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Girls opting out of sport because of embarrassing kit

RESEARCH conducted among girls in Australia has shown that many will not take part in sport or PE, or quit sport, because of uncomfortable and…

David Ferguson26 February 2021

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Where are Scotland’s female sport leaders?

THE OSS' latest research is investigating 'Women in Leadership Roles in Sport', in partnership with Scottish Women in Sport. How many women currently hold leadership…

David Ferguson24 February 2021

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Ryan Brown joins OSS as first Research Officer

Research think-tank the Observatory for Sport in Scotland is building capacity to produce important sport research by appointing a first Research Officer. An Honours graduate…

David Ferguson22 February 2021

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R&A investigates how golf improves your health

By THOMAS ROWE (OSS Research Assistant) GOLF has been in a league of its own through the coronavirus pandemic as a sport that even the…

David Ferguson6 February 2021

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Your chance to support Scottish community sport

Scottish ClubSport is looking for people passionate about community sport and with key skills and experience to join their board and help to drive the…

David Ferguson1 February 2021

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First Sport, Exercise and Health Innovation Conference launched

Scotland's first Sport, Exercise and Health Innovation Conference will take place next month as a free online event for people involved in developing and delivering sport,…

David Ferguson21 January 2021

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New faces bring experience and expertise to the OSS

RECENT Scotland women's football manager Shelley Kerr, political and finance expert Geoff Aberdein and leading European researcher Geoff Nichols have joined the Observatory for Sport…

David Ferguson15 January 2021

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The Covid impact on your jogging – good or bad?

How has the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown changed the nation's enthusiasm for and attitude to jogging? That is the question being asked by University of…

David Ferguson11 January 2021

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OSS to launch major disability and sport research

The OSS will launch a first major research project into sport and disability in Scotland in 20 years when it partners up with Scottish Disability…

David Ferguson18 December 2020

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Creating more active neighbourhoods for older people

The Observatory for Sport in Scotland is helping a housing organisation to investigate and trial interventions that could create more healthy and active neighbourhoods. The…

David Ferguson4 December 2020