Tag: Research

Research Trip Report: University of Central Florida, North Carolina State University & USA

By Lina-Doreen Rose, doctoral student and research assistant, Johannes Gutenberg-University, Mainz.

Between the 21st of August until the 26th of October 2024, Lina-Doreen Rose had the privilege to participate in a month-long research trip to the USA, where she primarily engaged with the University of Central Florida, the North Carolina State University, and Clubs of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). The research trip was driven by an exploration of the development and professionalization of women’s soccer in the USA, with a particular emphasis on the NWSL.

Continue reading “Research Trip Report: University of Central Florida, North Carolina State University & USA” →

Report: EventRights Research Trip to Canada

By Kim Schu, doctoral student and research assistant at Johannes Gutenberg-University, Mainz.

Kim spent five weeks on a research trip in Canada from August 25 to September 25, 2024.
After visiting Toronto, where he attended a professional soccer match of Toronto FC at BMO Field, Kim spent the majority of his time at the School of Kinesiology at Western University in London, Ontario. There, he was invited and supervised by Dr. Laura Misener. Dr. Misener is involved in the EU “Event-Rights” project, and her research focuses on promoting safe sport practices through good governance, strategic policy-making, and an emphasis on human rights and social justice.

Continue reading “Report: EventRights Research Trip to Canada” →

Researching the opportunities and challenges experienced by people with disabilities when seeking to participate in sport

By Dr. Andrew Bailey, University of the West of Scotland

On 31st August 2024, I began my journey from Glasgow UK to London Ontario Canada for a month-long research trip based at Western University. My arrival coincided with the beginning of Orientation Week, meaning that I witnessed lots of new students move in with the help of their families, along with the inevitable tears when families said goodbye. No tears for me as I was able to enjoy the hot sunny weather that I also arrived to.

Continue reading “Researching the opportunities and challenges experienced by people with disabilities when seeking to participate in sport” →

Euro 2024: a FANtastic experience for all? Insights from Fan Zones

By Callum McCloskey and Prof. David McGillivray

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” →

Research Trip Report: University of Western Ontario and EventRights Training School, Canada

By Yannick Rinker, PhD candidate, Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz

Between the 12th of May and the 13th of June 2023, I had the privilege to participate in a month-long research trip to Canada, primarily engaging with the University of Western Ontario (UWO) and a two-week immersion at the EventRights Training School, which was led by Professor Laura Misener.

Continue reading “Research Trip Report: University of Western Ontario and EventRights Training School, Canada” →

Report: EventRights project mobility to North Carolina State University

aerial view of city buildings

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.

Continue reading “Report: EventRights project mobility to North Carolina State University” →

What will post-COVID-19 imply for MSE’s and Human Rights? Possible Lessons from Large Participant Events

by: Erik Winell

Moving back a few months, few could have imagined that the commercial growth of mega sporting events (MSEs) was to cool down. In January 2020, sport fans all across the globe were planning for a summer including the Euro 2020 football championships and the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo.

Continue reading “What will post-COVID-19 imply for MSE’s and Human Rights? Possible Lessons from Large Participant Events” →
0

Longitudinal study on the impact of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games upon the lived experience of People with Disabilities Living in the Greater Tokyo Metropolitan Area

I visited Tokyo from 29th April to 30th May 2019 to commence a longitudinal study on the impact of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games upon the lived experience of people with disabilities living in the greater Tokyo metropolitan area.

Continue reading “Longitudinal study on the impact of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games upon the lived experience of People with Disabilities Living in the Greater Tokyo Metropolitan Area” →
0

Powered by WordPress.com.

Up ↑