The EFL Championship club, Queens Park Rangers (QPR) have announced an expanded partnership with a highly accredited IT firm, Academia.
For the 2024-25 campaign, the brand will be named the club’s back-of-short sponsor.
After years of close collaboration, Academia, the premier supplier of IT services and solutions, has expanded its association with the club to include sponsorship of QPR Women, the National League Division One South East team.
Carly Winn, Sales Operations Director at Academia, said, “Sponsoring QPR Women reflects Academia’s deep-rooted commitment and ethos to support women in the workplace. This year alone we’ve done more than ever to create a working environment which helps support and nurture woman in tech. Many of our values align with those of QPR, making us especially proud to be associated with QPR Women this year.”
As part of this new agreement, Academia will also continue to back QPR in the Community Trust’s education technology programs.
Euan Inglis, QPR’s Commercial Director, said, “Mark McCormack, Academia’s managing director, and Academia are huge supporters not only of the club, but a number of Community Trust projects. Education is a key sector for Academia, so tapping into their expertise in this area is fantastic for the club and its community-related projects. As the club puts more resource into the Women’s team, having Academia branding on their kit this season is very exciting for them.”
Academia has been a significant provider of IT solutions and services in the UK since 2003, serving education, the public sector, and businesses. The brand transcend technology, focussing on success through contemporary, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible solutions, as well as sustainable managed services, since its over 220-member team believes in the potential of good influence. The brand is fully devoted to sustainability throughout all elements of its business and operations.
Back in August, the unit also announced Kilhan Construction as the official kids & academy front-of-shirt partner for the 2024-25 campaign.