futur SUMMER 2012es❵ Celebrating heritage
The University has recently launched its Heritage Hub, linking staff from a range of departments to support and encourage historical awareness in community, public policy and commercial settings. In June 2011, the Hub held its first community event: Remembering the First World War. Sixty members of Hertfordshire’s historical and literary societies, plus independent researchers, representatives from local museums
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and 6th-form students, joined staff and students from across the University to discuss ways of marking the centenary of the First World War. Participants returned in January 2012 for a follow- up series of workshops (including a talk from alumna Marion Gold M.A. on women in World War 1), with a third event planned for June 2012. Building on this success, the Heritage Hub has launched Partners in History:
futur SPORTS NEWS
Tackling business When watching a rugby match, it’s not immediately clear how a module in Project Management can benefit a scrum or tackle. However, it’s the learning and development that players receive from the Business School that Performance Manager David Priestley
believes is having a real impact on the team. As part of a pioneering partnership, Saracens currently has 10 players studying a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications at the Business School, as well as making the most of the other University facilities available. This is all part of a wider programme within the squad, where 82% of the players are currently involved in either education or work experience.
Whilst this has an obvious benefit for when the players retire from rugby, Priestley believes that learning is important to the players’ performance now. “Studying helps the players to become well-rounded and the skills that they learn have an impact both on and off the field. It is interesting how taking on a degree or work experience doesn’t just support long-term employability but also helps with teamwork, current performance and their development as individuals, which in turn supports their growth as sportsmen.” Owen Farrell, one of the players currently studying, echoes Priestley feelings about the positive benefits of the relationship with the University: “I have really enjoyed studying with the University of Hertfordshire so far. It is often a challenge balancing sporting commitments with university, but the lecturers and staff have been fantastic. I enjoy the campus, lectures and the facilities, and know my team mates feel the same way.” As well as teaching, Business School lecturers also act as mentors to the squad, to help them consider their future career paths. Rikke Duus, Senior Lecturer in Marketing and the partnership’s lead mentor, sees the value in the collaboration for all involved: “The flexibility of the Business School’s courses means that the players can take on as much as they can manage with their other commitments. We can really see the positive benefits that this partnership offers through the way it aids individual performance and future development.” Both the Business School and Saracens hope that this partnership will continue to grow.
With Saracens’ impressive climb up the league tables mirroring the development of their relationship with the University, it’s clear that something is working.
Sporting Headlines for 2012
l The University’s Women’s Football Team have reached their first BUCS (British Universities & Colleges Sport) cup final after defeating Northumbria in the semi-finals. They will play at the Cup Final on Wednesday 2nd May against Loughborough or Leeds Met. l Students Hannah Gallagher, Owen Farrell and Brad Barritt all represented England during this year’s rugby Six Nations tournaments. l The annual Varsity event against the University of Bedfordshire took place on Wednesday 28 March. After 13 fixtures being played, we were crowned this year’s winner. l Hertfordshire Hurricanes make BUAFL finals. l National Superleague Netball Champions Hertfordshire Mavericks embarked on their 2012 campaign to retain their title. l Hatfield Swim Club and Sports Village athlete Adam Brown secures his place for the 2012 Games as he qualifies for team GB in the 4x100m relay. l Sports Village athletes Gobi Ranganathan and Ella Beaumont selected as torchbearers in the Olympic torch relay.
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collaborations in regional heritage. Over this year, a series of open days and workshops will offer local groups an opportunity to develop collaborative history and heritage projects and include advice on how to apply for funding. Alumni who are interested in history and heritage are very welcome to join Hub events. For more information please contact Dr Julie Moore (
j.p.2.moore@
herts.ac.uk).
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