The University of Canberra (UC) has launched a new Sport Strategy to become Australia’s leading university for women in sport, sport integrity and a top three sports science university.
Vice-Chancellor and President of UC, Paddy Nixon said the Sport Strategy was built on the principle of integrity, with a focus on tackling inclusion and diversity in sport.
“Sport already connects UC through our academic, research and existing sport infrastructure and this Strategy will both enhance what currently exists and embrace our plans for the future,” Professor Nixon said.
“We plan to take the lead in women’s sport, sport integrity and justice, and to foster community participation in sport by using the knowledge we gain through our research to enhance and develop sport in young, upcoming athletes,” he said.
“With sport integrity underpinning the Sport Strategy, a Sport Integrity Research Unit will be established, functioning within the University’s Research Institute for Sport and Exercise (UCRISE).”
Professor Nixon said infrastructure was one of the key pillars of the Strategy and the university would leverage the development of its new sports hub to attract sporting partnerships and events; support leading education and research partnerships; and create commercial revenue opportunities.
“This development of infrastructure is essential for establishing UC as the sporting hub of the ACT,” he said.
“It will be a place where professional, amateur, community sport, research, innovation and academic excellence come together for national benefit and global impact.”
Professor Nixon said UC would actively pursue a leadership role in Australia as the university for sport education and research through collaborations and the introduction of innovation and technology that would positively impact sport performance and active living.
“The University intends to engage, encourage and motivate students by building community and establishing a sense of belonging through sport participation,” he said.
