Verity Postlethwaite

Verity Postlethwaite is a Lecturer in Strategic Event Management at Loughborough University, appointed through the prestigious Vice-Chancellor Independent Research Fellowship scheme. Her research focuses on leveraging sport and cultural events to drive social and community change, with particular attention to inclusivity and governance. She holds a PhD from the University of Worcester on Olympic legacy governance and has a multidisciplinary background in Politics (University of Nottingham) and International Law/Ethics (University of Birmingham).

Verity actively contributes to research innovation at Loughborough, engaging with platforms like the Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport and the UNESCO Chair in Sport, Physical Activity and Education for Development. Her work emphasizes translating research into public formats and fostering inclusive partnerships. Key awards include her FHEA designation and grants from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science and Toshiba International Foundation.

Her recent scholarship explores sport diplomacy, Olympic/Paralympic legacies, and women's football strategies. She delivered a 2024 public lecture on the social legacy of major events like the Paris 2024 Olympics.