Will Cope

Will Cope is the Head of Department for Film and Media at Solent University, with an extensive background in academia and journalism. Cope has held various roles at Solent University, including Associate Head and Course Leader for Sports Journalism programs, emphasizing curriculum development and student mentorship. In addition to academic responsibilities, Cope serves on the boards of the European Journalism Training Association and the Broadcast Journalism Training Council, providing expertise in educational standards and best practices in journalism training. Cope actively engages in sports commentary and reporting for prominent organizations such as IMG, talkSPORT, and Sky Sports, contributing to sports coverage and programming. With a solid educational foundation in American Studies from the University of Manchester and Rutgers University, Cope has built a diverse career in media, teaching, and sports journalism.