Articles & insights.

Resources, guides and partnership announcements from the AFA team.

Guides·5 min read

Study in the UK as an American Student Athlete

Learn how American student-athletes can combine a UK degree with competitive university sport, scholarships and high-performance support.

23 July 2026

Insight·5 min read

The growth of American football in the UK

From packed NFL crowds at Tottenham and Wembley to a booming university league, gridiron has quietly become one of Britain's fastest-growing sports — and a genuine pathway for postgraduate student-athletes.

22 July 2026

University spotlight·5 min read

Partner Spotlight: Newcastle University Basketball

Fresh off being crowned 2026 BUCS National Champions and 2026 BCB Playoff Champions, Newcastle University’s men’s basketball programme is now recruiting talented postgraduate student-athletes for Fall 2026.

26 June 2026

Partnership·4 min read

Introducing our founding Australian university partner: the University of Melbourne

A milestone moment for AFA, and a new gateway for student-athletes who want to study and compete in Australia.

25 June 2026