Sophie Smith
Sports and News Journalist at Freelance
Radio Journalist at Southern Cross Austereo
Writer at Spokes
International sports journalist, author, and broadcaster. Founder @spokessports
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2 days ago |
thetab.com | Sophie Smith
Class of 2025, how are feeling? In the mood to graduate? 35 seconds ago It’s the end of June, and for all UoB and UWE final years, we’re T-minus two weeks (ish) to that one day that interrupts a glorious summer of panicking about what to do next – graduation day. If you’re one of the lucky few who has already booked a one-way ticket abroad with no time on your schedule for graduation, I salute you and advise you to skip this article.
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europeanpensions.net | Sophie Smith
Danish pension fund AkademikerPension has announced that it is relaxing the rules for investments in the defence industry, with plans to lift exclusions on six major European arms manufacturers as a result. AkademikerPension's board of directors said it had decided to change the pension fund's accountability policy and stance on weapons in order to support European democracies. AkademikerPension CEO, Jens Munch Holst, explained: "The security situation is currently worse than ever in recent times.
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3 days ago |
yourworld.net | Sophie Smith
The eight-time gold medallist and world record holder sent a heartfelt message to the pupils, encouraging them ahead of their events: “I know you’re going to do well.” His words added an extra spark of excitement to an already vibrant occasion. The multi-day event brought together pupils, staff, and families in a joyful celebration of physical activity, perseverance, and school spirit.
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leightonbuzzardonline.co.uk | Sophie Smith
Children at Greenleas School were given a 'bolt' of inspiration during their annual sports days this year — courtesy of Olympic legend Usain Bolt himself. The eight-time gold medallist and world record holder sent a heartfelt message to the pupils, encouraging them ahead of their events: “I know you’re going to do well.” His words added an extra spark of excitement to an already vibrant occasion.
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europeanpensions.net | Sophie Smith
PensionsEurope has cautioned the European Commission (EC) against a central European supervision approach for Institutions for Occupational Retirement Provisions (IORPs), warning that this would be "devastating" for the sector. PensionsEurope welcomed the chance to respond to the consultation, which looked for industry views on plans to remove obstacles to financial market integration across the EU, and was highlighted as a "key part" of the Savings and Investments Union (SIU) strategy.
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Waking to see @spokessports has cracked into the top 100 of @SubstackInc’s Rising in Sports list! 💃 https://t.co/Nhx0rLmnla
To the press officers from cycling teams asking for copy approval on stories before publication, no credible journalist will allow that, it’s an insult to ask and an indication you don’t know the media landscape, not to mention stupid given the sport relies on publicity.
Same peloton, different roles, different race. Chris Harper on the physical and mental rollercoaster behind his switch at the #Giro from domestique to Grand Tour stage winner. https://t.co/MgmYzM79vP https://t.co/mwviZ26D0O
