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New book by Birkbeck academic explores social capital in the context of sport

'Social Capital and Sport Organisations' by Dr Richard Tacon explores the concept of social capital in sport, focusing on how people develop and maintain relationships through involvement in voluntary clubs.
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'Gambling' the only rational strategy for Football League Championship clubs seeking promotion

New research by the Birkbeck Sport Business Centre uncovers a concerning trend in clubs looking to enter the Premier League.

Birkbeck Women in Sport Scholarship - applications close 5 July 2021

The scholarship is part of a wider initiative to foster women's participation in the sport industry.

Birkbeck partnership with the UEFA Executive Master for International Players Edition 4 - application process open

The UEFA MIP was initiated to support former professional players to transition into a career in sport administration.

Stats Perform to deliver football analytics course in collaboration with Birkbeck

The module is open to students on the MSc Sport Management and the Business of Football and to practitioners as a short course.

Birkbeck partnered Executive Master in Global Sport Governance - applications close Tuesday 31 March

The programme is designed for senior sports sector professionals wishing to master the complex dimensions of professional sport at the international level.
The third UEFA MIP cohort at Parc des Princes, Paris.

Sporting legends head to Paris for UEFA Masters Programme

The second week of the UEFA Executive Masters for International Players took place in the French capital in February.