global Training Camp creators and organisers, said:
"Sports Analytics is a rapidly growing industry. So we’re excited to partner with Loughborough University London to give students and young professionals the opportunity to develop practical skills which will help them embark on their careers."
Stacey Morley-Jepson, Institute for Sport Business student, said:
"As students we are incredibly lucky to hear from leaders and key innovators within the sports analytics sector, as well as being exposed to technologies and advances within the industry. The Sports Data Global Training Camp is just one of the opportunities Loughborough has provided to help me prepare to excel when I graduate."