Leeds Beckett University and Indian Sport Management Association announce Strategic Partnership for Indian Sport Management Conference 2025

November 11, 2025
Kolkata, India / Leeds, United Kingdom

The Indian Sport Management Association (INSMA) and Leeds Beckett University, acting on behalf of its renowned Carnegie School of Sport, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic partnership for the upcoming Indian Sport Management Conference 2025, scheduled for December 18-19, 2025, at Jio Institute, Navi Mumbai.

Under this collaboration, Leeds Beckett University will serve as the “International Knowledge Partner – United Kingdom” for the event, reflecting a shared commitment to advancing global dialogue and collaboration in sport management, education and research.

Leeds Beckett University is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world for sports-related subjects, as well as hospitality and leisure management, in the QS World University Rankings. Almost 90% of the Carnegie School of Sport’s research is graded as world-leading, while 100% of its research impact is recognised as outstanding.

As part of the partnership, Leeds Beckett University will support the event’s academic and industry engagement initiatives. In return, INSMA will provide LBU with extensive branding, visibility and academic integration opportunities – including student paper presentations, access to research collaborations, recruitment initiatives and participation in invite-only industry events.

Speaking about the collaboration, Dr. Sarthak Mondal, President of INSMA, said: “This partnership represents a milestone in building stronger academic and industry bridges between India and the UK in the field of sport management. Together with LBU, we aim to foster research, innovation and global collaboration that benefit students, scholars and professionals alike.”

Mr. Joe Rossiter, Director of University Recruitment and Partnerships at LBU, added: “We’re delighted to partner with INSMA and contribute to the growth of sport management education and practice in India. The conference provides a platform for our students and faculty to engage with emerging trends, share expertise and strengthen international networks.”

Dr. James Musgrave, Head of Subject at the Carnegie School of Sport, noted: “Our collaboration with INSMA aligns perfectly with LBU’s mission to drive applied research and industry engagement in sport. We look forward to a productive and inspiring partnership.”

The Indian Sport Management Conference 2025 is expected to bring together leading academics, practitioners, policymakers and students from across the world to discuss innovation, sustainability and the evolving dynamics of the global sports industry.

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Key highlights of the partnership include:

  • A world-leading academic partnership.
  • Leeds Beckett University students and staff to present papers, publish research and gain hands-on experience through INSMA’s research initiatives.
  • Joint publication of up to two white papers with Indian industry partners.
  • Recruitment webinar and student membership opportunities with INSMA until March 2027.

About the Indian Sport Management Association:

The Indian Sport Management Association (INSMA) is a professional body dedicated to advancing the field of sport management in India through education, research and industry collaboration.

About Leeds Beckett University:

Leeds Beckett University, through its Carnegie School of Sport, is internationally recognised for its excellence in sport science, management and policy research, fostering academic innovation and industry partnerships worldwide.

About the Carnegie School of Sport

  • The Carnegie School of Sport at LBU conducts world-leading research and innovation collaborations, including the TaCKLE (tackle and contact kinematics, load and exposure) project led by Professor Ben Jones with the Rugby Football League (RFL) and Minneapolis-based sport tech company, Prevent Biometrics. Prevent’s patented instrumented mouthguard (iMG) technology is deployed across 1000 elite men’s and women’s rugby league players in Super League annually, measuring head accelerations, which can be a cause of concussions. The research has directly informed law changes across rugby league, reducing concussion rates. The research and validation studies undertaken by LBU now provide a global standard for iMG technology, which are used by other sports.
  • The Carnegie School of Sport are one of the largest providers of sports courses in UK higher education covering everything from the science of performance and health to the management of sport.
  • In the 2021 research assessment exercise, the Carnegie School of Sport ranked 2nd in the UK for research power by a measure of average research score multiplied by staff numbers submitted. For this, 89 per cent of Carnegie School of Sport’s research was graded 4* ‘world-leading’ and 3* ‘internationally excellent’. Further, 100% of Carnegie School of Sport’s research impact was graded as outstanding and very considerable in terms of reach and significance.

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