Nick Brooking

Nick Brooking was Director of Sport at the University of Hertfordshire for seventeen years, until he left in December 2015 to take up a post at the University of Cambridge. During his time at the University, he oversaw significant development of the sports facilities, including the building of the Sports Village and the introduction of the online Sports degree – one of the first of its kind. He was also instrumental in establishing the Athletic Union, and he and his team developed an award-winning social sports programme, encouraging others to enjoy the well-being benefits of sport.  He received a Fellowship of the University.