Sue Campbell, Baroness Campbell of Loughborough
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Susan Catherine Campbell, Baroness Campbell of Loughborough, CBE
(born 10 October 1948) is a British
sports administrator who has been chairman of UK Sport
since 2003. On 10 November 2008 she was, on recommendation by the House of Lords Appointments Commission
, created Baroness Campbell of Loughborough, of Loughborough
in the County of Leicestershire
. Lady Campbell of Loughborough sits on the crossbenches of the House of Lords
.
and Bedford College of Physical Education
, followed by the University of Leicester
where she obtained a Master of Education
degree. She worked as a physical education
teacher at Whalley Range High School
in Manchester
for two years in the early 1970s, before becoming Deputy Director of Physical Education at Leicester University in 1972. She was a Lecturer in the Department of Physical Education and Sports Science at Loughborough University
from 1976.
In July 2011 she received an Honorary Doctor of Arts degree from the University of Bedfordshire
.
in 1991. Campbell became Chief Executive of the Youth Sport Trust
in 1995, having played a key role in setting it up. She was an adviser to the Department of Culture, Media and Sport and the Department for Education and Skills from 2000 to 2003.
In 2003 she was appointed as Chairman of UK Sport
, the new name for the Sports Council of Great Britain, and was appointed CBE. She retained her executive position with the Youth Sport Trust until 2005 when she became its Chairman.
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
(born 10 October 1948) is a British
United Kingdom
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sports administrator who has been chairman of UK Sport
UK Sport
UK Sport is the UK Government's organisation for directing the development of sport within the home countries.-History:The Sports Council previously had been formed in 1972, and had the motto Sport for All. There was also the Central Council of Physical Recreation. In July 1994 it was decided to...
since 2003. On 10 November 2008 she was, on recommendation by the House of Lords Appointments Commission
House of Lords Appointments Commission
The House of Lords Appointments Commission is a non-partisan, non-statutory, independent body in the United Kingdom. It has three roles:*to recommend people for appointment as non-party-political life peers;...
, created Baroness Campbell of Loughborough, of Loughborough
Loughborough
Loughborough is a town within the Charnwood borough of Leicestershire, England. It is the seat of Charnwood Borough Council and is home to Loughborough University...
in the County of Leicestershire
Leicestershire
Leicestershire is a landlocked county in the English Midlands. It takes its name from the heavily populated City of Leicester, traditionally its administrative centre, although the City of Leicester unitary authority is today administered separately from the rest of Leicestershire...
. Lady Campbell of Loughborough sits on the crossbenches of the House of Lords
House of Lords
The House of Lords is the upper house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Like the House of Commons, it meets in the Palace of Westminster....
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Educational career
Campbell was educated at Long Eaton Grammar SchoolThe Long Eaton School
The Long Eaton School is a secondary comprehensive Academy on Thoresby Road in Long Eaton located between Nottingham and Derby.- History :...
and Bedford College of Physical Education
Bedford College of Higher Education
Bedford College of Higher Education was a higher education institution in Bedford, England, specializing in teacher training.-History:Until 1976, three separate institutions offered tertiary education in Bedford: Bedford College of Physical Education in Landsdowne Road , Bedford College of...
, followed by the University of Leicester
University of Leicester
The University of Leicester is a research-led university based in Leicester, England. The main campus is a mile south of the city centre, adjacent to Victoria Park and Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College....
where she obtained a Master of Education
Master of Education
The Master of Education is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in a large number of countries. This degree in education often includes the following majors: curriculum and instruction, counseling, and administration. It is often conferred for educators advancing in...
degree. She worked as a physical education
Physical education
Physical education or gymnastics is a course taken during primary and secondary education that encourages psychomotor learning in a play or movement exploration setting....
teacher at Whalley Range High School
Fallowfield
Ladybarn is the part of Fallowfield to the south-east. Chancellors Hotel & Conference Centre is used by the University of Manchester: it was built by Edward Walters for Sir Joseph Whitworth, as were the Firs Botanical Grounds.-Religion:...
in Manchester
Manchester
Manchester is a city and metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England. According to the Office for National Statistics, the 2010 mid-year population estimate for Manchester was 498,800. Manchester lies within one of the UK's largest metropolitan areas, the metropolitan county of Greater...
for two years in the early 1970s, before becoming Deputy Director of Physical Education at Leicester University in 1972. She was a Lecturer in the Department of Physical Education and Sports Science at Loughborough University
Loughborough University
Loughborough University is a research based campus university located in the market town of Loughborough, Leicestershire, in the East Midlands of England...
from 1976.
In July 2011 she received an Honorary Doctor of Arts degree from the University of Bedfordshire
University of Bedfordshire
The University of Bedfordshire is based in Luton and Bedford, the two largest towns in the English county of Bedfordshire. The university was created by the merger of the University of Luton and the Bedford campus of De Montfort University on 1 August 2006 following approval by the Privy Council...
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Sports
In 1980, Campbell was appointed Regional Officer for the East Midlands by the Sports Council of Great Britain. She was Deputy Chief Executive of the National Coaching Foundation for one year in 1984, before becoming its Chief Executive for a decade, 1985 to 1995. She was appointed MBEOrder of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
in 1991. Campbell became Chief Executive of the Youth Sport Trust
Youth Sport Trust
The Youth Sport Trust is a British charitable trust which aims to support the education and development of young people through physical education....
in 1995, having played a key role in setting it up. She was an adviser to the Department of Culture, Media and Sport and the Department for Education and Skills from 2000 to 2003.
In 2003 she was appointed as Chairman of UK Sport
UK Sport
UK Sport is the UK Government's organisation for directing the development of sport within the home countries.-History:The Sports Council previously had been formed in 1972, and had the motto Sport for All. There was also the Central Council of Physical Recreation. In July 1994 it was decided to...
, the new name for the Sports Council of Great Britain, and was appointed CBE. She retained her executive position with the Youth Sport Trust until 2005 when she became its Chairman.