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
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
OSS Appoints New Director
The Observatory for Sport in Scotland has appointed a new Executive Director to spearhead its drive to increase sport participation and improve health across the…
David Ferguson11 January 2019
OSS Research Conference
The 2018 OSS Conference was well attended and thought provoking and we are delighted to share the various presentations from throughout the day. Huge thanks…
David Ferguson9 December 2018
Henrik Brandt, SPORTA Conference Presentation
Henrik Brandt, OSS Board member from Denmark, was pleased to be asked to take part in the 2018 Sporta Scotland Conference. The event was a great…
Johnny Vanderlyle24 October 2018
OSS Newsletter – August 2018
Throughout 2018 OSS has benefitted from a growing number of talented volunteers; Board members, advisers, forum members, individual and corporate supporters. Our volunteers come from…
Johnny Vanderlyle13 August 2018
OSS Newsletter – June 2018
Thank you to everyone who attended our first Think event and University forum in May. As you know OSS is a new think and do…
David Ferguson26 June 2018
Inaugural North East Community Sports Forum Launch
Please join us for an oppportunity to hear OSS’ latest findings on participation and explore the value of Community Sport Discuss and exchange knowledge of…
David Ferguson8 March 2018
Response to Health & Sport Committee of the Scottish Parliament – February 2017
To the Health and Sport Committee of the Scottish Parliament Edinburgh, February 20th 2017 Topic: Sport for Everyone Tomorrow, Tuesday February 21st, the Health and…
David Ferguson20 February 2018
OSS Gets off to a Flying Start in 2018 – February Newsletter
The Observatory for Sport in Scotland (OSS), a new sports ‘do and think’ tank, has received a major funding injection to undertake pioneering research that…
David Ferguson9 February 2018