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UCFB academic co-authors new insight into finances of English professional rugby
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Psychology, Health Sciences & Wellbeing
Hemispheric dominance for scene perception differs across different components of the navigation network
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Sports Coaching, Physical Education & Performance Analysis
Identification and assessment of perceptual-cognitive skills in academy soccer
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Psychology, Health Sciences & Wellbeing
Sports Coaching, Physical Education & Performance Analysis
Anxiety, critical moments and identity: a case study of a professional footballer’s career in England
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Communication, Media & Marketing
Establishing fan engagement as a core value in the football industry during a new era of regulation
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Sports Coaching, Physical Education & Performance Analysis
A cautionary tale of policy development and enactment in sport coach education: counting the cost
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UCFB lecturer and transfer market expert offers insight into the latest transfer window
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Sports Coaching, Physical Education & Performance Analysis
How do college coaches in the United States identify youth female and male soccer players?
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Business, Finance & Law
Executive Recruitment in Sport: Insights from the Boardroom
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Sports Coaching, Physical Education & Performance Analysis
The Women’s Super League: Set to fail our future Lionesses?
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Sports Coaching, Physical Education & Performance Analysis
A race to the bottom: The recruitment of pre-academy children into Premier League football academies
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Business, Finance & Law
UCFB academic co-authors report focusing on finances across modern county cricket
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Communication, Media & Marketing
“We ain’t no hooligans, this ain’t a football song…”: Italia ‘90 and the trasformismo of English football
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England’s Lionesses at Euro 2025: Does diversity matter?
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Academic Journal Articles
Sports Coaching, Physical Education & Performance Analysis
Perceptual-cognitive skills and talent development environments in soccer: A scoping review
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Reclaiming Narratives: continued – For Club and Country: Sol Campbell
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Will squad market value shine through at the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025?
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Sports Coaching, Physical Education & Performance Analysis
Coaching Pedagogy
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Knowledge Exchange and Research
Shaping the Future of Sport
At UCFB, Knowledge Exchange and Research (KER) sit at the heart of our mission to shape the future of the sports industry. Guided by our institutional vision, we combine academic excellence with professional practice and enterprise.
We believe research should inform practice, and practice should drive innovation. Our approach is supported by measurable indicators that ensure quality, sustainability, and growth.
From pioneering sport-focused projects to community partnerships, our activity reflects the diverse ways knowledge can transform lives.
Knowledge Exchange Partnerships
Collaborating with Industry
Our Knowledge Exchange Partnerships connect academic expertise with industry practice to co-create solutions, enhance professional development, and drive innovation across sport and society.
Our partnerships ensure that research informs practice and that professional practice shapes research agendas. This two-way exchange strengthens the relevance, quality, and reach of our work – benefiting partners, students, staff, and the communities we serve.
Collaborate With Us
Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. We work with industry, governing bodies, public sector organisations, and communities to advance research, education and innovation that delivers impact across sport and society.
Whether you are seeking applied research, consultancy, professional development, or student-led solutions, we offer flexible, partner-focused models that translate academic expertise into practical outcomes.
Partners choose UCFB because we offer:
- Deep, sport-focused research expertise across multiple disciplines
- Proven experience in applied research and consultancy
- Strong track record of industry and public sector collaboration
- Access to talented, motivated student researchers
- Flexible partnership models tailored to organisational needs
- A shared commitment to impact, innovation, and social responsibility
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