Ulster University to revise promotional material for Derry Sport and Exercise Sciences course
The move from the university follows concerns raised by DUP MP Gregory Campbell about the nature of the imagery used
East Derry MP Gregory Campbell has welcomed Ulster University’s (UU) decision to revise the promotional material for the upcoming BSc Hons Sport and Exercise Sciences course in its Magee campus.
The move from the university follows concerns he raised about the nature of imagery initially used.
The DUP said: “I welcome Ulster University’s swift response in revising the promotional material for the new Sport and Exercise Sciences course.
"It is essential that the university acknowledges the need for a more inclusive approach that better reflects the wide variety of sports enjoyed by people across all communities in Northern Ireland.
"A ‘GAA only’ approach is not going to help in an area where the university, like other employers, has an under representation of unionists, it would be totally counterproductive to promote a course by only using a sport predominantly played by non-unionists."
He added: "University life has the ability to bring people together and transcend divisions. By promoting a broader spectrum of sports, Ulster University is recognising our shared society. This is in the context of protestants being under-represented across courses in the university.
"I have urged UU to ensure that future promotional efforts are fully considerate of the diverse interests and backgrounds of potential students.”