This month, UCFB was privileged to welcome Ruby Newell-Legner, President of the National Speakers Association and one of the most highly respected experts on public speaking in the world to its Wembley Stadium campus. Fan experience expert Ruby is a consultant and staff trainer in creating a culture that turns every customer into a fan.

Students flocked to the Pitch View West Auditorium in the iconic Wembley Stadium to learn about the different aspects of Ruby’s highly successful career.

Working closely with...

By Ray Boggiano

Just three days into the new term at UCFB Burnley, students of each academic discipline from all three years were treated to an insight from one of the most recognisable faces in British football, Jamie Carragher.

The former England International and Liverpool vice-captain gave an unprecedented insight into his seventeen year top-flight footballing career and seamless transition into sports media during a Q&A with former Liverpool, Everton and Manchester City Director or Communications, Paul Tyrrell. Students at UCFB were...

By Amy Cutler

One of the highlights of UCFB Burnley’s executive speaker series in 2015 was undoubtedly the visit from former English international footballer and successful media pundit, Danny Mills.

A packed auditorium greeted the former Manchester City, Leeds and England player, who now has forged a successful media career alongside work as director of a private equity business and patron of the charity Shine.

Former England international Danny gave the students an insightful talk into his experience as an international footballer,...

By Amy Cutler 

Tes Nayani, one of the most significant operators at the heart of Manchester United’s global business operations in recent history, gave UCFB Burnley students a truly unique insight into the workings of a footballing giant this past semester.

A seasoned public relations and communications professional and a central figure under the Glazer family ownership of Manchester United for six years, Tes’ work underpinned the successful growth in the club’s commercial partners worldwide.

The public relations guru was responsible for advising...

UCFB students of both campuses recently had the privilege of receiving a guest speaker session from BBC sports presenter and authority on all things sport, Gabby Logan.

The four-time Sports Presenter of the Year gave an exclusive, up-close and personal session at the UCFB Wembley campus, streamed live simultaneously to students in UCFB Burnley. The internationally-renowned broadcaster then answered questions from students at both campuses, as well as guests including former England & Everton goalkeeper and UCFB Ambassador Rachel Brown-Finnis.

A former...

UCFB Wembley students were recently treated to an exclusive guest lecture and Q&A from the voice of British football, Martin Tyler. Students were delighted to gain an insight into the life of the man that was crowned ‘Commentator of the decade’ in 2007 and whose voice continues to be heard commentating around the globe today.

With a football commentary career spanning several decades, Tyler has worked for world-renowned sports broadcasting organisations including Sky Sports, Premier League Productions, ESPN, NBC and Australian...

By Amy Cutler

UCFB students recently enjoyed the unparalleled opportunity to meet current television football pundit and former Liverpool, Real Madrid and England midfielder, Steve McManaman, in an exclusive guest lecture at UCFB’s Wembley Stadium campus.

The atmosphere in the Pitch View West Auditorium overlooking the pitch at Wembley Stadium was electric, with students eager to hear from and question the most successful English player to have ever played overseas.

Becoming an instant favourite with students, McManaman walked the Wembley cohort through his...

In the week that Greg Dyke announced the second instalment of plans from his Football Commission, the Football Association Chairman spared time out of his busy schedule to elaborate on his vision for English football with UCFB students.

Dyke gave a thorough assessment of the needs of English football at both a club and international football level and gave an insight into the plan for improving the game in the future. It was a unique opportunity for UCFB students to hear...

By Ray Boggiano

The Pitch View West Auditorium overlooking the pitch at Wembley Stadium was full for last month’s exclusive guest lecture with Sky Sports News Reporter Dharmesh Sheth. Dharmesh is one of the UK’s most recognisable sports broadcast reporters having worked at Sky Sports News since its inception in 1998, and became an instant favourite with UCFB students.

Dharmesh Sheth gave an insight into the rapidly changing media world, and in particular he discussed the challenges and experiences that he...

Since taking over as the CEO of Fulham FC in 2008, Alistair Mackintosh has garnered a string of accolades and plaudits.

In just his first season at the club, Alistair helped guide Fulham to a record finish in the Premier League (seventh), which also qualified the club for the following season’s UEFA Europa League. Not only did Fulham qualify for this tournament, but went on to finish runners up, after managing a 4-1 rout of Italian giants Juventus to snatch the two-leg...