GSUN 101 Q: What is the purpose of the GSUN Summit? A: Our 2-day interactive summit focuses on collectively identifying current issues, research, & solutions. This year’s theme, Inclusivity in Sport Performance, covers para athletes, aging, the female athlete, & mental health.

We will never forget.

Super to be here University of Oregon Nike for GSUN The Global Sport University Network Summit representing Loughborough University on council as a founder member. Superb to see Loughborough University's Seb Coe building too! 💜

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 💪💜 ...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 👏

Delighted to be working with Karen again and really looking forward to driving forward our approach to Sport, Health and Wellbeing 🙌🏻🙌🏻💜

Amazing day University of Oregon and Nike yesterday with colleagues from GSUN The Global Sport University Network to learn about the history of @nike and culture of innovation.

The hard work starts now! Let’s go GSUN The Global Sport University Network 🙌🏻🔥

“When I crossed the line with the tape in my hands, I was like ‘wow, I’ve done it’. I couldn’t believe it, someone needs to pinch me…I saw a massive sign of ‘Paris 2024’ and thought, "OK, that’s real!” Cassandre Beaugrand’s gold in Paris will certainly live long in the memory

Outstanding keynote by Kathryn Ackerman on the importance of female athletes in research, the essential need to follow the science, collaborate, lead, and learn.

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.

"AI for Inclusivity in Sport Performance" Panelists Prof Jo Maher of Loughborough University, Daniel Memmert of Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln, 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!

Absolutely brilliant opening session GSUN The Global Sport University Network - "changing the world through sport, together." Delighted to be here at University of Oregon this week with Loughborough University colleagues 😀 💜👏

I always say education has been my foundation for success- it opens doors and empowers us to chase our dreams. Stay curious, stay driven, and never stop learning!!

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 ✅

Show your support for #EqualPlay by sharing our Open Letter to the Prime Minister.

This morning’s keynotes are all focused on Para Sport and Professor Vicky Tolfrey is covering her interdisciplinary approach which supports ParalympicsGB and our fabulous Loughborough University Para and disability athletes.

Great to see such global collaborations being showcased here at GSUN The Global Sport University Network and so many Loughborough University academics being part of it 🙌🏻💜

Congratulations to our No. 1 Alicia Grimmond 👏💜⚡️

Superb work by colleagues in LboroSSEHS, Loughborough University impacting society positively through research informed practice and policy changes 💜✨️