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Esports researcher joins OSS team

The Observatory for Sport in Scotland continues to grow with the recruitment of esports researcher Mark McCready to the Research Assistants cohort. The Scottish rep…

David Ferguson24 March 2021

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OSS grows its global network

The Observatory for Sport in Scotland was founded with strong European connections, but it…

David Ferguson9 March 2021

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Peter Harrison Foundation sponsors disability research

The Peter Harrison Foundation is the latest organisation to partner with the Observatory for Sport in Scotland, to enable the first major research project into…

David Ferguson8 March 2021

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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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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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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