University of Greenwich joins forces with Crystal Palace to inspire students _(Image: University of Greenwich)_
The University of Greenwich has formed a new partnership with Crystal Palace Football Club.
The collaboration aims to highlight the combined power of education and sport to bring about positive change for students and the wider South London community.
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University of Greenwich branding will feature on Crystal Palace stadium's digital screens, projecting the university's influence beyond its immediate area.
This partnership will also present exclusive opportunities for students to delve into the professional sports industry.
These include discounted admission to selected women's and under-21 academy home matches, invitations to club events, work placements, and potential career pathway insights during open days.
Students will also get first-hand experience of match-day operations, the chance to contribute to live projects, and guest speaker sessions from Crystal Palace professionals.
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Barry Webber, chief commercial officer at Crystal Palace Football Club, said: "We’re thrilled to welcome the University of Greenwich to the Crystal Palace family.
"This partnership is about more than branding; it's about offering real opportunities for young people to dive into careers in sport, business, and media, and gain invaluable experience with a Premier League football club.
"We can’t wait to collaborate closely with the university and their talented students in the seasons to come."
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The move has been described as a demonstration of the university's core values aligning with those of Crystal Palace, both on and off the pitch.
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Professor Jane Harrington, vice-chancellor and CEO of University of Greenwich, said: "We are proud to partner with Crystal Palace Football Club, an organisation that shares our core values on and off the pitch.
"This partnership will open up new opportunities for our students, bring us even closer to the community, and demonstrates what is possible when education and sport come together."