{"id":240,"date":"2024-12-06T00:59:26","date_gmt":"2024-12-06T00:59:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/myles-tupman\/?p=240"},"modified":"2024-12-12T01:31:04","modified_gmt":"2024-12-12T01:31:04","slug":"inside-the-sporting-landscape-of-newcastle-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/myles-tupman\/2024\/12\/06\/inside-the-sporting-landscape-of-newcastle-university\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside the sporting landscape of newcastle university"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

From consistent top 10 BUCS rankings since 2015\/16, to an extensive network of intramural teams, Newcastle University is building an elite sporting culture. So let\u2019s take a peak behind the curtain.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The beating heart of a passionate city, sport in Newcastle is a way of life. It\u2019s culture representing a dynamic blend of competitive spirit, personal development and community engagement. The University is no different, cultivating an environment where athletic excellence and academic achievement walk hand in hand. Achieving 9 consecutive top 10 BUCS (British University and College Sport) rankings<\/a> with over four thousand students actively participating in sport, we took a deep dive into how Newcastle University nurtures such an elite sporting culture.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Last Years BUCS Rankings | Table provided by BUCS<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Sixty-two student-led clubs stretch far beyond the typical playbook, where korfball sits alongside karate, and traditional sports mingle with the delightfully obscure. Though competitive at all levels, a focus is placed on inclusivity and equal opportunity. There is a place for anyone willing to play at Newcastle University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The captain at the helm of this ship, overseeing sport at all levels is former England rugby player Katy Storie. We spoke to her about the current state of sport at Newcastle, and why she thinks the university is becoming a staple for athletes both across the country and further abroad:<\/p>\n\n\n

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Katy Storie, Head of Sport at Newcastle University | Photo from Katy Storie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n