Shaping the Future of Sport
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Business, Finance & Law
Assessing the proposed changes to fan engagement in the 2023 UK Government White Paper on English football
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Financial turmoil in English professional rugby: a holistic performance assessment of English rugby union clubs
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Case Studies
Reclaiming Narratives: Kerry Davis – The First Black Lioness
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Communication, Media & Marketing
LinkedIn as a research participant recruitment tool: reflections from the football industry
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Business, Finance & Law
The other rules of the game: a normative social contract for English football
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Reclaiming Narratives continued – The Rise of England’s African Lions
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Communication, Media & Marketing
Only a game? The politics of football, the English Premier League, and its wider international relations: A critical research agenda for the next 25 years
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Books
Psychology, Health Sciences & Wellbeing
Mental Health and Sport: Supporting Elite Athletes
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Psychology, Health Sciences & Wellbeing
Out of control: professional footballers, migration, and the consequences for mental health
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Case Studies
Free to Be Me: Celebrating the Premier League’s British Asian Pioneers
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Business, Finance & Law
Loopholes, Lengthy Contracts and Lavish Spend; Chelsea’s new era examined
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UCFB lecturer publishes new research exposing challenges facing disabled supporters across English football
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Books
Pedagogy
Sports Coaching, Physical Education & Performance Analysis
Assessment in Coach Education: A Disjointed Piece of the Curriculum Puzzle?
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Case Studies
Business, Finance & Law
An insight into dynamic pricing in football: A look at Derby County FC
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Academic Journal Articles
Business, Finance & Law
Psychology, Health Sciences & Wellbeing
Disabled people’s experiences of English football fandom: Inclusion, exclusion and discrimination
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Case Studies
Powered by migration: Euro 2024’s Magnificent 7
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Flying the flags: The influence of the Caribbean on England’s Euros teams
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Industry Reports & White Papers
Business, Finance & Law
The Fair Game Vision for a Football Governance Bill. Fair Game.
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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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