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Year: <span>2019</span>

Sport, modern slavery and human rights: reflecting upon 2019 and 2020.

By Grant Jarvie In 2019 the relationship between sport, modern slavery and human trafficking once again emerged as a significant concern. Much of the existing research has focused upon a limited number of areas. Sports and… Continue Reading Sport, modern slavery and human rights: reflecting upon 2019 and 2020.

The Making of the Caman “An elegant weapon, graceful to wield” –

Dr Hugh D MacLennan, Academy of Sport, Edinburgh University In the year when the art of making a caman or shinty stick was officially designated “critically endangered” the 2019 Dr Johnnie Cattanach Memorial Lecture at the… Continue Reading The Making of the Caman “An elegant weapon, graceful to wield” –

Sail-training and intercultural learning: Voices from the sea

By Yujun Xu University of Edinburgh  • Research suggests that sail-training at sea provides an alternative space for intercultural learning and that the confinement of the ship provides for an opportunity for transformative cultural experiences- but is… Continue Reading Sail-training and intercultural learning: Voices from the sea

Mo Salah changing social and political attitudes: Some Liverpool Voices

By Salma Abdalla and Grant Jarvie     Introduction Few Muslims in British public life and British sporting life have been as open about their Muslim identity. This short evidenced research blog presents a series of… Continue Reading Mo Salah changing social and political attitudes: Some Liverpool Voices

Fresh winds for equity in the beautiful game but challenges remain

By Grant Jarvie – University of Edinburgh  Almost four years ago the Academy of Sport was invited to contribute to the then calls for reform in world soccer and support for women’s soccer. A summary of… Continue Reading Fresh winds for equity in the beautiful game but challenges remain

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