Meet Guilherme from Brazil, who joined The Event School London to explore the world of sports event management and gain a closer understanding of how the industry works in practice. For Guilherme, studying in London meant learning in a city shaped by major sporting events, internationally recognised venues and a diverse professional events community. Learning beyond the classroom During his course, Guilherme’s learning extended well beyond the training room. He visited some o

The sports event industry is one of the most dynamic and fast-growing sectors in the global economy, generating billions in revenue and providing diverse career opportunities. From world-renowned events like the Olympics and the FIFA World Cup to local marathons and corporate sports days, the industry offers exciting roles for individuals passionate about bringing live experiences to life. This article helps you explore the size and value of the industry, the types of opportu

Embarking on a career in sports event management is like stepping into a world where excitement, travel, and dynamic projects converge....

Having studied with us during the pandemic to build on her existing experience, Yara's career has taken her all over the world working on mega/major sporting events and her win is well deserved. Yara has been recognised for her dedication and commitment to building a sustainable career within the mega/major sports event industry. In her earlier career, Yara started as a volunteer where she volunteered for the following roles: 👉 PA Announcer (FIFA U-20 World Cup in Egypt) 👉

Sports have an unparalleled ability to unite people from all walks of life, transcending borders and cultures. Global mega sports events...

We were delighted to welcome Major Events and Logistics Specialist Shaan Dua as guest speaker on Sharifa Wilkinson’s sports event...

After a year working on the world's most famous sports event, The FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Sharifa is back in our virtual classrooms this...

Today’s #ThrowbackThursday highlights the contribution international event leader, Roger Hooker, has made to developing talent in the...

Associate Facilitator, Guest Lecturer and Guest Speaker Sharifa Wilkinson, is in Qatar working as the Last Mile Lead at FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 for the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy. Here is her recent article on her time with the Workforce Planning Team By Sharifa Wilkinson When you think of a mega sporting event like the FIFA World Cup™, the first thing that comes to mind is the prolific players, the stunning stadiums and the fantastic fans. However, there is a

Australia will host the 2032 Olympic Games with Brisbane winning the hosting rights to the global event. President of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach announced Brisbane as the 2032 Summer Olympics host city during the 138th IOC Session at Hotel Okura in Tokyo. This confirmed widely expected news beating bids from countries including Spain and Germany. President of the Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic Games Hashimoto Seiko said "Over the past year, the

We played '20 Questions" with Major Sports Event Specialist, Sharifa Wilkinson to learn more about the person behind the expert. Bringing an international perspective to her experience, Sharifa has travelled all over the world, working on world class sporting events in Canada, the United States and Australia. Sharifa has worked for the Organising Committee in the Functional Areas of Venue Management and Games Operations Planning for three international multi-sport events;

We are pleased to announce that Charlie Mussett, Major Events & Safety Specialist, has joined our Associate Teaching Team. Having...