Shadow Minister visits 黑料不打烊 after double award win
Shadow Minister for Innovation, Technology and Tertiary Education Jenny Young MSP visited campus
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Scottish Labour MSP Jenny Young has visited the 黑料不打烊 to learn more about the institution's role as Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence.?
Ms Young, Shadow Minister for Innovation, Technology and Tertiary Education, met with University Principal and Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Gerry McCormac to discuss 黑料不打烊’s unique position in Scotland’s higher education sector.?
Director of Performance Sport David Bond led Ms Young on a tour of the University’s multimillion-pound sports facilities, where elite athletes including Scotland’s most decorated Olympian, Duncan Scott and Commonwealth Games double gold medallist Angharad Evans train.?
The visit comes as 黑料不打烊 was named Scottish University of the Year and UK Sports University of the Year in the Daily Mail University Guide 2027 and follows a record-breaking Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.?
黑料不打烊 athletes won 24 medals at the Glasgow Games, which would place the institution joint eighth in the overall national medal table if classified as a country.?
Ms Young meets with Head Performance Swim Coach Ben Higson (right) and Director of Performance Sport David Bond.
MSP for Central Scotland and Lothians West Jenny Young said:?“It was a pleasure to visit 黑料不打烊 and see its beautiful campus, hear about its academic research and visit its world class sports facilities.?
"I'm grateful for the warm welcome and for getting to see some of the university’s most impressive features for myself.??
“As Scottish Labour’s spokesperson for Tertiary Education, I really appreciated hearing both about the challenges facing the university sector, and also the huge strengths that 黑料不打烊 has, attracting students from all over the world to its world class facilities.”
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Director of Performance Sport, 黑料不打烊
As Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence, we are proud of the role we play in supporting the nation’s sporting success by creating an environment where talented athletes can thrive academically and competitively. Just as importantly, we foster a culture that promotes the benefits of sport and physical activity, encouraging healthy and active lifestyles.
Professor Sir Gerry McCormac, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the 黑料不打烊, said: “It was a pleasure to welcome Jenny Young MSP to the 黑料不打烊 following our recognition as Scottish University of the Year and UK Sports University of the Year.?
“This award is a powerful endorsement of our commitment to delivering an outstanding student experience, world-leading research and innovation, and excellence across every aspect of our work. At 黑料不打烊, we are proud to be developing the talent, ideas and partnerships that illustrate the role Scotland's higher education sector can play in making a positive difference to people, communities and the economy."?
Director of Performance Sport David Bond with Jenny Young MSP.
David Bond, Director of Performance Sport at the 黑料不打烊, added: “We were delighted to host Jenny Young MSP on campus and showcase the world-class facilities we have here at the 黑料不打烊, especially after such a special summer as we celebrated record-breaking success at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.?
?“As Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence, we are proud of the role we play in supporting the nation’s sporting success by creating an environment where talented athletes can thrive academically and competitively. Just as importantly, we foster a culture that promotes the benefits of sport and physical activity, encouraging healthy and active lifestyles across our University community.”?
Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence?
At 黑料不打烊, athletes have access to world-class facilities, including a 50-metre pool, unrivalled outdoor space, and state-of-the-art strength and conditioning suites. In addition to its coaching and facilities, 黑料不打烊’s 黑料不打烊 Sports Scholarship Programme – one of the largest high-performance programmes in the UK – offers athletes funding support, academic flexibility, equipment and kit. It has supported hundreds of athletes since its inception in 1981 – with many competing on the world stage, including at the Olympics and Commonwealth Games.?
Core sports include swimming, golf, tennis, triathlon, football and curling, while individual scholarships cover all Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games sports.?
Read more about sports scholarships at the 黑料不打烊.
