The Lincoln University Sport and Recreation Forum
The Lincoln University Sport and Recreation Forum takes place on Wed, 7 Oct 2026 at 12:30 pm (GMT+13) at Lincoln University in Christchurch, New Zealand. Entry is free; the listing is on Eventbrite.
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The 15th Annual Lincoln University Sport and Recreation Forum features experts discussing the future of sport and recreation. Keynote speakers Kirsty Sharp and Sarah Munro share insights on sport diplomacy and high-performance sport, followed by a postgraduate research competition and a panel discussion.
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Experts presenting on the challenges and opportunities in sport and recreation. The Lincoln University Sport and Recreation Forum Join us for the 15th Annual Lincoln University Sport and Recreation Forum, bringing together professionals, academics and students to explore the challenges, opportunities and future of sport and recreation. This year’s theme, Future Opportunities in Sport and Recreation, will look at where the sector is heading and the possibilities that lie ahead. Hear from experts working across sport diplomacy and high-performance sport, alongside Lincoln University researchers and students sharing their latest research. Keynote speakers Our keynote speakers are Kirsty Sharp from the Asia New Zealand Foundation and Sarah Munro from Matatū. Drawing on their experience in sport diplomacy and high-performance sport, Kirsty and Sarah will share their perspectives on emerging opportunities and consider what the future could look like for the sport and recreation sector. This will be followed by Lincoln University lecturer Scott Danielson, who will share insights from his research in psychology on building trust and burning bridges. Postgraduate Research Competition Following the success of last year’s competition, we will once again showcase the research of Lincoln University’s postgraduate students. Each student will have three minutes to present their research, with the audience invited to vote for their favourite presentation. Panel Discussion The event will conclude with a short panel discussion, giving our speakers an opportunity to respond to questions and explore how the themes raised relate to their different areas of sport and recreation.The afternoon will finish with afternoon tea and an opportunity to network with sport and recreation professionals, Lincoln University staff and students. This is a free event and everyone is welcome.
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Details
- When
- Wed, 7 Oct 2026 · 12:30 pm (GMT+13)
- Where
- Lincoln University
- Address
- Stewart Building Room S1, Lincoln University, 7674
- Price
- Free
- Genre
- 108/meeting or networking event
- Weather
- 58°F · Light drizzleForecast at 12:30 pm (GMT+13)
Questions
- When is The Lincoln University Sport and Recreation Forum?
- Wed, 7 Oct 2026 at 12:30 pm GMT+13.
- How much are tickets for The Lincoln University Sport and Recreation Forum?
- Entry is free.
- Where is The Lincoln University Sport and Recreation Forum?
- Lincoln University, Stewart Building Room S1, Lincoln University, 7674, Christchurch, New Zealand.
- Where can I buy tickets for The Lincoln University Sport and Recreation Forum?
- Tickets are sold on Eventbrite. This page links straight to that listing; no tickets are sold here.
