University signs up to help 'Kick it out'
Dr Richard Elliott, Director of Southampton Solent University’s football research centre was the guest of Lord Herman Ouseley, the Chairman of ‘Kick It Out’, at a private reception held in the Peers Dining Room of the House of Lords recently.
The reception was being held to mark the launch of the new ‘Kick It Out’ education programme - something that Dr Elliott is working on in conjunction with the organisation - charged with tackling discrimination in football.
Speaking about the event Dr Elliott said: "I'm privileged to have been invited to attend the reception at the House of Lords today and delighted to be working with ‘Kick It Out’.
“Their work is absolutely fundamental in changing attitudes at every level of the game. I'm looking forward to developing education programmes with them that can result in significant change in the game."
‘Kick It Out’ is a campaigning organisation which enables, facilitates and works with the football authorities, professional clubs, players, fans and communities to tackle all forms of discrimination. The campaign has been pivotal in persuading and supporting the game’s stakeholders to take their equality responsibilities seriously.
The objectives of the Kick It Out’ campaign are close to the mission and values of Southampton Solent University, which aims to foster a community with a culture of mutual trust, fairness, harmony and respect. The University implements policies to promote fair treatment and equality of opportunity for all present and potential students and staff, regardless of age, disability, ethnic or national origin, family responsibility or social class, gender identity, membership of professional associations or trade unions, marital/civil partnership status, political or religious beliefs, race, sex and sexual orientation.
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About Southampton Solent University
Southampton Solent University offers more than 23,000 students over 200 qualifications ranging from HND to PhD, in subjects such as maritime education and training, fashion and design, media and television, music, health, sport and leisure, business, IT and technology. The University was awarded the 2013 Quality Assurance kitemark for quality and standards of teaching and learning. Solent was voted one of the most creative universities in the UK in a Which? University 2013 poll of students. Solent Business School has been awarded ‘Gold approval’ by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Small Business Charter Award, which is supported by the Association of Business Schools and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.
About The Lawrie McMenemy Centre for Football Research
The Lawrie McMenemy Centre for Football Research (LMCFR) is a multi-disciplinary football education, research and consultancy centre which provides expert support for the football industry, students and the media in a number of areas. The centre is founded on Southampton Solent University's position as a leading provider of football-related academic study in the United Kingdom.
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