Visit to Loughborough University, the UK’s leading sports university

After over ten years of partnership between Loughborough University and UAS Technikum Wien, Stefan Litzenberger, Head of BSc Sports Engineering and Ergonomics and MSc Sports Technology,  and Agnes Kriz, Head of International Office, embarked on a first in-person visit, looking into deepening these connections, sharing insights, and exploring new opportunities for collaboration in the years ahead.

Their visit started out at the Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering, and discussed possibilities for exchanges, tracking of student engagement as well as the new energy programme. A tour through the buildings of the school rounded of the morning. In the afternoon, while the International Office reached out to the School of Business at the Sir Richard Morris Building to look into opportunities for collaboration, Stefan Litzenberger explored advancements in sports engineering. This afternoon highlighted innovative approaches in the intersection of healthcare and sports technology. The day concluded with a dinner, providing a great opportunity for networking and informal discussions.

Visits to the School of Aeronautical and Ping Performance Research Center

The agenda continued the next day with a morning at the School of Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical, and Materials Engineering (AACME) for Agnes Kriz, before heading to lunch with the central Student Services team to discuss ongoing initiatives. Stefan Litzenberger viewed the Ping Performance Research Center and Sports Engineering Labs. These meetings fostered collaboration and innovation across various engineering disciplines at both higher education institutions, highlighting the dynamic environment of academia and industry partnerships.

In the picture, from left to right: Jonathan Shepherd (Head of Performance Research – PING Golf), Stefan Litzenberger (FHTW) and Jonathan Roberts (Reader in Sports Equipment and User Interactions).

Further Links:

Loughborough has been named Sports University of the Year for the 4th time by the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide

Bachelor´s degree program Sports Engineering and Ergonomics – UAS Technikum Wien

Master´s degree program Sports Technology – UAS Technikum Wien

Faculty Life Science Engineering – UAS Technikum Wien

School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering – Loughborough University

Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering – Loughborough University

New Energy Engineering Program of Lboro

Ping Performance Research Center

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