David Ferguson

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Scotland’s councils face big calls on future of sport and leisure

SPORT and leisure has barely featured in party messaging ahead of this week's local elections as it's not a big vote-winner. Yet, as Scotland's councils…

David Ferguson3 May 2022

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Cooper targets GB Selection

OSS Ambassador Meryl Cooper is heading to the Yorkshire Dales in April, aiming to secure GB selection for the altogether warmer European off-road running championships…

David Ferguson31 March 2022

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OSS aim is to inform, connect and challenge

The Observatory for Sport is Scotland's only research think-tank dedicated to informing, connecting and challenging around how and where community sport activity can improve the…

David Ferguson16 March 2022

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OSS loses a friend in Rod Marsh

The OSS was saddened to learn of the passing this week of Rod Marsh, the legendary Australian wicket-keeper who joined Mike Gatting on our first…

David Ferguson4 March 2022

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In-school sport improves maths and science attainment

With schools across Scotland now almost fully returned to sport activity after a near two-year gap, new research from the University of Sydney has shown…

David Ferguson1 March 2022

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Athletes share views to improve Scotland’s Games chances

Scotland’s Commonwealth Games athletes from the past are coming together to shape support for the team at Birmingham 2022 and maximise the medal potential. Commonwealth…

David Ferguson28 February 2022

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How has COVID-19 impacted young people’s activity?

COVID-19 has impacted many aspects of children’s lives across Scotland. The Data for Children Collaborative with UNICEF ran a project in 2020 ‘Addressing socioeconomic impacts…

David Ferguson14 February 2022

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Sport easing the challenges of Parkinson’s

Sport is playing a key role in reducing and delaying a wide range of debilitating symptoms associated with Parkinson’s Disease, according to new global research,…

David Ferguson9 February 2022

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Glasgow prepares for new ‘golf destination’

The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews (R&A), is stepping up work to take golf back to the people in Scotland with an…

David Ferguson31 January 2022

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Mental Health and Leadership through dance research

Dance has become a thriving sport for all ages of people across Scotland with inspiration coming in various forms across television and the media. Now,…