GSUN The Global Sport University Network
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13-03-2024 23:54:29
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Changing the world, together, through sport. The GSUN Leadership Council met today at Nike WHQ in Beaverton, Oregon. Then, the incredible Wilson Smith III, legendary shoe designer & University of Oregon alum, gave us a behind-the-scenes tour of the beautiful campus. The future is bright!
Awesome day Nike University of Oregon ๐ช๐ ...amazing to see the fusion of creativity, design, engineering and performance sport as well as discuss and plan the future trajectory of GSUN The Global Sport University Network Loughborough University Prof Jo Maher ๐
Day 1 of the GSUN The Global Sport University Network @UOregon begins! The Female Athlete Keynote with Kathryn Ackerman from Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance is happening now, discussing the future of female performance in sports. Stay tuned for insights! gsunsummit.net/summit #GSUNSummit
Last night we celebrated the inaugural gathering of the Global Sport University Network with a delicious meal at Antiquum Farm in Junction City, OR. It was the perfect way for University of Oregon leadership and members of our Leadership Council to kick off the Summit, which starts today!
Here we goโฆ goosebumps as we open the Inaugural GSUN Summit - two years of work, talking, even more hard work, meetings and the sold out event is underway! #GSUN Loughborough University University of Oregon
Day 1 of our 2024 Summit is underway! University of Oregon President Karl Scholz welcomes attendees to Eugene and the Knight Campus as we kick off two days of interactive sessions, conversations, learning, and networking.
The Female Athlete Keynote, presented by the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance, featured Kathryn Ackerman and Jennifer Langton. Both speakers shared institutional insights and personal experiences, and answered questions as part of a panel moderated by UO Journalism & Comm alum John Strong.
"Getting outdoors is for everyone." - Haskell Beckham, VP of Innovation at columbia1938, during the industry spotlight on Unlocking the Outdoors for Everyone Through Innovation.
Sam Robertson (Sam Robertson) of Victoria University and Wolfgang Potthast of Deutsche Sporthochschule Kรถln explore human-technology integration and interaction as part of our Sports Technology spotlight. #GSUNsummit24
"Disability, Para Sport and Inclusive Practice: Contemporary Issues and Future Challenges" So much to learn from Dr Robert Townsend of The University of Waikato ๐, Andrea Bundon of University of British Columbia, Emma B of UQ News , and Stephanie Wheeler, PLY of University of Illinois. Special thanks to Graeme Maw for moderating!
"AI for Inclusivity in Sport Performance" Panelists Prof Jo Maher of Loughborough University, Daniel Memmert of Deutsche Sporthochschule Kรถln, YingLiang Ma of UEA, and Karan Kanchan of Vayu Technology explore how AI transforms sports to be more inclusive and equitable. Thanks to moderator Diwei Zhou!
"Training the Female Athlete: Past, Present, Future" Director of Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance Female Athlete Program Kathryn Ackerman & GoDucks Strength & Conditioning Coach Kaelin Jackson discuss the complexities and priorities in training female athletes. Thanks to moderator Jordan Troester!
"Leadership in Sport in the 21st Century" Alongside moderator John Cairney, Rick Burton of Syracuse University's David B. Falk College of Sport & Human Dynamics, Emma B of UQ News, & Cherie Harris of Swimming New Zealand explore how to prepare leaders for the timely challenges they face.
"Physical and Mental Health Impacts on Youth" Bev Smith of KIDSPORTS and Jernice Tan & Steven Tan of NTU Singapore shared data and insights from their respective experience and research within the youth sports landscape. Thanks to moderator Nick Willett! #GSUNsummit24
"Inclusive Sports Product Research & Innovation" How can the sports industry transform towards greater inclusivity? David Legg of Mount Royal U, Aimee (Smith) Mears of Loughborough University, Ken Kozloff of University of Michigan, & University of Oregon's Rue Rupprecht, Lauren West & moderator Susan Sokolowski discuss
After a full and productive day at #GSUNsummit24, it's happy hour at the Fermentation Innovation Lab at the Knight Campus! The Lab leverages science & engineering, history, innovation & storytelling, and takes inspiration from 13,000 years of human advancement in brewing.
Attendees at #GSUNsummit24 concluded their first day with a tour of Autzen Stadium, the home of Oregon Football. The night wrapped up with a dinner of culinary offerings all sourced from the Pacific Northwest. Day 1 โ
Today, the GSUN The Global Sport University Network '24 Summit kicks off on the University of Oregon campus, and we hosted our panel on "AI for Inclusivity in Sport Performance" in Eugene.