Liverpool John Moores promotes fitness!
This new agreement will see Liverpool John Moores University contribute £400,000 per year towards the running costs of local authority facilities in return for its 25,000 students and 3,000 staff getting no cost, off-peak access from 1st September 2011. This means that the students and staff of the university will get use of top-of-the-range gym equipment and swimming pools. They'll also have access to two golf courses, squash and badminton courts and coached fitness classes, as well as tennis court bookings. Council facilities will also be made available for sports club training, competitions and the university’s educational programme. This is great timing in light of the LJMU's announcement that it’s closing the IM Marsh campus. LJMU Vice-Chancellor, Professor Michael Brown said of the collaboration, "The partnership opens up the excellent sports facilities in the city to both our students and staff, and the city wide locations promotes great levels of access, really improving on what we can offer as a University to people studying and working at LJMU. This deal provides much needed support to allow the city council to continue delivering first class facilities to all the citizens of Liverpool. The decision has taken into account student feedback and also reflects the University’s close working relationship with Liverpool City Council." Councillor Joe Anderson, commented, “This innovative agreement is a win-win for the city council, the University and its thousands of students. This investment from the University not only makes a valuable contribution to our running costs, but will also be a major boost for students during their studies at a time when every penny counts. Liverpool has always been an attractive city for students, but this deal adds something extra and will be particularly attractive for those who are keen on sport and fitness." Find out more about postgraduate study at LJMU. Looking for funding for postgraduate studies in 2011? Check out the exclusive bursaries on offer from Postgrad Solutions. Content added on 6th July 2011. |
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Liverpool John Moores University has forged a partnership with Liverpool City Council to allow students free use of the city council's Lifestyles fitness centres.