{"id":1460,"date":"2024-08-06T19:51:28","date_gmt":"2024-08-06T18:51:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nish.wales\/?p=1460"},"modified":"2025-08-07T10:20:43","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T09:20:43","slug":"wales-and-lions-legend-alun-wyn-jones-joins-nniish-as-strategic-advisor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nish.wales\/en\/2024\/08\/06\/wales-and-lions-legend-alun-wyn-jones-joins-nniish-as-strategic-advisor\/","title":{"rendered":"Wales and Lions Legend Alun Wyn Jones Joins NISH as Strategic Advisor"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Welsh international rugby player and Swansea University law graduate Alun Wyn Jones has taken up the position of Strategic Advisor to the\u00a0National Institute for Sport and Health.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jones is the most capped player in world rugby history, having made 158 appearances for Wales and 12 for the Lions during his 20-year career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The role will involve sharing his perspective on working within and leading teams, offering insight into driving performance and identifying emerging trends in the sport and health technology sectors. Jones will also support the development of an executive University course for athletes transitioning out of sport and those aiming to effect career change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As an Honorary Fellow of Swansea University and a highly prominent member of its&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.swansea.ac.uk\/sport\/sports-alumni\/\">sporting alumni<\/a>,&nbsp;with achievements both locally and on a global stage, Jones brings a strong and passionate connection to Wales, the University and the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drawing on his expertise and passion, Jones hopes to develop new sporting partnerships and work with academics and students to create a positive and lasting impact on the health and wellbeing of students and the regional community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His new role will also involve advising University wellbeing initiatives to combat some of the challenges students face and contributing through his experiences in the sporting world, including professionalism, resilience and mindset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Swansea University is also entering a new strategic period for sport with the emergence of a sport strategy that utilises sport to enhance strategic priorities within the University and develop the area as one of sporting excellence. The strategy sets the foundation for Swansea University to be recognised as the most active and successful sporting university in Wales, with the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.swansea.ac.uk\/press-office\/news-events\/news\/2024\/07\/introducing-nniish-a-new-era-for-sport-and-health-tech-innovation-in-wales-.php\">recent launch of NISH<\/a>\u00a0underpinning this goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jones is perfectly placed as an authentic voice, rooted in the local community to help attract partners and prospective students to enhance the development of the University\u2019s sporting strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Alun Wyn Jones<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>said<\/strong>: \u201cI fondly remember my time at Swansea University as a student and sports scholar, and I\u2019m thrilled to be back. Being able to support the University and particularly the region to prosper through business and sports innovation is an exciting prospect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt\u2019ll be very different to what I\u2019m used to, but hopefully, I add value from my experience and knowledge and encourage the community to see the value in sport and its direct link to health and wellbeing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Speaking about Jones\u2019 new role, Swansea University Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Keith Lloyd said:&nbsp;<\/strong>\u201cSport is a distinctive feature of Swansea University\u2019s history and heritage. Through our new sports strategy, we are committed to making our region the sporting and wellbeing capital of Wales, and it is with influences like Alun Wyn Jones that we can do this with impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt\u2019s fantastic to have someone of Jones\u2019 experience and esteem work with the University. His influence will make him a great mentor for our students and the University community.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welsh international rugby player and Swansea University law graduate Alun Wyn Jones has taken up the position of Strategic Advisor to the\u00a0National Institute for Sport and Health. Jones is the most capped player in world rugby history, having made 158 appearances for Wales and 12 for the Lions during his 20-year career. 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