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Talk Sport: Two-day event showcases careers in the sports industry across both University campuses

The annual Talk Sport conference will return in person over two days at both the Loughborough and London campuses in February.

The annual Talk Sport conference will return in person over two days at both the Loughborough and London campuses in February.  

Exploring careers in sport, exercise and health, Talk Sport is for any students from any degree subject or year group who have an interest in working in the sports industry.  

It will take place on the following dates:  

  • 2 February 2023, 10.30am-5pm, James France Building, Loughborough 

  • 3 February 2023, 11am-5.30pm, Loughborough University London 

This year’s keynote speaker is Loughborough's Executive Director of Sport, John Steele, who will officially launch Talk Sport 2023 with a jam-packed programme of talks and presentations to follow. 

Organisations including Leicester City, Sky Sports, the British Paralympic Association and Tottenham Hotspur will be represented at the event. There’ll also be numerous Loughborough alumni and University friends who will feature as guest speakers.  

Highlights of the upcoming event at Loughborough include a Q&A panel focused on sustainability in sport, a Careers Exhibition taking place in the James France Exhibition Area throughout the day, and an exclusive mentoring and networking session for finalist students with our guest speakers.  

Those joining Talk Sport in London can expect a tour of the BT Sport Studio and guest talks from the likes of Southampton FC.  

Both staff and students are welcome to join both days and can sign up for as many sessions as they wish. Register your place.  

The conference has been organised by the Careers Network in partnership with Loughborough Sport and the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences.   

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