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OSS appoints new Programme Officer

French Masters student Cécile Dermit is the latest staff member to join the Observatory for Sport in Scotland. The 24-year-old from Nice studied Language Sciences…

David Ferguson7 October 2019

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National Sport Summit to tackle big issues

OSS National Sport Summit 25 & 26 November, 2019 Tynecastle Stadium, Heart of Midlothian FC OSS National Summit Programme The Observatory for Sport in Scotland…

David Ferguson11 September 2019

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What are the knowledge gaps in community sport in Scotland?

Before we can create sustainable solutions to problems, we first must understand the problem. It's a simple fact. But what do we know and not…

David Ferguson3 September 2019

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Prison violence falls by 83% thanks to table tennis

JOURNALIST Lucy Mansfield produced a fascinating report for The Guardian investigating the impact of table tennis in a prison, and found significant benefits. The article…

David Ferguson2 September 2019

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Victims or winners? Children’s rights a big issue for sport

The Observatory for Sport in Scotland works closely with respected sport institutes around the world and one of our partners, the Danish Institute for Sports…

David Ferguson2 August 2019

OSS News Research Research Papers

If sport really benefits all communities, where and what is the evidence?

OSS Academic Review Paper published in conjunction with Sheffield Hallam University Sport Industry Research Centre and Dr Larissa Davies

Lesley Duncan19 July 2019

OSS News Research Research Papers

Sports for the Future: Decline, Growth, Opportunity and Challenge

OSS Academic Review Paper published in conjunction with Sheffield Hallam University Sport Industry Research Centre and Professor Simon Shibli

Lesley Duncan19 July 2019

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Poverty and access key barriers to participation

School sport and how it has changed, both curricular and extra-curricular, was a key theme for discussion at the ASI Scottish Open. The Observatory for…

David Ferguson18 July 2019

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OSS News – June 2019

Leading academics in sport and activity research will come together this week at the annual OSS University Conference, jointly hosted by partners the Royal College…

Johnny Vanderlyle13 June 2019

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Enjoyment Is No.1 Reason For Sport Participation – Survey

A NEW national survey has shown that enjoyment is the biggest driver to sport participation, and that active children are happier, more resilient and more…

David Ferguson17 April 2019