CCSE’s recent work on festivals, events and accessibility has been supported by Spirit of 2012 as part of their Moments to Connect portfolio of projects.
Continue reading “Festivals, Events & EDI: An Evidence Review”
Several high-profile incidents have occurred in recent years at major football events, where the general public, media personnel, academics and fans alike, have criticised authorities for their failure to strike the right balance between security and an enjoyable fan experience.
Continue reading “Euro 2024: a FANtastic experience for all? Insights from Fan Zones”
You might have noticed it walking through towns or cities: spaces that are left unused, maybe with smashed windows or greenery sprouting out of the walls.
Continue reading “Achieving Spatial Justice through Decaying Spaces in Paisley”
Rather a long time has elapsed since the last recap of activity on the CCSE blog (and, therefore, of goings-on at CCSE)…
Continue reading “A Recap of Recent CCSE Activity as Reflected on the CCSE Blog”
Earlier this week, Paisley’s recently refurbished town hall played host to the inaugural edition of the Renfrewshire Economy Conference.
Continue reading “Renfrewshire Economy Conference & Tourism Development 🧳🏨📷”
Fine days can be few and far between in Scotland, it has seemed particularly so this spring; heavy rain has featured most days. Thus, when the sun does put in an appearance, spending time in a basement conference suite might not be everyone’s first choice.
Continue reading “FestivalsConnect: Talking EDI & the many facets of accessibility… “
A few weeks ago, SCVO, Mhor Collective and Simon Community Scotland were on a panel at the Holyrood Digital Health and Care Conference.
Continue reading “Talking trust, working ethically: A new report”
Recently, I had the privilege of attending the European Association of Sport Management (EASM) conference in my home city of Belfast, Northern Ireland; the focus being ‘Forward thinking in Sport Management: strengthening inclusivity, accessibility and sustainability’.
Continue reading “Experiencing EASM Belfast 2023 (11th–15th September)”
On a bright Tuesday morning a couple of weeks ago, members of the CCSE team found themselves walking briskly about the corridors of UWS’s Paisley campus, counting chairs, tracking down pens, collecting printouts from photocopiers.
Continue reading “#FestivalsConnect and So Do In-Person Launch Events!”
As the new academic year pick up pace, we find ourselves tentatively adjusting to something of a return to a more conventional office life. Albeit one in which venturing out in public my still result in failure to recognise someone you’ve known for years on account of only being able to see half of their face!
Continue reading “CCSE: A (half) Year in Review”