West Bromwich Albion Football Club is delighted to announce the renewal of its decade-long partnership with The University of Wolverhampton
The extension solidifies the University’s position as one of the club’s longest-standing collaborators, with the initial partnership dating back to 2013.
Through this renewed collaboration, the club and the university will jointly provide internships, work placements, and diverse student experiences across multiple departments at The Hawthorns.
Mark Miles, the Managing Director of West Bromwich Albion, expressed his delight at the prolonged partnership with the University of Wolverhampton, spanning almost a decade. He extended gratitude for their consistent support and anticipated the continuation of the partnership, aiming to offer more enriching experiences for students at West Bromwich Albion.
🤝 The University is delighted to announce the continuation of its partnership with @WBA for the 2023/24 campaign, as the club’s Official Higher Education Partner.
Learn more about how the partnership benefits our student experience 👉 https://t.co/faqUgNqBgO pic.twitter.com/znMFF7fXXX
— University of Wolverhampton (@wlv_uni) December 20, 2023
Kerys Harrop, a former Lioness and Football Coaching and Performance Lecturer at the University, shared her excitement about sustaining the partnership with West Bromwich Albion. She highlighted the opportunities it presents for students to gain valuable experience across various club departments, expressing pride in being an official partner.
Amanda West, the Head of the School of Sport at the University, expressed her pride in the partnership with West Bromwich Albion Football Club. She emphasized the shared commitment to leveraging the synergy between higher education and football to enhance and support communities. She eagerly anticipated collaborating with the club to create exciting and beneficial opportunities for students.