WHAT WE ARE BUILDING

Hoosier Sport Global is currently focused on 4 connected areas that support student learning, international research, and long-term collaboration.

Research-Focused Study Abroad
We are developing a study abroad program that builds research skills, connects students with international partners, and supports community-based learning.​

International Virtual Exchange
Connecting IU and Northumbria students through shared discussions, activities, and projects.

What's Virtual Exchange

Collaborative Research & Grants
​Our teams are exploring research projects and grant opportunities that bring together ideas, experience, and resources from Indiana and England.

Undergraduate Research Training
​We are working to improve the research training and resources available to undergraduate students involved with Hoosier Sport.

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OUR NORTHUMBRIA PARTNERSHIP

Hoosier Sport Global is being developed through a growing partnership between Indiana University and Northumbria University in Newcastle, England.

The partnership started through relationships first built in Bloomington, Indiana, and a shared interest in research, sport, student learning, and community impact. What began as conversations and professional relationships has grown into plans for study abroad, virtual exchange, collaborative research, grants, and future student opportunities.

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HOOSIER SPORT GLOBAL IN ENGLAND

Members of the Hoosier Sport team traveled to London and Newcastle to continue building the partnership with Northumbria University.

Research-Focused Study Abroad
​The teams discussed course design, research activities, student learning, and future study abroad plans.
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Partnership, Research, and Collaboration
Faculty, staff, and students shared their work and explored research, grants, virtual exchange, and student opportunities.​

Sport, Community, and Cultural Learning
Community visits and sport experiences helped the team better understand the people and places connected to the partnership.

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FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS

​Hoosier Sport Global is being developed for students interested in research, public health, sport, youth development, and community engagement.

​A major part of the initiative is a research-focused study abroad program with Northumbria University. Students will be able to build research skills, learn with international faculty and students, and connect their work to communities in England.
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Students may also have opportunities to:

• Participate in international virtual exchange
• Contribute to collaborative research projects
• Learn about sport and community engagement abroad
• Build cross-cultural relationships
• Prepare for graduate or professional programs

WHAT COMES NEXT?

The England visit was an important step in the continued development of Hoosier Sport Global.

The Hoosier Sport and Northumbria University teams are working toward a Spring 2027 launch for the international virtual exchange while continuing to develop the research-focused study abroad program, collaborative research and grant opportunities, and undergraduate research training.
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The goal is to create long-term opportunities where students can build research skills, learn across cultures, and create an impact beyond Indiana and Newcastle.

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