{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/70a844c1-bda2-56ad-af93-ee074f583253/667805833911fa0012f43da7?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#290: Inside the 2025 FISU World University Games with Mirinda Kidman","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6113e9448b49032b5016f7e7/1719140900468-081f47b92d652a126273591572cb6fc0.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Meet Mirinda Kidman, Manager of Delegation Services for the FISU World University Games 2025.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve never heard of FISU before, this episode is going to open your world to one of the largest employers in the sports industry - university sport. Based out of Germany in the Rhine-Ruhr region, the 2025 games will host over 10,000 athletes and officials from 170 countries across 12 days.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we dive into the World Uni Games, the second largest multi-sport event in the world after the olympics, and you’ll learn how Mirinda crafted her career to this position, what she does, and how she became a stand out candidate. Plus, why she loves being part of the SportsGrad Community all the way over in Germany.</p><p><br></p><p>Enjoy the episode!</p><p><br></p><p>We cover:</p><p>(00:34) Who is Mirinda Kidman?</p><p>(01:40) Hello and welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast!</p><p>(03:31) What’s going on inside the SportsGrad Community?</p><p>(07:30) What’s it like working in Europe with all of the major events on at the moment?</p><p>(09:45) Quick-fire questions</p><p>(16:52) Who are FISU World University Games and what do they do?</p><p>(21:50) Why is the FISU so much larger than other university sports across the globe?</p><p>(25:41) What planning is required in the year prior to the Games?</p><p>(29:48) How many people work at FISU and will there be opportunities to work there in the future?</p><p>(31:49) What does Mirinda’s role involve as the Manager of Delegation Services?</p><p>(40:15) How did Mirinda get her role, and how did she get accepted?</p><p>(46:15) How did Mirinda stand out in her application for this role?</p><p>(49:10) Why did Mirinda join the SportsGrad Community?</p><p>(51:10) What other professionals should get involved in the SportsGrad Community?</p><p>(52:20) Mirinda’s advice for those applying for roles at major events</p><p>(55:15) ASK SPORTSGRAD</p><p><br></p><p>---</p><p><br></p><p>Additional episodes you may enjoy:</p><p><a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/episode/1yFUuLWJpq7AtyI2e9cXq3?si=a4d9974760c84ed8\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#289: How to move from London to Australia and work in sport with George Ludlow</a></p><p><a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/episode/0aNhOfkp5E6Iggz9X6jzTW?si=cbf46bb5138f49e5\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#283: How to get your first full-time job in sport with Hayley Gorman</a></p><p><br></p><p>---</p><p><br></p><p>Want a weekly dose of career inspo? Get industry stories, upcoming events, and the latest sports jobs in your inbox each Friday.</p><p>👉&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.sportsgrad.com.au/newsletter\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Subscribe to the SportsGrad Newsletter</a></p><p><br></p><p>The SportsGrad Community connects Members to peers, professionals, events, jobs, and development opportunities. Join as a Rookie or Pro Member.</p><p>👉 <a href=\"https://www.sportsgrad.com.au/community\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Become a SportsGrad Member</a></p><p><br></p><p>Want our recruitment insights? Hiring Managers, get the SportsGrad Talent newsletter</p><p>👉 <a href=\"https://sportsgradtalent.beehiiv.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Subscribe to SportsGrad Talent</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow us on <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/sportsgrad/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a> and <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@sportsgrad_\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TikTok</a>!</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast. Find out why their Master of Business in Sport Management is not one of, but the best one in Australia ranked at #1 at <a href=\"https://create.acast.com/www.deakin.edu.au\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.deakin.edu.au</a></p><p><br></p><p>Thanks for listening! You’re all legends.</p>","author_name":"SportsGrad"}