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.

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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.

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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.

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