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OSS women in leadership research headlines SWiS Conference

Research carried out by OSS Research Officer Ryan Brown, Dr Paula Murray, and OSS assistants, will headline the upcoming Scottish Women in Sport conference at…

David Ferguson6 September 2021

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Join Ryder Cup and Solheim Cup heroes

The quality of Scottish golf, and how the Europeans have and may overcome the best US golfers, will be the focus of attention in the…

David Ferguson6 September 2021

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Paralympics launch in Tokyo but disability remains a barrier to sport

THE PARALYMPICS take to the Tokyo stage tomorrow (Tuesday 24 August) with 33 Scots representing Paralympics GB across a wide range of sports. With over…

David Ferguson23 August 2021

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Hampden roars in support of sport’s value to health

EDINBURGH-based private bank Hampden & Co have stepped up their support of OSS research into drop-out from sport in Scotland and challenges and opportunities facing…

David Ferguson12 August 2021

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Can Scotland grasp Olympic inspiration?

AFTER the fears that encircled a 'Covid Games', the 32nd Olympic Games brought a stirring blend of Japanese colour and excitement, and more unique stories…

David Ferguson9 August 2021

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Cancer Patients in Scotland to be given exercise and diet advice prior to treatment

As part of a new Scottish government pilot scheme, cancer patients will now be encouraged to eat healthily and perform exercise before they start their…

David Ferguson9 August 2021

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Ambassador Kathleen Dawson claims Olympic gold and world record

THERE have been waves of excitement for Scottish sports supporters at the Tokyo Olympics with swimmer Duncan Scott becoming the first British athlete of any…

David Ferguson31 July 2021

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Frew excited by street exercise craze coming to Scotland

A NEW EXERCISE craze sweeping America has arrived in Scotland with pioneering gymnast Steve Frew predicting that 'Calisthenics' could prove transformational in encouraging inactive people…

David Ferguson30 July 2021

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Table tennis star Martin Perry brings unique experience to the Ambassadors

THE OSS Ambassadors stable has grown in July with the announcement that leading table tennis player Martin Perry is the new face on the team.…

David Ferguson30 July 2021

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Gemma takes on first OSS Master of Research post

THE OBSERVATORY for Sport in Scotland (OSS) and University of West of Scotland (UWS) is delighted to announce that disability athlete and coach Gemma Lumsdaine…

David Ferguson29 July 2021