Verity Postlethwaite
@verity_pos
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Research Fellow | #sport #culture #events #inclusivity | Projects across academic + industry partnerships | @lborouniversity + @SOAS + @counsel_ltd
Midlands, England (GBR)
Joined November 2012
Heard from me enough recently?! Check out a piece w/ @matdowling 👥 Four reasons the UK should bid for the 2040 Olympic and Paralympic Games https://t.co/cJFkIMX14R via @ConversationUK 🧐 It builds on a great set of posts by @Spiritof2012📽️ snippet here - https://t.co/3Dls4bNBBd
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The Glasgow 2026 #CommonwealthGames will create an economic model that allows smaller nations to step up & host. Prof @GayleMcpherson_ delves deeper in her article for @ConversationUK, which directly addresses UN SDGs 3, 10, 11, 13, 16 and 17. Read more: https://t.co/4bc1XLn7PE
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Now. Time to clear my inbox, write, and tackle project commitments. Channelling all positive energy into productive tasks (and yes, Eve continues to nap next to me) 🐾😅💚
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Grateful 🙏 for the past 10 days: hosting a policy roundtable @lborolondon, contributing to a tour of campus ft. @SportsTechLboro, attending the Post-Paris Athlete Celebration in London @LboroSSEHS, and early nights with Eve 🐾... really enjoying my fellowship @lborouniversity 😄
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Tonight we're celebrating an incredible summer of sport in Paris at the @surreycricket Oval 🏅💜 This fantastic evening brings together our athletes, coaches, support staff and researchers, along with our sporting partners and supporters. @LboroSport @LboroVC @sebcoe
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📣 Please share our survey below with coaches, parents, teachers of 11-14 years old children in the UK.
**UNDERSTANDING CHILD CENTRED COACHING IN THE U.K** ONLINE SURVEY We would like to hear from 11-14 year olds who are being trained/coached in any sport in the U.K. Survey Link: https://t.co/7DP6RA6HIj
@dikaiac @DrLauraGubby @sceverley
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Dr Sam Edwards (@Historian_Sam) explores the history of running 🏃♂️ with @HelenMort on @BBCRadio4's 'On the Run'. Listen to him from 17:55 👇 https://t.co/vv4WT9KPdq
bbc.co.uk
Helen Mort charts our relationship with running, from prehistoric times to present day.
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Still a handful of FREE tickets available for this event tomorrow. Get them now! https://t.co/YVRjCZbzUa
eventbrite.co.uk
A webinar exploring our research on learning from the Spirit of 2012 archive looking at the impact of events on social cohesion & connection
Upcoming event: Power of Events Online Launch, Weds 2 Oct, 11.30 - 12.45 Get your FREE tickets for the launch of Power of Events, our new research on learning from the @Spiritof2012 archive looking at the impact of events on social cohesion & connection⬇️ https://t.co/i9ajKN1HLC
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We wish to expand our network to continue to create diversity among our members. Please spread the word about our network, by reposting to anyone who may be interested. Links in bio.
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With the autumn Budget just over a month away, can a conversation by had about the possibility of a 2040 Games amidst the cost of living crisis? See what @LboroUniversity's @Verity_Pos thinks and more: https://t.co/3CiUcx2jQZ
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Here at CCSE we’re keen to hear from final year undergraduates or those undertaking a Masters if they’re interested in working with us to apply for a PhD studentship in the sport, leisure, tourism areas. More information on our areas if interested here
ccse.uws.ac.uk
The Centre for Culture, Sport and Events at the University of the West of Scotland invites research proposals in sport, leisure, and tourism, focusing on human rights, governance, and disability. T…
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Glasgow’s slimmed-down Commonwealth Games provides blueprint for survival @verity_pos @LboroSSEHS talks to @FT about the future of the Games https://t.co/TZuFK9Pibr
ft.com
Scottish city took on 2026 event after Australian state of Victoria pulled out citing soaring costs
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Glasgow’s slimmed down Commonwealth Games provides blueprint for survival
ft.com
Scottish city took on 2026 event after Australian state of Victoria pulled out citing soaring costs
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What does #Olympiclegacy look like? @verity_pos provides an overview of 'legacy' and what it means in relation to major sporting events
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As we await the decision on the Commonwealth Games coming back to Scotland, I spoke with @BBCScotlandNews & @bbc5live today on the merits of hosting the Games for Glasgow, Scotland and the Commonwealth. 🤞🏼🤞🏼#commonwealthgames @UniWestScotland
Professor @gaylemcpherson_ appeared on @BBCScotNine last night to talk about the potential of the #CommonwealthGames coming to #Glaasgow in 2026 🏃♂️ Watch here from 22 mins 30:
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Governing bodies for water sports have issued a warning that Great Britain may struggle to replicate its Olympic success unless immediate action is taken to enhance the cleanliness of the nation’s waters Read more 👇 https://t.co/aWSdRUUIn6
insidethegames.biz
Governing bodies for water sports have issued a warning that Great Britain may struggle to replicate its Olympic success unless immediate action is taken to enhance the cleanliness of the nation’s...
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We asked @lborouniversity's @verity_pos whether it was time for a 2040 UK bid for the Olympics & Paralympic Games. 🏅 Her recent lecture "London 2012 to Paris 2024: How important is social legacy at major international events?" is a great watch! https://t.co/ZR7jeqbiN9
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Looking at going to University in 2025? 👀🎓 Interested in studying International Relations, Politics, History, Geography, Communication, Media, Criminology, Sociology, Social Policy or English 🤔🙂✅ Then sign up for @lborouniversity Open Days on 20-21 September ⬇️💜
Interested in studying at Loughborough? Join us for our Undergraduate Open Days 💜 🏫 Tour our campus 👋 Speak to academics and current students 📚 Attend subject talks 💜 Visit @LoughboroughSU 🏟 Explore @lborosport facilities Book your place: https://t.co/Pog5moh65Q
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Four reasons the UK should bid for the 2040 Olympic and Paralympic Games Check out this new @ConversationUK article by @matdowling and @verity_pos ⤵️ https://t.co/Kjxg4yuQRp
theconversation.com
As sport researchers, we meticulously study international sporting events, focusing on their impacts and legacies.
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What's the difference between playing wheelchair tennis on a grass or clay court?🎾 Professor Vicky Goosey-Tolfrey from @PHC_Lboro explains how UK R&D at @lborouniversity has enhanced the performance of athletes at the #Paris2024 Paralympic Games 👇
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