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Discover the historical influence of Universities and Colleges in Beijing, alongside Podium's commitment to maximizing further and higher education's involvement in the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games legacy. Through communication, collaboration, and enhancement, explore how this platform contributed to the success of the mega event, emphasizing the indispensable role of volunteers, training camps, and student engagement. Delve into competitions, innovative research, and learning opportunities that shaped the Games' cultural, technological, and media landscapes. Empower yourself with this comprehensive journey into the synergy of academia and sports excellence. For inquiries, visit www.podium.ac.uk.
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The ultimate mega event – The scale of the Games - 205 Nations - 46 World Championships - 10,500 Olympic Athletes - 4000 Paralympic Athletes - 8,300 Coaches and Officials - 14 Million Meals - 20,000 Press/media - Over 9 million tickets - Up to 70,000 volunteers
What is Podium’s role? Podium’s role is; “To maximise the involvement of Further and Higher Education with all aspect of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and their legacy.” The delivery of the above mission falls into three mechanisms; Communicate Collaborate Enhance
Volunteering • “No other function is more critical to the success • of the Games than the volunteer function. • The Games cannot be great without an • excellent team of volunteers.” • Gerhard Heiberg • President/Chairman of the 1994 • Lillehammer Games • “Volunteers can make or break the Games.” • Lord Sebastian Coe
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