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Mike Atherton to give university lecture: Jan 10

Michael Atherton: giving the annual sports journalism lecture at Brighton University
Michael Atherton: giving the annual sports journalism lecture at Brighton University

Mike Atherton, the SJA’s Sportswriter of the Year, is to give the University of Brighton’s 2013 Annual Sports Journalism Lecture next month.

Atherton, the record-breaking England cricket captain turned acclaimed Times writer and Sky commentator, will give the lecture on January 10 at Chelsea College in Eastbourne, following the likes of John Carlos, Hugh McIlvanney, Henry Winter and Jacquie Oatley.

Admission is by ticket only. Any SJA members wishing to attend, please email Rob Steen at Robmsteen@aol.com.

When: Thursday January 10
Where: H129 Lecture Theatre, University of Brighton, Chelsea School of Sport and Management, Hilbrow, Denton Road, Eastbourne, BN20 7SR (nearest station Eastbourne)

Kick-off: Arrive 6pm to enable a prompt 6.30 start


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