By Georgia Gidney, Research Associate and PhD candidate, Technical University Munich
From 27th February 2023 to the 14th September 2023 I had the pleasure of being a guest researcher at the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management (PRTM) at North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA.
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By Dr Adam Talbot, Centre for Culture, Sport & Events, University of the West of Scotland
As part of my recent EventRights mobility to Rio de Janeiro, I revisited Vila Autódromo, a favela community that became emblematic of evictions linked to mega-events in the city.
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By Lukas Graiff, PhD candidate, University of Innsbruck
When I learned that I had received the Horizon scholarship program, it was immediately clear to me that this would be more than just an academic experience. These six weeks at Western University in London, Ontario, were set to become one of the most formative periods of my research life. With this post, I want to share my experiences and the incredible opportunities that came my way.
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