BUCS Conference 2014

BUCS cordially invites colleagues from Universities and National Universities Sports Federations around the world to BUCS Conference at Swansea University, 08-11 July 2014. BUCS Conference 2014 is officially endorsed by the European University Sports Association (EUSA) and the European Network of Academic Sport Services (ENAS).

 

The theme of the conference is ‘University Sport and the World Stage’ and the sub themes include topics like Hosting major sporting events and teams (National & International), Developing a world-class infrastructure (Coaches, Volunteers, Facilities & Services) and The global market place (Recruitment, Employability, Research).

 

During each breakout session a choice of 6 seminars/workshops is planned. This will offer a broader appeal to Student Officers, Administrators, Sport Development staff, Senior Managers, Health & Fitness staff, Facility Operators and those involved in Marketing & Business Development.

 

The conference programme will open at 14:30pm on Tuesday 08 July and will run through to the black-tie Annual Awards Dinner on the evening of Thursday 10 July, incorporating evening social activities and the annual BUCS Exhibition, with over 40 trade partners. A full draft programme will be available on www.bucs.org.uk from Monday 28 April onwards.

 

The Conference registration/booking portal will open on Monday 28 April. International colleagues can access the non-BUCS member rate of £499 for the conference and Awards Dinner, including accommodation and catering. Options for day-attendance and accommodation will also be available. All delegates to BUCS Conference 2014, including guests and speakers, will be hosted on the Swansea University campus and accommodated in University halls of residence.

 

For additional information and any queries, please visit www.bucs.org.uk or contact Neil Rogers, BUCS Head of International Programmes at neil.rogers@bucs.org.uk.