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Girls and Women in Sport OSS News Posts Research Sport Participation

Support needed to help girls return to activity post pandemic

MORE than 80% of girls surveyed in recent UK research stated that they will make a greater effort to find opportunities to be active when…

David Ferguson1 October 2021

Community Sport Delivery Events OSS News Posts Policy

Minister calls on health and sport to leave silos and join forces in Covid recovery

ESCAPING silo working and engaging across different sectors is the key to tackling Scotland's Covid recovery and health and wellbeing issues, according to the new…

David Ferguson8 September 2021

OSS News

GSS Developments join Partners to support OSS research

The OSS has signed up a leading Scottish retail property firm GSS Developments as we continue to widen understanding of how sport and recreation can…

Ryan Brown7 September 2021

Events OSS News Posts

OSS knowledge share event with global partner

The OSS and the African Sports Centre (ASC) recently hosted a knowledge sharing webinar with a number of individuals involved in sport from across African…

Ryan Brown6 September 2021

Events OSS News Research

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…

Ryan Brown6 September 2021

OSS News

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

OSS News Posts Policy Research Sport Participation

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

Community Sport Delivery OSS News Posts Sport Participation

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

Comment Community Sport Delivery COVID-19 OSS News Posts

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

OSS News OSS News Posts

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…

Ryan Brown9 August 2021