Wycombe Wanderers and Buckinghamshire New University have reignited their connection with a new three-year partnership.
Confirmed on December 15, the collaboration will offer students a wide-range of educational benefits and jobs.
Buckinghamshire New University (also known as Bucks New Uni/BNU) becomes the Official Higher Education Partner of the football club, having previously sponsored the Chairboys' kit between the 2009/10 and 2010/11 seasons, along with the home terrace at Adams Park.
We welcome @_BNUni as our Official Higher Education Partner, reigniting our long-standing alliance with a new three-year partnership that will offer students wide-ranging educational benefits and strengthen collaboration on civic engagement initiatives in the local community.
— Wycombe Wanderers (@wwfcofficial) December 15, 2022
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Rob Couhig, Chairman of Wycombe Wanderers, said: “I think it’s fantastic that two of the biggest institutions in High Wycombe and its surrounding areas have strengthened their relationship even further.
"I know there will be a significant mutual benefit for the club, the university, and everyone associated with the two.
“We are excited at the opportunity to engage with the students and provide them with the experience of working alongside our team.
Yesterday @_BNUni hosted their Impact Awards night in the Woodlands Lounge at Adams Park.
— Wycombe Wanderers (@wwfcofficial) December 15, 2022
Rooms in the stadium are available for hire to hold a range of events, including meetings, conferences and celebrations.
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The partnership kicked off with the university’s sponsorship of the recent family day fixture against Morecambe at Adams Park on October 29.
Some students are currently doing work at the club’s sports therapy department at the Marlow Road training ground, with casual employment opportunities also being made available in the stewarding and food beverage teams at Adams Park.
Professor Nick Braisby, Vice-Chancellor, of Buckinghamshire New University, said: “We’re delighted to formalise our long-standing relationship with Wycombe Wanderers.
Have you checked today’s BNU Monopoly challenge? 🎲
— Buckinghamshire New University (@_BNUni) December 8, 2022
Meet us at our spot on campus today between 11am and 12pm for a game of Finish the Lyric: Christmas Edition! 20+ prizes to be won today! 🎤
Details of the secret location on MyBNU… 📍 pic.twitter.com/rPvr3yl3uM
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"Another beacon of our historic town which has invested so much in the local community since its formation in the late 19th century.
"I’m excited to see our students from a range of disciplines receive first-hand knowledge from top professionals at a successful club, which has ambitions to keep growing.”
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