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    GLOBAL NETWORK

    World Leisure Centers of Excellence

    A prestigious international network committed to advancing graduate and post-graduate education and research in play, recreation, arts, culture, sports, festivals, health and wellness, travel, and tourism

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    Driving Innovation & Global Collaboration

    The World Leisure Center of Excellence (WLCE) is a prestigious international network committed to advancing graduate and post-graduate education and research in the fields of play, recreation, arts, culture, sports, festivals, health and wellness, travel, and tourism—all with a global perspective.

    WLCE network designs and fosters specialized educational programs and dynamic research platforms that serve as catalysts for innovation, knowledge advancement, and global collaboration. These initiatives empower institutions to explore emerging trends, address contemporary challenges, and inspire groundbreaking solutions across diverse fields, driving positive change within the leisure industry and beyond.

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    Coordinator

    Dr. Arianne Reis

    Director of Academic Program for the Master of Public Health and Master of Health Sciences programs, Western Sydney University

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    Coordinator

    Dr. Arianne Reis

    Director of Academic Program for the Master of Public Health and Master of Health Sciences programs, Western Sydney University

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    Calls

    Here you will find the currently open calls and opportunities available .

    See the open call 2025 – 2026
    2026 Internship opportunities coming soon!

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    Rights & Privileges

    Exclusive opportunities to collaborate, publish, and advance knowledge across our global network

    Exchange Programs

    Access and co-create joint programmes and activities among the WLCEs network:

    • Take part in research and teaching exchange programs within the WLCE network
    • Organize master classes and guest lectures within the WLCE network
    • Get exclusive invitations to present at WL Events (Congress, Expo, Day)
    • Organize collaborative research projects
    • Promote joint thesis supervision

    Marketing, Promotion & Membership

    WLO provides marketing opportunities through various channels:

    • Dedicated site in the WLO website
    • Publish in WL News (monthly)
    • Use of WLO and WLCE logos
    • Support from WLO Secretariat for communication materials
    • Up to 10 WL Premium Individual Memberships

    Publications

    Regular invitations to contribute to WLO and WLCE-related publications:

    • World Leisure Journal – contribute as authors, editors, or editorial board members
    • World Leisure Book Series – Advisory Board representation
    • Leisure Practices Case Studies
    • Uncover publication platform

    Networking

    Build bridges and break barriers with WLO support:

    • Access to WLCE network worldwide
    • Connect through WL Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
    • Access WL publication partners
    • Engage with external leisure organizations
    • Privileged access to WLO programmes and activities
    FOR STUDENTS

    Student Opportunities

    Gain global experience and connect with peers worldwide through exclusive programs

    Field Experience Programmes

    Exclusive access to specifically designed programmes:

    • WL Field Schools – practical field learning with congress attendance
    • LERO – internationally oriented field research projects

    Internships

    Exclusive access to internship opportunities:

    • Internship at WLO Headquarters with the Secretariat
    • International internships through WLO and WLCE network

    WL Youth Ambassadors

    Connect with young people across the world on a local-to-global basis to gain broader perspectives of trends, issues, strategies and advancing leisure worldwide.

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    World Leisure Organization is a non-profit organization registered in New York.

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    World Leisure Organization (WLO) |  Scientific and Technical Office Arenal | C/ San Vicente Albia 1, Planta 3. Dpto. 9 48001 Bilbao, Spain

    secretariat@worldleisure.orgCall us: +34 946 056 151

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    • ABOUT
      • About us
      • Board of directors
      • Scientific and Technical Secretariat
      • Academy
      • Youth Ambassadors
      • Chapters
      • Institutional Members
      • Donors & Sponsors
      • Internships
    • WHAT WE DO
      • Special Interest Groups
      • Congress
      • Expo
      • Games
      • Festival
      • Study Tours
      • Global Leisure Debates
      • Communities of Excellence
      • WL Journal
      • Awards
      • Strategic Priorities Grants (SPGs)
    • WLO CHARTER FOR LEISURE
    • CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE
      • The network
      • Field School
      • Leisure Experience Research Opportunity (LERO)
    • RESOURCES & NEWS
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      • Declarations & Publications
      • Book Series
      • Encounters
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