Colleagues from the Centre for Culture, Sport and Events (CCSE) at University of the West of Scotland (UWS) are eligible to supervise students in the area of sport, leisure and tourism (Unit of Assessment 24) for the SGSSS Student-led Open Competition which is now open for applications.
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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.
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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.
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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’.
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I recently returned from a two-month mobility to the US; its purpose to carry out observation and conversations, as the first phase of my study, entitled: ‘Mega Events, Governance and Human Rights: A Case Study of the United 2026 World Cup’
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The search for concepts I feel comfortable with to describe arts, culture, health and wellbeing has been a long one. Theories and concepts have been described as a lens to see the world or a framework to scaffold the thesis. For me it has felt more like trying on many coats.
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