Brazilian Government and University embark on sports science partnership

The University of Birmingham has signed a sports science based agreement with the Brazilian Government this month. The collaboration between Brazil's Ministry of Sport and the University of Birmingham will see the two partners work together on a range of sports science initiatives. The partnership aims to enable staff exchange to develop joint research projects and provide opportunities for elite Brazilian athletes to benefit from an array of sport science support services at the University. These include sports psychology, physiology, nutrition, strength and conditioning, and sports medicine. Birmingham is a leading university in sport, exercise and health - ranked first in the UK for research. The University has seen its links with Brazil go from strength to strength over recent years with significant investment in place to support engagement with Brazilian partners. Most recently, the University organised an international conference on the legacies of global mega-events supported by the British Council looking ahead to the FIFA 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil.